Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw: Setup, Drivers, Ink and Common Problems

Is the Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw right for you?

The MF741Cdw was the small-business colour laser MFP of 2019, faster and sturdier than the MF644Cdw with a 28 ppm engine, a single-pass duplex ADF and an optional second cassette. It suits workgroups that need colour documents and double-sided scanning every day. The 055 toner chips are protected by firmware, which has caused grief for users of compatible cartridges, and the unit is heavy enough to need two people to move.

Best for: Small workgroups wanting a fast colour laser MFP with duplex scanning

Setting up the Canon imageCLASS MF741Cdw

Connect Ethernet and install the Generic Plus driver plus MF Scan Utility, or join Wi-Fi from the touchscreen. Add the optional cassette and define it in the driver. Run the automatic colour calibration after toner changes and keep firmware updated.

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 MF741Cdw uses the following consumables. Match the number exactly when you buy: the same printer family often uses several different cartridge numbers by region.

• Cartridge 055 BK / C / M / Y
• Cartridge 055H high yield

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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