What Toner Does the Canon imageCLASS MF445dw Use?
Last Updated:The Canon imageCLASS MF445dw 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 MF445dw.
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 MF445dw is a workgroup mono all-in-one — print, copy, scan and fax, with a 50-sheet document feeder and automatic two-sided printing. This is a machine built for volume, and the cartridge choice reflects that: the standard 057 will feel undersized almost immediately on an MF445dw, while the 057H at roughly 10,000 pages is what the printer was really designed around.
Save on Canon 057 / 057H Toner
The Canon 057H (3010C001) is where the running cost of this printer lives: more than three times the yield of the standard cartridge, at nothing like three times the price. Castle Ink stocks compatible versions of both the Canon 057 (3009C001) and the 057H, and for any machine in regular office use the high-capacity cartridge is the clear choice.
How to Replace the Toner
- Power on the Canon imageCLASS MF445dw 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.
Streaks that appear only on copies made through the feeder: That is the ADF scan strip, not the toner. Wipe the narrow glass strip to the left of the main flatbed glass with a lint-free cloth.
Official Canon Resources
Bottom Line
The Canon imageCLASS MF445dw uses the Canon 057 (standard, ~3,100 pages) or Canon 057H (high-capacity, ~10,000 pages) black toner cartridge, with the drum built into the cartridge. Shop the compatible Canon 057H here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What toner does the Canon imageCLASS MF445dw 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 MF445dw 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 in stock at Castle Ink.
— William Elward, Castle Ink
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