Canon imageCLASS LBP246dw: Setup, Drivers, Ink and Common Problems

Is the Canon imageCLASS LBP246dw right for you?

The LBP246dw sits at the top of Canon's desktop mono laser range with 42 ppm output, true 1200 dpi and the high-yield 070H cartridge for very low page costs. It is built for small workgroups and legal or accounting offices that print long documents every day. As a 2023 model it has current TLS and firmware-security features, and it accepts the same optional 550-sheet cassette as its siblings.

Best for: Workgroups needing the fastest desktop mono laser Canon offers

Setting up the Canon imageCLASS LBP246dw

Connect Ethernet and install the Generic Plus UFR II driver, or join Wi-Fi from the LCD menu. Set duplex as default and configure the remote UI password for network security. Add the optional cassette and define it in the driver if the office prints more than a ream a week.

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 LBP246dw uses the following consumables. Match the number exactly when you buy: the same printer family often uses several different cartridge numbers by region.

• Cartridge 070
• Cartridge 070H

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.

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