What Toner Does the Canon imageCLASS MF4770n Use?
Last Updated:Quick answer: The Canon imageCLASS MF4770n uses the Canon 128 black toner cartridge (3500B001AA), rated at about 2,100 pages. Canon calls it a single-cartridge system: the drum is built in, so there's nothing else to replace. Castle Ink stocks a compatible Canon 128.
The same cartridge fits the imageCLASS D530, D550 and the rest of the MF4400/MF4500/MF4800 family.
CastleScore · October 2026
69/100 — Situational
Canon imageCLASS MF4770n
| 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%) | 94 | About 1.5¢ per page with our compatible Canon 128 toner (2,100 pages). |
| Reliability (18%) | 82 | Most-reported problems: cartridges printing fewer pages than rated; light prints; no duplex or duplex scanning; only a one-sheet manual feed besides the cassette |
| Features (11%) | 62 | Print, copy, scan, fax, 35-sheet document feeder, Ethernet, USB, 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 MF4770n has been retired and product support is no longer available. Canon 128 toner is still sold.
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 128Our own compatible toner, photographed in-house.
What Toner Cartridges Does the Canon imageCLASS MF4770n Take?
| Cartridge | Canon part no. | Approx. yield | Castle Ink option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon 128 Black | 3500B001AA | ~2,100 pages | Compatible Canon 128 |
The yield is Canon's ISO/IEC rating. Canon makes no high-capacity 128, so every cartridge is the same size.
What Does Canon 128 Toner Cost Now?
Staples and CDW listed the original Canon 128 at $112.99 when we checked on October 25, 2026. Our compatible Canon 128 is $31.95, about 1.5¢ 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: We found no Canon firmware that blocks third-party Canon 128 cartridges on the MF4770n. Canon has retired the model, so no new firmware is coming.
How Do I Replace the Toner in the MF4770n?
- Clear anything off the top of the printer and lift the operation panel and scanner section.
- Open the toner cover.
- Pull the old cartridge out by its handle.
- Remove the packing material from the new cartridge and rock it gently to spread the toner.
- Line up the knobs on both sides with the guides and push the cartridge fully in.
- Close the toner cover and lower the scanner section.
Which Other Printers Use Canon 128?
Canon 128 also fits the imageCLASS D530, D550, D560, MF4450, MF4570dn, MF4880dw and MF4890dw, and the FAXPHONE L100 and L190.
What MF4770n 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.
Do I need to buy a separate drum?
No. The Canon 128 is a single cartridge with the drum built in.
How many pages does a Canon 128 print?
About 2,100 pages under Canon's ISO/IEC test. Heavy graphics and dense pages will cut that number.
Does it print on both sides automatically?
No. The MF4770n has no duplexer, and its 35-sheet feeder scans one side only. The MF4570dn and MF4890dw add automatic two-sided printing.
Does it have Wi-Fi?
No. It connects by USB and wired Ethernet.
Will compatible toner void my warranty?
Under U.S. law, a manufacturer can't void your warranty just because you used third-party toner. Canon support for the MF4770n has ended anyway.
MF4770n quirks worth knowing
- It prints, copies, scans and faxes, at up to 24 pages a minute with a first page in under six seconds.
- The toner sits under the scanner section, not behind a front door.
- Paper capacity is a 250-sheet cassette plus a single-sheet multipurpose tray.
- Canon rates it for up to 8,000 pages a month and lists 128 MB of memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What toner does the Canon MF4770n use?
Canon 128 black toner (3500B001AA).
Is Canon 128 the same as Canon 137?
No. Canon 137 is for the newer MF216n, MF227dw and MF240 series.
Does the D530 use the same toner?
Yes. The D530, D550, MF4400, MF4500 and MF4800 families all take Canon 128.
Other printers that use Canon 128 toner
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Replacing it? Our highest-rated alternatives
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- Canon imageCLASS LBP246dw II — CastleScore 86
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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.