What Toner Does the Canon imageCLASS MF455dw Use?
Last Updated:The Canon imageCLASS MF455dw is a monochrome laser all-in-one that uses the Canon 057 (3009C001) (standard yield) or Canon 057H (3010C001) (high yield) toner cartridge. The cartridge has an integrated drum, so there is no separate drum unit to replace.
CastleScore · October 2026
88/100 — Highly Recommended
Canon imageCLASS MF455dw
| Pillar (weight) | Score | What it is based on |
|---|---|---|
| Owner ratings (28%) | 82 | 4.20★ average across 681 ratings at Amazon (4.2) |
| Expert reviews (20%) | 90 | PCMag 4.5/5 |
| Cost per page (18%) | 96 | About 1¢ per page all-in with our compatible 057H toner (10,000 pages; drum built in). |
| Reliability (18%) | 85 | Most-reported problems: wi-Fi drops / slow print starts; fax handshakes fail / unreliable faxing; paper jams reported as frequent by some owners |
| Features (11%) | 92 | Print, copy, scan, document feeder, auto two-sided printing, fax, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, touchscreen, fast (20+ ppm). |
| Value (5%) | 89 | Running cost and owner satisfaction |
No longer sold new at Best Buy or Adorama, which list it as no longer available. We have not confirmed a successor. Canon 057 and 057H toner is still sold.
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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-yield) | Canon 057H (3010C001) | ~10,000 pages | High Yield |
Retailer compatibility lists show the Canon 057 / 057H also fitting other Canon models in the imageCLASS MF445dw–MF453dw and LBP226dw–LBP237dw ranges. Check the cartridge number in your own printer before ordering for a different model.
How to Replace the Toner
- Power on the MF455dw and open the front cover.
- Pull the used Canon 057 or 057H cartridge straight out of the printer.
- Unbox the new cartridge, rock it gently 5–6 times to distribute toner, and remove the protective seal.
- Slide the new cartridge in until it clicks into place.
- Close the front cover. The printer will recognize the new cartridge automatically.
What imageCLASS MF455dw 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 it scan both sides of a page in one pass?
Yes. Canon specifies a single-pass duplexing document feeder, so two-sided originals go through once.
Can I add more paper capacity?
Yes. Beyond the 250-sheet cassette and the 100-sheet multipurpose tray, Canon sells an optional 550-sheet Cassette Unit-AH1.
Can I use Ethernet and Wi-Fi at the same time?
No. One owner reports that wired and wireless networking can't be active together, so pick one connection.
How long does the toner in the box last?
Canon's in-box yield isn't published in anything we could check. One Adorama reviewer got a low-toner warning after about 1,300 pages.
Can it print envelopes?
Yes, from the multipurpose tray, up to 10 at a time. Canon lists COM10, Monarch, C5 and DL sizes.
imageCLASS MF455dw quirks worth knowing
- It supports Canon UFR II, PCL6, PCL5 and Adobe PostScript 3, which is unusual for a mono all-in-one at this price.
- It prints JPEG, TIFF and PDF files straight from a USB memory stick through its USB host ports.
- Speed drops from 40 pages per minute on letter paper to 32 on legal.
- The driver may show two paper sources even with only the standard cassette fitted, so you have to pick the tray and paper for each job until the driver's device settings are corrected. One Adorama owner also stopped frequent jams by switching from Canon's driver to the Microsoft one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What toner does the Canon imageCLASS MF455dw use?
A: The MF455dw uses the Canon 057 (standard yield, ~3,100 pages) or 057H (high yield, ~10,000 pages) black toner cartridge.
Q: Does the MF455dw have a separate drum unit?
A: No — the drum is built into the 057/057H cartridge, so replacing the toner refreshes the drum at the same time.
Q: Can I use compatible Canon 057 or 057H cartridges?
A: Yes. We found no Canon firmware that blocks non-Canon 057 cartridges. One thing to check wherever you buy: some compatibles are sold without a chip and expect you to move the chip from your old cartridge.
Q: How do I reset the toner counter?
A: Canon printers detect new cartridges automatically via chip — no manual reset is needed.
Q: Where can I buy Canon 057 toner?
A: Browse the Canon 057 (3009C001) and Canon 057H (3010C001) at Castle Ink. Both are compatible cartridges.
Other printers that use Canon 057 toner
Canon imageCLASS MF445dw · Canon imageCLASS LBP226dw
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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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