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imageCLASS MF236N

The all-in-one, Canon imageCLASS MF236n laser printer offers high quality output, feature-rich capabilities and reliability that is ideal for any small office or home office environment. The imageCLASS MF236n has print, scan, copy and fax capabilities so you can accomplish all necessary tasks with just one machine. With many easy to use features and various mobile solutions, your daily workflow will be a breeze.

Your professional quality documents are printed at speeds of up to 24 pages per minute1 in black and white with a quick first print time of 6 seconds or less2. The tiltable, touch LCD panel allows you to navigate through the menu easily. The wide screen is user friendly and easy to read, and you can also customize your home screen to quickly access your most commonly used features.

The imageCLASS MF236n is equipped with a variety of easy to use mobile capabilities for printing on-the-go using your compatible mobile device, such as Apple® AirPrint®8, Mopria™ Print Service9 and Google Cloud Print™10. You can also scan hardcopy originals using the Canon PRINT Business7 app. With ID Card Copy, you can easily create copies of identification cards or other small documents on a single page, and eco-conscious 2-on-1 and 4-on-1 printing options save paper and related costs.

With the front-loading 250-sheet paper cassette, 35-sheet automatic document feeder and 1-sheet multipurpose tray, your paper handling requirements are covered6.

The imageCLASS MF236n uses approximately 1.3 watts in wired, Energy Saver Mode, helping you save money on energy costs. The Single Cartridge System combines the toner and drum into 1 unit, making replacement of cartridges simple. This machine uses Canon GENUINE Toner, Cartridge 137.

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  • What's in the Box
    • imageCLASS MF236n Product
    • Starter Cartridge 137 (Starter Yield: 1,700 pages ISO/IEC)
    • Power Cord
    • Starter Guide
    • User Software DVD-ROM
    • Warranty Card
    • Telephone Cable
  • Type

    Monochrome Laser

  • Extra Features

    • All in One functionality allows you to print, scan, copy and fax with ease.

    • Print at speeds of up to 24 pages per minute1, with your first print in your hands in 6 seconds or less2.

    • Print on-the-go with Canon PRINT Business7, Apple® AirPrint®8, Mopria™ Print Service9, and Google Cloud Print™10.

    • Navigate through all the features with the user-friendly, tiltable, touch LCD panel.

    • Paper capacity allows for 250 sheets in the standard cassette, 35 sheets in the simplex automatic document feeder and 1 sheet in the multipurpose tray6.

    • Low energy consumption; uses approximately 1.3 watts in wired, Energy Saver Mode.

    • The Quiet Mode feature helps reduce the noise in your workplace.

  • Print Speed (up to)

    Up to 24ppm (1-sided plain paper letter)1

  • Print Resolution (Up to)

    Up to 600 x 600 dpi

  • OS Compatibility

    Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Windows Vista®,Windows Server® 2012, 2012 R2, 2008, 2008 R2, 2003, 2003 R2, Mac OS10.5.8 & up

  • Standard Interfaces

    USB Device 2.0 Hi-Speed, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet (network)

  • Paper Sizes

    Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement

  • Paper Compatibility

    Plain, Colour, Recycled, Heavy, Bond, Label, Envelope

  • Output Tray Capacity

    100 sheets (face down)

  • Physical Dimensions

    15.4(W) x 14.7(D) x 14.2(H)

  • Ink Types

    Cartridge 137 (Yields approximately 2,400 pages), Single Cartridge System *Yields based on ISO/IEC Standard

  • Buffer/Ram

    256 MB (shared)

  • Paper-Feed Method

    250-sheet cassette plus 1-sheet multipurpose tray, 16-43 lb. (bond, plain paper)6


    35-sheet Auto Document Feeder6

  • Languages

    English, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean

  • Weight

    22.5 lbs w/o cartridge, 23.9 lbs w/ cartridge

  • Power Consumption

    Approx: Operation: 420 W, Standby: 5.1 W, Energy Saver: 1.1 W (USB), 1.3 W (wired)

  • Warranty

    1 year limited exchange/carry-in warranty11 (extended warranty available)

  • Software Included

    Printer driver, Fax driver, Scanner driver, MF Scan Utility, Address Book Tool

  • 1Print speed is based on internal testing. Print speed may vary depending on the number of copies selected, as well as on the settings for size, type and orientation of paper.

    2May vary depending on the output environment.

    3Letter size, after being restored from energy saver mode.

    4The Public Switched Telephone Network currently supports fax modem speeds of 28.8 Kbps or lower, depending on telephone line conditions. Sending and receiving fax machines need to conform to ITU-T v.34 guidelines.

    5Based on ITU-T #1 Chart (standard mode).

    6Based on 20 lb. bond paper.

    7Canon PRINT Business is a free app available on the App Store® and Google Play™ Store. For more information, including compatibility, please visit http://canon.ca/inetCA/en/products/method/gp/pid/43302. Users of Canon Mobile Printing can simply update the app to use Canon PRINT Business. Users who have installed Canon Mobile Scanning for Business should install Canon PRINT Business on their compatible device. After Canon PRINT Business is installed, users can re-register their Canon Mobile Scanning for Business device list and local documents. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. iPhone, iPad Air, iPad, iPad mini, are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the United States and other countries and is used under license.

    8AirPrint functionality requires an iPad, iPad Mini, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPhone 3GS or later, or iPod touch 3rd generation or later device running iOS 4.2 or later, and an AirPrint-enabled printer connected to the same network as your iOS device. A printer connected to the USB port of your Mac, PC, AirPort Base Station, or Time Capsule is not supported.

    9Mopria Print Service, available for free at the Google Play Store, requires a compatible Android KitKat 4.4 smartphone or tablet. The printer must be either wirelessly connected to the network router or with an Ethernet cable. The mobile device and printer must be connected to the same network.

    10Google Cloud Print requires an Internet connection and Google Account. Printer firmware update may be necessary for Google Cloud Print™ function. Certain exceptions may apply. A PC running Windows XP or later or a Mac running OS 10.4.11 or later and USB cable are required to perform firmware update.

    11Warranty program is subject to certain conditions and restrictions. See the warranty card for details.

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