Canon imageCLASS MF462dw II Review
Canon’s own store confirms the plain MF462dw is discontinued; the current MF462dw II is now correctly identified with a Consumer Reports lab test.
At a Glance
This model is best suited to small businesses prioritizing print speed. Its strongest buying points are fast mono output, high-yield toner option, and touchscreen interface.
Technical Assessment
Consumer Reports’ lab test of this exact model measured a 5-page text job completing in 14 seconds, reflecting fast, low-cost monochrome output suited to text-heavy small-office printing. Note: Canon’s own store confirms the predecessor plain MF462dw is discontinued; this record reflects the current MF462dw II.
Performance
Consumer Reports’ lab test of the exact MF462dw II measured a 5-page text job in 14 seconds at roughly 5.5 cents per page, with mono graphics at about 8.8 cents per page.
Reliability and Ownership
The plain MF462dw predecessor is discontinued; must be sold as the II. Warranty: 3-year limited warranty.
Buyer Fit and Trade-Offs
Best For & Key Strengths
Best For
- Small businesses prioritizing print speed.
Key Strengths
- Fast mono output
- High-yield toner option
- Touchscreen interface
- 3-year warranty
Not Ideal For & Key Trade-Offs
Not Ideal For
- Buyers prioritizing duty cycle and reliability above other factors.
Key Trade-Offs
- The plain MF462dw predecessor is discontinued; must be sold as the II
Technical Specifications
| Summary | Mono laser AIO rated up to 37 ppm; monthly duty cycle 4,000 pages; auto-duplex; 50-sheet single-pass duplex ADF; 250-sheet standard cassette + 100-sheet MP tray, expandable to 900 sheets; 5-inch color touchscreen; first-page-out ~4.9 seconds; USB 2.0 + Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi; Canon 070/070H toner ~3,000/10,200 pages; 3-year limited warranty. |
| Evidence Id | canon-mf462dw-official |
| Source Url | https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/p/imageclass-mf462dw-ii-all-in-one-wireless-duplex-laser-printer |
| Observed Date | 2026-08-05 |
| Hardware | Monochrome laser all-in-one print engine (current MF462dw II generation). |
| Performance | Rated up to 37 ppm; monthly duty cycle 4,000 pages; first-page-out approximately 4.9 seconds. |
| Compatibility | Manufacturer’s official product page lists Windows and Mac driver support with mobile printing via the Canon PRINT app; exact supported OS versions were not itemized this pass. |
| Controls | 5-inch color touchscreen. |
| Power | Standard 120V AC-powered desktop printer; no battery. Exact rated power consumption/wattage was not independently confirmed this pass. |