Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Monochrome Laser All-in-One Printer
- 28 pages per minute, black and white
- 600 x 600 dpi print resolution
- 250 sheet cassette, 100 sheet output
- Print, copy and scan (fax not listed)
- Automatic duplex two-sided printing
- Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet and USB 2.0
- 6 seconds or less first page
- 512 MB memory, 5-line LCD
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A desktop-sized wireless mono all-in-one with two-sided output. There is no fax and no document feeder in the listing.
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ASIN: B09ZB4JRH4Model: MF242dwCategory: Laser Printers
Overview
A paper cassette and a custom Canon processor drive this imageCLASS monochrome multifunction, which prints, copies and scans with automatic two-sided output. A small LCD handles settings, and Wi-Fi Direct lets phones connect without a network.
A modest body and a quick first page suit a desk with a few users. The limit is the simple controls and feature set: no fax, a basic display, and a listing that is vague about the scanner.
Who it's for
Small offices and home workers who print, copy and scan occasionally on a network fit this machine. Busy teams, and buyers who want fax or a feeder, should look at a larger model.
Pros and cons
- Quick first page out
- Wi-Fi Direct for phones
- Automatic two-sided printing
- Starter cartridge included
- No fax listed
- Basic five-line display
- Scanner details vague
Performance notes
The laser engine sets the page rate, and a quick warm-up gets the first page out soon after power-on. Automatic duplex handles the second side inside the machine. A single cassette means paper changes call for reloading.
Specifications
| Brand | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | MF242dw |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 14.6 x 15.4 x 12.3 inches |
| Maximum Media Size | A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, Statement, Executive |
| Item weight | 23.9 lb without cartridge, 25.2 lb with cartridge |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Printer Output Type | Monochrome |
| Output sheet capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum Sheet Capacity | 250 sheets |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Printer Connectivity Type | Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Other details | |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Additional Printer Functions | Print, copy, scan |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Printer Type | Laser |
| Number of Trays | 1 |
| Display Type | 5-line LCD |
| First page out | 6 seconds or less |
| Print media | Plain, recycled, thick, bond, label |
| BW Pages per Minute | 28 pages per minute |
| Warm up time | 12 seconds or less |
| Processor memory | 512 MB |
Frequently asked questions
How big and heavy is the Canon imageCLASS MF242dw?
The listing gives 14.6 x 15.4 x 12.3 inches, and the description gives about 23.9 lb without the cartridge and 25.2 lb with it.
What comes in the box with the Canon MF242dw?
The listing names the multifunction printer, a starter cartridge 137, a power cord, a starter guide and a user software DVD-ROM.
Can the Canon MF242dw print from a phone?
The listing names smartphones as compatible devices and gives Wi-Fi Direct for connecting without a network. The apps are not named.