Canon MF643Cdw i-SENSYS
Laser, Colour
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Perfect color laser MFP with unbeatable price / performance ratio and therefore unreservedly recommendable.
This review was created for a different variant: MF635Cx i-SENSYS (Laser, Colour)
Good price/performance.
I am very satisfied! What is not in the description is Scan to SMB/CIFS. This means that scanning to an SMB share is possible (instead of just FTP). Tested with MacOS 10.4, Ubuntu 16.04, Win7.
Printing without driver installation under Linux via PCL6 did not work for me > Probably only for advanced users. But there is a UFRII driver package for Linux.
Touchscreen sometimes reacts a bit sluggishly.A good printer for technical users
Ok I am updating this review now that I have had it for a few days. I got this printer for 270chf in the sale which was a good price but let me please first say that this printer is very difficult to set up and it is NOT for non-technical users. It is designed for deployment on a network by an IT administrator. The software driver is super basic and most of the configuration needs to be done via a confusing web interface. There is NO fancy software package to help you out and guide you through the printing or scanning processes like with Brother or HP. That is very frustrating and disappointing if that is what you are expecting from a home office printer.
Anyway, I am a pretty technical guy and I still spent some long hours getting this printer configured to how I wanted it. I am not alone in finding it difficult... I had to do a lot of Googling to set some of the functions up and the internet is full of online posts from people who also struggled to get Scan2email (Gmail was a pain with the settings) or Scan2file setup to my NAS device (FTP is easiest).
However, now that I have it set up I am satisfied with the functionality and print quality... photos look surprisingly good as long as they are mostly light coloured and not dark. There is an extensive range of print options but you have to spend time researching them to figure them out to get the best quality because the terminology is Canon-specific.
Scanning is ok but I can't figure out how to get the 9600x9600 scan quality options so am still fiuring that out. The ADF is duplex which is very cool, especially for this price range.
The printer is not small but not huge... it still takes up space though so make sure you have room. In the end I now have it set up just like my office printer and can now scan to Gmail and scan to my NAS and print from any laptop with ease. However, getting there was not easy. :)Pro
- Good photo print quality for a laser printer
- Duplex scanner is very useful
- Good features at this price point
- Reasonably quiet
- When it is setup it works great
Contra
- Setup very complicated and tiresome
- No advanced features software package
- Remote UI and menu system very unintuitive
This review was created for a different variant: MF645Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
Quality and price
Perfect quality vs good price
Simple colour laser printer for the home
+ Price performance
+ Print quality
+ Print via mobile phone
+ Colour calibration: Print test page and scan, doneA good buy and good value.
The device was delivered with an Ethernet cable. It didn't work! It was faulty, and cost me a lot of time. Replacing it with one I already had fixed the problem immediately.
Pro
- Everything works well with good quality.
Contra
- Faulty Ethernet cable.
This review was created for a different variant: MF635Cx i-SENSYS (Laser, Colour)
Top buy
Super easy to use. I am fully satisfied.
This review was created for a different variant: MF645Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
perfect for the home office
Very good value for money, easy to use. Perfect for working at home.
This review was created for a different variant: MF645Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
Best in the class
Printer model with Wi-Fi will made your day!
It's very convenient for small office or WFH office nowadays.
Fast Laser printer with color printing feature.
Easy to setup under Mac OS (AirPrint), Chrome OS and Linux (modern Ubuntu).
With Windows 10 you might experience a problem with setting it up via Wi-Fi. Standard Canon Driver wizard wouldn't find the printer even if you specify the IP address. I was able to setup it as IPP printer only.
To enable Scan function to send scans by Email using GMail account will require a few settings' tweaks:
1. Change SMTP port: Settings/Registration -> Network Settings -> Port Number Settings -> SMTP = 587
2. Enable 2FA in your GMail account if you didn't yet.
3. Add Application Password for "Mail" under Security settings @ Google Account. This will generate 16-characters passcode.
More Info: https://support.google.com/accounts...
4. Specify SMTP settings: Settings/Registration -> TX Settings -> E-mail / I-Fax settings:
- SMTP Server: smtp.google.com
- Email Address: your-email@gmail.com (address which will be in "From" field)
- SMTP AUTH: On
--- Username: your-email@gmail.com
--- Password: *** 16-characters passcode ***
- Use TLS for SMTP: On
5. Turn Off "TX Result Report" at Settings/Registration -> TX Settings.
In case of failures you can check Error codes at "Status Monitor/Cancel -> TX Job Log". Error codes described here:
https://oip.manual.canon/USRMA-1738...Pro
- Easy to setup
- Fast print
- Best choice for WFH
Contra
- Occupy the space :)
- Small paper tray
Canon Laser 643
very good
Pro
- price
- speed
- quality
Contra
- nothing
Super device I am very satisfied
Cartridges cost a little. But they last a long time!
I had an inkjet printer from HP before that disappointed me a lot. Because shortly after the warranty expired, the print head broke. Message after switching on. I still had 3 complete sets of cartridges at 100Fr each. No more HP printers.
I am very satisfied with HP computers.Pro
- Also really prints pictures quickly and in good quality!
- Would buy this printer again!
Contra
- A bit bulky.
Error-prone device with quirks
I bought the machine because I also want to scan double-sided from a document feeder.
In principle, this is possible, but it takes a lot of time and nerves, because the software is yesterday's news and keeps crashing.
What's more, when the machine goes into power-saving mode, you can't wake it up with a print job. So you have to go to the printer every time to wake it up.
I would definitely not buy this machine again.
This review was created for a different variant: MF645Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
All good, can't complain
Pro
- Quick setup (with mac)
- Prints quickly
- Many settings possible
- Duplex works great
- Can also be used via mobile phone (air play)
- Large display
Contra
- Somewhat larger than expected
The all-rounder
I evaluated for a longer time and then bought the right printer for me. The photo print was important to me, otherwise there are also cheaper Pinter. At the beginning the photo print was pale, but with the readjustment in the menu Adjustments/Maintenance the print became unbelievably good (see photos, approx. A5 size).
I can absolutely recommend the printer. I use it privately as a network printer.
The setup didn't seem complicated at all - I unpacked and installed it within half an hour. It worked right away. A day later I installed the scan utility on the PC. Works excellent.
Digitec also did an excellent job. As soon as the printer was available, I received an email and was able to order immediately. Delivery prompt and no problems.Pro
- High contrast, clear text printing
- Rich, detailed photo printing with correct colors.
- Fast printing
- Good feeding for scan / copies (sheet stays pretty much straight aligned).
- Scan resolution is still ok
- Operation via menu screen is great
- Operation from computer via scan application is great
- I like the web interface Easy to check the status
- Power button in front
- WLAN
Contra
- Can only be carried by two people (except Schwarzenegger)
- Can only work either via LAN or WLAN, not both
- Printer cartridges rather expensive
This review was created for a different variant: MF744Cdw i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
Brilliant Home Business Printer
I ordered this printer for home and small business use. It is quite cheap to run per page and wifi support is awesome, meaning we can print from any computer in our house over wifi. We can also print from our phones, although i haven't tried that.
The screen is good quality, a couple of time i had to click twice, but overall this is a wicked printer at a very reasonable cost.Pro
- Fast
- Easy to Setup
- Fully Featured
- Security
Contra
- Size
This review was created for a different variant: MF645Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
Fully satisfied so far
This review was created for a different variant: MF645Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
Fits
Pro
- Easy operation
- Expandable with paper cassette
- Quickly set up
Contra
- Toner rather expensive
- Colour quality not always optimal
This review was created for a different variant: MF746Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
Very beautiful document and image prints; especially sharp letters for professional documents
The economical but fully-fledged solution for a home laser multifunction printer with amazingly beautiful printouts. Difficult installation; otherwise tip top!
Pro
- Very beautiful prints
- Very good workmanship of the housing
- Good price-performance ratio
- After completion of the complicated installation; very simple and at the same time functional software
Contra
- No supplied USB-B to C cable for direct connection printer-PC
- Not quite easy installation; intransparent and complicated software download
- Installation CD as primary installation medium no longer up to date
- According to
- Rather slow
- Quite small paper tray
This review was created for a different variant: MF645Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
Super cheap and fast
Pro
- Many functions
- Disgustingly cheap
Contra
- As with many prints: 4 toner cartridges at 65.- each.
Super laser printer
Pro
- Very fast, quiet printer with good print quality
Inexpensive solution
Pro
- Very fast delivery
- Good value product, as refill cartridges are cheap compared to other colour lasers.
- Because of infrequent printing: no clogged nozzles as with inkjet printers
Contra
- Relatively loud when starting
- Installation of the scanner requires some knowledge
Good printer, works perfectly and quickly
This review was created for a different variant: MF645Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
Super device!
Been using it for a few months now and it works flawlessly. I would never go back to an inkjet printer. Laser is just ready to go straight away.
Does anyone happen to know if/how you can load multiple pages at once and have it scan them one at a time?Good printer - I am satisfied
Pro
- Good size for the home office
- compact
- Good print quality
- Can be controlled via display on the unit itself or via PC
Contra
- according to
- expensive toner cartridges
Very good printer, easy installation, great printing, fast
Pro
- simple installation
- Awards
- Home photocopier
Contra
- Weight
This review was created for a different variant: MF645Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
Strong price/performance ratio
Pro
- Print directly in Windows 10
- Simple basic setting on the unit
- Fantastic print quality
- Quick
- Quiet (comparatively)
This review was created for a different variant: MF645Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
Good simple printer
Pro
- simply
- Airprint
Contra
- Menu not so fluid
Connect and play
Pro
- Simple
- Rapide
- pas de câbles
Convincing.
Pro
- Very many functions
- Good value
- Quick
- Scan via FTP (no problem with Synology NAS, for example)
Contra
- A little tricky to adjust
This review was created for a different variant: MF645Cx i-Sensys (Laser, Colour)
According to
Everything is fine except for the volume when printing.
This review was created for a different variant: i-SENSYS MF641Cw (Laser, Colour)
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