Canon LBP2900 monochrome laser printer (imageCLASS/i-SENSYS LBP2900)

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Canon imageCLASS LBP226dw: Setup, Drivers, Ink and Common Problems

Mono laser Released 2019 Current Around $300 new

The LBP226dw is a 40 ppm small-office mono laser with a 10,000-page 057H cartridge option, giving it some of the lowest mono page costs in its class. It is the printer to choose for a busy home office or small workgroup that prints reports all day. A firmware update in 2021 caused many third-party 057 cartridges to be rejected, a problem that still generates support traffic.

Sold in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia. Sold as i-SENSYS LBP226dw in United Kingdom.

Setup & Wi-Fi Drivers & apps Common problems
Print speed
40 ppm
Two-sided
Automatic
Document feeder
None
Paper capacity
350 sheets (250 cassette + 100 multipurpose), optional 550-sheet cassette
Resolution
600 x 600 dpi (2400 x 600 equivalent)
Display
5-line LCD

Is the Canon imageCLASS LBP226dw right for you?

The LBP226dw is a 40 ppm small-office mono laser with a 10,000-page 057H cartridge option, giving it some of the lowest mono page costs in its class. It is the printer to choose for a busy home office or small workgroup that prints reports all day. A firmware update in 2021 caused many third-party 057 cartridges to be rejected, a problem that still generates support traffic.

Best for: Busy small offices needing a fast mono laser with low page cost

Setting up the Canon imageCLASS LBP226dw

Connect Ethernet or use the LCD to join Wi-Fi, then deploy the Generic Plus UFR II driver. Install the optional 550-sheet cassette for high-volume use and define it in the driver's device settings. If using compatible toner, check the cartridge chip is supported by the printer's current firmware before buying in bulk.

  1. Unbox and prepare. Remove every piece of shipping tape and packing material, install the toner cartridge and drum unit, and load paper in the tray.
  2. Join your Wi-Fi. Keep the printer close to the router for setup. Most printers only connect to the 2.4GHz band, so if your router broadcasts one merged network name you may need to split the bands temporarily. See our Wi-Fi guide if it will not join.
  3. Install the setup app. Use Canon's official app rather than a driver you found on a search result — third-party driver sites are the most common source of printer malware.
  4. Add the printer. On Windows 11: Settings › Bluetooth & devices › Printers & scanners › Add device. On macOS: System Settings › Printers & Scanners › Add Printer.
  5. Print a test page and run a scan if this is an all-in-one, so you find any problem now rather than when you are in a hurry.

Ink, toner and supplies

The Canon imageCLASS LBP226dw uses the following consumables. Match the number exactly when you buy: the same printer family often uses several different cartridge numbers by region.

  • Cartridge 057
  • Cartridge 057H

High-yield (XL) versions almost always cost less per page if you print regularly. On third-party ink and toner, read our honest assessment first, and note that some manufacturers push firmware that rejects non-original chips.

Full specifications

Print Speed40 ppm
Resolution600 x 600 dpi (2400 x 600 equivalent)
DuplexAutomatic
AdfNone
Paper Capacity350 sheets (250 cassette + 100 multipurpose), optional 550-sheet cassette
Display5-line LCD
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi Direct
MobileCanon PRINT Business, AirPrint, Mopria
OsWindows 11/10, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS, Android
Dimensions15.4 x 14.8 x 9.8 in
Weight19.6 lb
Monthly Duty80,000 pages
ExtraCartridge 057 / 057H (3,100 / 10,000 pages); siblings LBP227dw (touchscreen) and LBP228dw (NFC)
FunctionsPrint

Official drivers and apps

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Canon's official driver page

Problems owners report with this printer

Code or messageWhat it means
E000Fuser error
Cartridge not recognizedNon-genuine 057 chip rejected by firmware
Toner low057 cartridge near empty

Canon error codes

1000Canon support code 1000 (no paper in rear tray) 1200Canon support code 1200 (cover is open) 1401 / 1403 / 1405Canon support code 1401 (print head not installed or not recognised) 1600Canon support code 1600 (ink may have run out) 1660Canon support code 1660 (ink tank not installed) 1682Canon support code 1682 (FINE cartridge not recognised) 1688Canon support code 1688 (ink has run out) 1700 / 1701Canon support code 1700 (ink absorber almost full)

All Canon error codes

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