Want to print lab-quality photos at home without breaking the bank?

This hands-on Canon PIXMA G620 Printer review is aimed at photographers, creators, and families who care about photo quality and low running costs.

The G620 pairs a refillable MegaTank with a six-color ink layout, borderless 8×10 photo printing, and simple wireless/mobile convenience for real-world workflows.

I’ve put one through real shoots and everyday jobs to focus on print results, ink behavior, and ownership rather than spec sheets—expect practical takeaways. Make sure to read the entire review as we dig into print quality, running costs, and workflow—keep reading.

Canon PIXMA G620 Printer

Bulk ink solution produces thousands of prints at an exceptionally low cost per page, delivering crisp documents and vivid photos. Easy-to-refill tanks, wireless printing, and dependable performance for busy homes or offices.

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How It’s Built

In my testing the Canon PIXMA G620 Printer feels solid without being huge. It sits like a small workhorse on a desk and the trays fold out in a way that doesn’t demand a ton of extra space. For beginners that means you can tuck it into a corner and still feed photo paper without a fight.

The MegaTank ink layout is one of my favorite parts. Refilling was easy and mostly mess-free — the bottles click in and the clear tanks let you see ink levels at a glance. That visibility took the guesswork out of planning shoots and family print days.

Paper handling impressed me for casual photo work. Switching between plain paper and glossy photos was straightforward and borderless prints came out with clean edges most of the time. The tray holds a decent stack, feeds reliably, and didn’t give me many jams during normal use.

Setup and connectivity felt modern and friendly. Getting on Wi‑Fi and printing from my phone using the Canon app was quick, and the app makes choosing paper types and sizes simple for new users. In daily use the app kept things painless, which matters when you’re juggling kids’ projects or a weekend print run.

What I liked most was the low-cost ink system and clear tanks that keep surprises away. One thing that could be better is a more refined control panel on the unit itself — a small screen would make on-device jobs easier. Overall, after using it for a while I found it very approachable for beginners who want good photo prints without fuss.

In Your Hands

In daily use the Canon PIXMA G620 Printer feels built for occasional bursts of photo work and steady home use rather than nonstop office churn; it wakes and accepts jobs reliably, with minimal fuss when sending single images from a laptop or tethered card reader. Switching between plain paper and glossy photo stocks is straightforward, though you’ll spend a moment confirming media type in the driver when changing workflows. Responsiveness is good for casual batches, with single prints arriving sooner than larger borderless jobs.

Borderless 4×6, 5×7 and 8×10 workflows are pleasantly straightforward—paper loading and edge alignment behave predictably and cropping in the app or driver matches what appears on the page. Larger borderless prints take a touch longer and benefit from a calm, uninterrupted run to avoid handling while inks set. Overall turnaround feels tuned for photographers who batch a weekend’s worth of images rather than a production line.

Printing from phones and tablets via Canon’s app is intuitive; selecting paper type and size is clear and reliable, and the mobile interface is sensible for quick home prints. Wi‑Fi Direct is a handy shortcut for one-off phone jobs, while standard Wi‑Fi feels more stable for longer, multi-image sessions where you want fewer retries.

Maintenance is low-friction with the MegaTank bottles—refills are tidy and ink levels are easy to check, giving a reassuring sense of longevity between top-ups. You’ll see occasional cleaning cycles, especially if sits idle, but ink consumption feels economical and predictable in regular photo use.

Noise is modest during photo jobs and becomes more noticeable under faster document runs, and I encountered only rare misfeeds when changing media types. For families or hobby shooters who also need decent everyday text quality, the G620 handles routine schoolwork and letters well, though users seeking heavy scanning or confirmed ADF/duplex workflows should consider that those office-grade conveniences aren’t the focus here.

The Good and Bad

• Refillable MegaTank system for very low running costs.
• 6-color ink setup including gray for improved tonal gradation.
• Borderless photo printing up to 8×10.
• Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi Direct, USB, and mobile app compatibility.

• Key specs not consistently reported: print speed, resolution, duplex, ADF, display, dimensions, weight.
• Limited office-centric features compared to all-in-ones (based on unspecified ADF/duplex).

Ideal Buyer

If you’re a photo-first home user who prioritizes print quality without breaking the bank, the Canon PIXMA G620 Printer is built for you. It delivers borderless 4×6–8×10 photos with a refillable MegaTank system that makes running costs predictable. Setup and day-to-day use favor hands-on photo workflows.

Families and hobby shooters who print albums, school projects or client proof sheets will appreciate the six-ink layout and surprisingly smooth gray tones. You get dye and pigment blacks for text and photos, plus mobile and Wi‑Fi Direct printing that keeps phones and tablets in the loop. Switching between plain paper and glossy photo stocks is straightforward.

This isn’t the pick for a copy room that needs heavy scanning, high-speed duplexing or an ADF-backed workflow. If you need confirmed office-grade features or blistering throughput, look elsewhere. It shines when printing batches of memories, not when feeding thousands of office pages.

Buy the Canon PIXMA G620 Printer if you value consistent, affordable photo output at home and prefer long stretches between ink refills. In short: budget-minded photo enthusiasts and families who want great-looking prints up to 8×10 will get the most from this printer.

Better Alternatives?

We’ve gone deep on the Canon PIXMA G620 — its refillable tanks, photo-first focus, and how it fits into a home photo workflow. If you like low running costs and solid 8×10 borderless prints, it’s a strong pick. But no single printer is perfect for every photographer.

If you’re weighing other options for space, app features, or a slightly different color look, the alternatives below are ones I’ve used and can recommend for specific needs. I’ll spell out what each one does better or worse than the G620 and who I would point it to in the real world.

Alternative 1:

Canon PIXMA G6020 Printer

All-in-one refillable ink multifunction saves space and running costs, offering high-yield printing, copying, and scanning. Front-access tanks, wireless and mobile printing make home office workflows simple and affordable.

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I’ve run the G6020 next to the G620 and the first thing you notice is how similar they feel on the desk. The G6020 gives you the same low-cost refillable tank idea and reliable daily printing. For document work and casual photos it’s very comfortable — copies, scans, and plain-paper jobs are easy and predictable.

Where it falls short compared to the G620 is in subtle photo tones. In my tests the G620’s photo output has smoother gradations and a touch better skin tone handling, so if you’re printing portraits and want the most natural look the G620 pulls ahead. The G6020 is fine for snapshots and family prints, but I noticed a small difference in deep shadows and smooth gray transitions when I put the two prints side by side.

If you want a no-fuss all-in-one that keeps ink costs low and handles everyday office and photo needs, the G6020 is a good pick. I’d recommend it to home users who need scanning and copying along with occasional photo work, or anyone who wants Canon reliability but doesn’t need the last bit of photo refinement that the G620 offers.

Alternative 2:

Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Printer

Compact cartridge-free design uses refillable bottles for ultra-low-cost color and black prints. Fast wireless setup, borderless photo capability, and efficient daily printing ideal for families and students.

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The ET-2850 is smaller on the desk and really shines if you need a space-saving printer. I liked how it fit into a tight studio corner and still pumped out good 4×6 and 5×7 photos. Color on the Epson tends to be a bit punchier — which I like for travel shots and bright landscapes — and setup from phone to print is fast and straightforward.

Compared to the G620, the ET-2850 can feel less refined with skin tones and deep neutral grays. If you print a lot of portraits, you might prefer the G620’s more natural midtones. Also, the EcoTank’s paper handling and tray size are aimed at light home use, so if you do regular batches of larger prints the Canon’s workflow felt a bit more forgiving in my experience.

I’d steer students, small apartment owners, or photographers who want vivid everyday prints and a tiny footprint toward the ET-2850. It’s great for quick photo runs and low-cost color work, but if your priority is the most accurate portrait tonality or larger borderless prints, keep the G620 in mind.

Alternative 3:

Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Printer

Space-saving refillable tank system delivers economical, high-yield printing with reliable monochrome and color output. Simple ink top-ups, easy wireless printing, and low maintenance make it perfect for budget-conscious users.

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The ET-2800 is the budget, no-frills EcoTank I’ve used in a small home studio. It nails the basics: very low running costs, easy bottle refills, and steady color output for everyday photos. For quick contact sheets, proofs, and family prints it saved me time and money without drama.

On the downside versus the G620, the ET-2800 won’t give you the same smooth tonal transitions or the subtle gray handling I got from the Canon. The G620 feels a little more tuned for photo work where midtone nuance matters. The Epson is more about economy and simplicity than pushing for the last bit of gallery-quality photo finish.

If your priority is the lowest ink cost and a simple machine that won’t need much attention, the ET-2800 is a solid choice. It’s best for budget-minded shooters, parents printing lots of snapshots, or anyone who wants easy, cheap color prints without needing pro-level photo subtlety that the G620 provides.

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Conclusion

After spending time printing real photos, the Canon PIXMA G620 Printer emerges as a decidedly photo-first MegaTank suited to home creators and families. It leans into refillable tanks, six-color inks and borderless 8×10 capability to deliver consistent, cost-conscious prints without pretending to be a full office workhorse.

Its biggest strengths are straightforward: very low running costs, a six-ink layout (including gray) that tames midtones and skin tones, and flexible media handling from plain paper to glossy borderless photos. Wireless and mobile options are dependable in everyday use, and the refill system is less fiddly than you’d expect for a tank printer. The trade-offs are clear too — Canon leaves key operational specs vague, and if you need heavy duplexing, an ADF, or pro-level speed and throughput, this isn’t the machine to lean on.

For photographers, hobbyists, and families who print photos regularly and want predictability in color and ownership cost, the G620 is a strong, practical choice. If your priorities tilt toward compactness, exhaustive office features, or a particular app ecosystem, evaluate the alternatives mentioned. Overall, I found the PIXMA G620 Printer to be excellent value for anyone prioritizing photo quality and low running costs over office bells and whistles.

Canon PIXMA G620 Printer

Bulk ink solution produces thousands of prints at an exceptionally low cost per page, delivering crisp documents and vivid photos. Easy-to-refill tanks, wireless printing, and dependable performance for busy homes or offices.

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