Canon 0515C002 Pixma MG3620 Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer

The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is a three-function inkjet — print, scan, copy — built around a wireless-first architecture. Its 4800 x 1200 dpi print engine uses a two-cartridge system: a pigment-based PG-245 black for sharp, water-resistant text, and a dye-based CL-246 tri-color for photo output. The distinction matters: pigment ink sits on top of paper fibers for sharper document edges, while dye ink soaks in for smoother color gradients in photos. At 9.9 ipm black and 5.7 ipm color, throughput is appropriate for low-to-medium volume home use — not suitable for high-volume office environments. The flatbed scanner captures at up to 600 dpi optical resolution with 48-bit color depth input, which is sufficient for document digitization and basic photo scanning. Auto-duplex printing is a hardware feature, not a driver trick, meaning both sides print without paper handling in one pass.

The MG3620 is built for households and small home offices printing under 200 pages per month. It handles everyday tasks — school reports, boarding passes, shipping labels, snapshot photos — competently and connects to smartphones through AirPrint or the PIXMA app with minimal setup friction. The ENERGY STAR rating and 16W consumption make it economical to leave powered on. Where it falls short is cost-per-page sustainability: the tri-color cartridge architecture penalizes users with uneven color consumption, and the 100-sheet tray demands attention during longer runs. Buyers who print primarily in black and white at moderate volumes should weigh the ongoing cartridge economics against laser alternatives at a comparable initial price point.