Canon MP120MGII Calculator
The Canon MP120MGII is a 12-digit desktop printing calculator that prints every calculation in two-colour black and red ink onto a paper tape, making it suited to office admin, bookkeeping, retail counters, and anywhere you need a physical record of a calculation.
Who it's for
This is a desk-based printing calculator, not a portable pocket model — it's built for staff who run totals, tax, and currency conversions all day and need a printed tape to check back against, rather than trusting a screen alone. It's a genuine Canon unit (SKU: MP120MGII), not a compatible or third-party clone.
Specifications
- Display: 12-digit large LCD, green and red digits on a black background
- Printing: two-colour ink printing (black for positive figures, red for negative/subtotals), print speed 2.7 lines per second
- Paper: uses 57mm-wide plain (non-thermal) paper rolls — printing is done with an ink roller, not heat, so standard thermal EFTPOS rolls are not compatible
- Functions: tax calculation, currency conversion, cost-sell-margin, grand total, double check, item count, percentage, and clock/calendar with 12/24-hour display
- Keyboard: silent-stroke, PC-style layout with large, colour-coded, durable keys
- Power: AC adapter included; a CR2032 lithium backup battery keeps the clock/calendar running when unplugged
- Build: incorporates recycled Canon materials in its construction
What's included
- 1 x Canon MP120MGII printing calculator
- 1 x AC adapter
Note: the two-colour ink roller fitted at the factory will eventually need replacing (it's a consumable, not a one-time part) — it is not a customer-replaceable ribbon cartridge that ships separately in the box.
Why it's the right pick
If you're comparing this against smaller portable printing calculators, the MP120MGII trades pocket-size portability for a bigger, easier-to-read display and a full desktop feature set (tax, currency, margin, grand total) aimed at daily office or till-side use rather than occasional mobile calculations. Because it's a genuine Canon unit sold with local support in mind, you're getting the manufacturer's actual specifications and warranty backing — not a rebadged or grey-import equivalent.
Is the Canon MP120MGII a normal calculator or does it print a paper tape?
It prints. Every calculation comes out in two-colour ink on a paper roll, as well as on the 12-digit LCD.
What size paper does the Canon MP120MGII use?
It takes 57mm-wide plain paper rolls, not thermal stock.
Can I use standard thermal EFTPOS or receipt rolls in this calculator?
No. It prints with an ink roller, not heat, so it needs plain 57mm rolls — thermal paper won't print.
Does the Canon MP120MGII come with an ink roller or ribbon included?
Yes, the ink roller ships already fitted and ready to use, along with the AC adapter.
Does it run on batteries or do I need to plug it in?
It's mains-powered — an AC adapter is included. A small CR2032 battery only keeps the clock/calendar running when unplugged.
Can the MP120MGII calculate tax and convert currency?
Yes — it has built-in tax, currency conversion, cost-sell-margin, and grand total functions.
What's the difference between this and a smaller, cheaper Canon printing calculator?
Compact models suit occasional, portable use. The MP120MGII is a full-size desktop unit with a larger display, built for daily use at a fixed desk or counter.
Is this suitable for a retail counter or POS setup, or just an office desk?
Either. It's a standalone desktop calculator, not a POS terminal or receipt printer, so it doesn't connect to POS software.
