imageCLASS MF246dn

Feature-rich All-in-One (Print, Copy, Scan, Fax) with duplex and network

With built-in duplex printing engine, the imageCLASS MF246dn increases productivity, at the same time save paper and printing cost.

Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Print Speed (A4): Up to 27ppm
Recommended monthly print volume: 500 - 2 500 pages
Print Resolution: 1 200 x 1 200dpi (equivalent)
FPOT (A4): 6.0s

Features

Auto-Duplex Printing

Stay productive with the built-in auto duplex printing engine. Save time, save paper and save the environment by printing double-sided documents.

35-sheet Auto Document Feeder

A 35 sheet Auto Document Feeder (ADF) performs automated batch copying, scanning, or faxing of multi-page document originals.

Built-In PCL Language

The MF246dn comes standard with PCL language, enabling the printer to work with a wide range of business applications

SEND Technology

Take advantage of Canon's SEND technology by scanning and sending documents to email or shared folder, increasing the efficiency of document exchange in your office.

Network Printing

Printing within small workgroups and offices is made easy with the mageCLASS printers’ embedded networking standards. With built-in LAN, the printer makes it convenient and effortless to share print resources with other users on the same network.

Greater Mobility Anywhere

Armed with a suite of Canon applications as well as support for third party print solutions, you can now print and scan directly from your smartphone or tablet without the use of a computer.

PRINT	?
Printing Method	Monochrome Laser Beam Printing
Print Speed (A4)	27ppm
Print Resolution	600 x 600dpi
Print Quality with Image Refinement Technology	1 200 x 1 200dpi (equivalent)
Warm-Up Time (From Power On)	13.5s or less
First Print Out Time (FPOT) A4	6.0s
Recovery Time (From Sleep Mode)	2.0s or less
Print Language	UFR II LT, PCL 6
Auto Duplex Printing	Standard
Available Paper Size for Auto Duplex Print	A4, Letter, Legal?(*1), Indian Legal, Foolscap
Print Margin	5mm-top, bottom, left and right (Other sizes than Envelope) 10mm-top, bottom, left and right (Envelope)
COPY	?
Copy Speed (A4)	27ppm
Copy Resolution	600 x 600dpi
First Copy Time (FCOT) A4	9.0s
Maximum Number of Copies?	Up to 999 copies
Reduce / Enlargement	25 - 400% in 1% increments
Copy Features	Memory Sort, 2 on 1, 4 on 1, ID Card Copy
SCAN	?
Scan Type	Colour Contact Image Sensor
Scan Resolution	Optical	Up to 600 x 600dpi
	Driver Enhanced	Up to 9 600 x 9 600dpi
Maximum Scan Size	Platen Glass	Up to 216 x 297mm
Scan Speed?(*2)	Platen Glass	3.0s per sheet? (mono) 4.0s per sheet (colour)
	ADF (A4)	20ipm / 15ipm (mono / colour)
Colour Depth	24bit
Pull Scan	Yes, USB and Network
Push Scan (Scan To PC) with MF Scan Utility	Yes, USB and Network
Scan To Cloud	Yes, MF Scan Utility
Scan Driver Compatibility	TWAIN, WIA, ICA
SEND?	?
SEND Method	SMB, SMTP (E-mail), POP (E-mail)
Colour Mode	Full Colour, Grayscale, Monochrome
Scan Resolution	300 x 300dpi
File Format	JPEG, TIFF, PDF
FAX	?
Modem Speed	Up to 33.6 Kbps
Fax Resolution	Up to 200 x 400dpi
Compression Method?	MH, MR, MMR
Memory Capacity?(*3)	Up to 256 pages
One-touch Dial	4 dials
Coded Dials	Up to 100 dials
Group Dials / Destinations	103 dials / 50 destinations
Sequential Broadcast?	Maximum 114 destinations
Duplex Fax (TX)	No
Receive Mode	Fax Only, Manual, Answering Machine, Fax / Tel Auto Switch
Memory Backup	Permanent Fax Memory Back-up
Fax Features	Fax Forwarding, Dual Access, Remote Reception, PC Fax (Transmission only), DRPD, ECM, Auto Redial, Fax Activity Reports, Fax Activity Result Reports, ?Fax Activity Management Reports
PAPER HANDLING?	?
Auto Document Feeder (ADF)	35 sheets (80g/m2)
Available Paper Size for ADF	A4, B5, A5, B6, Letter, Legal (105 x 148mm to? Maximum 216 x 356mm)
Paper Input	Standard Cassette	250 sheets
	Multi-Purpose Tray	1? sheet
Paper Output (Based on 68g/m2)?	100 sheets (face down)
Paper Size	Standard Cassette	A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, Statement, Executive, Government Letter, Government Legal, Foolscap, Indian Legal Custom ( 76.2 x 210mm to Maximum 216 x 356mm)
	Multi-Purpose Tray	A4, B5, A5, Legal, Letter, Statement, Executive, Government Letter, Government Legal, Foolscap, Indian Legal Custom ( 76.2 x 127mm to Maximum 216 x 356mm)
Paper Weight	Standard Cassette	60 to 163g/m2
	Multi-Purpose Tray	60 to 163g/m2
Paper Type	Plain, Heavy, Recycled, Color, Label, Index Card, Envelope
CONNECTIVITY & SOFTWARE?	?
Standard Interface	Wired	High-Speed USB 2.0 10 / 100 Base-T Ethernet
Network Interface	Print	LPD, RAW, IPP / IPPS, WSD-Print (IPv4, IPv6)
	Scan	WSD-Scan (IPv4, IPv6)
	TCP / IP Application Services:	Bonjour(mDNS), DHCP, BOOTP, RARP, Auto IP (IPv4), DHCPv6 (IPv6)
	Management	SNMPv1/v3 (IPv4, IPv6), HTTP / HTTPS, SNTP
Network security	Wired	IP / Mac address filtering, SNMPv3, SSL (HTTPS / IPPS), IEEE802.1x
Mobile Printing Capability	Canon PRINT Business, Canon Print Service, Google Cloud Print?, Apple AirPrint?, Mopria? Print Service
Compatible Operating Systems	Microsoft? Windows? 10 (32 / 64bit), Windows? 8.1 (32 / 64bit), Windows? 8 (32 / 64bit), Windows Vista? (32 / 64bit), Windows? 7 (32 / 64bit), Windows Vista? (32 / 64bit), Windows? Server 2012 R2 (64bit), Windows? Server 2008 R2 (64bit), Windows? Server 2008 (32 / 64bit), Windows? Server 2003 R2 (32 / 64bit), Windows? Server 2003 (32 / 64bit), Mac OS X?(4)?10.6.8~, Linux?(4)
Software Included	Printer driver, Fax driver, Scanner driver, MF Scan Utility, AddressBook Tool, Toner Status, Send Setting Tool
GENERAL?	?
Device Memory	512Mb
Operational Panel	9.2cm Monochrome LCD Touch Screen
Dimensions (W x D x H)	390 x 371 x 360mm (Cassette closed) 390 x 441 x 360mm (Cassette opened)
Weight	12.1kg (without cartridge) 12.7kg (with cartridge)?
Power Consumption?	Maximum	1?150W?
	During Operation (Avg.)	490W
	During Standby (Avg.)	5.7W
	During Sleep (Avg.)	1.3W (USB connection) 1.4W (Wired LAN connection)
Noise level?(*5)	During Operation	Sound Pressure Level: 52.0dB Sound Power Level: 6.6dB
	During Standby	Sound Pressure Level: Inaudible(*6) Sound Power Level: 43dB
Operating Environment	Temperature: 10 - 30?C Humidity: 20 - 80% RH (no condensation)
Power Requirement	AC 220 - 240V (?10%), 50 / 60Hz (?2Hz)
Consumables?(*7)	Toner (Standard)	Cartridge 337: 2 400 pages (bundled: 1 700 pages)
Monthly Duty Cycle?(*8)	15 000 pages

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1	Legal refers to paper measuring 21.59 x 35.56cm.
*2	Scanning with 300 x 300dpi resolution. The communication time is not included.
*3	Based on ITU-T Chart ( standard mode)
*4	Drivers for Mac OS can be downloaded from the?here?website when available.
*5	Measured in accordance with ISO 7779, declared noise emission in accordance with ISO 9296.
*6	"Inaudible" indicates the sound pressure level of each bystander position is below the ISO 7779 absolute criteria for the background? noise level.
*7	Declared yield in accordance with ISO / IEC 19752.
*8	Monthly Duty Cycle value provides a means for comparison of product robustness in relation to other Canon laser devices, and does not refer to actual maximum image output per month.