Many users of Canon Color imageCLASS series printers (such as Canon LBP646Cdw and MF665Cdw) often face the question: How to choose between the standard 075 toner cartridge and the optional 075H toner cartridge? Today, we'll help you thoroughly understand these two cartridges, focusing on differences, compatibility, cost management, and common issues.
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Compatible Canon 075H Toner MultipackI. Differences: Canon 075 and 075H Toner
The differences between these two toner cartridges focus on print capacity, price, and intended use, which directly determine their cost and intended audience.
1. Print Yield
Print yield is the core difference between the two toner cartridges, directly determining their intended use.
Canon 075 Toner Cartridge: This is the standard-capacity version with the same print yield for all four colors: black, cyan, magenta, and yellow, yielding approximately 1,300 pages per cartridge. It's suitable for home users, occasional printers, or smaller businesses with monthly print volumes under 500 pages.
Canon 075H Toner Cartridge: This high-capacity version offers significantly increased print yields. Black offers approximately 3,500 pages, while cyan, magenta, and yellow each offer approximately 2,500 pages, representing 2-2.7 times the print yield of the 075 cartridge. This makes it ideal for high-volume printing needs in businesses and teams, reducing the need for frequent cartridge changes.
2. Price
From a per-cartridge perspective, there's a significant price difference between the two toner cartridges.
Canon 075 toner cartridges: Original unit prices typically range from £60 to £100 (varies slightly depending on color and channel), offering a lower initial purchase cost.
Canon 075H toner cartridges: Original unit prices range from approximately £100 to £140. Black cartridges are slightly more expensive than color cartridges due to their higher print volume, resulting in a per-cartridge purchase cost 1.5 to 2 times that of the 075.
3. Long-Term Cost Analysis
Over long-term use, the cost per page becomes a more critical metric, and the 075H toner cartridge offers a clear advantage.
Using an original black toner cartridge as an example:
the 075 costs approximately £0.05 per page (£66.08 per 1,300 pages), while the 075H costs approximately £0.03 per page (£108.37 per 3,500 pages), resulting in a cost reduction of approximately 40%.
If you print 1000 pages of black documents per month, using the 075, you'll need to replace it every 1.5 months, for an annual cost of approximately £610. Using the 075H, you'll need to replace it every 3-4 months, for an annual cost of approximately £372, saving 40% in the long term.
Conclusion: The smaller the print volume, the more cost-effective the 075 is in the short term. The larger the print volume, the more significant the long-term cost advantage of the 075H.
II. Similarities: Canon 075 and 075H Toner
The two toner cartridges are identical in compatibility; there's no "change of model and incompatibility" issue.
- Same Compatibility: Both Canon 075 and 075H toner cartridges support the Canon Color imageCLASS LBP646Cdw, LBP647Cdw, MF662Cdw, MF664Cdw, and MF665Cdw printers.
- Easy Mixing: You can use a combination of cartridges based on your needs, such as using the 075H for black (for high print volume) and the 075 for color (for low print volume). The printers will recognize the cartridges and ensure functionality.
III. How to Cut Costs on Canon 075/075H Toner Cartridges
If you feel your budget for genuine toner cartridges is too high, you can use the following options to control costs while maintaining a good printing experience.
- Choose compatible toner cartridges: Compatible toner cartridges manufactured by third-party brands are priced at only 50%-70% of original cartridges, offering similar print yields and quality, making them ideal for individuals or small offices seeking value.
- Purchase remanufactured toner cartridges: These cartridges are based on original cartridges, professionally cleaned, refilled with toner, and tested before being re-marketed. They are environmentally friendly and affordable, with individual cartridges available for as little as 40% of the original price, making them ideal for cost-conscious, high-frequency printing.
- Buy a multi-color multipack: Buying a multipack set containing black, cyan, magenta, and yellow cartridges is 10%-20% cheaper than buying individual cartridges. This also reduces the need for frequent restocking, making it ideal for users who need to regularly replace multi-color cartridges.
Note: When purchasing, prioritize ISO-certified suppliers with warranty services to avoid damaging your printer with inferior products. True Image is ISO-certified and offers a 1-2 year warranty, ensuring the safety of your toner cartridges.
Besides choosing the right toner cartridge, these tips can also help you save money:
- Print non-critical documents (such as drafts and internal notices) in "Draft Mode" or "Grayscale Mode" to reduce color toner consumption;
- Enable your printer's "Duplex Printing" feature to save paper costs and be more environmentally friendly;
- Regularly clean the inside of the printer to remove dust and residual toner to extend the life of the toner cartridge and printer.
IV. FAQs
1. How to replace Canon 075/075H toner cartridges?
No technical skills required; this can be done in 5 minutes. Below are the steps:
- Open the printer's front cover and wait for the toner cartridge holder to automatically pop out (or gently pull it out manually).
- Pinch the handle of the empty toner cartridge and gently lift it upward to remove it.
- Unpack the new toner cartridge, remove the protective film, and remove the orange protective cover and plastic tab.
- Hold the new toner cartridge with both hands and gently shake it left and right 10-15 times to evenly distribute the toner.
- Align the toner cartridge with the toner cartridge holder slot and push it in horizontally until it clicks.
- Push the toner cartridge holder back in, close the front cover, and check the display to confirm "Installation Successful."
2. Why does my printer display "Cannot recognize toner cartridge/Toner cartridge not installed."
Possible Cause:
- The toner cartridge is not fully installed: The cartridge was not fully inserted or the holder was not fully returned, causing the printer to not detect the toner cartridge. The toner cartridge chip is damaged or has poor contact: The chip is crucial for the printer to recognize the toner cartridge. Accidentally scratching the chip during installation or leaving dust on the chip surface can cause recognition failure.
- Toner cartridge model mismatch: A different toner cartridge model (such as Canon 067) was mistakenly installed, or the purchased compatible toner cartridge chip is not compatible with the current printer model.
- The printer is in "Genuine Mode": Some models default to "Recognize only genuine toner cartridges." Installing a compatible or remanufactured toner cartridge will trigger an error. In this case, go to the printer settings and turn off "Genuine Mode."
How to turn off Canon Genuine Mode:
- First, make sure the printer is plugged in.
- Then, click "Menu" on the home panel.
- Next, select "Management Settings" >>> "Device Management" >>> "Canon Genuine Code" >>> "Off."
- When the screen displays "Canon Genuine Mode: Off," Canon Genuine Mode has been successfully turned off.
- Return to Home >>> "Status Monitor" >>> "Error Information/Notification" >>> "Cartridge Communication Error."
- If the screen displays: "A non-Canon toner cartridge has been inserted," select "I Agree." Once completed, printing will resume normally.
3. Why is the print quality on my Canon printer so poor (faded, streaked, blurry)?
Possible causes: Low or uneven toner distribution, expired/damaged toner cartridge, dirty rollers inside the printer.
Solution:
- First, shake the toner cartridge to evenly distribute the remaining toner.
- If this does not work, turn off the power and wipe the rollers inside the printer with a clean, soft cloth.
- If the problem persists, check the toner cartridge to see if it is expired and replace it promptly.
