Canon imageCLASS MF242dw vs imageCLASS MF3010: Which Printer Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Canon imageCLASS MF242dw

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Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Jun 28, 2024 01:15 PM

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Jun 28, 2024 01:16 PM

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Picture

TypeAll-In-One

TechnologyLaser

SuperTank No

Wireless Yes

ColorNo

TypeAll-In-One

TechnologyLaser

SuperTank No

Wireless No

ColorNo

Our Verdict

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw

Canon imageCLASS MF3010

The Canon imageCLASS MF242dw is much better than the Canon imageCLASS MF3010. The MF242dw has a much better display console with more labeled buttons to help you navigate the settings menu, and it allows for tilt, so it's easier to see even if you place it on a lower table. It also has wireless connectivity, which the MF3010 lacks, and it's accessible through a mobile companion app. The MF242dw yields more prints per toner cartridge, so its cost-per-print is lower in the long run. Unfortunately, both printers produce low-quality documents that look faded.

Variants

imageCLASS MF242dw (Black)

imageCLASS MF3010 (Black)
imageCLASS MF3010 VP (Black)

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Black

imageCLASS MF242dw

Black

imageCLASS MF3010

Black

imageCLASS MF242dw

Black

imageCLASS MF3010 VP

Black

imageCLASS MF242dw

Black

imageCLASS MF242dw

Black

imageCLASS MF242dw

Main Differences for

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Family

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Small/Home Office

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Student

0.0

0.0

Black & White

0.0

0.0

Photo

0.0

0.0

Color Quality

0.0

0.0

Document Quality

0.0

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Scanner

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Speed

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Recurring Costs

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Design

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Close Up

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Build Quality Close Up Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Build Quality Close Up Sample

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Type

Locked

Locked

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Dimensions

ISO View Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw ISO View Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 ISO View Picture Sample

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Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

In Use Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw In Use Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 In Use Picture Sample

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Height When In Use

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width When In Use

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth When In Use

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

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Expected Maintenance

N/A

N/A

Ink Related Maintenance

Locked

Locked

Drum Unit

Locked

Locked

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Display Screen

N/A

N/A

Display Screen Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Display Screen Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Display Screen Picture Sample

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Display Screen

Locked

Locked

Display Screen Size

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Touchscreen

Locked

Locked

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Cartridge

N/A

N/A

Cartridge Picture In The Printer

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Cartridge Picture In The Printer Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Cartridge Picture In The Printer Sample

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Technology

Locked

Locked

SuperTank

Locked

Locked

Photo Cartridge

Locked

Locked

Color

Locked

Locked

Number Of Color Cartridges

N/A

N/A

Black Cartridge Model

Locked

Locked

Tested Black Page Yield

Lock prints

Lock prints

Estimated Black Page Yield

Lock prints

Lock prints

Color Cartridge Model

Locked

Locked

Tested Color Page Yield

N/A

N/A

Estimated Color Page Yield

N/A

N/A

Third Party Cartridge

Locked

Locked

Ink Type

Locked

Locked

High Yield Cartridge

Locked

Locked

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Scanner Features

N/A

N/A

Scanner Flatbed Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Scanner Flatbed Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Scanner Flatbed Picture Sample

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Scanner

Locked

Locked

ADF Capacity

N/A

N/A

Scan Speed

Lock PPM

Lock PPM

Duplex Scanning

Locked

Locked

Max Flatbed Scan Size

Locked

Locked

Max ADF Scan Size

Locked

Locked

Flatbed Hinge Adjustability

Lock" (Lock mm)

Lock" (Lock mm)

Fax

Locked

Locked

Copy

Locked

Locked

OCR Included

Locked

Locked

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Scan Quality

N/A

N/A

Scan Quality Photo

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Scan Quality Photo Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Scan Quality Photo Sample

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Max Scan Resolution

Lock DPI

Lock DPI

Max Scan Color Depth

LockBit

LockBit

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In The Box

In the Box Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw In the Box Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 In the Box Picture Sample

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Battery

Advertised Battery Life

N/A

N/A

Tested Charging Time

N/A

N/A

Document

Black & White Documents

N/A

N/A

B&W Document Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw B&W Document Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 B&W Document Picture Sample

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Color Ink Needed For Black & White

Locked

Locked

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Color Documents

N/A

N/A

Color Document Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Color Document Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Color Document Picture Sample

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Cost-Per-Print

N/A

N/A

Printer Total Cost

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Printer Total Cost Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Printer Total Cost Sample

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Black Cartridge Price

Lock US$

Lock US$

Color Cartridge Price

N/A

N/A

Black-Only Printing Cost

Lock US$/print

Lock US$/print

Color Printing Cost

N/A

N/A

Photo Printing Cost

N/A

N/A

Ink Subscription

Locked

Locked

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Printing Speed

N/A

N/A

Printing Speed Video

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Printing Speed Video Sample

SAMPLE

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Printing Speed Video Sample

SAMPLE

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Black Only Text Document

Lock PPM

Lock PPM

Color Document

N/A

N/A

Photo Printing Time

Lock s

Lock s

Single Page Out Time (Black Only)

Lock s

Lock s

Duplex Printing

Locked

Locked

Input Tray Capacity

Lock pages

Lock pages

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Document Printing Sizes

Letter (8.5" x 11")

Locked

Locked

Legal (8.5" x 14")

Locked

Locked

Tabloid (11" x 17")

Locked

Locked

A6 (105mm x 148mm)

Locked

Locked

A5 (148mm x 210mm)

Locked

Locked

A4 (210mm x 297mm)

Locked

Locked

Max Paper Weight

Lock g/m²

Lock g/m²

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Photo

Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

Parrots Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Parrots Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Parrots Picture Sample

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Color Range Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Color Range Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Color Range Picture Sample

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Color Accuracy

N/A

N/A

Friends Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Friends Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Friends Picture Sample

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Color dE Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Color dE Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Color dE Picture Sample

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Color dE Graph

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Color dE Graph Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Color dE Graph Sample

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Average Color dE

N/A

N/A

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Small Details

N/A

N/A

Small Details Photo

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Small Details Photo Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Small Details Photo Sample

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Max Print Resolution (DPI)

Locked

Locked

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Photo Printing Sizes

N/A

N/A

Glossy Paper (4" x 6")

Locked

Locked

Glossy Paper (5" x 7")

Locked

Locked

Glossy Paper (8" x 10")

Locked

Locked

Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11")

Locked

Locked

Glossy Paper (13" x 19")

Locked

Locked

Borderless Printing

Locked

Locked

Mobile App And Connectivity

Connectivity

N/A

N/A

Inputs Picture

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw Inputs Picture Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Inputs Picture Sample

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Ethernet

Locked

Locked

USB Input To Computer

Locked

Locked

Bluetooth

Locked

Locked

Wireless

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi via Router

Locked

Locked

Wi-Fi Direct

Locked

Locked

External Storage Support

Locked

Locked

Apple AirPrint

Locked

Locked

Mopria Print Service

Locked

Locked

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Mobile App

N/A

N/A

App Printscreen

Canon imageCLASS MF242dw App Printscreen Sample

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Canon imageCLASS MF3010 App Printscreen Sample

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Mobile App

Locked

Locked

App Name

Locked

Locked

iOS

Locked

Locked

Android

Locked

Locked

Photo (JPEG, PNG)

Locked

Locked

PDF

Locked

Locked

Microsoft Office Files

Locked

Locked

Text Files (TXT)

Locked

Locked

Webpages (HTML)

Locked

Locked

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OS Compatibility

Windows

Locked

Locked

macOS

Locked

Locked

Chrome OS

Locked

Locked

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imageCLASS MF3010 VP

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