Canon imageCLASS LBP246dw II - Monochrome Duplex, Wireless Laser Printer, Single Function, with 1 Year Limited Warranty, 42 PPM…
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Canon imageCLASS LBP246dw II is a strong single-function mono laser for buyers who want fast, sharp document printing with automatic duplex but don't need scanning or copying. Consumer Reports rated its black-and-white text as excellent and measured about 5.5 cents per page, while PCMag highlights excellent print quality, support for borderless and tabloid-size media, and robust connectivity. Best Buy verified-purchase reviewers call it 'space-saving, capable, and trustworthy' for higher-volume printing.
What reviewers liked
- Consumer Reports rated text quality excellent
- PCMag praises print quality, borderless and tabloid support, and robust connectivity
- Fast 42-ppm engine with automatic duplex
- Best Buy reviewers call it capable and reliable for higher-volume printing
Where it falls short
- Single-function: no scan or copy
- Thin review base (about 40 Amazon ratings at 3.9)
- r/printers raises toner-lockout concerns on Canon units
- PCMag notes a slightly higher running cost and the lack of NFC
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Across the reviewers we read, the Canon imageCLASS LBP246dw II is a strong single-function mono laser for buyers who want fast, sharp document printing with automatic duplex but don't need scanning or copying. Consumer Reports rated its black-and-white text as excellent and measured about 5.5 cents per page, while PCMag highlights excellent print quality, support for borderless and tabloid-size media, and robust connectivity. Best Buy verified-purchase reviewers call it 'space-saving, capable, and trustworthy' for higher-volume printing.
The core appeal is a fast 42-ppm engine, auto-duplex, and laser-sharp output in a compact print-only body. PCMag notes it matches or beats competing mono lasers in most ways at a slightly higher running cost, and lists the absence of NFC as a minor miss.
The cautions are meaningful: the review base is thin (around 40 Amazon ratings at 3.9 stars), and an r/printers discussion raises the recurring fear of toner-lockout behavior on Canon units where the printer reports an empty cartridge that isn't actually empty. It's also strictly a printer, so anyone needing copy or scan should look elsewhere. For a dedicated, fast duplex document printer, though, the high-trust testing is favorable.
- Monochrome, Wireless, Duplex Printer
- Print only.
- Fast Print Speeds
- Print up to 42 pages per minute and spend less time waiting with a quick first print time of approximately 5 seconds.
- Easy Wireless Setup
- Setup your wireless connection and get up and running in just a few steps.
- 5-line LCD Screen
- Navigate through all the features using the 5-line LCD screen.
- Mobile Device Printing
- Print on-the-go using your compatible mobile devices with the free Canon PRINT app, Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service.
- High-capacity Toner
- Uses Canon Genuine Toner 070 / 070 high-capacity, for high-quality output you can be proud of and high page yields that keeps up with your printing needs and help limit toner replacements.
- Generous, Expandable Paper Capacity
- 250-sheet standard cassette, 100-sheet multipurpose tray, and expandable paper capacity using optional paper cassette AH-1 (550 sheets).
- Auto 2-sided Printing
- Save paper and limit paper replacements with automatic 2-sided printing.
The Canon imageClass LBP246dw matches or beats competing mono laser printers for busy small offices or workgroups in most ways, providing slightly higher quality for a slightly higher running cost.
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The review states that the printer locked him out because the printer thinks the black toner is empty, even though it's not empty. It won't even ...
The quality is ok, but it doesn't do well on solid colors. It's fairly expensive to replace the toner, and it goes through a ridiculous amount ...
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