The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw is an all-in-one color laser printer primarily designed for small businesses with high printing needs. It's compatible with Canon's 075 toner cartridges available in both standard and high-yield versions. This is the successor to the Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw/MF654Cdw, which is a staple in this segment. This new model offers slightly improved print quality and print speeds. It offers a lot of flexibility when it comes to connectivity. It includes USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, as well as support for both Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print service.
Our Verdict
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw is well-suited for home use, provided photo printing is not a priority. It produces sharp and detailed documents, although, like most color laser printers, it is not ideal for printing photos because images tend to lack detail and appear flat and dull. The scanner captures fine details very well, and it's very fully featured. Its toner cartridges have a long lifespan, keeping maintenance costs low and reducing the need for frequent replacements. The printer also offers a variety of connectivity options, making it easily accessible for all family members. You should also note that it's a fairly large printer, primarily designed for small offices, so you will need to find a suitable location to store it.
Prints very sharp documents.
High page yield, low cost per print.
Wide connectivity options.
No risks of clogging if left unused for long periods.
Outstanding scan quality.
Narrow color gamut.
Can't reproduce fine details in photos.
Can't print on glossy paper.
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw is an excellent choice for small offices. It delivers very sharp documents and prints at speeds of up to 26 pages per minute, making it ideal for an office environment. Its page yields are also excellent, with potential for even better results using high-yield cartridges. The printer requires minimal maintenance and features an ADF-equipped scanner that efficiently handles multi-page and double-sided documents. With a wide range of wired and wireless connectivity options, it is convenient to use in various office setups.
Prints very sharp documents.
Fast printing speeds.
ADF with automatic duplex scanning.
High page yield, low cost per print.
Wide connectivity options.
No risks of clogging if left unused for long periods.
Outstanding scan quality.
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw is a remarkable option if you need a reliable, low-maintenance printer that is always ready to work. As a laser model, it avoids clogging entirely, even after long periods of inactivity. Its cartridges last for thousands of pages and come with the drum unit included, reducing upkeep and simplifying replacements. It also offers a wide range of connectivity options, so you can print easily from virtually any device.
Fast printing speeds.
High page yield, low cost per print.
Wide connectivity options.
No risks of clogging if left unused for long periods.
Like every laser printer, the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw performs poorly when printing photos. Images appear to have low resolution and display a limited color range. The visible printing pattern further reduces detail, which is a common issue with laser printers.
Narrow color gamut.
Can't reproduce fine details in photos.
Can't print on glossy paper.
Page yields on the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw are outstanding. You'll be able to print more than 2,000 pages without needing to change your toner. This already outstanding result can be expanded if you opt to use the high-yield cartridges.
High page yield, low cost per print.
This Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw offers fast printing speeds for both black and white and color documents. It can produce up to 26 pages per minute for both. It's also relatively quick to warm up. The first page typically takes around 16 seconds to print.
Fast printing speeds.
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw delivers remarkable document quality. Text appears crisp, and fine details are clearly reproduced.
Prints very sharp documents.
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw delivers excellent scan quality. The text appears sharp, and fine details, such as graph lines, are clear and easy to see, although some colored areas may appear slightly grainy. The scanner is equipped with many useful features, including an automatic document feeder that supports single-pass duplex scanning for quick processing of multi-page and double-sided documents. Its flatbed scanner also has extendable hinges, allowing it to accommodate thicker materials such as textbooks and magazines.
ADF with automatic duplex scanning.
Outstanding scan quality.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Jan 05, 2026:
Our Document Printing Sizes test results incorrectly stated that this printer can print Tabloid (11" x 17") sized pages, when in actuality it can't. The review has been updated and corrected.
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Updated Dec 16, 2025:
We've updated text throughout the review after converting to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Dec 16, 2025: We've updated the review to Test Bench 1.3, which adds a number of test boxes including Risk of Clogging and Ease of Unclogging. We also updated the Usage and Performance boxes at the top of the review to better integrate the new aspects covered. See the changelog.
- Updated Nov 05, 2025: Review published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw. There are several variants of the Canon Color imageCLASS MF66XCdw series. Here's the label of our variant.
| Model | ADF | Duplex Scanning (automatic from ADF) | Automatic Duplex Printing | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| imageCLASS MF662Cdw | 50-sheet ADF | Yes | Yes | No |
| imageCLASS MF663Cdw | 50-sheet ADF | No | Yes | No |
| i-SENSYS MF664Cdw (European market) | 50-sheet ADF | No (not listed) | Yes | No |
| imageCLASS MF665Cdw | 50-sheet ADF | Yes (duplex single pass) | Yes | Yes |
Popular Printer Comparisons
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw offers one of the most comprehensive packages for a small office in the upper mid-range segment. It's very well-built and prints high-quality documents. This is the successor to the Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw and is overall very similar, with slightly improved print quality and printing speeds. While its page yields are not as high as those offered by competing SuperTank printers, such as the Epson EcoTank ET-4950, the results are very respectable. This means that most small or home offices with low to moderate print volumes shouldn't have to replace their toner cartridges often. Its scanner includes all the features you might expect, including single-pass duplex-scanning and fax. Scan quality is also outstanding, with an impressive amount of detail retained. Whether it's for printing or scanning, this printer is also very quick, which is ideal for a small business environment where time is of the essence.
The primary issue you may encounter is photo printing. Like every other laser printer, it's not well-suited for that type of workload due to its narrow color gamut and lack of detail. An inkjet printer, such as the Epson EcoTank ET-3950, will be much better suited for that kind of task. Additionally, as mentioned above, SuperTank printers still have the edge in terms of cost per print. Also, if you don't need to print in color, lower-priced models like the Brother MFC-L2820DW also represent great alternatives.
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The Brother MFC-L3780CDW and Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw are excellent color laser printers, but the Canon takes a very slight edge overall. While both models deliver outstanding document quality, the Canon is slightly quicker wirelessly and offers better page yields. Its display is also better, making interaction with the device more intuitive. That said, those are minor details; either printer will do a great job for a small office.
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw offers better overall value than the Canon Color imageCLASS MF753Cdw and MF751Cdw, even though they’re quite similar. It’s a bit more compact while providing nearly the same range of scanning features. The MF753Cdw and MF751Cdw, however, deliver slightly quicker performance for color document prints. The biggest difference lies in their toner systems: the MF665Cdw uses 075 cartridges with a significantly higher yield than the 069 cartridges in the MF75X series, resulting in a noticeably lower cost per print. In testing, the MF665Cdw also produced scans with a bit more detail.
The Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw is the successor to the Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw. Both printers are very similar in terms of performance and feature set. The newer imageCLASS MF665Cdw does slightly improve print quality with marginally crisper results. It's also quicker at 26 pages per minute compared to 22 PPM. However, if you can find the MF656Cdw at a slightly lower price, it may be a better deal.
The HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP 3301fdw and the Canon Color imageCLASS MF665Cdw are great all-in-one laser printers. Both deliver outstanding print quality and very complete feature sets. The Canon takes the edge with better-looking scans and higher page yields. When it comes to their physical characteristics, the Canon feels more sturdy, while the HP is more compact.
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