Small enough to use as a personal monochrome laser multifunction printer (MFP), the Canon imageClass MF227dw is capable enough for a micro office or small workgroup with speed and paper handling suitable for moderate workloads, a well-designed touch-screen control panel and offers all the features the majority of micro offices need.
The MF227dw offers a fast engine rating, Wi-Fi to Ethernet and USB as a connection choice, and it features duplex (two-sided) printing. If you want to connect to a network, and don’t want to string wires, its Wi-Fi capability makes it a good choice. For most offices, however, an important feature is the duplexing, which, if you need it, easily justifies the additional cost over other similar models.
Basic MFP features for the MF227dw include printing and faxing, as well as scanning to a PC plus the ability to work as a standalone copier and fax machine. In addition, mobile printing and scanning features let you print from and scan to Android and iOS phones and tablets over a Wi-Fi access point.
In addition to the duplexer, the MF227dw offers a 250-sheet tray, plus a one-sheet manual feed. This should be enough for most micro offices, but if you need more capacity, this model doesn’t offer any upgrade options. For scanning, it includes a 35-sheet automatic document feeder.
The MF227dw weighs 28.2 pounds, which is light enough for one person to move the printer into place, and it measures 14.2 by 15.4 by 14.6 inches.
Canon rates the printer at 16 pages per minute (ppm) in its default setting, using duplex mode, and 28ppm for simplex (one-sided) mode, which rates faster than many similar sized printers. This along with its many other features make it a good choice for a medium duty printer in a small office.
The typical cost of this printer is $249.00. The typical toner cost is around $45.00 with a page yield of 2,400 pages.