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Manufacturer code9540B106
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About the Canon imageCLASS MF212w
Canon 9540B106 is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: No; duplex printing: No; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code 9540B106. 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
- No
- Maximum resolution
- 1200 x 1200 DPI
- Duplex printing
- No
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 23 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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3.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 70%
The Canon imageClass MF212w monochrome laser multifunction printer delivers fast printing, along with scanning and copying, for personal use or light-duty shared use in a micro office....
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 22 Sep 2026
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Canon imageCLASS MF212w specifications
Manufacturer code: 9540B106 · Icecat product 24443579 · Checked 22 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | No |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Duplex printing | No |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 23 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Mono copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Sound pressure level (quiet mode) | 45 dB |
|---|---|
| Sound power level (standby) | 43 dB |
Display3 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
| Display number of lines | 5 lines |
Processor, memory & storage2 details
| Card reader integrated | No |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 256 MB |
Printing, scanning & paper21 details
| Print resolution black | 600 x 600 DPI |
|---|---|
| Printing | Mono printing |
| Print margins (top, bottom, right, left) | 5 mm |
| Duplex copying | No |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 23 cpm |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 9 s |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| Duplex scanning | No |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 9600 x 9600 DPI |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan drivers | TWAIN, WIA |
| Duplex faxing | No |
| Faxing | No |
| Total output capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Multi-Purpose Tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Sound pressure level (copying) | 50 dB |
Connections & wireless4 details
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
Power & battery4 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 500 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 3.2 W |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 30 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions6 details
| Output colour depth | 24 bit |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 390 mm |
| Depth | 441 mm |
| Height | 312 mm |
| Weight | 10.2 kg |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2 |
Further product details15 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 6 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Greyscale levels | 256 |
| Maximum duty cycle | 8000 pages per month |
| Page description languages | UFRII-LT |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Envelopes sizes | C5, DL, Monarch |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Print, Scan |
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This page identifies Canon imageCLASS MF212w using manufacturer code 9540B106. Check that code, configuration and supplied accessories against the retailer listing. Related-version reviews are labelled separately and do not contribute to this version’s score.
What is the listed print technology for Canon imageCLASS MF212w?
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What is the listed colour printing for Canon imageCLASS MF212w?
The source specification records colour printing as No. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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