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Brand | Canon |
Connectivity Technology | USB, Networkable |
Printing Technology | Laser |
Special Feature | Auto-Duplex, One Pass Scan, NFC |
Color | MF743Cdw |
Model Name | iC MF743Cdw |
Printer Output | Color |
Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 28 |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 28 ppm |
Item Weight | 64 Pounds |
About this item
- USABILITY: A unique, customized device experience with Application Library. 5" intuitive color touchscreen with smartphone-like usability. Create Wi-Fi Direct hotspot from the printer to establish direct connection to mobile device(s) without the need for external router
- QUALITY AND RELIABILITY: Canon's signature reliability and engine technologies help keep productivity high and minimize the impact on support resources. Intuitive maintenance videos for common tasks like consumables replacement
- WORKFLOW EFFICIENCY: Supports mobile solutions for printing and scanning. Scan and convert documents to searchable digital files through a one-pass scan / duplex document feeder. Designed for small print jobs with first-print time as fast as 10. 3 seconds
- COST EFFICIENCY: High-capacity, all-in-one cartridge helps reduce overall supply costs. Out-of-the-box, standard two-sided printing plus the ability to print multiple pages onto one sheet helps to reduce paper consumption
- SECURITY FEATURES: Helps mitigate risk of confidential information loss as documents are only stored in short-term memory. Security settings can be set behind an administrator log-in
- WARRANTY: 3 Year Limited Warranty
- Max printspeed black white: 28.0 pages_per_minute
- Paper size: 3 x 5, 8.5 x 14
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Print Quality | 3.9 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
Sleep mode | 3.9 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Tech Support | 2.9 | 3.8 | 2.9 | — | 4.0 | 3.1 |
Value for money | 3.2 | — | 3.2 | 4.0 | — | 3.9 |
Touch Screen | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | — | — | 3.8 |
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printer output | Color | Color | Color | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome |
printer technology | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser |
paper size | 3 x 5, 8.5 x 14 | 3 x 5, 8.5 x 14 | Standard Cassette 3.9" x 5.8" to 8.5" x 14" / Multipurpose Tray: 3" x 5" to 8.5" x 14" | Standard Cassette/Multipurpose Tray: 3 x 5 inches - 8.5 x 14 inches | 8.5 inch x 14, 3 inch x 5 | 4.1 x 5.8, 8.5 x 14, 3 x 5 |
print media type | paper plain | — | paper plain | paper plain | paper plain | paper plain |
max input sheets | 300 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 900 |
connectivity tech | USB, Networkable | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | USB, Ethernet | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
From the manufacturer
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF743Cdw
Built for the Big Demands of Small Business
Key Features
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Near Field Communication (NFC)
Touch and Print with NFC using your compatible mobile device.
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Device Footprint
Consider how the MF743Cdw will fit in your workspace.
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Made for Each Other
Genuine Canon products are designed to perform better - they’ve been specifically engineered for Canon devices.
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Fast, Single-Pass Duplex Scanning
Scan business files once with rapid, 2-sided scanning, featuring rates of up to 28 images per minute (ipm) in black / white and 14 ipm in color. Scan and convert files into searchable documents.
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Mobile-Friendly Connectivity
From application-based to cloud-based to device native, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF743Cdw offers a variety of methods for printing from a mobile phone or tablet across iOS and Android devices.
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Secure Print
Documents are only stored in short-term memory, which helps mitigate the risk of confidential information loss. Keep your documents in the right hands with secure print.
Application Library
Easy to Use, One Touch Solution
Discover how easy it is to use Application Library on the MF743Cdw. Customize your home-screen to access the functions you use the most. Finally, a printer that's programmable to meet your needs.
Comparison Chart
Up to 28 PPM | Print Speed | Up to 28 PPM |
Print/Scan/Copy/Fax | Functions | Print/Scan/Copy |
Std 250 / Max 850 | Paper Handling | Std 250 / Max 850 |
750-4,000 Pgs/Month | Print Volume | 750-4,000 Pgs/Month |
Toner Cartridge 055 | Laser Toner | Toner Cartridge 055 |
| One Pass Duplex Scan | |
| Wireless Connection | |
Up to 28 PPM | Print Speed | Up to 22 PPM |
Print/Scan/Copy/Fax | Functions | Print/Scan/Copy/Fax |
Std 250 / Max 850 | Paper Handling | Std 250 |
750-4,000 Pgs/Month | Print Volume | 150-2,500 Pgs/Month |
Toner Cartridge 055 | Laser Toner | Toner Cartridge 054 |
| One Pass Duplex Scan | |
| Wireless Connection | |
What toner does the Canon Color imageCLASS MF743Cdw use?
The MF743Cdw printer uses Canon Genuine Toner 055: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 2,100 pages each, Black: 2,300 pages. 055 High Capacity: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 5,900 pages each, Black: 7,600 pages (approximate yields, ISO / IEC Standard).
What is the paper capacity for this device?
The MF743Cdw printer provides an expandable paper capacity of up to 850 sheets. You can load 250 sheets in the standard paper tray, 50 sheets in the multipurpose tray, and 550 sheets in the optional paper tray AF-1.
Where can I find wireless setup help?
Please visit the Canon USA Wireless help section, where you can find step by step instructions on how to set up wireless connectivity for the imageCLASS MF743Cdw.
How many people can use this printer?
This printer is intended for use by work environments of up to 10 people.
What are the wireless capabilities for this printer?
The MF743Cdw allows for a variety of methods for printing from a mobile phone or tablet across iOS and Android devices, including Apple AirPrint and Canon PRINT Business app. The Canon PRINT Business app also allows you to scan from the printer.
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Technical Details
Brand | Canon |
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Series | iC MF743Cdw |
Item model number | MF743Cdw |
Hardware Platform | Smartphone |
Operating System | Windows, Mac |
Item Weight | 64 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 18.8 x 18.8 x 18.4 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 18.8 x 18.8 x 18.4 inches |
Color | MF743Cdw |
Power Source | AC Supply |
Manufacturer | Canon USA |
ASIN | B07QBR85G6 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 28, 2019 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #6,657 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #18 in Laser Computer Printers #3,808 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Electronics |
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Designed for small and medium-size businesses, the Canon Color image CLASS MF743Cdw offers feature rich capabilities with high quality and minimal maintenance. Print, scan, copy and fax capabilities help you accomplish necessary tasks with just one machine. A 5" color touchscreen delivers an intuitive user experience and can be customized by a device administrator to simplify many daily tasks.
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Customers have negative opinions about the performance of the printer. They mention that the functionality is crippled by extremely poor software. Customers also have issues with connectivity. Customers disagree on quality, size, value, ease of use, scanning, and color.
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Customers are mixed about the quality of the printer. Some mention it's a very nice product, that prints very fast, and has a great scanner. However, others say that it only prints reliably if you insert a USB fob into the port on the front, it won't print a graphic, and is incredibly clunky to use. The scan and print to computer option is not working, and the print quality could be compromised.
"...Address book sync. AirPrint that actually works.Important!Before turning on unit to begin don’t link to computer via cable...." Read more
"...Print quality is super crisp and impressed by it. Scans fast and has lots of bells and whistles regarding things it will do - a bit of a learning..." Read more
"...That is, it won't print a graphic or a background color all the way to the 4 edges of the paper, though I have other printers that will and that is..." Read more
"...Those features were spot on.Pros:* Prints very fast, both black and white and color* Jam free printing and scanning*..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the printer. Some mention that the setup was fairly painless, it's easily connected to their WiFi, and it saves a lot of user frustration. However, others say that the display on the Printer is not real user friendly, the printing function set up is very complicated, and the web interface is poorly organized.
"...experience setting up the advanced features up but the basic stuff was pretty easy out the box with the wizard...." Read more
"...that isn't much of a problem anyway, and (2) the printing function set up is very complicated because there are literally a hundred or more options..." Read more
"...Setup:Setup for basic configuration is very simple. However, more advanced configurations does require IT and enterprise printing knowledge...." Read more
"...There is a Canon Print app however it is incredibly clunky to use and won’t print webpages that have a “print” function built into the page..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the printer. Some mention that it's worth every penny, while others say that the cost of the toner cartridges is astronomical and the extra paper tray is very expensive.
"...Extra paper tray is very expensive ($250)* No ability (as far as I can tell) to add additional usersSetup:..." Read more
"Canon MF 743CDW:This printer is amazing. Worth every penny...." Read more
"...We are not heavy printers, but we scan everything then shred. Toner is expensive, but again, we don't print that often...." Read more
"...utility setup, the Canon MF743Cdw network printer & scanner is worth the money from my opinion." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the printer. Some mention that it not only does it print crisply with vibrant colors, but that it can produce nice prints. However, others say that all the colors are very dim, the colors do not quite match, and the printer just does not print text dark enough.
"...papers perfectly, does both letter & legal size, everyday document prints look especially crisp and professional (with 600 dpi minimum print quality)..." Read more
"...Image Quality, especially the Auto Gradation, remedies the problems with color contrast, gamma, and saturation...." Read more
"...Print quality is super crisp and impressed by it...." Read more
"...complicated multi color photos and they all printed fast and look stunning...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the scanning of the printer. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't scan. The scanner functionality is also surprisingly janky, and the scanning setup is a bit wonky. The MF Scan Utility is reportedly non-intuitive.
"...process.-Scans are frequently skewed. Enough so that I had to purchase scanning software to deskew each scan...." Read more
"...( no proprietary app), Duplex Scanning, Copying, Print/Scan Direct to Email address, Thumbdrive or Computer. Address book sync...." Read more
"...Compared to the Canon MF4890dw MF Toolbox, the MF Scan Utility is a joke—totally non-intuitive and subject to crashing...." Read more
"...Got on my internet network, scanned like a demon and most importantly actually printed over Intenet via Airplay and also by connected cable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the printer. Some mention that it's very responsive and a good size, while others say that the paper trays aren't very large and it runs out of paper often.
"...take 7x14 legal size paper (which I needed) but here is no tray that fits that paper size so you have to hand feed on from pull down panel where you..." Read more
"...Output is fast and the output quality is high.It is a bit large and definitely heavy by today's standards...." Read more
"...it will handle thick and other special papers perfectly, does both letter & legal size, everyday document prints look especially crisp and..." Read more
"...-Low amount of capacity in the normal paper drawer, and requires the purchase of a $200 extra paper cassette in order to put a normal stack of paper..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the color laser printer. They say that its functionality is crippled by extremely poor software, and it literally won't work. The drivers downloaded via the disk would not work, and thecopier does not work with AWS. It's very expensive and has a litany of problems.
"...express how annoying it is to have a printer of this value that literally won’t work. It’s just maddening.What does it do?..." Read more
"...printer came with a set of "teaser" toner cartridges that ran out of ink on few days...." Read more
"The first printer I received was defective. I could not get a resolution...." Read more
"...Extra paper tray is very expensive ($250)* No ability (as far as I can tell) to add additional usersSetup:..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the printer. They mention that it struggles to stay connected to Wi-Fi, and the scanner does not connect. Some customers also report that the printer is noisy and does not have a good connection to their network.
"...The printer does not easily connect to the computer on wifi network, you have to restart the computer at times and even then it is iffy...." Read more
"...The only reason I'm writing this review is because of the connectivity issue--I'm a bit sick of it.We use both Mac and Windows machines...." Read more
"...Then after a day of connectivity and printing/scanning, the printer lost connectivity with my PC and MacBook Pro (2020 model with all updates)...." Read more
"...The HP was noisy, refused to talk to my network and had a document feeder that worked just barely well enough to get me to keep wasting my time..." Read more
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This printer is amazing. Worth every penny. Probably the last workhorse office printer (non photo inkjet) I’ll ever buy, assuming it doesn’t breakdown soon or a lighter one doesn’t comes out. It’s heavy. 50lbs? It was definitely not a straightforward experience setting up the advanced features up but the basic stuff was pretty easy out the box with the wizard. The power user features take some tech saavy and patience. For example this thing can make scans and copies that are directly sent to your email address. This procedure takes configuring of SMTP settings and changing Port numbers. If this is Greek to you then you should definitely learn or google how to. The manual will not tell you how. Because when you get it these advanced features will turn this printer into a professional beast that is basically capable of what the things the big brother Canon Fiery’s can do.
I will not write an installation walk through here but want to mention some important notes that I learned that may not be apparent to those that buy this.
First I feel it’s worth mentioning that this unit was brand new, not used, from Amazon. I say this because judging from a lot of the reviews people have had problems setting this up. There are some updates to the firmware, driver installation and admin settings that make this printer work properly. Take your time. Research. Getting this right makes the difference of being frustrated and super happy. If your up for the task of trial and error, and tinkering it out, it will be worth it. I have a theory people are returning products where settings were previously made to the unit, there is a possibility that they are returning it with those software settings still made to the unit that the non physical inspection will miss this before it gets put back on the shelf for resale…but this is just IMO.
Toner is crazy expensive.
I was running a MacBook Pro so I will not speak to the experience of a PC user.
This unit DOES NOT COME WITH A USB cable to link directly to a computer, you probably won’t need it but I suggest you have one handy as it may help with setup if you run into issues before it starts to work wirelessly. That is not clear when receiving the unit. The manual shows the cable as included in the diagram but mentions later in the setup instructions that it is indeed not included which is a problem if you plan on having it permanently connected to a workstation. Also using a dedicated LAN connection vs Wi-Fi is something to plan ahead before setup.
Notable Key features I love: Seamless Mobile Printing ( no proprietary app), Duplex Scanning, Copying, Print/Scan Direct to Email address, Thumbdrive or Computer. Address book sync. AirPrint that actually works.
Important!
Before turning on unit to begin don’t link to computer via cable. Be sure to install on your computer all the drivers and queue software needed for your machine. Make sure your computer is sharing same internet as what you plan for the printer. Restart YOUR COMPUTER after installing.
Turn on Printer for the first time and go through the initial setup wizard walk through carefully. Take your time. Be sure to setup that security PIN. You’ll need it for the advanced setup.
Also important. A lot of the advanced settings, are accessed much in the way you setup a router. 192.168.1.??? There is an admin config accessible via the network address on your browser once you have the network up and running. I find this better than using the touch screen. This is where all the features can be customized after basic setup. And just like a router these updates you make in this admin area will not take affect until you do a hard Reset. When you make a change to the setting always turn the printer off and on. Can’t stress this enough.
If you’re like me, much of the use of this printer goes beyond just sending files to the unit to be printed to paper, but also the reverse. Into the realm of facilitating digitization and file sharing/management.
good luck. Hope this helps.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2023
This printer is amazing. Worth every penny. Probably the last workhorse office printer (non photo inkjet) I’ll ever buy, assuming it doesn’t breakdown soon or a lighter one doesn’t comes out. It’s heavy. 50lbs? It was definitely not a straightforward experience setting up the advanced features up but the basic stuff was pretty easy out the box with the wizard. The power user features take some tech saavy and patience. For example this thing can make scans and copies that are directly sent to your email address. This procedure takes configuring of SMTP settings and changing Port numbers. If this is Greek to you then you should definitely learn or google how to. The manual will not tell you how. Because when you get it these advanced features will turn this printer into a professional beast that is basically capable of what the things the big brother Canon Fiery’s can do.
I will not write an installation walk through here but want to mention some important notes that I learned that may not be apparent to those that buy this.
First I feel it’s worth mentioning that this unit was brand new, not used, from Amazon. I say this because judging from a lot of the reviews people have had problems setting this up. There are some updates to the firmware, driver installation and admin settings that make this printer work properly. Take your time. Research. Getting this right makes the difference of being frustrated and super happy. If your up for the task of trial and error, and tinkering it out, it will be worth it. I have a theory people are returning products where settings were previously made to the unit, there is a possibility that they are returning it with those software settings still made to the unit that the non physical inspection will miss this before it gets put back on the shelf for resale…but this is just IMO.
Toner is crazy expensive.
I was running a MacBook Pro so I will not speak to the experience of a PC user.
This unit DOES NOT COME WITH A USB cable to link directly to a computer, you probably won’t need it but I suggest you have one handy as it may help with setup if you run into issues before it starts to work wirelessly. That is not clear when receiving the unit. The manual shows the cable as included in the diagram but mentions later in the setup instructions that it is indeed not included which is a problem if you plan on having it permanently connected to a workstation. Also using a dedicated LAN connection vs Wi-Fi is something to plan ahead before setup.
Notable Key features I love: Seamless Mobile Printing ( no proprietary app), Duplex Scanning, Copying, Print/Scan Direct to Email address, Thumbdrive or Computer. Address book sync. AirPrint that actually works.
Important!
Before turning on unit to begin don’t link to computer via cable. Be sure to install on your computer all the drivers and queue software needed for your machine. Make sure your computer is sharing same internet as what you plan for the printer. Restart YOUR COMPUTER after installing.
Turn on Printer for the first time and go through the initial setup wizard walk through carefully. Take your time. Be sure to setup that security PIN. You’ll need it for the advanced setup.
Also important. A lot of the advanced settings, are accessed much in the way you setup a router. 192.168.1.??? There is an admin config accessible via the network address on your browser once you have the network up and running. I find this better than using the touch screen. This is where all the features can be customized after basic setup. And just like a router these updates you make in this admin area will not take affect until you do a hard Reset. When you make a change to the setting always turn the printer off and on. Can’t stress this enough.
If you’re like me, much of the use of this printer goes beyond just sending files to the unit to be printed to paper, but also the reverse. Into the realm of facilitating digitization and file sharing/management.
good luck. Hope this helps.
I recently began to need a low cost printer primarily for printing high quality wine labels on custom, die cut 8.5 x 11, soft gloss, specialty label paper. This Canon MF743Cdw was the 5th printer I tried, and it literally blew me away. The Old Mill photo I posted here is a photo of how the Canon printed that image on 8.5 x 11, ordinary, cheap copy paper. The print out is brilliant, great contrast, beautiful color repro and super hi rez. The photo I uploaded here doesn't do justice to the actual Canon printout, but I hope you can at least see the fantastic detail in the tree leaves, and the Canon print quality was just as outstanding on every paper type I tried printing on.
And that's only the beginning: Print and scan speeds are excellent, it will print and scan double sided, really well and really simple, it will handle thick and other special papers perfectly, does both letter & legal size, everyday document prints look especially crisp and professional (with 600 dpi minimum print quality), you front feed special papers rather than back feed like many other printers, it will print booklets and collate them, other reviewers report success with 3rd party toner cartridges, initial set up went well, and all for only $404! I have a $10,000 commercial grade laser printer that doesn't work quite this well.
The cons: A very minor issue is that the MF743Cdw won't do borderless printing. That is, it won't print a graphic or a background color all the way to the 4 edges of the paper, though I have other printers that will and that isn't much of a problem anyway, and (2) the printing function set up is very complicated because there are literally a hundred or more options to choose from. There are a great many different things the printer can do that many other low end printers can't or don't address, but man! is it complex. So this "con" is both a curse if your needs are simple and a blessing if you have some really special printout combo. Even though it's complex, once you get whatever basic set up you will primarily use, you're done and don't have to deal with it ongoing.
As for tech support, I didn't need any, so that rates 5 stars too. I did not experience a single negative that other reviewers reported, maybe because I'm more accustomed to getting printers set up and solving their problems.
Take it from an expert with printing and printers: Buy this machine, you won't regret it.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2021
I recently began to need a low cost printer primarily for printing high quality wine labels on custom, die cut 8.5 x 11, soft gloss, specialty label paper. This Canon MF743Cdw was the 5th printer I tried, and it literally blew me away. The Old Mill photo I posted here is a photo of how the Canon printed that image on 8.5 x 11, ordinary, cheap copy paper. The print out is brilliant, great contrast, beautiful color repro and super hi rez. The photo I uploaded here doesn't do justice to the actual Canon printout, but I hope you can at least see the fantastic detail in the tree leaves, and the Canon print quality was just as outstanding on every paper type I tried printing on.
And that's only the beginning: Print and scan speeds are excellent, it will print and scan double sided, really well and really simple, it will handle thick and other special papers perfectly, does both letter & legal size, everyday document prints look especially crisp and professional (with 600 dpi minimum print quality), you front feed special papers rather than back feed like many other printers, it will print booklets and collate them, other reviewers report success with 3rd party toner cartridges, initial set up went well, and all for only $404! I have a $10,000 commercial grade laser printer that doesn't work quite this well.
The cons: A very minor issue is that the MF743Cdw won't do borderless printing. That is, it won't print a graphic or a background color all the way to the 4 edges of the paper, though I have other printers that will and that isn't much of a problem anyway, and (2) the printing function set up is very complicated because there are literally a hundred or more options to choose from. There are a great many different things the printer can do that many other low end printers can't or don't address, but man! is it complex. So this "con" is both a curse if your needs are simple and a blessing if you have some really special printout combo. Even though it's complex, once you get whatever basic set up you will primarily use, you're done and don't have to deal with it ongoing.
As for tech support, I didn't need any, so that rates 5 stars too. I did not experience a single negative that other reviewers reported, maybe because I'm more accustomed to getting printers set up and solving their problems.
Take it from an expert with printing and printers: Buy this machine, you won't regret it.
I will say I love the quality of the prints. That however is my only like.
My biggest frustration is that it only will print from AirPrint maybe 10% of the time. I cannot even express how annoying it is to have a printer of this value that literally won’t work. It’s just maddening.
What does it do? I’m glad you asked. If I wake up the printer first: The printer will show as an available printer, I’ll select print, and it’s like the printer never received it. Absolutely no response. If I don’t wake up the printer first, it won’t even show as an available printer.
There is a Canon Print app however it is incredibly clunky to use and won’t print webpages that have a “print” function built into the page (like many recipes). Not the level of functionality I’d expect from a company like Canon.
Another annoyance is that even when printing from a computer, if the printer is asleep, it won’t start printing until you wake it up. That may not be a big deal if it’s within hands reach however if it’s in another room, sending items to print, going to wake up the printer, and then either standing and waiting or walking away and the coming back depending on the job size is just frustrating. Again, not what you’d expect from a printer of this price range.
I will say the owners manual is huge however it’s difficult to navigate and I haven’t been able to find any help within it.
If you are very knowledgeable on Canon products, perhaps you’ll be more successful at getting it working as one would expect. If you don’t have that knowledge, or don’t want to mess with that, i would not recommend this printer.
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First thing to do after you unpack and connect to power and local network, go to Canon website and install their drivers and utilities.
I am not sure I would purchase this printer had I known about the cost of the replacement cartridges. My opinion only, I feel Canon can charge you whatever they want because you are now stuck with your printer.
The print quality is good, but odd documents come out very faint on the black ink, not the colours.