Canon PIXMA MG5330 — Features, Specs, Performance & Business Use

The Canon PIXMA MG5330 is a member of Canon’s mid-range PIXMA MG5300 series: a wireless, photo-focused all-in-one that aims to combine attractive photographic output with everyday office convenience (print, scan, copy). Launched in the early 2010s as part of Canon’s push to put near-lab photo quality on consumers’ desks, the MG5330 borrows the same technology and workflow features found across the MG53xx family — high effective print resolution, small ink droplets and mobile/cloud printing — while keeping a relatively compact footprint for home offices and small workplaces. 

Below is a deep, practical look at the MG5330’s features and specs, how it performs in day-to-day use, and where it fits (— and doesn’t —) for business workflows.

What it is (short version)

The MG5330 is a wireless inkjet AIO designed for users who want better-than-average photo printing plus the usual document, scan and copy features. It’s not a production device for heavy office throughput; instead it’s optimized for mixed households, creative freelancers and micro-businesses that occasionally produce client-facing color materials or quick photo proofs in-house. The MG5330 shares hardware and capabilities with its MG5300-series siblings — high effective DPI, multi-cartridge ink system, automatic duplexing and mobile printing support.

Key features & highlights

• Photo-grade resolution — Canon’s consumer PIXMA engines in this family support high effective color resolution (marketing figures up to 9600 × 2400 dpi) and very fine ink droplet placement. That allows smooth gradients and fine detail on photo paper and glossy media. 

• Separate ink tanks — the series generally uses multiple individual cartridges (including a pigment black in some configurations), so you only replace the color that runs out rather than a tri-color block — a useful cost and waste control on mixed printing.

• Solid document speeds for the class — typical catalogue figures for the MG5300 family are around 12.5 ipm (black) and ~9.3 ipm (color) in standard document modes; photo output (4×6 borderless) is usually quoted in the tens of seconds. Real throughput depends on mode and connectivity.

• Wireless & mobile printing — built-in Wi-Fi, AirPrint and Canon mobile app/PIXMA Cloud Link support make printing and scanning from phones/tablets straightforward; some regional variants also supported direct memory-card printing and USB host.

• Auto duplex — two-sided printing for plain documents helps conserve paper for reports and internal distribution without manual flipping.

These headline capabilities let the MG5330 bridge the “photo printer at home” and “practical office tool” use cases.

Practical specifications (what you’ll actually notice)

Below are the load-bearing specs that impact everyday use. (Where the MG5330 model number isn’t documented in every region, the MG5320 / MG5350 official specs are a safe reference for the family characteristics listed here.)

• Print technology: Inkjet, Canon FINE-type print head with very small droplet control for smooth photo gradations.

• Maximum color resolution: Up to 9600 × 2400 dpi (effective, driver-enhanced). 

• Typical document print speed: ~12.5 ipm mono / ~9.3 ipm color (manufacturer ESAT/ISO figures). Expect slower times in high-quality modes and when printing over Wi-Fi.

• Photo print time: Borderless 4×6 prints typically in the range of 20–45 seconds depending on mode and paper.

• Scanner: Flatbed CIS scanner with optics and driver support for high-resolution scans (2,400 × 4,800 optical coverage reported across series).

• Paper handling: Single main paper cassette, rear feed for specialty/photo stock and automatic duplex for two-sided documents. Expect modest tray capacities (roughly 100–150 sheets typical for this class). 

• Connectivity: Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), USB 2.0, mobile/cloud (AirPrint, Canon apps); some SKUs include NFC or direct memory-card access. 

• Physical footprint: Compact desktop size (roughly similar to other mid-range PIXMAs — small enough for a home office desk). 

Real-world performance — text, color & photos

Text and office documents. The MG5330 (and the MG53xx family) produces clean, readable text with decent density thanks to Canon’s pigment/dye mix and high-precision nozzle control. For letters, proposals and client handouts the output looks professional; for extremely high-volume black printing, a monochrome laser still wins on speed and cost. 

Color graphics and marketing collateral. This model’s strengths lie here. Charts, flyers and short-run brochures printed on Canon’s recommended papers show saturated colors, smooth gradients and pleasing skin tones. The ability to print borderless photos and to choose photo paper frequently removes the need to outsource quick proofs and mockups. If your business produces client-facing visuals in small batches, the MG5330 provides a fast in-house solution. 

Photos. With maximal effective dpi and small droplet size, photos look far superior to generic office inkjets. Expect lab-quality 4×6 prints suitable for proofs, event snapshots and sample work; for gallery-grade archival prints, dedicated photo printers with more ink channels and pigment photo inks still hold the advantage. 

Speed & workflow. Expect good first-page times and reasonable throughput for single-user jobs. Duplex jobs, heavy color pages and networked printing (especially from mobile devices) will slow average throughput. In small-team environments print queuing and basic control via Canon’s software keep things tidy — but this isn’t a managed-fleet printer for large offices.

Reliability & maintenance. Like all inkjets, the MG5330 benefits from regular use. Long idle periods can trigger nozzle-clean cycles that consume ink; keeping it used weekly prevents most issues. Canon’s separate cartridges make it easier to replace only depleted colors and reduce waste versus combined cartridges. Reviews from the era also highlighted reasonable running costs when using standard/XL cartridges from Canon.

Business use cases — good fits and red flags

Good fits

• Creative micro-agencies and freelancers. Designers, photographers and small marketing teams who need quick proofing and attractive in-house collateral will value the color fidelity and borderless printing. 

• Reception & client-facing desks. Small boutiques, studios and event planners that occasionally print high-quality photos and promotional leaflets will find the MG5330 compact and capable. 

• Home-office entrepreneurs. If you work alone or in a two-person team and occasionally produce marketing material or photo proofs, the MG5330 is a convenient “do it all” unit.

Red flags (when not to choose this printer)

• High monthly volumes. For hundreds to thousands of pages per month, a small color laser MFP or a managed print service will be cheaper per page and more robust. 

• Enterprise fleet needs. Large offices that require centralized device management, secure print release, high paper capacity or heavy ADF scanning should consider business-class MFPs instead. 

Consumables, costs & deployment tips

Cartridges & yields. The family typically uses individual cartridges (black + color + photo black on some SKUs). Canon offered standard and XL (high-yield) sizes — XL cartridges generally reduce per-page cost. For frequent client work, stock spare photo-black and at least one color cartridge. 

Paper recommendations. Use Canon’s photo papers for client deliverables — results and drying times are much better than generic papers. For two-sided business documents, use plain paper in duplex mode to save on supplies.

Network & mobile setup. Use wired configuration where possible for guaranteed throughput in a shared office; Wi-Fi/airprint is excellent for mobile convenience and single-user scenarios. Keep firmware updated (where supported) and document driver versions for mixed-OS environments. 

Maintenance. Schedule a weekly test print when the device is lightly used. Keep the firmware and drivers current from Canon’s support site and use genuine consumables when uptime matters.

Final verdict — who should buy it?

The Canon PIXMA MG5330 is an attractive, compact AIO for anyone who needs excellent color and photo printing without moving to dedicated production hardware. It’s especially compelling for small creative businesses, photo-centric micro-enterprises and home offices that want to produce high-quality client materials and proofs in-house. If your workflow is dominated by high volumes of plain text or you need enterprise management features, pick a business-class laser or MFP instead — but for mixed, photo-forward tasks in small teams, the MG5330 (and its MG53xx siblings) remains a very practical choice. 

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