
The black imageCLASS D420 toner can yield around 2,000 pages, which should be more than enough for personal use. The unit uses a single Canon D420 toner cartridge system that will keep running costs lower than color devices with multiple toners. The machine also comes with only 8 MB of RAM. While projects will have enough quality to meet basic office standards, a low maximum monthly duty cycle of 7,500 pages really suits it more for home or very small office use. The device performed well in tests on output quality, printing a maximum resolution of 1200圆00 dpi and creating duplicates with a resolution of 600圆00 dpi using imageCLASS D420 toner. The unit also is limited to only a USB connection and has minimal media handling that includes only a single 250-sheet cassette tray. However, it lacks an automatic document feeder typically seen for handling large scan and copy jobs. It also has a duplex unit for printing on both sides of paper. Positive attributes include a compact form of only 15x17x12 inches, a "Toner Save" mode that can reduce the amount of Canon D420 printer toner used for each page, and relatively low running costs. Despite a handful of attractive features, the device lacks a few necessary elements to compete with other small and home office multifunction units. It has an all-in-one design that will allow users to print, scan and copy documents in one place.

The Canon imageCLASS D420 is fast for a home printer, getting the first page out in around 10 seconds and pushing monochrome projects at a maximum speed of 23 pages per minute.
