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Canon · Color Multifunction

Canon Color imageRUNNER C5185

Production-class A3 color MFP for in-plants of 30-80 — 51 ppm black and color, 200,000-page monthly duty cycle, 1,200-sheet capacity, full finishing options.

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Print speed
51 ppm color
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Canon Canon imageRUNNER C5185
Authorized Canon reseller Free shipping to 50 states 1-year manufacturer warranty Install guidance by phone 30-day return policy
Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Canon Color imageRUNNER C5185 is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You run a small in-plant or department of 30-80 people that needs 51 ppm color throughput in a smaller-office footprint than a true production press.
  • You print 10,000-22,000 pages a month with a roughly even color/black mix.
  • You need finishing in-house — saddle-stitch, staple, hole-punch — without outsourcing to a print shop.
  • You already run Canon imageWARE on your fleet and want a device that drops in.
  • You want twin-belt fusing for cover stock and cardstock at full speed.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 5,000-10,000 pages a month — overbuilt for that volume, but the lease math still works over 60 months.
  • You're stepping up from a C5180 — same chassis behavior, slightly refreshed firmware.
  • You need 20A dedicated circuit access — the C5185 needs it like the C5180; if you have it, fine, if you don't, plan ahead.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 4,000 pages a month — production-class hardware overkill. Look at the iR-ADV C series instead.
  • You need Wi-Fi standard — wired-only on this generation.
  • You need current security (TLS 1.3, modern auth) — late-2000s platform, fine behind firewall, not for new compliance work.
  • You print SRA3 (13x19) — max sheet is 12x18.
  • You want a small-office footprint — 309 lb, 35.6-inch wide base before any finishers.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Canon imageRUNNER C5185 is a floor-standing A3 color MFP for small in-plants and departments (30-80 users) that need 51 ppm in both black and color but want a slightly tighter package than the full C9000-class production presses. It prints and copies at 600 x 600 dpi (with 1200 dpi RIP-equivalent quality via the four-beam laser scanner), first page out in 6.2 seconds black and 8.0 seconds color. The 100-sheet duplexing ADF scans at 70 ipm (300 dpi) to email, FTP, internet fax, and document management systems. Standard paper capacity is 1,200 sheets across two 550-sheet drawers plus the bypass; max scales to 5,000 sheets with optional decks and tandem trays. Twin-belt fusing handles cover stock and cardstock without throttling speed. The 200,000-page monthly duty cycle and 78,000-impression black toner suit marketing departments and in-plants cranking out booklets, sales kits, and bound proposals. Where it earns its place: 51 ppm color throughput plus full finishing in-house. The thing buyers regret: it pulls 120V/20A on a dedicated circuit and weighs 309 lb. If your facility's electrical isn't ready, factor that into the install cost.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 51 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 51 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
First page out < 8 seconds (Color), 6.2 seconds (B/W)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 51 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type Single-pass duplexing ADF
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Automatic document feeder 100 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 200000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 200,000 sheets
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Canon
Model Canon imageRUNNER C5185
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Canon manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the Canon Color imageRUNNER C5185

The printer itself

Canon Color imageRUNNER C5185 in original Canon packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Canon quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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each
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Get a quote on the Canon Color imageRUNNER C5185

Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Canon Color imageRUNNER C5185, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (704) 741-0821 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the Canon Color imageRUNNER C5185 ships with starter toner cartridges. The starter toner yields approximately 36,000 pages for color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) and 27,000 to 36,000 pages for black at 5% coverage. Replacement toner models are GPR-20 (Cyan: 1068B001AA, Magenta: 1067B001AA, Yellow: 1066B001AA, Black: 1069B001AA), also yielding 36,000 pages for color and 27,000–36,000 for black. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Canon Color imageRUNNER C5185 is a color A3 MFP with 51 ppm output, ideal for departments needing high-volume color printing, while the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 4825i is a monochrome A3 MFP with 25 ppm, designed for workgroups of 10–30 users. The C5185 includes a duplexing ADF and handles up to 5,000 sheets with optional trays, whereas the DX 4825i offers a single-pass DADF (optional) and standard 1,200-sheet capacity. The C5185 supports color printing and has a higher monthly duty cycle (200,000 pages), while the DX 4825i is better suited for lower-volume monochrome tasks (3,000–15,000 pages/month). For small offices needing color, the C5185 is the better choice, but for monochrome-focused environments, the DX 4825i offers cost efficiency.
Yes, the Canon Color imageRUNNER C518NER C5185 is well-suited for small businesses with moderate to high print volumes, offering 51 ppm in both black and color, a 200,000-page monthly duty cycle, and robust finishing options. Its 1,200-sheet standard capacity (expandable to 5,000 sheets) and duplexing ADF make it ideal for marketing materials, proposals, and in-house documents. However, its 120V/20A power requirement and 309 lb weight may require dedicated electrical setup.
Yes, the Canon Color imageRUNNER C5185 is a full-color laser printer capable of printing in both color and black at 51 ppm. It uses four toner cartridges (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) to produce high-quality color outputs at 600 x 600 dpi (with 1200 dpi equivalent quality). This makes it ideal for businesses needing vibrant color documents, marketing materials, or presentations.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (704) 741-0821. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
Canon includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Canon Color imageRUNNER C5185 when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Titan Office Solutions is an authorized Canon reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every Canon Color imageRUNNER C5185 order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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