My HP C5550 died recently. I've had two of them get to the point where the carriage locks up mysteriously, and there is no fix for it. You cannot even get the toner cartridges out of them. So HP is in my rear view mirror for good. I like writing reviews for truly great products, which this is.
This Canon laser printer is amazing. We didn't get off to the best start, because of a series of ME calamities. Here's the first one, I loaded this for USB connection to my laptop, because I needed something simple and quick so I could print out some shipping labels, since HP had shut me down for a while. I figured the USB thing was simpler to hook up than the WiFi connect. My first wrong turn. Laptop wouldn't print anything after loading software which took no time at all. I puttered around with that for some time until I realized my old laptop had a dead or going dead USB receptacle. Printed great after that USB switch. Second one is a good one. So I decide to program my other computers for the printer. I have a Vista laptop, win7 desktop, and a new win10 unit. I loaded the software on win7 and printed out a test page, great! Now, a week or two later, I had an order to place and print a ship label. Oh boy time to use my new printer, NOTHING happened. So I gnashed my teeth for the next two hours and got no where. OK, I'll call Canon, they are smart guys, really, I called them for camera help before, and they are sharp as tacks. I didn't want to return printer, so we worked on this and that for a while, until, I went over to disconnect the USB and try the WiFi hookup. OOPS! Get this, the USB connector I moved, when I put the printer in a more permanent position, got plugged into the Ethernet outlet. Honest to GOD, the USB fits perfectly into the Ethernet slot snuggly. Again, we dealing with black plastic, and it is dark back there. No wonder my printer wouldn't work. End my of idiot stories. I told the guy at Canon that I build computers and can't install a printer(?), we laughed. Enough of my dumb stories.
Before all these calamitous miscues, I had printed a test page using the USB. I was immediately disappointed. The paper just spit out of the machine immediately, like in a second, fell on the floor, and was blank. This was looking even more dismal. I picked the paper up off the floor, and to my surprise, the underside of the paper was printed. How is that possible? Is this a magic box of some sort? I hit print and it literally spit it out of the machine quietly in a seconds time, WHAT!? My old HP would have sat there for a moment, and then start making its little printer noises with the carriage zipping back and forth, and 30 seconds later you get your printed thingy. NOT here! WOW! I had to call my computer friend about my crazy laser stories of near disaster and wonderment.
Last part of the story, the Canon guy, after we discover the USB in the Ethernet mess, he suggests that we go WiFi on this, OK. BAM, we connected up all the computers in no time flat, and they are all networked now. The printer DOES NOT have WiFi in it. You connect the printer to the router by Ethernet, and everything WiFi's from then on. Many of the reviews for this B&W printer(no color) are negative for less than the dumb reasons my install went south. A bad USB port and then a USB into an Ethernet outlet on the printer. You couldn't make that up. We are talking winVista/win7/win10 all slammed into WiFi perfectly. I cannot imagine where all these other people were going awry with their installations. This is no-brainer proof, really! I am amazed every time I print something, because it rolls out of the machine instantly without sounding like it printed anything, honestly. I am five feet from the printer, I hit print, and need to hurry and catch it. My HP, I could get coffee, and catch it.
I have copied things, and there is no menu confusion that I read in the other reviews. HP is like hanging out with a bad marriage for too many years, and trying to make it work. I don't use the FAX function either. The toner cartridge that comes with this will provide over a thousand copies, I believe. That is a lot of copies for months upon months at my volume of printing. The print cartridge normally purchased is about $75 and will do 2500 printings, again, if my memory is correct. So the initial cartridge is half loaded. It takes some time peeling off all the orange tape and stickers, on the cartridge and the printer before you can get the thing in the machine. So be patient, and don't miss any. Putting the cartridge in there is not completely intuitive, because everything is dark, and directions are a little murky, but again, coax it in and be gentle. Did I just say that?
For a hundred dollars, if this Canon printer lasts 2-3 years, I'll be happy, but seriously, Canon stuff is built well. Some other camera makers are putting heat on Canon right now, but their cameras are solid tools, like if Fischer-Price made cameras. Canon makes imaging equipment that costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, and uses a lot of that tech in their lowly products too. If you just want a nice B&W printer, cheap, and super efficient this is it, BAM, as Emiril says. Get one!
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Canon imageCLASS MF216n Black and White Laser Multifunction Printer
With the MF216n you can bring efficiency and productivity into your small or home office. All of your print, copy, scan and fax needs are combined into one easy to use device that delivers stellar output. The all new black and white touch panel is made to simplify navigation and also is customizable so you can access the most used features quickly and with ease.
The convenience of networking through an Ethernet connection allows you to easily share printing, scanning and PC faxing. Documents will be at your fingertips in a flash with print speeds of up to 24 pages per minute and a Quick First Print time of 6 seconds or less.
The MF216n gives you a full menu of choices for connecting to Apple, Android and Kindle devices via AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Canon Print Plugin for Kindle and the Canon Mobile Printing App.
What's in the Box:
- MF216n product
- Starter Cartridge 137
- Power Cord
- Phone Cable
- User Manual
- Starter Guide
- Warranty Card
- Canon Drivers
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Simple Navigation with customizable control panelSeamlessly navigate through features with the new customizable 6 line black-and-white touch-panel LCD. The touch panel allows you to customize your home screen to access your most commonly used features quickly and easily. The tiltable control panel also gives you the ability to see and navigate through the features from the angle that best fits your needs. |
Flexible paper handlingThe MF216n is equipped with a 250-sheet front loading cassette so replacing paper is simple and fast. Help reduce your power consumption with the MF216n efficient Energy Saving Mode which helps save money on energy costs. |
Canon GENUINE Cartridges provides excellent print qualityFor the best quality, use Canon Genuine Cartridge 137. With the Single Cartridge System that combines both toner and drum, you will only have one cartridge to replace. Canon GENUINE Toner was developed to deliver outstanding quality page after page. |
State-of-the Art Customer Contact CenterA true industry leader understands that reputations are earned one customer at a time, which is why Canon has at its foundation an uncompromising dedication to product reliability, service and support. From cutting-edge technology to industry-leading response times, Canon U.S.A. takes pride in delivering complete customer satisfaction. |
Apple AirPrint
Easily print documents, e-mails, web pages, and photos to your imageCLASS MF216n from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using Apple AirPrint.
Mopria Print Service
Mopria Print Service allows you to print documents, e-mails, Web pages, and photos to your imageCLASS MF216n from your compatible Android KitKat 4.4 smartphone or tablet.
Canon Print Plugin for Kindle
The Canon Print Plugin is an easy way for you to print from your Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HDX tablet. Print documents, photos, emails and calendar events from your device, allowing for convenient printing in the home or office.
Mobile Printing & Scanning
With Canon Mobile Printing for iOS and Android, you can print right to your imageCLASS MF216n. With a variety of finishing options and file types available, this app suits both personal and business printing needs.
With the Canon Mobile Scanning for Business you have the ability to scan jobs from your imageCLASS MF216n to your compatible iOS or Android device for convenience when on the road and for your backup and distribution needs.
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| Price | — | — | $999.00 |
| Functions | Print, Copy, Scan, Fax, PC Fax | Print, Copy, Scan, Fax, PC Fax | Print, Copy, Scan, Fax, PC Fax |
| Speed | Up to 24ppm | Up to 24ppm | Up to 26ppm |
| First Print Out Time | Less than 6 seconds | Less than 6 seconds | Less than 6 seconds |
| Connectivity | USB Device 2.0 High-Speed, 10/100Base-T Ethernet | USB Device 2.0 High-Speed, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless | USB Device 2.0 High-Speed, 10/100Base-T Ethernet, 802.11b/g/n Wireless |
| Paper Handling | 250-sheet cassette, 1-sheet multipurpose tray | 250-sheet cassette, 1-sheet multipurpose tray | 250-sheet cassette, 1-sheet multipurpose tray |
| Duplex | N/A | All Mode (Print, Copy, Scan, Fax) | |
| ADF | 35-sheet simplex | 35-sheet simplex | 50-sheet duplex |
| Cartridge | Cartridge 137 (ASIN:B00N99DC8Q) | Cartridge 137 (ASIN:B00N99DC8Q) | Cartridge 137 (ASIN:B00N99DC8Q) |
| Operating System | Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Mac OS X 10.5.8 and up. | Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Mac OS X 10.5.8 and up. | Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, Mac OS X 10.5.8 and up. |
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| printer output | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome |
| printer technology | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser |
| paper size | — | 8.50 x 5.50, 8.50 x 14, 4.80 x 9.50, 8.50 x 11, 7.25 x 10.50, 3.37 x 9, 4.30 x 8.60, 4.10 x 5.80 | Standard Cassette/Multipurpose Tray: 3 x 5 inches - 8.5 x 14 inches | Standard Cassette/Multipurpose Tray: 3 x 5 inches - 8.5 x 14 inches | Standard Cassette/Multipurpose Tray: 3 x 5 inches - 8.5 x 14 inches | 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 |
| print media type | envelopes, paper plain, transparencies | paper plain | envelopes, paper plain | — | paper plain | paper plain |
| max input sheets | 250 | — | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
| connectivity tech | Ethernet | Wireless, USB, Networkable | wired, wireless | USB, Ethernet | USB, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (Network) |
| compatible devices | PC, Laptops, Smartphones | Smartphones, PC | Smartphones | Smartphones | Smartphones | Smartphones |
| operating system | Windows, Mac, Linux | — | OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016 | Mac OS 10.8.5 or later, Chrome OS, Windows Server® 2016/2012/2012 R2/2008/2008 R2, Windows® 11/10/8.1/7 | OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016 | Windows®10 / Windows®11 / Windows®Server2012 / Windows®Server2012 R2 / Windows®Server2016 / Windows®Server2019 / Windows®Server2022, macOS 10.13 (or later) |
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You won't be sorry (Works with Win 10!!!!)
Ok saw other post saying that this item didn't work with Windows 10 Wrong, It works wonderfully and prints super fast. Lighting took out my old Brothers MFC unit and I decided I was downsizing this time. Instead I got twice the printer for half the price. I hooked my up through the network and it works great. My suggestion is to plug in the printer into the network first. Reboot the router and install the software then you in business. even better is I can print anywhere in my house from my iPhone or iPad using AirPrint. For the money you can,t go wrong..
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Una copiadora fácil de usar, diversas funciones.
Reviewed in Mexico on November 25, 2016Style: PrinterVerified Purchase
