CANON IMAGECLASS MF4690 TONER CARTRIDGE

Canon imageCLASS MF4690 Multifunction Printer Review

Overview:

The Canon imageCLASS MF4690 Multifunction Printer does not bring any surprises to the table, but instead is a fairly thorough piece of laser multifunctional hardware that covers all the bases when it comes to print, copy, scan, and fax needs. This minimalistic looking printer is actually well equipped with all the time tested Brother hardware one would expect in a device from the brand, and offers a significant amount of performance for the price.

Pros:

Though the Canon imageCLASS MF4690 Multifunction Printer is a fairly straightforward device, it does carry a few tricks up its sleeve. One of these is a very cool function that allows the printer to scan directly to a USB stick or flash drive, without ever communicating with a PC. Direct USB scanning means that the unit can not only function as a stand alone copier and fax machine, but also a scanner.

The funny thing about the Canon imageCLASS MF4690 Multifunction Printer is that it does not have an “N” classification, but is fully network ready. An Ethernet card is built into the unit’s hardware, but it is not exactly advertised in the usual way in the product number. Either way, wired networking allows an entire small office or household to share in the multifunctionality of this unit, further increasing its versatility.

Another unsung feature of the printer is its built in automatic duplexor. With duplexing, users can print to both sides of paper output without manually flipping paper. This can save paper and also valuable time. Copies and even faxes can be double sided printed as well, while the device’s built in automatic document feeder keeps multiple pages of input moving along swiftly.

When utilizing the Canon imageCLASS MF4690 Multifunction Printer’s built in ADF, up to 35 pages of input can be tossed into the machine and loaded automatically. This feature is almost essential for any workload that requires large faxes or multiple page scan or copy projects. Additionally, the printer can produce print quality of up to 1200 x 600 dots per inch, keeping text crisp and imagery clear.

Cons:

Simply put, the Canon imageCLASS MF4690 Multifunction Printer should have a higher print speed for its price range. At 21 pages per minute, the device is easily outperformed by other laser multifunctional units that have similar price tags. The unit is also limited in other particular errors and has a few small, annoying quirks including the fact that it cannot block junk faxes. Most current fax machines have this feature enabled as a default but with an open line, businesses will have to be cautious who they give their fax number to.