Canon image CLASS MF 284DW

Printing

* Printing method: Monochrome Laser Beam Printing.
* Print speed: Up to **33 ppm (A4)**; **35 ppm (Letter)**.
* First Print Out Time (FPOT) (approx.): A4 ~5.0 seconds.
* Print resolution: 600 × 600 dpi (standard) ; with “Image Refinement Technology” equivalent to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi.
* Auto duplex/2-sided printing: Yes.
* Printer languages/emulation: UFR II, PCL6.
* Print margins: 5 mm (top/bottom/left/right) for standard printing; 10 mm for envelopes.

Copying

* Copy speed: A4 – up to approx. 33 copies per minute.
* Copy resolution: 300 × 600 dpi (standard) up to 600 × 600 dpi.
* First Copy Out Time: From platen glass ~7.3 s; from ADF ~8.6 s.
* Maximum number of copies: Up to 999 copies.
* Reduction/Enlargement: 25% to 400% in 1% increments.

Scanning

* Scan type: Colour CIS (Contact Image Sensor).
* Optical resolution: Up to 600 × 600 dpi. Driver enhanced up to 9,600 × 9,600 dpi.
* ADF (Auto Document Feeder) size: Up to 215.9 × 355.6 mm. Platen glass size: up to 215.9 × 297 mm.
* Scan speed: Platen glass approx. 2.7 s/scan (mono), 3.5 s/scan (colour). ADF: 20 ipm (mono), 15 ipm (colour).
* Features: Pull Scan (USB & network), Push Scan (USB & network) and Cloud scanning via MF Scan Utility.

Media Handling

* Standard input capacity: 250 sheets (paper cassette).
* Output tray capacity: 100 sheets (68 g/m²) approx.
* ADF capacity: 35 sheets (simplex) standard.
* Media sizes supported:

* Standard paper tray: from 3″ × 5″ (~7.6 × 12.7 cm) up to 8.5″ × 14″ (Legal).
* Original size (for scanning/copying): Up to Legal (216 × 356 mm) via ADF.
* Media weights: e.g., drawer supports 64–80 g/m² standard.

Connectivity & Interface

* Interfaces: USB 2.0 (Type B), Ethernet (wired LAN) RJ-45, Wireless LAN 802.11b/g/n.
* Mobile/Cloud Print support: Canon PRINT app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service.
* OS compatibility: Windows 10/11, Chrome OS, macOS 10.14 or later, iOS, iPadOS.
* Security/network protocols: SNMPv3, TLS 1.3, IP filtering, MAC address filtering.

Physical & Environmental

* Dimensions (W × D × H): Approx. 390 mm × 399 mm × 389.6 mm (≈ 15.4″ × 15.7″ × 15.4″).
* Weight (without toner): Approx. 12.5 kg (≈ 27.6 lb).
* Usage environment: Temperature 10 °C to 30 °C (50-86°F); Humidity 20-80% RH (no condensation).
* Power supply & consumption:

* Example: For India/Asia region, AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2.6 A. Maximum power consumption ~1,020 W or less. Sleep mode ~0.6 W.
* For US region: Max 970 W or less.
* Certifications: ENERGY STAR certified; EPEAT Silver registered.

Consumables & Yield

* Starter toner: Canon Toner 072 (Black) included (~1,000 pages yield as a starter).
* High-capacity toner option: Canon Toner 072 H (yield up to ~4,100 pages) in some markets.
* Recommended monthly print volume: 250 – 2,500 pages (region dependent).

Other Features

* 5-line adjustable LCD control panel for ease of operation.
* Designed for a small footprint & minimal maintenance; supports mobile and remote printing.

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Considerations & Good Fit

**Good fit for:**

* Offices or departments that primarily print black & white documents (not colour).
* Workgroups needing scanning, copying + printing in one machine, especially where space is limited.
* Use-cases where duplex printing and ADF (auto document feeder) are beneficial (e.g., multi-page scanning/copying).
* Environments where mobile or wireless printing is desired.

**Things to consider / limitations:**

* It is **mono (black & white only)** — if you need colour printing, you’ll need a colour laser or colour inkjet alternative.
* The ADF supports simplex scanning (one side) in many markets — if rapid duplex scanning is required, you may want a model with a two-sided ADF.
* Paper capacity is 250 sheets standard; if your usage involves heavy throughput or requires large trays for high volume, you may require a model with optional additional trays.
* As with all laser printers, cost of consumables (toner) should be factored in for budget planning — but the high-capacity toner option helps.
* Ensure proper ventilation and space: though compact, laser printers generate heat and require some clearance.

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📍 Summary

The Canon imageCLASS MF284dw is a solid monochrome multifunction laser printer offering very good speed (up to ~35 ppm), duplex printing, network and wireless connectivity, ADF support, and compact dimensions — making it well-suited for small offices or departments where reliability and speed are needed, but colour printing is not required.