Canon imageCLASS MF8080Cw Toner Cartridges

Canon MF8080Cw Printer Review

The Canon imageCLASS MF8080 is an all-in-one color laser printer that offers copy, scan, fax and print functions that fall below par despite an attractive price tag. However, with its combination of Superior Color Imaging Technology and imageCLASS MF8080 printer toner, the device does a good job at photo printing. Speeds aren't particularly fast, at 12 pages per minute for monochrome and 8 pages per minute for color, but are fairly average considering other devices in its class. One noticeable perk is the capacity for wireless use, although this is only available with the MF8080CW model.

The device has a basic and easy-to-use design that incorporates a 5-line LCD display and one-touch buttons to provide quick scans and automatic 2-in-1 duplicates to save paper. Pros to owning this device end with its simplicity due to reviews citing its lack of key features like a duplexer and bad grayscale detailing that leave most graphics looking grainy. Text and photos finish with solid lines and accuracy though, printing with a maximum resolution of 2400x600 dpi using Canon MF8080 toner.

Although it is advertised as a workgroup device and boasts a maximum monthly duty cycle of 30,000 pages, the unit's sluggish speeds and minimal features will make it most suitable for smaller environments. It has limited paper handling of only a 150-sheet input tray and 50-page automatic document feeder for continuous scanning.

To add further insult to injury, the device is tested to have very expensive Canon MF8080 toner cartridge replacements. The provided starter toners each expire after around 800 pages and replacement cyan, magenta and yellow Canon MF8080 toner cartridges can yield around 1,500 sheets. Its black imageCLASS MF8080 toner has a capacity of 2,300 sheets.

Despite a very low initial price, this multifunction printer will cost more in the long run than most of the competition. Its disappointing reviews should have buyers shopping for other more capable and more affordable all-in-one office laser units.