I requested this machine as a gift to replace my 10yo Brother color laser MFC machine. I waited to play with this printer for about six weeks before I wrote my review. After six weeks of use, I must say, I'm very pleased with this machine, and I think it's a great overall value.
1. I'm really pleased with the print quality. So far, the print quality has greaty exceeded the print quality of the Brother machine that I replaced, and it's on par with the quality of the more expensive workstation laser printers that I have at work.
2. I spent quite a bit of time looking into the difference between this model (MF424dw) and the related model (MF426dw), which is about $100 more. To spare others the hassle: I learned that the only difference is that the -26 model is loaded with Adobe Postscript. I didn't know what that meant in terms of functionality, but a graphic designer friend told me that it really means that it provides expanded printing functionality for non-standard fonts, etc. He told me that even he doesn't own a printer with Postscript, and that if he needs to print anything that might require Postscript, he just prints it at a FedEx store. So far, I haven't printed anything that would've required PostScript (i.e., I usually just print stuff from Microsoft Word and other standard software), so it's been a good decision to save the $100.
3. I've been pleased with the functionality. I initially experienced some funky scanning-related glitches. I went to Canon's website, and I discovered that there was an updated version of the scanner driver thing. So, I downloaded that, and thereafter, it worked just fine. In my view, the basic features have been really easy to use. If I want to print something from my phone, my phone detects the printer, I click print, and the printer prints the document really quickly (particularly relative to the printer that I replaced). The basic features on the device are also intuitive. My wife (who isn't technologically inclined) and my 7yo daughter have been able to figure out how to print, make copies, and scan on their own and without me having to show them.
4. The build quality feels and sounds a little flimsy -- but, yeesh, what do you expect for a $200 printer. So, I'm ultimately content with that for the cost.
5. It's not a dynamic that's unique to Canon or this printer -- but, what's irritating is that a high-yield genuine Canon replacement cartridge costs almost as much as the machine itself. And, Canon lets you know that it's monitoring whether you're using a genuine Canon cartridge, as when you check the toner level on the machine or desktop, you get a message that acknowledges that you're using a genuine Canon cartridge. I have always bought a manufacturer's genuine toner cartridges -- but I'm not sure that I'll be able to bring myself to pay almost as much for the cartridge as I did for the machine. So, I'm inclined to buy a MUCH, MUCH lower-priced off-brand cartridge, just to see what happens. Under the circumstances, I think it's probably worth the risk.
UPDATE [2/4/2020]: I have been using the printer for more than 15 months now, and I continue to be pleased with it. The toner cartridge that came with the printer lasted us for about 14 months, with regular / normal family use. As noted above, I decided to buy a knock-off replacement cartridge, given that the high-yield Canon-certified cartridges cost about 75% of what I paid for the printer. I have not noticed any difference at all in the print quality or in the function of the printer since I insstalled the knock-off cartridge, so it's looking like buying the knock-off cartridge was worth the risk and savings.
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The Canon imageCLASS MF424dw
Built for the Demands of Big Business.
Key Features
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Device Footprint
Consider how the MF424dw will fit in your workspace.
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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.
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Fast, Single-Pass Duplex Scanning
Scan business files once with rapid, 2-sided scanning, featuring rates of up to 38 images per minute (ipm) in black / white and 13 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 imageCLASS MF424dw 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.
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5-Inch Color Touch Screen
Easily navigate through all the features on the 5" intuitive color touchscreen with smartphone-like usability.
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Up to 40 PPM | Print Speed | Up to 40 PPM |
Print/Scan/Copy/Fax | Functions | Print/Scan/Copy/Fax |
Std 250 / Max 900 | Paper Handling | Std 250 / Max 900 |
500-4,000 Pgs/Month | Print Volume | 500-4,000 Pgs/Month |
Toner Cartridge 052 | Laser Toner | Toner Cartridge 052 |
| | One Pass Duplex Scan | |
| | Wireless Connection | |
Up to 40 PPM | Print Speed | Up to 19 PPM |
Print/Scan/Copy/Fax | Functions | Print/Scan/Copy/Fax |
Std 250 / Max 900 | Paper Handling | Std 150 / Max 151 |
500-4,000 Pgs/Month | Print Volume | 200-2,500 Pgs/Month |
Toner Cartridge 052 | Laser Toner | Toner Cartridge 045 |
| | One Pass Duplex Scan | |
| | Wireless Connection | |
Up to 40 PPM | Print Speed | Up to 28 PPM |
Print/Scan/Copy/Fax | Functions | Print/Scan/Copy/Fax |
Std 250 / Max 900 | Paper Handling | Std 250 / Max 850 |
500-4,000 Pgs/Month | Print Volume | 750-4,000 Pgs/Month |
Toner Cartridge 052 | Laser Toner | Toner Cartridge 046 |
| | One Pass Duplex Scan | |
| | Wireless Connection | |
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| Price | $876.57 | -19% $299.00 List: $369.99 | $285.98 | -15% $219.00 List: $259.00 | $499.99 | $369.00 |
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| Sold By | SmBusi | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| printer output | Monochrome | Color | Monochrome | Monochrome | Color | Monochrome |
| printer technology | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser |
| paper size | 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 | Standard Cassette/Multipurpose Tray: 3 x 5 inches - 8.5 x 14 inches | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, 4 x 6 | 8.5 x 14 |
| print media type | envelopes, paper plain | — | paper plain | — | paper plain, labels, envelopes, glossy photo paper, card stock | labels, envelopes, paper plain |
| max input sheets | 900 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 900 |
| connectivity tech | Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet (Network) | USB, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC | Wi-Fi, Ethernet |
| compatible devices | PC, Laptops | Smartphones | Smartphones | Smartphones | PC, Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets | Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets, PC, iPhone |
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Over priced junk. Drops WiFi connection daily & touchscreen cracks easily!
Hour wait to reach support.imageCLASS MF424dwPurchased 06-09-2019 and nothing but problems:Drops WiFi connection daily & touchscreen cracks easily!Touchscreen not responsive anddifficult to reach support.Warranty for 3 years but does not covercracked screen.Poor quality made in the Philippines.
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