Canon C2050 Toner
imageRUNNER C2050 Toner Cartridges

Canon C2050 Printer Review

A monthly duty cycle is the maximum amount of prints that a printer can deliver each month. Manufacturers recommend not to exceed that monthly duty cycle to achieve optimal lifespan, as the hundreds of moving parts of printers are not built to withstand excessive use over an extended period of time. The Canon imageRUNNER C2050 has a cycle of 40,000 prints, making it a good choice for high-volume offices. Though it lacks the multiple functions of an all-in-one device, its large paper capacity and finishing options keep it relevant in the business world.

With a frame that measures 23x23x29 inches, this laser copier/printer will be able to fit in most offices, even those with limited space. The weight is a bit overwhelming, coming in well over 300 pounds, meaning the C2050 is not built to be moved often. The overall size increases as additional trays are added. It will also increase if users take advantage of the finishing options, which include a stapler and a sorter.

Cyan, magenta, yellow and black Canon C2050 toner cartridges are used in this unit. The color printer toner can last for 20,000 pages each while the black imageRUNNER C2050 toner has maximum yield of 18,000 pages. A maximum resolution of 600x600 dpi can be reached using the Canon C2050 toner, which will deliver professional quality black-and-white and full color prints. Replacement toners can be found online from the manufacturer. The high yields of the imageRUNNER C2050 toner cartridges will keep costs per page lower than many models in the same price range.

There are two front-loading paper drawers as well as a bypass tray for specialty media all built into the C2050. Additional trays are available that will increase the maximum paper capacity to 5,550 sheets. The output rates are 21 pages per minute using the color Canon C2050 toner and 28 pages per minute for black-and-white documents.