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Canon · Color Multifunction

Canon imagePRESS Lite C270

Light-production color MFP — 70 ppm color / 80 ppm BW, 2400 x 2400 dpi, 200-sheet single-pass duplex DADF, 3,550 standard input (8,550 max), 13 x 51.2" long sheets, 10.1" touchscreen, optional inline saddle-stitch and trim finishing.

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Print speed
70 ppm color
Paper capacity
3,550 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
USB · Wi-Fi · Wi-Fi Direct · Ethernet
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Canon C270
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Canon imagePRESS Lite C270 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 an in-plant print shop or marketing department that needs light-production color at 70 ppm but doesn't want to feed a full press.
  • You print 15,000-50,000 pages a month and want a machine rated for 390,000 — the headroom keeps you out of duty-cycle warnings.
  • You produce booklets, brochures, and short-run sales collateral on stocks up to 130 lb cover (350 gsm) from the stack bypass.
  • You need long-sheet output up to 13 x 51.2" for banners, signage, or church bulletins — that's not a feature most office MFPs offer.
  • You want optional inline finishing (saddle-stitch, hole-punch, fold, trim) bolted to the chassis so jobs come off complete.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 8,000-15,000 pages a month — the C270 handles it easily, you'll just amortize the 593-lb chassis over a long lease.
  • You want wireless — Wi-Fi is optional, not standard. Most C270 installs run gigabit Ethernet anyway.
  • You need fax — Super G3 is an optional kit, not standard. Plan for it on the order if your workflow still uses fax.
  • You're stepping up from an imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX — operators recognize the 10.1" UI, but the production toolset (paper catalog, color management, finishing) takes 1-2 weeks to get fluent on.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 5,000 pages a month — you're paying for a 70-ppm light production engine and using a fraction of it. Get an imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C5800 series instead.
  • You need true production-press quality and SRA3 (12.6 x 17.7") output — step up to imagePRESS C710/C810/C910 for thicker stocks and tighter color management.
  • You don't have the floor space — 27.1" wide x 37.1" deep x 46.7" tall before any decks or finishers. Add a multi-drawer paper deck and saddle finisher and you're looking at 80"+ wide.
  • You don't have 208-240 V power — the C270 runs on 208-240 V at 12 A. The C265 sibling is the 120 V option for standard outlets.
  • You only need monochrome — this is a color engine. Pick a mono imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 6800/8700 if color isn't the use case.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Canon imagePRESS Lite C270 is a light-production color MFP for in-plant print shops, marketing departments, and reprographic teams that need press-grade output without a full digital press. It prints 70 ppm color and 80 ppm black on letter at 2400 x 2400 dpi, with first-copy-out at 5.4 seconds color and 4.4 seconds black. The 200-sheet single-pass duplex DADF scans at 270 ipm in both color and mono, sending to email, SMB, FTP, WebDAV, Mail Box, and Advanced Box. Standard paper capacity is 3,300 sheets letter (or 1,100 sheets 11x17) across the standard trays plus a 250-sheet bypass for 3,550 total. The bypass handles up to 130 lb cover (350 gsm) and long sheets up to 13 x 51.2". Optional input decks push max capacity to 8,550 sheets. Auto duplex prints up to 80 lb cover (220 gsm). The 10.1" WSVGA color touchscreen runs the same MEAP UI as imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX, so operators familiar with Canon office MFPs adapt fast. Connectivity is gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 standard; Wi-Fi and Super G3 fax are optional kits. Storage is a 256 GB SSD (expandable to 1 TB) with FIPS 140-2 encryption, TPM 2.0, and McAfee Embedded Control. Power is 208-240 V at 12 A — plan for the dedicated circuit. Best for shops doing 15,000-50,000 pages a month with frequent finishing requirements.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 80 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 70 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Print resolution Up to 2,400 × 2,400 dpi
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 70 ppm CL and 80 ppm BW (A4, A5, A5R, A6R), 35 ppm CL and 40 ppm BW (A3) copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Single-pass duplex scanner
Scan resolution (optical) Up to 2,400 × 2,400 dpi
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 3 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A4/Letter · A5 · Legal
Automatic document feeder 200 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 0 pages
Max monthly duty cycle
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 , Wi-Fi Direct
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Personal
Manufacturer Canon
Model C270
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 imagePRESS Lite C270

The printer itself

Canon imagePRESS Lite C270 in original Canon packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 27.1 x 37.1 x 46.7 inches

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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4.5
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Based on 2 verified customer reviews

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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 2 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Canon machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "Good machine overall but the learning curve on the finishing options took longer than expected for our staff. Once we got it dialed in though, it prints fast and the color accuracy is decent for our needs."
  • ★ "Prints are sharp and the color output is consistent across different paper types. It's reliable enough that I don't have to babysit it, which matters when you're running a busy office."

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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 imagePRESS Lite C270, 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 imagePRESS Lite C270 ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 54,500 pages for black and 37,500 pages for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow) at 8.5% coverage. Replacement high-yield toner cartridges (T07 series) offer the same yields. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Canon imagePRESS Lite C270 is a light-production color MFP with 70 ppm color and 80 ppm black print speeds, 2400 x 2400 dpi resolution, and a 3,550-sheet standard paper capacity, ideal for 15,000-50,000 pages per month. In contrast, the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 4825i is a monochrome workgroup MFP with 25 ppm print speed, 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, and a 1,200-sheet standard capacity, best suited for 3,000-15,000 pages per month. The C270 supports color printing and long sheets up to 13 x 51.2", while the 4825i is monochrome and more compact. For small offices needing color and higher volume, the C270 is the better choice.
The Canon imagePRESS Lite C270 is ideal for small businesses with monthly print volumes of 15,000-50,000 pages, offering 70 ppm color and 80 ppm black print speeds, a 3,550-sheet standard paper capacity, and advanced features like long-sheet printing up to 13 x 51.2". Its 10.1" touchscreen and optional inline finishing make it suitable for marketing departments or in-plant print shops. However, if your business prints under 5,000 pages per month, a smaller MFP may be more cost-effective.
Yes, the Canon imagePRESS Lite C270 is a color MFP capable of printing in both color and black-and-white at 70 ppm color and 80 ppm black. It supports high-resolution printing at 2400 x 2400 dpi, making it ideal for marketing materials, brochures, and other color-critical documents.
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 imagePRESS Lite C270 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 imagePRESS Lite C270 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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