Both models are engineered for rapid, high-resolution printing of large credentials. They support a range of media sizes and can print on both paper and PVC materials.
The Canon CX-G6400 is a fast inkjet card printer, perfect for applications that demand vivid, full-color printing across various materials. Its use cases include:
- Event Badges and Credentials
- Trade shows, conferences, and expos
- Concerts, festivals, and sports events
- Custom badges for staff, VIPs, and attendees
- ID Cards
- Employee IDs for businesses
- Membership cards for gyms, clubs, and associations
- Student IDs for educational institutions
- Retail and Loyalty Cards
- Gift cards for retail businesses
- Custom loyalty cards for marketing programs
- Healthcare Applications
- Patient IDs for hospitals and clinics
- Pharmacy loyalty or prescription cards
- Security and Access Cards
- Secure access badges for restricted areas
- Visitor and temporary ID passes
- Custom Product Labeling
- High-quality product labels
- Short-run packaging solutions
- Personalized Souvenirs
- Keepsakes for events like weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries
- Personalized photo cards for marketing or gifting
The CX-G6400 is known for:
- High print resolution (up to 1200 dpi) for rich, professional output
- Fast printing, completing a full-color card in just 2 seconds
- Compatibility with various media types, including paper and PVC cards, making it versatile across industries
Technical Specifications
- Print Technology: Inkjet (Single-pass printing)
- Ink Type: Dye-based ink
- Print Colors: Four colors (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
- Print Resolution: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Print Speed:
- Business Cards (2.2 x 3.6 inches): Up to 100 sheets/minute
- Postcards (3.9 x 5.8 inches): Up to 45 sheets/minute
- Envelopes (9.3 x 4.7 inches): Up to 28 sheets/minute
- First Print Time: Around 12 seconds or less
- Maximum Print Area: Width: 4.24 inches (107.8 mm); Length: 11.69 inches (297.0 mm)
- Media Sizes Supported:
- Width: 3.35 to 4.7 inches (85 to 120 mm)
- Length: 1.9 to 11.81 inches (49 to 300 mm)
- Media Types: Exclusive business card stock, envelopes, postcards, and PVC cards
- Media Thickness: 210 to 760 µm
- Input Capacity:
- Business Cards: 500 sheets (0.245 mm thickness)
- Postcards: 500 sheets (0.245 mm thickness)
- Envelopes: 100 sheets (flap side down)
- Interface: USB 2.0 High-speed, Gigabit Ethernet
- Dimensions: 595 mm (W) x 410 mm (H) x 464 mm (D)
- Weight: About 55.12 lbs (25 kg)
When comparing the CX-G6400 with other card printers, a few aspects stand out:
- Print Speed: The CX-G6400 can produce a full-color 3.5” x 5.5” card in just 2 seconds, making it one of the fastest in its class.
- Media Flexibility: The CX-G6400 offers support for a wide variety of media sizes and types, including paper and PVC cards, unlike some printers that are restricted to specific formats.
- Its ability to print oversized credentials makes it particularly well-suited for events such as trade shows, concerts, and sports events where larger badges are required.
