Canon FC500 Toner Cartridges

Canon FC500 Printer Review

The Canon FC-500 is a personal laser copier that is not only affordable, but is actually portable. It folds up for easy storage and transport, and even includes a convenient handle for this purpose. It only copies at 4 pages per minute, but the combination of portability and the affordable cost of Canon FC-500 printer toner make it a solid choice for copying on the go.

The design of the FC-500 is immediately reminiscent of a large briefcase, particularly due to its carrying handle. It has a stylish design and is available in a few different colors, including gray and blue, if buyers want a little style in their copier. It weighs 22 pounds, which might be a little heavy for some buyers to consider toting around on a regular basis.

The unit includes a flatbed scanning surface, and the lid opens quite wide, making it easy to scan large books and irregular media. It can scan media all the way up to A4 in size, so it has a decent amount of flexibility for its compact size. The control panel features several rounded buttons, contributing to its modern style, while also making it intuitive to use.

The benefit of using toners is a lot more affordability than similar inkjet models. Each Canon FC-500 toner cartridge can yield around 4,000 pages, so replacements will be few and far between. The downside is that the single Canon FC-500 toner cartridge does contribute to the unit's weight. Buyers who want to save some money should consider compatible Canon FC-500 toner instead of the pricier OEM equivalents.

For portability and a bit of style, the Canon FC-500 is tough to beat. Add in the low operating costs, and users have a viable solution for bringing the copier to the materials instead of bringing the materials to the copier.