To see product details, add this item to your cart.
Ships from: SmBusi Sold by: SmBusi
To see product details, add this item to your cart.
Ships from: surplusthewaytogo Sold by: surplusthewaytogo
Other Sellers on Amazon
50% positive over last 12 months
- VIDEO
Image Unavailable
Color:
-
-
-
- To view this video download Flash Player
Canon Color imageCLASS MF634Cdw (1475C005) All-in-One, Wireless, Duplex Laser Printer, 19 Pages Per Minute (Comes with 3 Year Limited Warranty), Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready
Delivery & Support
Select to learn moreSmBusi
- This item will be shipped by the seller. To learn more about this seller’s shipping methods, visit the link below and look for the tab called “Shipping”. You will be able to track your Amazon order in your orders. If you need more help with tracking your package, please visit Track Your Package.
- Learn more about SmBusi’s shipping policy
- The A-to-z Guarantee protects you when you purchase items sold and fulfilled by a third party seller in our store. It covers both the timely delivery and the condition of your items. If you're not happy with either and can’t resolve the issue directly with the seller, you can report the problem to us for further assistance.
Learn more about A-to-z Guarantee
- This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns.
Our specialist Customer Support for large items dispatched from Amazon is on hand to help with your order. Contact us via phone or chat 7 days a week.
Delivery & Support
Select to learn moresurplusthewaytogo
- This item will be shipped by the seller. To learn more about this seller’s shipping methods, visit the link below and look for the tab called “Shipping”. You will be able to track your Amazon order in your orders. If you need more help with tracking your package, please visit Track Your Package.
- Learn more about surplusthewaytogo’s shipping policy
- The A-to-z Guarantee protects you when you purchase items sold and fulfilled by a third party seller in our store. It covers both the timely delivery and the condition of your items. If you're not happy with either and can’t resolve the issue directly with the seller, you can report the problem to us for further assistance.
Learn more about A-to-z Guarantee
- This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns.
Our specialist Customer Support for large items dispatched from Amazon is on hand to help with your order. Contact us via phone or chat 7 days a week.
Purchase options and add-ons
Brand | Canon |
Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
Printing Technology | Laser |
Special Feature | temperature_proof |
Color | white |
Model Name | MF634Cdw |
Printer Output | Color |
Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 19.00 |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 10 ppm |
Item Weight | 48.4 Pounds |
About this item
- Includes 3-year limited warranty, 100% U.S.-Based service and support team provides friendly, expert help for every level of experience.
- Print at speeds of up to 19 pages per minute, with your first print in your hands in 12 seconds or less.
- Single-pass, duplex scan-scans both sides of your document in a single pass.
- Easily connect your mobile devices without a router using Wi-Fi Direct connection.
- High capacity toner options keep up with your printing needs and limit toner replacements.
- WORKS WITH ALEXA: Ask Alexa to print your shopping list, to-do list, crosswords, coloring pages, and more. To set up, say “Alexa, discover my printer.” Alexa can also detect when ink or toner is running low and orders more when you need it. Save 10% on all ink or toner smart reorders. Restrictions may apply.
Buy it with
Similar items that may ship from close to you
- 045 045H Toner Cartridge Compatible with Canon 045H Color imageCLASS MF632Cdw MF634Cdw LBP612Cdw MF632 MF634 Laser Printer (4 Pack)20% offLimited time dealFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
- Canon Genuine Toner, Cartridge 045 Black (1242C001), 1 Pack, for Canon Color imageCLASS MF634Cdw, MF632Cdw, LBP612Cdw Laser PrintersFREE ShippingAmazon's Choicein Printer Toner Cartridges
- Canon imageCLASS MF642Cdw12% offLimited time dealFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn more
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)
EPEAT products are assessed against criteria including energy use and have a reduced sustainability impact across their lifecycle.
- Brother MFC‐L8905CDW Business Color Laser All‐in‐One Printer, 7” Touchscreen Display, Duplex Print/Scan, WirelessFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
- Canon Color imageCLASS LBP632Cdw Wireless Mobile Ready Laser Printer, 22ppm,WhiteAmazon's Choicein Laser Computer PrintersFREE Shipping by AmazonGet it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
Product information
Product Dimensions | 18.1 x 17.8 x 15.7 inches |
---|---|
Item Weight | 48.4 pounds |
Manufacturer | Canon USA (Lasers) |
ASIN | B01LXTOHRJ |
Item model number | 1475C005 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #252,345 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #619 in Laser Computer Printers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | September 13, 2016 |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 18.1 x 17.8 x 15.7 inches; 48.4 Pounds
- Item model number : 1475C005
- Date First Available : September 13, 2016
- Manufacturer : Canon USA (Lasers)
- ASIN : B01LXTOHRJ
- Best Sellers Rank: #252,345 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
- #619 in Laser Computer Printers
- Customer Reviews:
What's in the box
Videos
Videos for this product
1:14
Click to play video
Color imageCLASS MF634Cdw
Merchant Video
Product Description
The all-in-one, Canon Color imageCLASS MF634Cdw offers easy to use features such as the intuitive 5-inch color touch panel, various mobile solutions, a single-pass, duplex scan feature and comes with a 3 year limited warranty. Documents print at speeds of up to 19 pages per minute with a quick first print time of 12 seconds or less. Get high quality, crisp and bold color business documents as well as photos using V2 (vivid and vibrant) color technology, which increases image sharpness and color vibrancy. The intuitive 5-inch color touch panel allows you to navigate through the menu seamlessly. The wide screen and color display is user friendly and easy to read. The MF634Cdw has wireless connectivity and built in Wi-Fi direct connection, enabling easy connection to mobile devices without a router.
From the manufacturer
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF634Cdw
Built for the Big Demands of Small Business
Key Features
-
Device Footprint
Consider how the MF634Cdw will fit in your workspace.
-
Made For Each Other
GENUINE Canon products are designed to perform better than imitators - they’ve been specifically engineered for Canon devices. No one makes better parts and supplies for Canon products than Canon.
-
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.
-
Mobile-Friendly Connectivity
From application-based to cloud-based to device native, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF634Cdw offers a variety of methods for printing from a mobile phone or tablet across iOS and Android devices.
-
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.
-
5-Inch Color Touch Screen
Easily navigate through all the features on the 5" intuitive color touchscreen with smartphone-like usability.
Easy to Use, One Touch Solution
Application Library
Discover how easy it is to use Application Library on the MF634Cdw. Customize your homescreen to access the functions you use the most. Finally, a printer that's programmable to meet your needs.
Comparison Chart
Up to 19 PPM | Print Speed | 28 PPM |
Print/Scan/Copy/Fax | Functions | Print/Scan/Copy |
Std 150 / Max 151 | Paper Handling | Std 250 / Max 850 |
200-2,500 Pgs/Month | Print Volume | 750-4,000 Pgs/Month |
Toner Cartridge 045 | Laser Toner | Toner Cartridge 046 |
| One Pass Duplex Scan | |
| Wireless Connection | |
Up to 19 PPM | Print Speed | 28 PPM |
Print/Scan/Copy/Fax | Functions | Print/Scan/Copy/Fax |
Std 150 / Max 151 | Paper Handling | Std 250 / Max 850 |
200-2,500 Pgs/Month | Print Volume | 750-4,000 Pgs/Month |
Toner Cartridge 045 | Laser Toner | Toner Cartridge 046 |
| One Pass Duplex Scan | |
| Wireless Connection | |
What toner does the Canon imageCLASS MF634Cdw use?
The MF634Cdw printer uses Canon Genuine Toner 045: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 1,300 pages each, Black: 1,400 pages. 045 High Capacity: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 2,200 pages each, Black: 2,800 pages (approximate yields, ISO / IEC Standard).
What is the paper capacity for this device?
The MF634Cdw printer provides paper capacity of up to 151 sheets. You can load 150 sheets in the standard paper tray and 1 sheet in the multipurpose tray.
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 MF634Cdw.
How many people can use this printer?
This printer is intended for use by work environments of up to 10 people. Wireless connection is supported for up to 5 compatible, wireless devices.
What are the wireless capabilities for this printer?
The MF634Cdw 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.
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF630 Series
Chosen by BLI analysts as winner of the Winter 2018 Pick for Outstanding Personal Color Multifunction Printer:
- Impressive user-friendliness, intuitive touchscreen interface, well-designed print driver, and simple routing maintenance procedures, all of which help keep downtime to a minimum.
- High-quality print output that is sure to more than meet the needs of personal use.
- Flexible mobile options that make printing on the go easy and convenient.
Works with Alexa
Compare with similar items
This Item Canon Color imageCLASS MF634Cdw (1475C005) All-in-One, Wireless, Duplex Laser Printer, 19 Pages Per Minute (Comes with 3 Year Limited Warranty), Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready | Recommendations | dummy | dummy | dummy | dummy | |
Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | |
Price | $935.98$935.98 | -31% $309.00$309.00 List: $449.99 | $369.99$369.99 | $377.77$377.77 | -43% $199.99$199.99 List: $349.99 | -31% $449.00$449.00 List: $649.99 |
Delivery | Get it Apr 8 - 11 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 | — | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2 |
Customer Ratings | ||||||
Print Quality | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
Sleep mode | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
Tech Support | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.7 | — | 2.0 | 3.0 |
Value for money | — | 4.2 | — | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
Touch Screen | — | 4.3 | — | 4.2 | — | 4.2 |
Sold By | Max Tech Depot (Serial Numer Recorded) | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | GA, SC, NC, AL, Free FedEx Overnight | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
printer output | Color | Color | Color | Monochrome | Color | Color |
printer technology | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser |
paper size | 8.5 x 14 | 3 x 5, 8.5 x 14 | 3 x 5, 8.5 x 14 | Standard / Optional Cassette: 4.1 x 5.8 to 8.5 x 14 Inches / Multipurpose Tray: 3 x 5 Inches to 8.5 x 14 Inches | 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" |
print media type | glossy photo paper | paper plain | — | paper plain | paper plain | paper plain |
max input sheets | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct Connection | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (Network) | wired, wireless | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
Looking for specific info?
Customer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the value of the printer. They say it is a great color printer for the price. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the print quality, ease of installation, quality, performance, connectivity, noise, and size.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers like the value of the printer. They say it's a great color printer for the price, saves money and aggravation in the long run, and has fantastic print quality.
"...any printer except a cheap Brother laserjet simply because it's cheap, reliable, and doesn't try to wow you with stupid feature that ends up only in..." Read more
"...1. Quality brand for a really low price2. Fairly fast printing - good for home use3. Duplex scanning and ability to scan4...." Read more
"...So i just didnt use it. Got over it I was pissed cuz this was NOT cheap and I already went through the whole return and bought a new printer..." Read more
"...this seems to be a very good multi-function laser printer at a good price...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the print quality of the printer. Some mention that the print and scan quality are great, while others say that it fails to deliver the paper properly, and produces crooked copies. The duplex function works like a champ, but some customers report issues with the copy speed and lack of fine control over speed and temperature of printing.
"...4. Text is very sharp and clear (as we expect from a laser printer)5. Fast printing6. Copying/Scaning working normally as expected..." Read more
"...In fact I did like the quality of the print. The problem is the paper jam since the first day I started using it...." Read more
"...Here's what I like about the printer:1. Quality brand for a really low price2. Fairly fast printing - good for home use3...." Read more
"...After countless updates and reworked drivers, it still failed to deliver your paper properly in full much like how I am expecting my Social Security..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation of the printer. Some mention that it's pretty easy to setup on the network for printing, and straightforward to use right out of the box. However, others say that it takes the cake on the most frustrating installation, with horrible instructions.
"...Pretty neat feature to make install easier. The QR code apparently contains the wifi information like IP address and stuff...." Read more
"...1. Setup is not simple and straight forward (some might say difficult) - need to do some research online to setup features..." Read more
"...2. Very easy to do wireless setup (you do it directly from the printer)3. Got no problem to print from my PC/laptop/samsung S9/iPhone 74...." Read more
"...Cons:- Quick setup booklet is not very complete. It doesn't explain some basic setup things that I needed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the printer. Some mention that it is awesome, outstanding, and an excellent quality color printer, while others say that it would not scan, the scan feature is completely useless, and the scans only capture about every third or fourth try. Some customers also mention that there is no ability to have the scan's auto corrected for skew.
"For everyday basic use, this is a pretty good printer. Fairly high quality color printing...." Read more
"...1. The HP does not have duplex scanning2. The HP has a 3in screen, which is ok at best3. The HP cost $100+ moreOk that's 3...." Read more
"...It has a great and advanced printer drivers for Windows, with a lot of control over output...when you can figure out which one of the 5 or 6..." Read more
"...unit to replace to broken one only to find that the cover on the paper tray was broken...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the performance of the printer. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it stopped working. The driver doesn't ever work well, and the scanner simply stopped working two months ago. Some customers also mention that the Home screen doesn''t work and there is no back button.
"...It is neither. There really isn't anything new here. However, it does work well. This printer is just keeping promises printers made 10 years ago...." Read more
"...5. Fast printing6. Copying/Scaning working normally as expected7. 3 year warrany from CanonCON:1...." Read more
"...The printer driver that gets auto-installed is fairy non-functional, and you are going to need to download additional drivers from the Canon website..." Read more
"...I have printed B&W, Color, and sent faxes. All worked well...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the printer. Some mention it's relatively quiet and very easy to use, while others say it'll make an awful grinding noise and start making a whistling noise after a few months.
"...The Canon makes plenty of noise but it is a steadier more soothing noise...." Read more
"...Unit is "noisy" - NOT loud - when it's printing...." Read more
"...after your print job finishes, the printer goes into a very long series of noises and calibrations...." Read more
"...It is relatively quiet and very easy to use. The scanning software is easy to use and the scanning accurate...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the printer. Some mention that it easily connects with their wireless internet signal, making it easy to print remotely. However, others say that it has major network issues and won't stay connected.
"...4. It seems that you cannot switch from wired to wireless connection...." Read more
"...They have built in security, and advanced network options that must be configured...." Read more
"...every few days (see photo) that appear to mean that the wireless card is failing...." Read more
"...this all in one in june 2018 worked good for about 3 months then it would hang up and stay running trying to correct itself until you manually..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the printer. Some mention that it's not too big, and is quiet when printing. It's great size to do big jobs, and doesn't take up a ton of space. However, others say that it has an extremely small paper tray, very slow to print, and takes up LOT of desk space.
"...I guess the downside to that it may use more of your toner. However, the deeper blacks makes prints much easier to read...." Read more
"...(the capacity for the paper tray was small compared to others)...." Read more
"...It's fast, and quiet, and doesn't take up a ton of space...." Read more
"...I agree paper tray is small (a slight inconvenience), but all the included features are 5 STAR Rated including the laser color printouts that I..." Read more
Reviews with images
-
Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Many people have asked if my review is for the MF634. Yes it is and it was $244. The price is still about the same. If you see a higher price of $300+, then it's because amazon ran out of stock and it automatically switched the price to the next supplier that's selling. Their price is higher. Just wait until amazon restock and you'll get it for under $250.
Update: If you have a problem with features like scan to USB memory stick, then it's not broken. You have to unlock it in the settings. It makes sense because it is a very common feature in offices these days to prevent people from scanning and saving the docs to memory sticks. My office does the same thing. You can only scan and send it to your computer so everything stays secured and only employees of that office can use it. I can see that for home users, this is not needed.
Intro:
Mankind's worst enemies have always been the printers. It works most of the time when all you want to do is print something you can easily read on the screen but rather have it on paper because you're an old stuck-in-your-way disgruntled office worker. That or you just like to smell the death of bleached dead trees. That is your only redemption when it comes to vengeance towards printers and unfortunately only the trees paid for it. When you need to get that TPS report printed out, or when you need print out your Power Point presentation notes for your speech, it will give you endless network errors, jams, and won't recognize any paper you put in because it can. That is why I Rage Against The Machine incorrectly. But sometimes I do feel like printers are the government. New printers always made extravagant promises that made you think it will solve all your problems and then failed to deliver in practice. The features are often gimmicky or just don't work like it should. After countless updates and reworked drivers, it still failed to deliver your paper properly in full much like how I am expecting my Social Security checks when I retire in 30 years. Can this be the new machine that can trump them all or will it be cancer all over with driver updates that feels like remissions?
I paid $244. i wanted an AIO with duplex print and scan. I needed it to have a small foot print and an easy to use large LCD screen. I don't want an HP or Epson in this category due to my previous problems with them. Brother is out of the question that this range as it is just not as good. However, Brother is a great value for sub $150 laserjet printers and very reliable/cheap to operate.
Quick FYI. For those looking at this printer, you're probably looking at the M277dw as well. Both are very similar in price and specs. However, 2 major differences stood out.
1. The HP does not have duplex scanning
2. The HP has a 3in screen, which is ok at best
3. The HP cost $100+ more
Ok that's 3. And to be frank, even if the HP was the same price, I still wouldn't pick the HP. In my opinion, there are literally no available product that is competitive to this Canon AIO under $350. Its closest competitor is actually the bigger version of this, the MF731cdw, that can be found priced between $360-500.
Why do I pick the Canon printer? That's simply because of duplex printing AND scanning. If you ever had to scan double sided prints manually with a single side scanner, it takes about 3-5x the time and 2x the error/jam rate. In addition to that, it is usually considered a feature worth $50-100. That is what I typically see in pricing for the past 10 years. As far as printing quality, Canon and HP shares many of their tech through licensing. That is why you typically see them both having about the same print quality. So why pick the more expensive printer with less features and cost more just to do about the same? This is not about brand, this is about getting your money's worth. Now if you're looking for a heavy duty office printer with plenty of available service contracts options and warranty peace of mind, pick HP despite the cost difference. But this printer is for a home office or very small office and I doubt it would be worth it as by the time it needs service, there is a new version that cost just as much as the labor for service you needed.
Install:
Easy to install. You no longer need to plug it into a computer to set it up initially. Just plug it in, fire it up, and go through a few simple steps on the screen of the printer. The toners are already installed. It will print a sheet of rainbow colors and ask you to scan it so it can calibrate. Then you go through networking. Wifi works fine and hasn't dropped the connection yet. Although initially, it had problems being recognized by the Canon App. It fixed itself after about 30 minutes and now it works fine.
As far as computers go, I didn't have to install anything. Windows 10 recognized it immediately without installing drivers provided by the DVD that was included. My iMac and macbook also picked it up via Airprint without any problems. Again, no software install by you needed. This is about as close to plug and play as you can get for a wireless printer.
I had the printer update its firmware with a few taps on the screen. Again, you don't need to go through the complicated process like every printer I've ever had (and I have plenty) of connecting it to your computer, then download the software and do funky stuff. Sure it's not that complicated but it's annoying, takes way too much time, and add another app onto your computer that you barely use. You used to have to use a different app to update the firmware and another to update the driver. Now, you can say good bye to all that and I'm glad Canon went this route.
The app also allow you to scan a QR code on the screen for it to find the printer on your network. Pretty neat feature to make install easier. The QR code apparently contains the wifi information like IP address and stuff. Helps if you have multiple printers on the network.
Prints:
Color pictures actually looks pretty good. I still wouldn't use it for framing photos. However, it is significantly better phtoto quality than my old Epson WF7610. Of course, it is nowhere near as good as my Pixma Pro 100. Here are some pros and cons
1. The colors are actually very vivid like Canon claimed. This is a first for AIO printers that I've experienced as they are usually dull even with calibration.
2. Unfortunately, although it is vivid, the colors are not accurate.
3. Regardless of what photo and format you send to the printer, they all end up looking like compressed JPEG pics.
4. Comparing it to my Pixma Pro 100 side by side, there are very noticeable differences on how the printer blends the colors, color accuracy, and the amount of color gradients. Even for black and white photos, it isn't photo quality.
5. But it is still the best AIO laserjet printer by far that you can buy for under $300.
Please note that if all you do is print overly processed and compressed JPEG pics from your phone camera, then I doubt there are much differences between this and a real pro printer mainly because of the quality of the photo. The pro printers will still print better but the margins are much lower.
Black and white prints are good and the blacks are deep. Much deeper blacks than the Brother laserjet and the Epson as well. I guess the downside to that it may use more of your toner. However, the deeper blacks makes prints much easier to read.
Print speed is what I expected from an office printer. I didn't exactly time it but it seems to be spitting out my prints about 10 seconds after I hit print. Just enough time for me to walk over and pick it up. 19 page per minute is pretty typical office printer speed. If you've never had a problem with it before, it isn't going to be a problem now. Canon's main advantage is the 12 sec or less first page output. The Brother printer took much longer and so did the Epson.
Both the Epson and Brother printers are noisier. I'm not sure if this is due to age. However, the Epson shakes a bit when it prints and it's just annoying. The Canon makes plenty of noise but it is a steadier more soothing noise. Overall, the Brother printer makes the same noise, just slightly louder.
Electric draw. Many people don't realize how much energy a laserjet takes to print. The Brother printer would start up and you can see the lights on the same circuit goes dim for a split second. The Canon didn't exhibit that problem. I don't know why or care to find out. However, I would imagine they require about the same energy to heat up the ink. If I was to engineer around this problem, I would have a capacitor to store energy for that short burst of high energy draw. That way you won't have a surge of energy draw from your circuit. The Brother laserjet was a cheap $120 printer so I'm guessing no point in building in that extra capacitor.
Features:
It has everything you need except NFC. You can print from your phone, computer, or tablet if you want. It supports Google print, airprint, windows print, etc... with minimum setup. I tried it all, it worked. I printed a photo straight from my Photo App on the iPhone.
You can plug a USB stick in and print stuff from there. The large LCD screen makes it easy.
I wish it had an SD card reader but it seems the newer printers don't include it anymore.
This Canon's output tray, if you can even call it that, is bad. You can tell just by looking at the picture. Although not a big deal, it's annoying when you go to grab your prints and sometimes need several attempts.
Value:
Ok, let's get this one straight. Just a few years ago, getting a decent high quality laserjet for $250 is a phenomenal deal. But if you want duplex printing and double sided scanning that works well, you're paying $400+. Today, we can have it all for about $250. That's crazy considering when laserjet used to be $500+ not that long ago. Maybe I'm getting old and my memories of having to go to the library to print still lingers. That harsh noise of the printer sounding like it was stabbing itself as it prints in resolutions so low, you can literally see the pixels. It's 2017, and it's the year printers stopped giving us nightmare. All you need is about $250.
Back to my original question. Is this the much needed printer revolution or another rage inducing machine? It is neither. There really isn't anything new here. However, it does work well. This printer is just keeping promises printers made 10 years ago. While that is kind of a revolution in itself over the usual disappointment, there are no real defining feature that I can call a revolution. Unless working properly is a feature. But I digress, it is a great printer at a great price and I voted for it with $244 dollars or approximately 5,546,974.00 Vietnamese Dongs as of the current exchange rate.
It's rare I would ever recommend any printer except a cheap Brother laserjet simply because it's cheap, reliable, and doesn't try to wow you with stupid feature that ends up only in disappointment which later morphs into a mix of rage, fear, uncertainty, and doubt. However, if you are looking for a small foot print office grade reliable fully featured AIO printer that works, perhaps throwing down the extra ~$100+ over that cheap Brother Laserjet is a good idea. Here are a few scenarios when you know you can afford this Canon over a cheap $120 Brother laserjet:
1. When you've graduated past ramen noodles for dinner and can afford a smartphone with more than 16GB of storage.
2. When you've "elaborated" your resume to brilliant status and landed a job that elevated from poverty to middle class level where tipping over 15% at a restaurant doesn't make you feel like the waiter is rich compared to you.
3. When you go to a baseball/basketball game still sitting on the upper deck, but you actually have a beer and nachos in your hands instead of pretending you're so into the game that those things don't matter.
4. When you play with your dog because you want to play with your dog, not because you're too broke to do anything but play with your dog.
5. When you no longer call customer service over a bill regularly because you "forgot" to pay just this one time so please don't charge late fees.
6. When the phrase "gas money" never comes out of your mouth anymore.
7. When turn down RSVP for birthdays but still sent a present
I ended with 7 because 7 is a lucky number. According to Chinese proverbs, 7x7 = 49. Half Life 3 is confirmed to launch on the 49th of this month. If you are rich, then I don't know why you are buying this printer. There are bigger better ones for rich prices. If I was rich, I would have a stand alone printer in my basement not connected to my network so it is unhackable. Then I would hire a butler and send him to the printer with a usb stick and print directly from it. I would only use parchment paper. My printer could only be fed parchment paper manually one at a time. The butler has to tie my prints with a red string forming a perfect bow tie served on a tray lined with the grainiest ostrich leather in taupe.
FYI, it's really easy to unbox if you read the instructions on the box. It's really heavy so it's the best way. Trust me, I took it out the hard way by lifting it. There are only a few pieces of tape holding the double box. Once you cut it, it just kind of unfold and you have the printer sitting right there. No need to struggle. Canon thought of everything but I he-man it and now my back hurts.
I've used the printer for few days and here I what I've found out:
PRO:
1. Well built, will look good on your desk (I got white color)
2. Very easy to do wireless setup (you do it directly from the printer)
3. Got no problem to print from my PC/laptop/samsung S9/iPhone 7
4. Text is very sharp and clear (as we expect from a laser printer)
5. Fast printing
6. Copying/Scaning working normally as expected
7. 3 year warrany from Canon
CON:
1. A little heavy (OK for me) but you're a petite woman, you should need help.
2. A little bulky, could be an issue if you have small desk.
3. Starting up take a little longer than my liking.
4. It's good if you print some color graphic page, but when printing photo/pictures; don't expect the quality as you got from an Epson injet printer). This is a color laser printer, not a photo printer.
WHAT I DON'T KNOW YET
1. How long the starter cartridge will last.
2. How good/compatible if you want to use 3rd toner cartridges (since a set of high yield Canon OEM cartridges will cost you 399.01 (much more than the brand new printer itself))
Top reviews from other countries
Set up process is very complicated, but after setting it up the product is AMAZING!!