The OEM launched five new machines that “help to increase productivity and streamline workflows”.
Canon’s imageCLASS MF212w
The five MFPs include the imageCLASS MF229dw, MF227dw, MF212w, MF216n and LBP6230dw, the last of which is the “first imageCLASS printer with both wireless connectivity and automatic duplex printing”. The first three machines are “designed with user-friendly features that support a variety of needs and budgets for different work environments”, particularly a six-line LCD touchscreen.
The five printers also offer a Quiet Mode that “helps reduce operation noise”; ID Card Copy functions to “quickly record” information for an ID card; Canon’s Mobile Printing app for Android and Apple devices as well as Mopria’s Print Service; and Canon’s Mobile Scanning for Business app.
The MF229dw replaces the MF4890dw, and features a 50-sheet duplex feeder with print speeds of 28ppm and resolutions of 600 x 600 dpi up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, as well as a scan resolution of up to 600 x 600 dpi (optical), 9600 x 9600 dpi. The other four machines share the same resolutions as well. The MF227dw replaces the MF4880dw and has a print speed of 28ppm; the MF216N replaces the MF4770n and features a print speed of 24ppm; and the MF212w is a new device with the same features as the previous three.
Finally, the LBP6230dw features wireless connectivity and automatic duplexing alongside a print speed of 26ppm for single prints and 16ppm for duplex prints, alongside a 250-sheet paper cassette and a compact size.
Keenan Thomson, Industry Analyst at GAP Intelligence, stated of the launch: “In an increasingly competitive market, home and small office customers have come to expect robust connectivity options and cost saving functionality at an affordable price.
“Canon’s new line-up looks to address these needs by introducing the most affordable wifi-ready imageCLASS [monochrome] MFP to-date, while adding faster output speeds, cost-saving duplex functionality, and mobile print and scan capabilities to a broader range of models in Canon’s monochrome portfolio.”
The MF229dw, MF227dw, MF216n and MF212w will be available in late September at prices of $299 (€226), $249 (€188), $199 (€150) and $189 (€143), whilst the LBP6230dw will also be available in late September at $169 (€128).