Canon imageCLASS MF244dw Wireless Multifunction Printer

The Canon imageCLASS MF244dw Wireless Multifunction Printer Offers high-quality output, outstanding capabilities and reliability that is ideal for any small office or home office environment. Stay productive with the built-in auto duplex printing engine. Save time, save paper and save the environment by printing double-sided documents. A 35-sheet Auto Document Feeder (ADF) performs automated batch copying and scanning of multi-page document originals. The MF244dw comes standard with PCL language, enabling the printer to work with a wide range of business applications.Adopting a vari-angle operation panel design, users are able to tilt the panel according to their own preference as well as easy operation. This design also provides flexibility in terms of device placement, be it being placed on ground level or on a pedestal. Tap on the convenience of One-Touch Solution Keys, which are task-dedicated buttons that simplify operations with minimal button-pushing for frequently performed tasks. The imageCLASS MF244dw has built-in Access Point capability, enabling easy connection to mobile devices without a router.

The Canon imageCLASS MF242dw is a monochrome laser printer designed for small office use. Its cost-per-print is outstanding, thanks to its high page yields, and the drum unit is included in the toner cartridge, so you don't need to worry about replacing it separately. Also, it has a flatbed scanner, and you can extend the scanner lid's hinges to fit thicker materials like magazines or books to easily digitize them. Unfortunately, it lacks an automatic document feeder, which means you'll have to manually place each page onto the scanner. Additionally, we encountered issues while setting up the printer on a Windows PC, which made the installation process difficult, meaning we couldn't use the printer straight out of the box.

The Canon imageCLASS MF242dw has a very good build quality. It's made of a thick plastic that feels sturdy, and it offers easy access to the toner cartridge by lifting the scanning bed. There's also a panel in the back that allows you to access and clear away paper jams. The scanner lid stays open on its own, and its hinges extend to fit larger items like books or magazines. Behind the front panel, there's the input tray and a multi-purpose input tray that can hold one sheet at a time for specialized printing. Both trays are extendable and have sliders to fit the paper's length and width. Also, its power cord is removable, making it easier to replace if it's lost or damaged. Unfortunately, you'll have to remove all of the paper from the input tray before you can slide it closed for storage. Also, you'll have to guide the scanner lid while it closes; otherwise, it will slam down.

The Canon MF242dw is a laser printer, so it doesn't have the same risk of clogging as an inkjet printer. The drum unit is included in the cartridge, so you won't need to replace it separately. You can access the paper rollers through a panel in the back to clean them if your prints appear to have smudges or lines from build-up; however, the access is limited as the output tray is deep and narrow, so it may be a bit difficult to clean.This printer also has built-in features like a toner saving function to reduce the amount of toner used during prints and copies and preset special processing modes to print on different kinds of paper.The Canon MF242dw has a small black and white LCD with no touch capabilities, so you'll have to use the buttons and directional pad to navigate the menu. Since the mobile app doesn't let you check the settings, and there's no dedicated computer software, using the printer's display is the only way to make changes. Fortunately, the buttons are responsive, and the menus are fairly straightforward, though you may have to wait for text to scroll across the screen to read it in full.