What Toner Does the Canon imageCLASS D420 Use?

by Lauren Elward Last Updated: October 27, 2026

Quick answer: The Canon imageCLASS D420 uses Canon Cartridge 104 (0263B001), rated at about 2,000 pages.

It doesn't use the Canon 128 that the imageCLASS D530 takes. Aftermarket sellers also market the same 0263B001 cartridge as FX-9; Canon's own part name for this printer is Cartridge 104. Castle Ink sells a compatible 104.

CastleScore · October 2026

69/100 — Situational

Canon imageCLASS D420 (Scored on Canon imageCLASS D420 data)

Pillar (weight)	Score	What it is based on
Owner ratings (28%)	—	We couldn't find a retail rating pool for the D420.
Expert reviews (20%)	—	No published numeric expert score we could verify.
Cost per page (18%)	92	About 1.9¢ per page with our compatible Canon 104 (2,000 pages).
Reliability (18%)	72	Most-reported problem: jams on the second side of two-sided jobs
Features (11%)	50	Print, copy, scan (flatbed), 23 ppm, USB only. No fax, document feeder or network.
Value (5%)	—	Not scored without owner ratings

Limited data: We could not find enough owner ratings or published expert scores for this printer, so those weights are spread across the other pillars. With neither owner ratings nor a published expert score, we cap this printer at 69 (Situational) until better data is available.

Retired. Canon no longer sells or supports the D420.

CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked October 27, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.

The toner, pictured

Canon 104~2,000 pages

Our own compatible toner, photographed in-house.

What Toner Does the Canon D420 Take?

Cartridge	Canon part no.	Approx. yield	Castle Ink option
Canon Cartridge 104	0263B001	~2,000 pages	Castle Ink Canon 104, $38.95

The yield is Canon's figure as listed by SHI and Quill.

What Does D420 Toner Cost per Page?

On October 27, 2026, Quill listed Canon's 104 at $133.89 and CDW-G at $118.99: about 6¢ to 6.7¢ a page. Our compatible 104 is $38.95, about 1.9¢ a page.

Will Compatible Toner Work?

Yes. The D420 doesn't use HP-style cartridge blocking, and the drum is built into the cartridge, so a new compatible cartridge replaces everything that wears out with the toner.

How Do I Replace the Toner in the D420?

Open the front cover and remove the used cartridge.
Unpack the new Cartridge 104 and gently rock it to spread the toner.
Pull off the protective tape.
Slide the cartridge in and close the cover.

These are the standard steps for this type of printer. If your model's door label shows a different order, follow the label.

Which Other Printers Use Canon 104?

The imageCLASS D480, MF4150, MF4270, MF4350d, MF4370dn and MF4690 and the FAXPHONE L90 and L120 all use Cartridge 104.

What D420 owners ask

These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, manufacturer support communities and owner reviews, answered in our words.

Is the D420 toner the same as the D530's?

No. The D420 uses Canon 104; the D530 uses Canon 128.

How many pages does a Canon 104 print?

About 2,000 pages at 5% coverage.

Can I still get drivers or support from Canon?

Canon has retired the D420, so support and driver updates are no longer provided.

Does it fax or have a document feeder?

No. It prints, copies and scans from a flatbed only; the D480 adds those features.

D420 quirks worth knowing

It prints up to 23 pages a minute and connects by USB only, with no network or Wi-Fi.
It has a toner saver mode and 2-on-1 copying.
Some owners report two-sided jobs jamming on the second side; Canon's advice is to clean the feed rollers.
Canon has retired the model.

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