FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS *Q: Can I use photo paper in this machine?* A: No. Photo paper's glossy finish will melt and damage the machine's internals. *Q: Can this print on card stock/heavy-weighted paper?* A: This printer can print on plain paper and any paper that specifically states that it is LASER-COMPATIBLE. All paper that does not EXPLICITLY state that it is laser compatible has the potential to damage the device. *Q: How do I fax?* A: I, unfortunately, am unaware of how to fax, as my apartment is not configured to support it. Please refer to your user manual or Canon customer service. *Q: How is the text on this machine?* A: Text is crisp, dark, and sharp. Among the best I have seen. *Q: How are the colors/accuracy on this machine?* A: While you will not get photo printer quality on this device, this printer does have some of the best and most accurate colors of any laser printer I have used. *Q: How does this compare to the MF635cdw?* A: As far as I know, the 635 is the same device, just an international version. *Q: How long does the toner last?* A: I only need to replace the toner once every 1-2 years. It lasts very long, and we print a few reams per year of all kinds of documents. *Q: What size paper can this printer print/work with?* A: I believe up to A4. For more questions, please visit this page: www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/color-laser/color-imageclass-mf634cdw/color-imageclass-mf634cdw?tab=drivers_downloads
@@juliannauy811 For printing on to photograph paper, you will need an inkjet printer. It can print in vibrant colors and borderless. You will not find a frame when printing on an inkjet printer, as opposed to a laser or an LED printer. An attempt to print on photograph paper in a laser printer will cause the surface of the paper to burn and crumple. Laser printers are excellent for printing documents and files with near-typesetting quality. They can accept office copy paper, laser printer paper; and color laser printer paper in color laser printers. I hope this comment will relieve your concerns, Julianna.
I have a hard time to print my labels and envelops with Canon MF642Cdw; do you have any video to help? I used to use HP printers and do not have any problems to print anything, especially with single labels. I can just print one and next time come back use the old label sheet to print another one by one until finished. With this Canon printer I messed up a lot of my Avery label sheets because it doesn’t specify where to put the paper in, assumed just put in the same tray with all the printing papers but found out that the was a special slot to put just only 1 sheet in thereto print, but one more time didn’t have any instructions that suppose to have paper up or down, therefore easy to make mistake to print out the wrong side. On the top of that I just need to print one label, next time to print back another one I cannot figure how to print it correct in the second row on third column for instance. I do not have problem with other printers, just with Canon. Please help.
I can't thank you enough for posting this. My printer has been unusable for 2 months, hung up with the 'waiting for file name' error. This worked perfectly!
So this Canon 634 printer has been replaced by the 644 and 743. I've been trying to decide to go with one of those Canons, or the HP M479 since they are all about the same price on sale
@@ZacharyGalen I was able to find just one review if the HP 479 since it is a new model, the photo print look good ruclips.net/video/hs_V7eN7Fmg/видео.html
@@ZacharyGalen I think I'm going to take a USB thumb drive to Best Buy and see if the Canon and HP can print some text and pictures if they are live demo units.
I have been a user of Canon printers since 2002. The Color ImageClass MF733Cdw is my second Canon printer. I hope that our printers will last for many years to come.
Agreed. I initially set a static IP address in just my router for the printer, as that's all that is usually required for devices. Oddly, The printer kept being assigned different odd DHCP addresses every time it started up. This screwed up the google cloud print and kept the orange light incessantly blinking. After I assigned the printer the same static IP in its settings through the printer touchscreen as I had in the router, the light stopped blinking and the IP stayed static.
I just bought mine this weekend and set it up yesterday, got the remote printing from my iPad set up and have a lot more to learn about this promising printer. One thing I ran into was printing double sided - the back side was printed upside down. Did that happen to you? If it did, I wonder how you solved it, because I Googled this and even though more people have this problem, I found no solution yet.
I just bought the 735Cx as it was on special offer, only slightly more expensive than this one but a bigger feeder and faster printing. I have two questions which probably apply to this printer as well. 1. Is there anyway to configure the printer for borderless photo printing? 2. Using the manual multi feeder tray, you can set the photo paper type (eg, 180g One sided photo paper), in the Printing Preferences in Windows 10 but this data does not seem to be sent to the printer. Instead, when it starts printing, you get a beep and it prompts you to define the paper type again in the touch pad. Within the Printer UI which you can view in a browser, you can switch off the Paper Type prompt and configure the Manual Feed tray for a particular paper type but do we have to do this? Why does it ignore what you have configured in the Windows 10 Printing Preferences window?
1. No, laser printers cannot execute borderless printing, unfortunately. 2. I believe that is the default functioning of the printer, as the printer has to handle different mediums in different manners. This avoids any disastrous occurrences. Unfortunately, I'm a Mac user, so I can't say 100%
Thank you for the swift reply. So borderless printing is a generic problem for Laser printing? Interesting. I'll have to research this further. Your answer to my second question makes sense although I cannot see any reason why the software cannot accept the Page type configuration from the software and then as soon as that job is finished, return the its default settings? Anyway, that's a question for Canon driver software engineer. Despite these two nags, it's still an amazing printer, even in a home environment, despite its size. Highly recommended.
@@RebMordechaiReviews It's not a "problem," per se, but rather a consequence of their mechanisms. The way they work doesn't allow them to print borderless. And yeah, I would contact either Canon or Windows for help on that one!
@@ZacharyGalen Thanks. I managed to reformat the graphics file with a 1/2 cm frame on the page layout so that the full image is processed inside the frame.
Thank you, Zachary, for taking the time and effort to post this video. You helped me discover where to load envelopes (was driving me crazy, couldn't figure out!) and, by accident, the very important caveat not to use inkjet printer paper in a laser printer (which I had no idea about).
@@jtwu8931 I was just having a little fun with you. I am an avid typist. When I worked in various places, I became a keyboard specialist. I enjoy keyboarding which enabled me to work at home. Also, I am a technophobe.
Would you recommend this for artists looking to make prints of their work? I use a lot of bold colors and am looking for a laser printer with high quality color prints. I bought a little Canon pixma for 50$ and was shocked that the quality of prints of photo paper was actually decent. Im now thinking about upgrading to this for more serious print making
Thanks for your great review. I noticed a problem. When I am using the flatbed scanner to color copy a previously folded A4 paper (i.e. in case of letters out of an envelope), I see bluish shadows where the fold edges were. (Especially, when the original paper included some blue logos.) Moreover, every now and then I see (at a few spots of a copied page) pieces of ghost text shining through from the backside of the original page in case the original had been printed on both sides. What can I do?
This makes sense. Regarding the folding, that will cast shadows from the scanner. To eliminate the bleeding, either print on thicker paper or go into the system interface and adjust your contrast settings. I believe there is also an anti-bleed setting, if I am not mistaken.
My visit to staples printer had an error code. Reminds me of the office. Have you experienced error codes. If so how did you deal with that. Do they provide on screen demo on resolving error code.
I think I am goona buy the same 635 It is 635 but I think its almost same... May I ask how many pages are included in the toner which is included with he printer....? Thanks
There is a single adjustable page feeder, the slot above the paper tray and just below where the cartridges are. You never mentioned a word of it in your video. What can you tell me about that?
Hi. I just got the MF644CDW. What do I have to do to get it to email? When I try to email something it says that email settings are not configured in the Remote UI. Can you please help me with that?
Does it smell badly after printing or simply turning it on? I have a Canon MF8580Cdw and it is kind of a big issue. When I turn it on, you can immediately tell.
I'm having an issue with envelope printing, the prints are coming out on the wrong side. I've tried everything I can think of and they are still printing out on the flap side not the front as they are supposed to. Any suggestions??
Hi, keti Man! Sorry for the delay -- RUclips hasn't been functioning well on my end! The printer does come with four cartridges, so even if you are printing in only black and white, you will still have all 4 cartridges from the get-go. When printing in strictly black and white, I do not believe that the printer uses color toner, as well, though I could be wrong. Also, once color runs out, you should be able to continue printing in black and white. Hope this helps!
It can do any paper that is specifically laser compatible. That being said, I do not know what the maximum paper weight is for this unit. It can definitely do cardstock, but I'm not sure about heavy cardstock. Hope this helps!
@@ZacharyGalen www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D3BZMJJ/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza how about this milcoast glossy sticker paper? (link above) would u be able to test this out and see how quality comes out? 5+ subs from me and my group of friends if you can do this. and if this printer isnt good with glossy paper, would you know any cheap compact ones that are compatible with this specific milcoast glossy paper? (or any glossy paper that's compatible with both inkjet AND laser)? My main goal is to make sticker labels, but i want to implement shiny gold/other metallic shiny color foils (utilizing the foil lamination method on black laser toner). My improvisation is that I have a color printer already that works fine, i just need a laser printer i can use glossy paper on since this dell 1815dn doesn't work with glossy paper.. but i wouldnt mind buying a brand new printer like this if the color quality is good for small, cartoony images and as long as it is glossy paper compatible. lmk!!!
You say the toner tray shows 201A/X and it's HP's number. So can HP 201-compatible toner be used instead of Canon 045-compatible? I'm asking because I find Linkyo's HP 201-compatible toner cart to be cheaper than their Canon 045-compatible toner cart. Thanks.
I am not sure, but I would stick with genuine Canon toner above all. Their toner is optimized for this machine and will deliver the best quality. Additionally, all generic toner could damage the internals. It's pricey, but it's worth it!
Zach - I have the Color imageCLASS LBP623Cdw and love it. However, I need to do some borderless printing and can't figure out how in the world to do that. Under Page Setup there is no "borderless print" option. Can I print borderless with this printer? thank you.
I got the Canon imageclass mf743cdw and the pictures that I print is soo washed out. It has poor picture printing quality. Do you have any suggestions on how to improve this?
Hi Zachary. I've had the 735Cx for a few months now. (Still under guarantee). I have a problem. I print mostly black text with a bit of colour on the page. The first 4 to 6 pages come out perfectly and clean but then the pages start to show grey vertical lines on the sides (portrait view). If I wait a few minutes and print again, the pages come out clean again. These grey vertical lines seems to be heat related? Is there something I can clean? Should I replace the black toner cartridge even though it says 70% full? BTW, I am NOT using Canon original toner cartridges. The shop offered three levels. Compatible, Compatible Premium and Original Canon. I opted for what the shop recommended which was the Premium. (The Canon original was double the price). Should I try an original black toner? Any advice would be appreciated.
Definitely ALWAYS use genuine/original toner/ink in printers. Counterfeit toners/inks have the potential to not only reduce image quality but damage the printer. I would say do this first and then follow any troubleshooting steps, such as maintenance within the printer's interface. From here, contact Canon support, as then it would be a hardware defect. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the prompt response. Interesting development. I started playing around with the A4 weight in the settings. I reduced it to A4 "Plain L2 60g/m2" and it is much much better! Only a few really faint grey lines begin to appear after about 16 pages. The quality of the print does not seem to have been affected. Perhaps I should try the lowest setting? L3 52-59g/m2 ? What do you think?
Ok, you are asking an excellent question. I didn't think it mattered. I bought the paper in the supermarket! It's "Chamex multi dia a dia" "- Ideal for daily activities" 80g m2. Almost everything is in Spanish but the little English on the package doesn't say much either. It says absolutely nothing about its practical use but goes on and on about its Green credentials. It's 100% Renewable Recycled Paper. It sponsors educational initiatives on environmental income generation....blah blah blah... I Googled it and it seems to be standard Photocopy machine paper. If I am not mistaken, they use Laser technology as well? However, I take your point and will go and get some better quality Laser Printer paper from an Office supplies shop. Let's see if that helps.
UPDATE: I read up on this problem and some articles directed me to go and check the black cartridge. When I examinied it, sure enough there were black rings around the blue printer head cylinder and also the smaller black cycinder inside. I tried cleaning off the toner with an ear bud (Q-tip in American English) and it prints cleanly for about ten papes then the lines appear again. Examining the cartridge once again and the rings have returned. The articles point to a problem with the cleaning mechanism and bristles which are supposed to keep these cylinders clean and free of excess toner. My conclusion is that I should go and buy a genuine Canon 046 H Black cartridge. Thanks for your feedback.
How do I get the single sheet feeder to work? I put in a sheet of paper and it pulls in to place but when it prints it uses the 250 sheet feeder. I don't understand how to designate the single sheet feeder and assumed it would automatically be used.
You have to select which tray you want to source from in your computer and/or program's preferences. I believe there is also a place within the settings of the printer where you can select that as the default tray
Hi Zachary. Have you any idea how to solve a printing from Chrome problem I have. It only happens on certain sites using this "PrintFriendly" tool but when I print, the print job goes into Waiting status with "Waiting for File Name" message displayed on the Home console screen. What's that all about?
Thanks for this review. I need a new laser printer for my business, and wanting to print more of our color labels in house. Is the color/image quality excellent on this model? I need the most crisp lines I can find. Thanks in advance.
The quality of this machine is superb! Better than most I've seen. Colors are very accurate, too! And, of course, the quality improves with the quality of paper you use!
Hey I have a Canon Imageclass MF632cdw and i am wondering where is the automatic document feeder? Does it even have one? I was hoping to scan several documents at the same time...instead of doing it 1 by 1. please let me know.
Great demonstration. I was hoping that you would hit on the scan to PDF, name and save documents. Upon shopping and checking reviews people were saying that with the wireless they couldn't make a PDF to the pc. One person said in a review that they had to get the USB cord for that function. Which is fine, I have one on the old printer. Do you happen to know? I run a business and need to endlessly scan PDF files and name them to upload to email and billing portals.
Thanks a lot I saved a ton of time by following your instructions. One more thing my model(631cn) does not show the printer consumables option around how many prints one can get with a single cartilage thanks again!!
Hey, does it have dual scan facility? Both sided scanning? Appreciate if you can help me on this. I own this model, but could not find such option in settings.
We have this printer and are having difficulty replacing the color toners. Could you do a video for that? We put in new toner but the printer still reports the cartridges empty. We are using Canon Toner cartridges.
I have not had to replace the toner yet, but I will certainly make a video of it when the time comes. When installing the cartridges, ensure that you have removed all plastic/paper/packaging and that each color corresponds to its correct spot. If the problem persists, I'd contact Canon to see if there is an issue with your toner and/or printer. Chances are, they will replace one or the other. Hope this helps!
Hello Zachary, I was wondering if you know how from a laptop to print darker? I wanted to save my ink so i followed a google instructions but now I can not get it to go back to printing normally. Thankyou!
Do you know anything about Brother printers? If so, how does this stack up to the Brother MFC-L3770CDW? Also, how would you compare this printer to the Canon imageCLASS MF733CDW? Thank you!
I would choose Canon over Brother. For Canon printers, you do not need to worry about changing the belts, imaging drum, etc., as changing the toner essentially installs new parts every time, but for the Brother, you must maintain all these parts. I would select this Canon compared to the other; it is more compact, and I believe the MF733CDW does not have duplex scanning, while this one does. The only reason to get the 733CDW over this model is due to the higher paper volume and faster print speeds, but this is only a necessity in a heavy duty printing environment, such as an office with a large number of users. Hope this helps!
The MF733 is aimed at higher-volume printing: it prints faster, holds more paper, and I believe has a larger screen and longer-lasting toner. Unless you are running a printing business or are in an office, I advise you to get the MF634, partly because the MF733 takes up far more space.
Thanks for posting the video, it’s very informative and very helpful. Have you had any problems with your printer not consistently working (printing and/or scanning) using the Wi-Fi connection? I recently purchased a printer in the same imageCLASS series. It’s model number MF642CdW. The Wi-Fi connection worked flawlessly the first day, but has been sporadic ever since.
Hi Zachary, My printer was working perfectly and now it doesnt want to scan and it says Error 806. I have reinitialized the settings but it doesnt change anything, do you have any ideas on how I can fix it? Thank you
Hi! I have a Canon MF642Cdw, for some reason I can’t get the images I print to be clear. The look as if they have streaks through the image. What print settings can I change my printer to to ensure a good quality print?
The problem in default Windows drivers. You should try installing the drivers from the attached CD disk (do not try to download them from the Canon website)
I just purchased this and at start up as well as during printing there is a loud squeaking noise. Is this a defect? Did your unit have a similar issue?
I ordered MF734Cdw and waiting for it to arrive in a few days. Some comment below said Canon should hire you. Do not fall for that! I used to work For Canon USA as a laser copier technician and it was horrible! The pay was bad, and the requirement was that you drive your own car to customer locations to fix and clean imagerunner and imageclass canon printers. Switched jobs, career a long time ago and do not regret it. But Canon's printers are not so bad, so I ended up buying one. Good luck to you mate! Very good review! Thank you!
I can relate. I hated working for Canon but their products have always been fantastic. If you don't want to pay for an ImageClass the Maxify 5420 is damn good too and inks are dirt cheap on Amazon.
Could you please do a video about how to change the paper settings? This printer is new for me and I can't figure out how to print on card stock. Thank you for making these videos.
How can you change the thickness to be able to print the type of paper your using? I use water slides and they're almost like card stock paper and the paper keeps getting jammed in the printer.
I don’t believe water slides are laser compatible. Make sure whatever you print is laser compatible. Whenever you change the paper, you should be prompted for the paper size/thickness. You can also adjust these under “paper settings.” Hope this helps!
Judging by your responses below, you still seem to be happy with this printer, two years later. Would you say it has held up well? I am interested in purchasing older models only, as there are those who can attest to the longevity of them.
@@ZacharyGalen I ended up going with the 644. I went to several local stores, armed with a USB stick and some test files. The 644 produced slightly better results than the 634... Hopefully this newer model is as robust as yours is!
Thanks a lot for the well made review, the sound needs though. So I just purchased a Canon MPF635cx which is supposed to have automatic 2 sided printing, when I tried it with copy it worked but I can't same to make it work printing from a word file. The sittings are as they should be but it's still printing one side per sheet. So, I will appreciate if you could tell me if there's some kind of trick that I should do on the sittings to make it work? Thanks
Unfortunately, that is a European model, so I cannot answer that (I am unaware of how it functions/what the interface is like). I would try contacting Canon support! Sorry!
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
*Q: Can I use photo paper in this machine?*
A: No. Photo paper's glossy finish will melt and damage the machine's internals.
*Q: Can this print on card stock/heavy-weighted paper?*
A: This printer can print on plain paper and any paper that specifically states that it is LASER-COMPATIBLE. All paper that does not EXPLICITLY state that it is laser compatible has the potential to damage the device.
*Q: How do I fax?*
A: I, unfortunately, am unaware of how to fax, as my apartment is not configured to support it. Please refer to your user manual or Canon customer service.
*Q: How is the text on this machine?*
A: Text is crisp, dark, and sharp. Among the best I have seen.
*Q: How are the colors/accuracy on this machine?*
A: While you will not get photo printer quality on this device, this printer does have some of the best and most accurate colors of any laser printer I have used.
*Q: How does this compare to the MF635cdw?*
A: As far as I know, the 635 is the same device, just an international version.
*Q: How long does the toner last?*
A: I only need to replace the toner once every 1-2 years. It lasts very long, and we print a few reams per year of all kinds of documents.
*Q: What size paper can this printer print/work with?*
A: I believe up to A4.
For more questions, please visit this page: www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/color-laser/color-imageclass-mf634cdw/color-imageclass-mf634cdw?tab=drivers_downloads
Welp, that's sad. Photo paper is my favorite for pictures
There is Photo paper for Laser Printers available by HP. Surely these are OK?
@@juliannauy811 For printing on to photograph paper, you will need an inkjet printer. It can print in vibrant colors and borderless. You will not find a frame when printing on an inkjet printer, as opposed to a laser or an LED printer. An attempt to print on photograph paper in a laser printer will cause the surface of the paper to burn and crumple. Laser printers are excellent for printing documents and files with near-typesetting quality. They can accept office copy paper, laser printer paper; and color laser printer paper in color laser printers. I hope this comment will relieve your concerns, Julianna.
What is the difference from this and the mf565cdw
I have a hard time to print my labels and envelops with Canon MF642Cdw; do you have any video to help? I used to use HP printers and do not have any problems to print anything, especially with single labels. I can just print one and next time come back use the old label sheet to print another one by one until finished. With this Canon printer I messed up a lot of my Avery label sheets because it doesn’t specify where to put the paper in, assumed just put in the same tray with all the printing papers but found out that the was a special slot to put just only 1 sheet in thereto print, but one more time didn’t have any instructions that suppose to have paper up or down, therefore easy to make mistake to print out the wrong side. On the top of that I just need to print one label, next time to print back another one I cannot figure how to print it correct in the second row on third column for instance. I do not have problem with other printers, just with Canon. Please help.
Using the Cannon MF632C printer. How do you do a dbl sided scan using the auto feed? Saving to thumb drive. Thanks much. Dave
I can't thank you enough for posting this. My printer has been unusable for 2 months, hung up with the 'waiting for file name' error. This worked perfectly!
So this Canon 634 printer has been replaced by the 644 and 743. I've been trying to decide to go with one of those Canons, or the HP M479 since they are all about the same price on sale
Definitely Canon. Better customer support and better quality/functionality all around!
@@ZacharyGalen Ok, pricing is the same between the Canon MF743cdw and HP M479fdw. Would like one that does best with text but also color photo output.
@@ZacharyGalen I was able to find just one review if the HP 479 since it is a new model, the photo print look good ruclips.net/video/hs_V7eN7Fmg/видео.html
@@fauguy23 Unfortunately, I do not have experience with either specific machine, but from my experience, Canon is always superior!
@@ZacharyGalen I think I'm going to take a USB thumb drive to Best Buy and see if the Canon and HP can print some text and pictures if they are live demo units.
I have been a user of Canon printers since 2002. The Color ImageClass MF733Cdw is my second Canon printer. I hope that our printers will last for many years to come.
Any chance you can show how to print envelopes? Nothing online that's helpful
Noted!
The IP address randomly changes due to being DHCP, you need to set it to "STATIC"
Agreed. I initially set a static IP address in just my router for the printer, as that's all that is usually required for devices. Oddly, The printer kept being assigned different odd DHCP addresses every time it started up. This screwed up the google cloud print and kept the orange light incessantly blinking. After I assigned the printer the same static IP in its settings through the printer touchscreen as I had in the router, the light stopped blinking and the IP stayed static.
Why use DHCP? According to the documentation you can use WSD for dynamic discovery.
@@swerveshot It still needs an IP address.
I just bought mine this weekend and set it up yesterday, got the remote printing from my iPad set up and have a lot more to learn about this promising printer. One thing I ran into was printing double sided - the back side was printed upside down. Did that happen to you? If it did, I wonder how you solved it, because I Googled this and even though more people have this problem, I found no solution yet.
My printer always asks me what paper i want to use any idea on how to turn it off ??
I just bought the 735Cx as it was on special offer, only slightly more expensive than this one but a bigger feeder and faster printing. I have two questions which probably apply to this printer as well.
1. Is there anyway to configure the printer for borderless photo printing?
2. Using the manual multi feeder tray, you can set the photo paper type (eg, 180g One sided photo paper), in the Printing Preferences in Windows 10 but this data does not seem to be sent to the printer. Instead, when it starts printing, you get a beep and it prompts you to define the paper type again in the touch pad. Within the Printer UI which you can view in a browser, you can switch off the Paper Type prompt and configure the Manual Feed tray for a particular paper type but do we have to do this? Why does it ignore what you have configured in the Windows 10 Printing Preferences window?
1. No, laser printers cannot execute borderless printing, unfortunately.
2. I believe that is the default functioning of the printer, as the printer has to handle different mediums in different manners. This avoids any disastrous occurrences. Unfortunately, I'm a Mac user, so I can't say 100%
Thank you for the swift reply. So borderless printing is a generic problem for Laser printing? Interesting. I'll have to research this further. Your answer to my second question makes sense although I cannot see any reason why the software cannot accept the Page type configuration from the software and then as soon as that job is finished, return the its default settings? Anyway, that's a question for Canon driver software engineer.
Despite these two nags, it's still an amazing printer, even in a home environment, despite its size. Highly recommended.
@@RebMordechaiReviews It's not a "problem," per se, but rather a consequence of their mechanisms. The way they work doesn't allow them to print borderless. And yeah, I would contact either Canon or Windows for help on that one!
@@ZacharyGalen Thanks. I managed to reformat the graphics file with a 1/2 cm frame on the page layout so that the full image is processed inside the frame.
Hello!! I´m trying to print a booklet but I need help on how can I do it....
Thank you, Zachary, for taking the time and effort to post this video. You helped me discover where to load envelopes (was driving me crazy, couldn't figure out!) and, by accident, the very important caveat not to use inkjet printer paper in a laser printer (which I had no idea about).
So happy that I was able to help! Be sure to subscribe for more!
Will non-OEM cartridges cause a loud grinding sound when printing? Mine has just started doing that.
I no longer have my empty color ink cartridges. AM I able to print with only the black ink cartridge installed (Canon MF 731 C dw)?
I believe that you need to have all the cartridges installed, but it is okay if some are empty, though I could be wrong
Just bought this printer for my Momma's 83rd Birthday. She is gonna love it!! Yes, she is a technophobe. lol Great review Zach!!
I’m sure she will. Thanks so much! Be sure to sub for more!
You bought your 83 yo mother a laser printer? Do I miss something?
@@jtwu8931 Can she type?
@@captainkeyboard1007 more interestingly, can she use a computer or care to use one? Like I buy lingerie for my girl friends. Wink wink.
@@jtwu8931 I was just having a little fun with you. I am an avid typist. When I worked in various places, I became a keyboard specialist. I enjoy keyboarding which enabled me to work at home. Also, I am a technophobe.
Would you recommend this for artists looking to make prints of their work? I use a lot of bold colors and am looking for a laser printer with high quality color prints. I bought a little Canon pixma for 50$ and was shocked that the quality of prints of photo paper was actually decent. Im now thinking about upgrading to this for more serious print making
Show how/where to attached the extra piece...
Thanks for your great review. I noticed a problem. When I am using the flatbed scanner to color copy a previously folded A4 paper (i.e. in case of letters out of an envelope), I see bluish shadows where the fold edges were. (Especially, when the original paper included some blue logos.) Moreover, every now and then I see (at a few spots of a copied page) pieces of ghost text shining through from the backside of the original page in case the original had been printed on both sides. What can I do?
This makes sense. Regarding the folding, that will cast shadows from the scanner. To eliminate the bleeding, either print on thicker paper or go into the system interface and adjust your contrast settings. I believe there is also an anti-bleed setting, if I am not mistaken.
How to remove stuck paper jam beside fussing unit
Do I need to change settings to print double sided? It’s not doing it when I select it to print.
My visit to staples printer had an error code. Reminds me of the office. Have you experienced error codes. If so how did you deal with that. Do they provide on screen demo on resolving error code.
Can you please specify the error code/message that appears on the screen?
I think I am goona buy the same 635
It is 635 but I think its almost same...
May I ask how many pages are included in the toner which is included with he printer....? Thanks
Somehow when I choose double sided and print stuff from my phone or tab, other side always comes out upside down. Can I fix it somehow? Thank you!
I'm having the same problem! Could you fix it?
Dude, you did a great job sharing the info, thank you so much!
Thanks for the Review. How does it work with Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina ??
Where is the card slot to save your scans? I don't see it in the quick setup manual.
Hi! As far as I know, this printer does not have a card slot! Sorry!
How do you print 2 sided into 2 sided my MF642CDW does not have that feature
This model can do automatic double side scan or print from the feeder (ADF) ? Thanks
Yes, it can! :)
There is a single adjustable page feeder, the slot above the paper tray and just below where the cartridges are. You never mentioned a word of it in your video. What can you tell me about that?
I believe I did. That is the specialty feeder tray, used for feeding single-sheets and mediums such as envelopes and non-traditional paper :)
My mistake. You DID mention it in passing early in the video at about 2:10. I changed my "dislike" to a "like" :) Thank you!
I read your reply that we cannot use photo paper on this machine. If I have to print photos for framing - is there a way ot I print on regular papper?
You can print on any paper, but you will get three best results using a dedicated photo printer with photo paper!
Hi. I just got the MF644CDW. What do I have to do to get it to email? When I try to email something it says that email settings are not configured in the Remote UI. Can you please help me with that?
Are you trying to scan something to email from the printer?
Hi. Can the printer do a duplex print of a duplex scan directly ?
Yep! :)
Does it smell badly after printing or simply turning it on? I have a Canon MF8580Cdw and it is kind of a big issue. When I turn it on, you can immediately tell.
So basically I can use hp 201A in my canon right?
No, you cannot!
I'm having an issue with envelope printing, the prints are coming out on the wrong side. I've tried everything I can think of and they are still printing out on the flap side not the front as they are supposed to. Any suggestions??
Can you use it as just black and white printer, wothout other cartridges, or you still need to have them to print black and white anyways?
Hi, keti Man! Sorry for the delay -- RUclips hasn't been functioning well on my end! The printer does come with four cartridges, so even if you are printing in only black and white, you will still have all 4 cartridges from the get-go. When printing in strictly black and white, I do not believe that the printer uses color toner, as well, though I could be wrong. Also, once color runs out, you should be able to continue printing in black and white. Hope this helps!
Is there a video on how to print photos on photo paper just bought this printer thanks
Please see the FAQ
Do you have a video that prints labels from Avery?
No, I do not. Keep in mind most labels are not laser compatible!
Can this do heavy cardstock?
It can do any paper that is specifically laser compatible. That being said, I do not know what the maximum paper weight is for this unit. It can definitely do cardstock, but I'm not sure about heavy cardstock. Hope this helps!
@@ZacharyGalen www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07D3BZMJJ/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza
how about this milcoast glossy sticker paper? (link above)
would u be able to test this out and see how quality comes out? 5+ subs from me and my group of friends if you can do this.
and if this printer isnt good with glossy paper, would you know any cheap compact ones that are compatible with this specific milcoast glossy paper? (or any glossy paper that's compatible with both inkjet AND laser)?
My main goal is to make sticker labels, but i want to implement shiny gold/other metallic shiny color foils (utilizing the foil lamination method on black laser toner).
My improvisation is that I have a color printer already that works fine, i just need a laser printer i can use glossy paper on since this dell 1815dn doesn't work with glossy paper..
but i wouldnt mind buying a brand new printer like this if the color quality is good for small, cartoony images and as long as it is glossy paper compatible.
lmk!!!
You say the toner tray shows 201A/X and it's HP's number. So can HP 201-compatible toner be used instead of Canon 045-compatible? I'm asking because I find Linkyo's HP 201-compatible toner cart to be cheaper than their Canon 045-compatible toner cart. Thanks.
I am not sure, but I would stick with genuine Canon toner above all. Their toner is optimized for this machine and will deliver the best quality. Additionally, all generic toner could damage the internals. It's pricey, but it's worth it!
Zach - I have the Color imageCLASS LBP623Cdw and love it. However, I need to do some borderless printing and can't figure out how in the world to do that. Under Page Setup there is no "borderless print" option. Can I print borderless with this printer? thank you.
Unfortunately, laser printers cannot print borderless. For borderless printing, you need an inkjet! :(
can we use glossy paper for picture in this printer ?
How do you load the paper????
How do you print legal size paper?
I got the Canon imageclass mf743cdw and the pictures that I print is soo washed out. It has poor picture printing quality. Do you have any suggestions on how to improve this?
Hi Zachary. I've had the 735Cx for a few months now. (Still under guarantee). I have a problem. I print mostly black text with a bit of colour on the page.
The first 4 to 6 pages come out perfectly and clean but then the pages start to show grey vertical lines on the sides (portrait view). If I wait a few minutes and print again, the pages come out clean again.
These grey vertical lines seems to be heat related?
Is there something I can clean?
Should I replace the black toner cartridge even though it says 70% full?
BTW, I am NOT using Canon original toner cartridges. The shop offered three levels. Compatible, Compatible Premium and Original Canon. I opted for what the shop recommended which was the Premium. (The Canon original was double the price).
Should I try an original black toner?
Any advice would be appreciated.
Definitely ALWAYS use genuine/original toner/ink in printers. Counterfeit toners/inks have the potential to not only reduce image quality but damage the printer. I would say do this first and then follow any troubleshooting steps, such as maintenance within the printer's interface. From here, contact Canon support, as then it would be a hardware defect. Hope this helps!
Thanks for the prompt response.
Interesting development.
I started playing around with the A4 weight in the settings. I reduced it to A4 "Plain L2 60g/m2" and it is much much better! Only a few really faint grey lines begin to appear after about 16 pages. The quality of the print does not seem to have been affected.
Perhaps I should try the lowest setting? L3 52-59g/m2 ?
What do you think?
@@RebMordechaiReviews It should not be appearing at all. Tinkering with the settings might help. Is your paper laser compatible?
Ok, you are asking an excellent question. I didn't think it mattered. I bought the paper in the supermarket! It's "Chamex multi dia a dia" "- Ideal for daily activities" 80g m2.
Almost everything is in Spanish but the little English on the package doesn't say much either. It says absolutely nothing about its practical use but goes on and on about its Green credentials. It's 100% Renewable Recycled Paper. It sponsors educational initiatives on environmental income generation....blah blah blah...
I Googled it and it seems to be standard Photocopy machine paper.
If I am not mistaken, they use Laser technology as well?
However, I take your point and will go and get some better quality Laser Printer paper from an Office supplies shop. Let's see if that helps.
UPDATE: I read up on this problem and some articles directed me to go and check the black cartridge. When I examinied it, sure enough there were black rings around the blue printer head cylinder and also the smaller black cycinder inside.
I tried cleaning off the toner with an ear bud (Q-tip in American English) and it prints cleanly for about ten papes then the lines appear again. Examining the cartridge once again and the rings have returned. The articles point to a problem with the cleaning mechanism and bristles which are supposed to keep these cylinders clean and free of excess toner.
My conclusion is that I should go and buy a genuine Canon 046 H Black cartridge.
Thanks for your feedback.
How to use the scanner and other part of the printer?
How do I get the single sheet feeder to work? I put in a sheet of paper and it pulls in to place but when it prints it uses the 250 sheet feeder. I don't understand how to designate the single sheet feeder and assumed it would automatically be used.
You have to select which tray you want to source from in your computer and/or program's preferences. I believe there is also a place within the settings of the printer where you can select that as the default tray
Hi Zachary. Have you any idea how to solve a printing from Chrome problem I have. It only happens on certain sites using this "PrintFriendly" tool but when I print, the print job goes into Waiting status with "Waiting for File Name" message displayed on the Home console screen. What's that all about?
Thanks for this review. I need a new laser printer for my business, and wanting to print more of our color labels in house. Is the color/image quality excellent on this model? I need the most crisp lines I can find. Thanks in advance.
The quality of this machine is superb! Better than most I've seen. Colors are very accurate, too! And, of course, the quality improves with the quality of paper you use!
@@ZacharyGalen can you show us the setting on how to print excellent color quality?
Dose the printer have paper sheet stnd
Hey I have a Canon Imageclass MF632cdw and i am wondering where is the automatic document feeder? Does it even have one? I was hoping to scan several documents at the same time...instead of doing it 1 by 1. please let me know.
The top feeder has a capacity of around 50 sheets, I believe :)
great review..can you plz tell me how about the durabilty of this printer?
It's held up GREAT! Very reliable!
Is there a way to print images without the print bleed?
Can you please specify what you mean?
Great demonstration. I was hoping that you would hit on the scan to PDF, name and save documents. Upon shopping and checking reviews people were saying that with the wireless they couldn't make a PDF to the pc. One person said in a review that they had to get the USB cord for that function. Which is fine, I have one on the old printer. Do you happen to know? I run a business and need to endlessly scan PDF files and name them to upload to email and billing portals.
Hi! Can you please clarify what your question is, exactly?
Thanks a lot
I saved a ton of time by following your instructions.
One more thing my model(631cn) does not show the printer consumables option around how many prints one can get with a single cartilage thanks again!!
Hi Zachary, thank you for the informative video. What is the Copy(Eco) for?
I believe it uses less toner :)
how i can give print command from my Mobile?
Thanks but how does one change the ink cartridges?
Please check 2:17
Can you please help me make tray 2 the default tray?
can i put laser paper in the paper tray or regular paper in the paper tray ?
Can you please specify what type of paper and which tray?
What is that front feed above the paper tray?
It’s a single sheet feeder, usually used for specialty media such as envelopes
Hi.. wich Driver ist the best for the device? Pcl6 or ps3
Hello - can you please clarify your question?
Hey, does it have dual scan facility? Both sided scanning? Appreciate if you can help me on this. I own this model, but could not find such option in settings.
Yes, it has single-pass two-sided scanning! :)
please can you tell me about its borderless option where is it ?
This printer does not offer borderless printing as an option - sorry! :(
We have this printer and are having difficulty replacing the color toners. Could you do a video for that? We put in new toner but the printer still reports the cartridges empty. We are using Canon Toner cartridges.
I have not had to replace the toner yet, but I will certainly make a video of it when the time comes. When installing the cartridges, ensure that you have removed all plastic/paper/packaging and that each color corresponds to its correct spot. If the problem persists, I'd contact Canon to see if there is an issue with your toner and/or printer. Chances are, they will replace one or the other. Hope this helps!
How is this compare to the HP 477fdw? I need to decide between this CAnon 733cdw and the HP 477fdw, which brand is better?
100% go with the Canon. More reliable, better quality, and better customer service. Nothing that would make the HP a better choice than the Canon.
when i was checking this printer up i was told that canon make the HP printer so the inside is pretty much the same.
@@perkarlen1450 I've heard this too, and it makes sense considering the layout of the internals.
@@ZacharyGalen disagree... The carriages are more easy to refill and HP have a more secure and better web interface.
@@TrueMathSquare The cartridges are not identical, but the pieces of the internals seem shared.
How do I manually feed a piece of photo paper in the top to print a pic? I realize you can't put it in the paper tray...
Please see the frequently asked questions pinned to the top of the comment section
Will this print 4x6 pictures without a border?
Please see the frequently asked questions :)
I have the same model like you and I can't print in recto verso. Ça you help me please?
Do you need to reset the toner? Does it allow to print even it says the cartridge is empty? I hate unused cartridge.
You can print when the system detects it is out of toner, but you will have to replace the toner at some point.
Hello Zachary, I was wondering if you know how from a laptop to print darker? I wanted to save my ink so i followed a google instructions but now I can not get it to go back to printing normally. Thankyou!
What program/type of computer are you printing from, and did you edit your settings on the printer or computer?
Can you tell me how to make the printer print legal and letter automatic?
I’m a little confused by your question. Can you please clarify?
Can use to print on hard paper? Sticker?
Hi! You can print on all LASER-COMPATIBLE printer, and only laser-compatible printer! Otherwise, you risk damaging the printer! Hope this helps!
Hi zach, does this printer work with 350 gsm art card? Plz let me know planning for making flashcards to my kid.
Hi! Can you please elaborate on what that is?
Do you know anything about Brother printers? If so, how does this stack up to the Brother MFC-L3770CDW? Also, how would you compare this printer to the Canon imageCLASS MF733CDW? Thank you!
I would choose Canon over Brother. For Canon printers, you do not need to worry about changing the belts, imaging drum, etc., as changing the toner essentially installs new parts every time, but for the Brother, you must maintain all these parts. I would select this Canon compared to the other; it is more compact, and I believe the MF733CDW does not have duplex scanning, while this one does. The only reason to get the 733CDW over this model is due to the higher paper volume and faster print speeds, but this is only a necessity in a heavy duty printing environment, such as an office with a large number of users. Hope this helps!
Zachary Galen Thank you!! I think I’ll go with the MF634CDW.
@@wlms04 You won't be disappointed!
Can you scan and email multiple pages both sides from the ADF instead of having to lift the lid and scan a page at a time?
Hi Gil! Yes, you can!
Will this do duplexing for scanning?
Yes it does! :)
@@ZacharyGalen Thank you!
What different between MF 634 and MF 733?
The MF733 is aimed at higher-volume printing: it prints faster, holds more paper, and I believe has a larger screen and longer-lasting toner. Unless you are running a printing business or are in an office, I advise you to get the MF634, partly because the MF733 takes up far more space.
Thanks for posting the video, it’s very informative and very helpful. Have you had any problems with your printer not consistently working (printing and/or scanning) using the Wi-Fi connection? I recently purchased a printer in the same imageCLASS series. It’s model number MF642CdW. The Wi-Fi connection worked flawlessly the first day, but has been sporadic ever since.
Check to see if it needs a firmware update -- that might help! :)
Thank you, Zachary, for the excellent video. It would be great if you could make a video on how to print envelopes.
Yes, exactly. I just bought a MF 644 Cdw, and I cannot get it to print envelopes. I am very frustrated.
Hi Zachary,
My printer was working perfectly and now it doesnt want to scan and it says Error 806. I have reinitialized the settings but it doesnt change anything, do you have any ideas on how I can fix it? Thank you
Contact Canon support to perform troubleshooting :)
I just purchased this unit for a small multimedia desktop publishing service of mine. Hopefully it fits the bill.
It pays for itself in no time!
Hi! I have a Canon MF642Cdw, for some reason I can’t get the images I print to be clear. The look as if they have streaks through the image.
What print settings can I change my printer to to ensure a good quality print?
The problem in default Windows drivers. You should try installing the drivers from the attached CD disk (do not try to download them from the Canon website)
Thank you. This was very helpful, long but hit all the points I wanted to see.
I just purchased this and at start up as well as during printing there is a loud squeaking noise. Is this a defect? Did your unit have a similar issue?
I ordered MF734Cdw and waiting for it to arrive in a few days. Some comment below said Canon should hire you. Do not fall for that! I used to work For Canon USA as a laser copier technician and it was horrible! The pay was bad, and the requirement was that you drive your own car to customer locations to fix and clean imagerunner and imageclass canon printers. Switched jobs, career a long time ago and do not regret it. But Canon's printers are not so bad, so I ended up buying one. Good luck to you mate! Very good review! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed the video! You will not be disappointed - Canon makes excellent products! As of now, I do not intend to work for Canon, haha!
I can relate. I hated working for Canon but their products have always been fantastic. If you don't want to pay for an ImageClass the Maxify 5420 is damn good too and inks are dirt cheap on Amazon.
Could you please do a video about how to change the paper settings? This printer is new for me and I can't figure out how to print on card stock. Thank you for making these videos.
My printer is very loud. Is that normal? Printout looks fine, it just sounds like there're thousands of moving parts in there...
If it sounds louder/different from the video, I would reach out to Canon!
Thanks, very helpful. Can you show how to send and receive faxes too?
Unfortunately, my apartment is not equipped for sending faxes, so I am unable to do so. You can always scan and use an online service, such as eFax :)
I keep getting check the paper size and type settings for drawer are correct before performing the job
On the printer or computer?
How can you change the thickness to be able to print the type of paper your using? I use water slides and they're almost like card stock paper and the paper keeps getting jammed in the printer.
I don’t believe water slides are laser compatible. Make sure whatever you print is laser compatible. Whenever you change the paper, you should be prompted for the paper size/thickness. You can also adjust these under “paper settings.” Hope this helps!
Judging by your responses below, you still seem to be happy with this printer, two years later. Would you say it has held up well? I am interested in purchasing older models only, as there are those who can attest to the longevity of them.
Definitely holds up well, but try to purchase a new unit over a refurbished one!
@@ZacharyGalen I ended up going with the 644. I went to several local stores, armed with a USB stick and some test files. The 644 produced slightly better results than the 634... Hopefully this newer model is as robust as yours is!
@@appye7994 I'm sure it will be!
Sir, is this have double side scanning
Yes :)
@@ZacharyGalen how, can u show or tell plz
@@athmakurisrikanth6180 I believe I show it in the video
Hi Galen, thank you for the information. Do you know if I can just send a one-sided copy through the top instead of having to lift the cover?
Hi! Yes, you can!
How do u adjust the color ? My black is really faded.
You might need new Toner. I never adjusted the color and the blacks are always super dark/crisp.
can it print on transfer paper for t shirt printing?
Please see the frequently asked questions pinned at the top of the comment section :)
Thanks a lot for the well made review, the sound needs though. So I just purchased a Canon MPF635cx which is supposed to have automatic 2 sided printing, when I tried it with copy it worked but I can't same to make it work printing from a word file. The sittings are as they should be but it's still printing one side per sheet. So, I will appreciate if you could tell me if there's some kind of trick that I should do on the sittings to make it work? Thanks
Unfortunately, that is a European model, so I cannot answer that (I am unaware of how it functions/what the interface is like). I would try contacting Canon support! Sorry!
Duplex printings not possible plz do it manually