What Toner Does the Canon imageCLASS LBP226dw Use?
Last Updated:The Canon imageCLASS LBP226dw is a monochrome laser printer that uses the Canon 057 (3009C001) or Canon 057H (3010C001) toner cartridge. Both have the imaging drum built in, so there is no separate drum unit to order.
The gap between the two cartridges is unusually large on this series — roughly 3,100 pages against 10,000. Buying the standard 057 out of habit is the most expensive mistake you can make on an LBP226dw.
CastleScore · October 2026
83/100 — Highly Recommended
Canon imageCLASS LBP226dw
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 80 | 4.10★ average across 85 ratings at Amazon (4.1) |
| Expert reviews (20%) | 80 | PCMag 4.0/5 |
| Cost per page (18%) | 96 | About 1¢ per page all-in with our compatible 057H toner (10,000 pages; drum built in). |
| Reliability (18%) | 90 | No recurring hardware or connection complaints in owner reviews. |
| Features (11%) | 63 | Auto two-sided printing, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, fast (20+ ppm). No document feeder, no fax, no touchscreen. |
| Value (5%) | 88 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
No longer sold new at Adorama, which lists it as no longer available. Canon has not named a successor; the newer LBP246dw and LBP247dw, which take Canon 070 toner, are the closest current print-only models.
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The toner, pictured
Canon 057H Toner
Canon 057 TonerOur own compatible toner, photographed in-house.
Canon 057 / 057H Toner at a Glance
| Consumable | Part Number | Page Yield | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Toner (standard) | Canon 057 (3009C001) | ~3,100 pages | Standard |
| Black Toner (high-capacity) | Canon 057H (3010C001) | ~10,000 pages | High Capacity |
| Imaging Drum | Built into the cartridge | — | No separate drum to buy |
The 057 and 057H are shared right across the imageCLASS LBP220 / LBP230 and MF440 / MF450 ranges: the LBP226dw, LBP227dw, LBP228dw, LBP236dw and LBP237dw, and the MF445dw, MF448dw, MF449dw, MF451dw, MF452dw, MF453dw and MF455dw. One cartridge type covers a mixed office.
The LBP226dw is the entry model of the LBP220 line. Like every printer in that line it prints only, with wired and wireless networking and automatic two-sided printing. It has a 5-line LCD; the LBP227dw adds a 5-inch color touchscreen. The LBP226dw, LBP227dw and LBP228dw all take the same 057 and 057H cartridges, so the model number on the front does not change what you order.
How to Replace the Toner
- Power on the Canon imageCLASS LBP226dw and open the front toner cover.
- Pull the used 057 or 057H cartridge straight out by its handle. It is a large, heavy cartridge — support it with both hands.
- Unbox the new cartridge and rock it gently 5–6 times end to end to distribute the toner.
- Pull the sealing tape straight out, keeping it flat so it does not tear off inside the cartridge.
- Slide the cartridge in until it seats fully and close the cover. The toner gauge resets automatically.
Troubleshooting Tips
Cartridge not recognized after installation: Wipe the chip contacts with a dry lint-free cloth and reseat the cartridge. On the larger 057H it is easy to leave the cartridge slightly proud of its final position, which reads as a chip failure.
Print gets lighter towards the edges of the page: Rock the cartridge to redistribute toner. On a 10,000-page cartridge this is worth doing before assuming it is spent — there is often a meaningful number of pages left.
Grey haze or repeating marks: The drum is inside the cartridge on this series, so both symptoms are resolved by replacing the cartridge rather than by ordering a separate drum.
Pages come out blank after a cartridge change: The sealing tape has probably not been removed, or has torn off short. Take the cartridge out and check that the tape has been pulled the full length of the cartridge.
What imageCLASS LBP226dw owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, Canon's support community and owner reviews, answered in our words.
Does the LBP226dw have a touchscreen?
No. It has a 5-line LCD. The LBP227dw is the model with a 5-inch color touchscreen.
How much paper can it hold, and can I add more?
350 sheets as standard: a 250-sheet cassette plus a 100-sheet multipurpose tray. Canon's optional 550-sheet Cassette Unit-AH1 takes it to 900.
Why did the toner that came with it run out so soon?
Canon rates the starter cartridge in the box at about 1,500 pages, roughly half a standard 057 (3,100 pages). The first replacement comes early, and that is normal.
Is there a firmware update, and should I install it?
Canon's latest listed firmware (V11.02, July 2023) fixes network security holes and says nothing about toner. Canon advises updating over USB rather than the network where you can, and not switching the printer off mid-update.
imageCLASS LBP226dw quirks worth knowing
- It has USB host ports as well as the usual USB port for a computer, plus Wi-Fi Direct for printing from a phone without a router.
- Canon rates it at 40 pages a minute on letter paper and 32 on legal, with the first page out in about 5.3 seconds.
- Deep sleep mode can make it slow to show up on an iPad or phone until it wakes.
- One reviewer found the power-cord position keeps it from sitting flush against a wall, so allow a little space behind it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What toner does the Canon imageCLASS LBP226dw use?
A: The Canon 057 (3009C001) at roughly 3,100 pages, or the high-capacity Canon 057H (3010C001) at roughly 10,000 pages.
Q: Does the Canon imageCLASS LBP226dw need a separate drum?
A: No. The 057 and 057H are all-in-one cartridges with the imaging drum built in.
Q: Is the 057H worth the extra cost?
A: On this series, yes for most users. It yields more than three times as many pages as the 057, so the cost per page is substantially lower for anything beyond very light printing.
Q: Do compatible Canon cartridges void the warranty?
A: No. Under the U.S. Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act a manufacturer cannot void your warranty solely because you used a non-OEM cartridge.
Q: Where can I buy Canon 057 / 057H toner?
A: Both the Canon 057 (3009C001) and the Canon 057H (3010C001) are sold at Castle Ink as compatible cartridges. U.S. orders over $50 ship free, and orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day.
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Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives
- Brother HL-L2460DW — CastleScore 90
- Canon imageCLASS LBP246dw II — CastleScore 86
- Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw II — CastleScore 85
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