The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is a budget all-in-one inkjet printer. It uses a two-cartridge system and is compatible with Canon's PG-240 and CL-241 ink cartridges. It also works with the PG-240XL, PG-240XXL, and CL-241XL high-yield cartridges. It has USB and Wi-Fi (via router) connectivity, supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service, and is compatible with Canon's PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY mobile app. It only has a flatbed scanner with no automatic feeder, duplex scanning, or fax functionality.
This printer is part of Canon's PIXMA MG3600 series of all-in-one printers, which includes many variants. All variants are identical in terms of features and performance; the model number changes only depending on the region. You can see the variants in the Differences Between Variants section below.
Our Verdict
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is good for home use. It produces sharp-looking documents and detailed photos, although its low page yield means you will need to replace the cartridges frequently. Thankfully, high-yield versions of the cartridges are available that last longer. It features a high-resolution flatbed scanner with hinges that can extend to accommodate scanning thicker items, but lacks an automatic feeder for processing multi-page documents. The scan quality is excellent, although colors come out a little washed out, so you may need to do some retouching if you're digitizing photos.
- Produces detailed photos with decent color accuracy.
- XL and XXL ink cartridge option.
- Produces high-quality documents.
Excellent scan quality.
Very small footprint.
- Few connectivity options.
- Slow printing speed.
- No automatic document feeder.
Narrow color gamut, and a bit lacking in saturation.
Some artifacts in colored areas.
Inkjet printers can clog if not used regularly.
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is mediocre for a small office. Although it produces sharp-looking documents, it prints very slowly and doesn't yield many pages from its ink cartridges. It also lacks an automatic document feeder and duplex scanning, which isn't ideal if you frequently deal with multi-page and double-sided documents. It doesn't feel very well-built, and it lacks an Ethernet port, which may be an issue for offices that rely on a wired LAN connection.
- XL and XXL ink cartridge option.
- Produces high-quality documents.
Excellent scan quality.
- Few connectivity options.
- Slow printing speed.
- Cheap, plasticky build.
- No automatic document feeder.
Some artifacts in colored areas.
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is a poor choice if you want a printer that works reliably, even if you only use it occasionally. As an inkjet, it's prone to clogging if left idle for too long. Thankfully, the MG3620's cartridges include the printheads, which provides a straightforward way to fix more severe clogs. The printer is also very slow, producing only about nine black and white pages per minute, and its small cartridges have low page yields, leading to higher recurring costs and frequent maintenance if you have a large printing load. A high-yield cartridge is available, which helps somewhat mitigate these issues.
- XL and XXL ink cartridge option.
Cartridges with integrated printheads make it easy to fix severe clogs.
- Few connectivity options.
- Slow printing speed.
Cartridges need to be replaced often.
Inkjet printers can clog if not used regularly.
- Produces detailed photos with decent color accuracy.
Some artifacts in colored areas.
No rear paper tray or manual feeder.
All-in-one color ink cartridge.
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is good for photo printing. Although it doesn't have the widest color range, printed photos look very detailed with decently accurate colors. It can perform borderless printing on sheets up to 8.5" x 11"; unfortunately, it doesn't feel very well-built and can't print 2" x 3" photos.
- Produces detailed photos with decent color accuracy.
- XL and XXL ink cartridge option.
Prints photos relatively quickly.
- Cheap, plasticky build.
Can't print 2" x 3" photos.
Narrow color gamut, and a bit lacking in saturation.
Darker areas a bit lacking in detail.
Some artifacts in colored areas.
The Canon PIXMA MG3620's page yields are disappointing. The ink cartridges produce a low number of prints, so frequent replacements are necessary if you print often. Because the printer uses a tri-color cartridge, the entire cartridge must be replaced even if only one color runs out. You can extend the cartridge life somewhat by using the longer-lasting XL versions.
- XL and XXL ink cartridge option.
Cartridges need to be replaced often.
The Canon PIXMA MG3620's scan quality is very good. The results are detailed and clear, even if the colors can be a bit washed out. However, this printer only has a flatbed scanner, so you must manually scan each page, which isn't ideal for longer multi-page documents. The optical character recognition (OCR) feature is a nice addition. It lets you save your scanned documents as searchable PDFs.
Excellent scan quality.
- No automatic document feeder.
Colors can be a bit washed out.
Inkjet printers can clog if not used regularly.
Very small footprint.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Aug 06, 2026:
We mention the newly reviewed Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w in the Printing Speed section of this review.
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Updated Jul 03, 2026:
Added Pros and Cons for the usages added on the latest Test Bench 1.4.
- Updated Jul 02, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.4, which adds new usages and performance usages, as well as reorganizes several other tests throughout the review. You can read more about the changes in detail in the Changelog.
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Updated Mar 12, 2026:
Added a reference to the Brother MFC-J1360DW as an alternative with better page yields in the Cartridge test box.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Canon PIXMA MG3620 in black. It's also available in red and in white. This printer is part of the Canon PIXMA MG3600 series of all-in-one printers, which includes many variants. All of the variants are identical in features and performance; the model number only changes depending on the region.
| Model | Region |
|---|---|
| PIXMA MG3610 | Latin America |
| PIXMA MG3620 | North America |
| PIXMA MG3640 | Africa, Middle East |
| PIXMA MG3650 | Europe |
| PIXMA MG3660 | Australia |
| PIXMA MG3670 | Asia |
| PIXMA MG3680 | Asia |
Popular Printer Comparisons
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is among the best all-in-one inkjet printers in its class. It stands out for its document and photo printing quality. Like most cheap printers, its page yields are quite low, resulting in high maintenance requirements if you print often or in high volume, and its build quality doesn't feel particularly solid.
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The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is much better than the HP DeskJet 2755e for most uses. The Canon has a higher page yield, a much lower cost-per-print, and a faster printing speed. It can also print borderless photos and automatically print double-sided sheets, while the HP requires you to flip over pages manually. The Canon prints higher-quality documents and photos, and its scanner picks up significantly more fine details.
While the HP DeskJet 2855e and the Canon PIXMA MG3620 are both budget home printers, the Canon is better in almost every way. It produces nicer documents and photos, and scans and prints slightly faster. It also yields significantly more prints, so you won't have to spend as much on replacement ink over time. Feature-wise, the only notable difference is that, unlike the HP, the Canon doesn't support Wi-Fi Direct, which is handy if your home Wi-Fi network isn't working or you're in a public space with no existing Wi-Fi network, as Wi-Fi Direct allows the printer to generate its own wireless signal.
The Canon PIXMA MG3620 is better than the Epson Expression Home XP-4200 for most uses. The Canon produces better-quality black-and-white documents; photo printing is a bit more of a toss-up, as the Canon doesn't resolve fine details as well as the Epson, but its color accuracy is significantly better. Regarding connectivity, the Canon doesn't support Wi-Fi Direct, meaning it can't generate its own Wi-Fi signal. If this is a feature you need, the Epson would be a better choice.
The Brother MFC-J1360DW is an overall more complete printer than the Canon PIXMA MG3620. The Brother includes an automatic document feeder and prints more quickly. It also has much better page yields, which could quickly make the higher MSRP worthwhile. The Canon does, however, stand out with better color accuracy, which, combined with a similar color gamut, produces better overall photos.
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