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Manufacturer code3101C034
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About the Canon i-SENSYS MF742Cdw
Canon 3101C034 is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code 3101C034. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Laser. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Laser
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 1200 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 27 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Canon i-SENSYS MF742Cdw specifications
Manufacturer code: 3101C034 · Icecat product 70426278 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 27 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Display4 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Screen size | 12.7 cm (5") |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage6 details
| Card reader integrated | No |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 1000 MB |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 10 - 30 °C |
Camera, image & video1 detail
| Image formats supported | JPEG, TIFF |
|---|
Printing, scanning & paper28 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Printing | Colour printing |
| Print margins (top, bottom, right, left) | 5 mm |
| N-in-1 print function | Yes |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 27 cpm |
| N-in-1 copy function | Yes |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| ID-card copy function | Yes |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 9600 x 9600 DPI |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Scan to | E-mail, FTP, PC |
| Scan drivers | ICA, TWAIN, WIA |
| Faxing | No |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Paper input type | Cassette |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Paper tray media weight | 50 - 105 g/m² |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight | 60 - 200 g/m² |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Canon PRINT Business, Google Cloud Print |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 63 dB |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
Connections & wireless3 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Power & battery7 details
| Power consumption (max) | 1390 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (average operating) | 530 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 18 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.7 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 1 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features1 detail
| Control type | Touch |
|---|
Design & dimensions8 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 8.6 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 24 bit |
| Output colour depth | 24 bit |
| Product colour | White |
| Width | 471 mm |
| Depth | 469 mm |
| Height | 460 mm |
| Weight | 26.7 kg |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Document formats supported | |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64 |
Further product details17 details
| Warm-up time | 13 s |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 7.7 s |
| Maximum number of copies | 999 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Maximum duty cycle | 50000 pages per month |
| Page description languages | UFRII, PCL 5c, PCL 6 |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 50 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Envelopes sizes | C5, Com-10, DL |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Packaging & supplied accessories2 details
| Manual | Yes |
|---|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433100 |
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What is the listed print technology for Canon i-SENSYS MF742Cdw?
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Is Wi-Fi printing less secure?
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