What Toner Does the Canon imageCLASS MF4550d Use?
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Quick answer: The Canon imageCLASS MF4550d uses Canon 128 toner: the Canon Cartridge 128 (part number 3500B001AA), rated at about 2,100 pages. The drum is built into the cartridge, so there's no separate drum to buy. Castle Ink stocks a compatible Canon 128 for $31.95.
The MF4550d sits in Canon's MF4400/MF4500 family with the MF4450 and MF4570dn. Outside the U.S., Canon sells the same cartridge as Cartridge 328 or 728; in the U.S., order by the 128 number.
CastleScore · November 2026
69/100 — Situational
Canon imageCLASS MF4550d
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | — | No U.S. retailer rating with enough verifiable reviews to use. |
| Expert reviews (20%) | — | No published numeric expert score for the MF4550d we could verify. |
| Cost per page (18%) | 94 | About 1.5¢ per page all-in with our compatible Canon 128 toner ($31.95, about 2,100 pages; drum built in). |
| Reliability (18%) | 80 | Canon rates it for up to 10,000 pages a month, and the drum is replaced with every cartridge. No recurring fault pattern in the sources we checked. |
| Features (11%) | 72 | Print, copy, scan and fax; automatic two-sided printing; 35-sheet document feeder; about 26 pages per minute on letter paper; 250-sheet cassette plus a single-sheet slot. USB only, no network. |
| Value (5%) | — | Not scored without owner ratings |
Limited data: We could not find verifiable owner ratings or a published expert score for this printer, so those weights are spread across the other pillars. Its running cost and features alone would score higher, but with neither owner ratings nor an expert score we cap it at 69 (Situational) until better data is available.
CastleScore is Castle Ink’s own editorial rating, built from retailer star ratings, expert reviews, real cost per page and owner complaint patterns, checked November 9, 2026. It is not a customer review. See every ranked printer or how the score works.
The toner, pictured
Canon 128Our own compatible toner, photographed in-house.
Canon imageCLASS MF4550d Toner at a Glance
| Consumable | Part number | Page yield | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black toner (drum built in) | Canon Cartridge 128 (3500B001AA) | ~2,100 pages | Castle Ink compatible, $31.95 |
| Separate drum unit | None needed | — | — |
| High-yield version | Not made by Canon | — | — |
The yield is Canon's figure. The printer shipped with a lower-capacity starter cartridge, so the first replacement usually comes sooner than later ones.
What Does MF4550d Toner Cost per Page?
About 1.5¢ a page all in with our compatible Canon 128 ($31.95 ÷ 2,100 pages). There's no standard-versus-high-yield math to do, because Canon only made one size, and no drum cost to add, because the drum comes inside every cartridge. That's one of the lowest running costs of any printer we cover. Orders placed by 4 PM ET ship the same day, and U.S. orders over $50 ship free.
How to Replace the Toner
- Clear anything off the top of the machine and lift the scanner section.
- Open the toner cover and pull the old cartridge out by its handle.
- Take the new cartridge out of its bag and rock it gently side to side five or six times.
- Pull the sealing tape straight out in one steady motion.
- Slide the cartridge in along the guides until it seats, close the toner cover and lower the scanner, then print a test page.
If you spill toner, wipe it up with cold water; hot water sets it into fabric.
Which Other Printers Use Canon 128?
The imageCLASS MF4890dw, MF4880dw, MF4770n, MF4570dn, MF4450, D530 and D550, plus the FAXPHONE L100 and L190. The larger Canon 120 and the older Canon 104 look similar but do not fit.
What MF4550d owners ask
These are the questions that come up most for this printer, answered in our words.
Can I use it over my network or Wi-Fi?
Not directly. The MF4550d connects by USB only. If you need network printing, share it from a computer or step up to the MF4570dn, which adds Ethernet.
Does it print two-sided automatically?
Yes. Automatic two-sided printing is built in, which is one of the main differences from the MF4450.
Is there a high-yield cartridge?
No. Canon only made the 2,100-page Cartridge 128. Cartridges sold as high-yield 128s are aftermarket overfills.
Why is the first cartridge running out so fast?
The cartridge in the box was a starter with less toner than a full retail cartridge. Full-size replacements last noticeably longer.
MF4550d quirks worth knowing
- It prints, copies, scans and faxes, with a 35-sheet document feeder.
- Canon rates it at about 26 pages a minute on letter paper.
- Paper comes from a 250-sheet cassette plus a single-sheet slot.
- Canon rates it for up to 10,000 pages a month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the Canon imageCLASS MF4550d use?
Canon Cartridge 128 (3500B001AA), a black toner cartridge rated at about 2,100 pages with the drum built in.
Does the MF4550d need a separate drum?
No. The drum is part of the Canon 128 cartridge, so every new cartridge comes with a fresh drum.
Do the MF4550d and MF4570dn use the same toner?
Yes. The MF4450, MF4550d and MF4570dn all take Canon Cartridge 128.
Other printers that use Canon 128 toner
Canon imageCLASS MF4890dw · Canon imageCLASS MF4770n · Canon imageCLASS D530
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Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives
- Brother HL-L2460DW — CastleScore 90
- Canon imageCLASS LBP246dw II — CastleScore 86
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Prices and specifications were checked on November 9, 2026 and will change over time.
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