What Toner Does the Canon imageCLASS MF216n Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The Canon imageCLASS MF216n uses the Canon 137 black toner cartridge, part number 9435B001, rated at about 2,400 pages. Canon calls it a single-cartridge system. Castle Ink stocks a compatible Canon 137.
The same cartridge fits the imageCLASS D570 and the MF230 and MF240 series. It's not the same as Canon 128, which fits the older MF4770n and D530.
CastleScore · October 2026
69/100 — Situational
Canon imageCLASS MF216n
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No retailer rating with enough reviews to use. |
| Expert reviews (20%) | — | No published numeric expert score we could verify. |
| Cost per page (18%) | 96 | About 1¢ per page with our compatible Canon 137 toner (2,400 pages). |
| Reliability (18%) | 80 | Most-reported problems: buyers expecting Wi-Fi it doesn't have; pale scans; occasional jams or multi-sheet feeds from the cassette; slow-responding touchscreen |
| Features (11%) | 62 | Print, copy, scan, fax, 35-sheet document feeder, Ethernet, USB, AirPrint, 24 ppm. No Wi-Fi, no auto two-sided printing. |
| Value (5%) | — | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
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 USA says the MF216n has been retired and product support is no longer available. Canon 137 toner is still sold, since many newer models use it.
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 25, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The toner, pictured
Canon 137Our own compatible toner, photographed in-house.
What Toner Cartridges Does the Canon imageCLASS MF216n Take?
| Cartridge | Canon part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon 137 Black | 9435B001 | ~2,400 pages | Compatible Canon 137 |
The yield is Canon's ISO/IEC 19752 rating. There's no high-capacity 137.
What Does Canon 137 Toner Cost Now?
On October 25, 2026, Staples listed the original Canon 137 at $102.00. Our compatible Canon 137 is $24.95 for 2,400 pages, about 1¢ a page.
Toner cartridges at Castle Ink are newly manufactured compatibles. See compatible vs. remanufactured vs. OEM for what that means. Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day, and U.S. orders over $50 ship free.
Using compatible toner: Canon lists no firmware for the MF216n, and we found no reports of third-party 137 cartridges being blocked.
How Do I Replace the Toner in the MF216n?
- Hold the operation panel and lift the scanner section.
- Open the toner cover using the grip on the front right.
- Pull the old cartridge straight out.
- Unbag the new cartridge and shake it gently five or six times.
- On a flat surface, lift the tab and pull the sealing tape all the way out.
- Line up the side guides, slide the cartridge in until it stops, close the toner cover and lower the scanner.
Which Other Printers Use Canon 137?
Canon 137 also fits the imageCLASS D570, LBP151dw, MF212w, MF217w, MF227dw, MF229dw, MF232w, MF236n, MF242dw, MF244dw, MF247dw and MF249dw.
What MF216n owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer on retailer Q&A pages, support forums and owner reviews, answered in our words.
Does the MF216n have Wi-Fi?
No. It has USB and wired Ethernet only. The MF217w is the Wi-Fi sibling.
Can it print or scan two-sided automatically?
No. It has no duplexer, and the 35-sheet feeder scans one side only. The MF227dw adds automatic two-sided printing.
What scan resolution does it support?
Canon rates scanning at up to 600 x 600 dpi.
Is a USB cable included?
One owner reported no USB cable in the box, so plan to use Ethernet or buy a cable.
How much does compatible 137 toner save?
A genuine 137 costs about four times as much as a compatible for the same rated 2,400 pages.
MF216n quirks worth knowing
- It prints, copies, scans and faxes, at up to 24 pages a minute with a first page in about six seconds.
- The control panel is a six-line monochrome touchscreen.
- Paper capacity is a 250-sheet cassette plus a single-sheet multipurpose slot.
- It supports AirPrint and Mopria over the wired network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the Canon MF216n use?
Canon 137 black toner, 9435B001.
Does the MF216n need a separate drum?
No. Canon sells no separate drum; the 137 is a single cartridge.
Is Canon 137 the same as Canon 128?
No. Canon 128 is for the older MF4400/MF4500/MF4700 and D530 series.
Other printers that use Canon 137 toner
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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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Ratings and prices were checked on October 25, 2026 and will change over time.
Need replacement Canon toner cartridges? Shop Canon toner cartridges at Castle Ink. Compatible, up to 70% less than OEM, and shipped the same day when you order by 4 PM ET.