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Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i

Original (Gen I) floor-standing A3 mono laser MFP — 25 ppm Letter, 1,180-sheet standard capacity, 10.1" touchscreen, optional single-pass duplex ADF; commonly available off-lease.

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Print speed
25 ppm mono
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Bluetooth · Wi-Fi · USB · Ethernet
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Canon Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i 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 workgroup or department of 10-30 people that needs a floor-standing A3 (11x17) mono MFP and prints 3,000-8,000 pages a month.
  • You're standardizing on Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE and want the original (Gen I) chassis at a used-market price.
  • You need 11x17 tabloid output in-house without paying for a color A3 MFP.
  • You want 1,180 sheets of standard paper capacity across two 550-sheet cassettes plus an 80-sheet bypass.
  • You already run uniFLOW or eMaintenance and want one more device on the same fleet console.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 1,500-3,000 pages a month — the machine is rated for 95,000 so you'll just amortize a longer lease.
  • You're buying it used — this Gen I model is widely available off-lease at 50-70% under MSRP; meter under 100K is what you want.
  • You need scanning but didn't budget for the single-pass ADF — the standard DADF-AV1 (100-sheet, 35 ipm) covers light scan stacks.
  • You're replacing an older imageRUNNER C-series — the 10.1" touchscreen carries forward similar UI conventions.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 1,000 pages a month — get a desktop MFP. This is a 240-pound floor unit.
  • You need color. Mono only — look at the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C-series.
  • You want the latest security stack (McAfee Embedded Control, updated policy framework) — that's standard on the III, optional or absent on this Gen I unit.
  • You need fast single-pass duplex scanning out of the box — the 150-sheet DADF-A1 is an optional upgrade.
  • You need print speeds above 25 ppm at Letter — step up to the 4535i (35 ppm) or 4545i (45 ppm) in the same chassis.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i is the original (Gen I, 2016) 25-ppm model in Canon's 4500-series A3 mono laser MFP family — floor-standing chassis, 10.1" WSVGA color touchscreen, and the same physical platform that carried through the II and III generations. It prints and copies up to 25 ppm on Letter (15 ppm on 11x17, 13 ppm on Legal), with a first-copy-out time as fast as 5.2 seconds and true 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. Standard paper capacity is 1,180 sheets across two 550-sheet cassettes plus an 80-sheet stack bypass, expandable to 6,330 sheets with the optional Cassette Feeding Unit-AN1 and Paper Deck Unit-F1. Max monthly duty cycle is 95,000 pages; the realistic recommended volume is 3,000-8,000/month. The 10.1-inch touchscreen runs Canon's ADVANCE UI with MEAP integrations and Universal Login Manager standard. Connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet plus Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n standard; NFC and Bluetooth are optional. Most of these units in the field today are off-lease — the appeal is the price (Gen I trades 50-70% under MSRP with low meters) more than the feature set. The catch: the ADF is optional on this size, so verify the unit you're buying actually came with one. Buyers who skip the ADF and try to add it later usually regret the labor charge.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 25 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Print resolution Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
First page out < 3.7 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 25 ppm copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Single Pass Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder (DADF)
Scan resolution (optical) Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
Scan destinations Google Drive, OneDrive
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Recommended monthly volume 10000 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
Bluetooth Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and audio devices
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Canon
Model Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i
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 imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i

The printer itself

Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i 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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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.

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  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i, 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 imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i ships with a starter toner cartridge (GPR-57) with an estimated yield of 42,100 pages at 6% coverage. The replacement toner model is also GPR-57, offering the same high yield. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i is a 2016 model with a 25 ppm print speed, a 95,000-page monthly duty cycle, and a recommended volume of 3,000-8,000 pages. The DX 4825i is newer, with a 256 GB SSD, TPM 2.0 security, and a higher recommended volume of 3,000-15,000 pages. The DX 4825i also includes a standard 100-sheet bypass and optional single-pass DADF for faster scanning. For small offices, the DX 4825i offers better security and scalability.
The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i is suitable for small businesses with a monthly print volume of 3,000-8,000 pages, offering a 25 ppm print speed and a 95,000-page duty cycle. However, its monochrome-only output and optional ADF may limit functionality.
No, the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i is a monochrome-only printer. For color alternatives, consider the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C3525i, C3530i, or C356iF.
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 imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i 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 imageRUNNER ADVANCE 4525i 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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