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Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5030

Earlier-generation 30 ppm A3 color MFP in the C5000 line. Common on refurb, with thinning parts availability.

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Print speed
30 ppm color
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Canon Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5030
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 imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5030 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're shopping refurb and need 30 ppm A3 color cheap.
  • You print 6,000-12,000 pages a month for a 25-50 person team.
  • You want Canon's imageRUNNER ADVANCE menu and fleet behavior.
  • You scan duplex on a 50-sheet DADF.
  • You're comfortable with off-lease inventory and longer parts lead times.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if you tolerate refurb-only availability.
  • It's fine if you start with the 1,200-sheet input and grow.
  • It's fine if you skip modern cloud connectors and stick with email and SMB.
  • It's fine if you run uniFLOW or PaperCut for cost recovery.
  • It's fine if your finishing stops at stapling and stacking.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you need current firmware or modern security.
  • Skip this if parts availability matters — go newer.
  • Skip this if your monthly volume tops 18,000 pages.
  • Skip this if a Brother MFC-L2759DW would cover monochrome needs.
  • Skip this if you need production color quality.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5030 is a 30 ppm A3 color MFP, an earlier-generation entry in the C5000 line that sold heavily in 2011-2014 and still appears on the refurb market. The 8.4-inch color touchscreen, 1,200-sheet standard paper input expandable to 6,350 sheets, and 50-sheet DADF were the spec leaders of their day. Output is 1200 x 1200 dpi color, the imageRUNNER ADVANCE menu drives badge release and scan-to-cloud (within the era's connector limits), and the engine is the same workhorse Canon refined into the C5235 and later. For a price-sensitive buyer who wants a department A3 color MFP and accepts off-lease inventory, the C5030 still pencils out. Compared to a Brother MFC-L2759DW, it's a different category but a similar daily touchscreen experience. The 50-sheet DADF runs 80 ipm duplex, warm-up takes about 35 seconds, and standard memory is 2 GB with a 160 GB HDD supporting hold-and-release jobs from the era. The regret buyers report: parts availability is thinning — fuser and HDD replacements run on month-plus lead times.
Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 30 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 30 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 30 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Recommended monthly volume 60000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 100,000 pages/month
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
Display 8.4 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Canon
Model Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5030
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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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 C5030

The printer itself

Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5030 in original Canon packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 22.3 x 24-3/8 x 29 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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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 C5030, 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 C5030 ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter black toner yields approximately 36,000 pages, while the color toners (cyan, magenta, yellow) yield around 27,000 pages each at 5% coverage. Replacement toner uses the GPR-31 series, with high-yield options available. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5030 is a color A3 MFP with a 30 ppm output, while the DX 4825i is a monochrome A3 MFP with a 25 ppm output. The C5030 features a 8.4-inch touchscreen and expandable paper capacity up to 6,350 sheets, whereas the DX 4825i has a 10.1-inch touchscreen and standard 1,200-sheet capacity. The DX 4825i includes modern features like a 256 GB SSD and Wi-Fi, while the C5030 relies on a 160 GB HDD and lacks wireless connectivity. For small offices needing color, the C5030 is a cost-effective choice, but for monochrome and faster scanning (270 ipm), the DX 4825i is better suited.
Yes, the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5030 is suitable for small businesses needing a color A3 MFP. It handles up to 30 ppm, has a 1,200-sheet standard paper capacity (expandable to 6,350 sheets), and includes features like scan-to-cloud and badge release. However, parts availability is thinning, so consider a newer model if long-term reliability is a priority.
Yes, the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5030 supports color printing with a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi. It uses four-color toner cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) for high-quality color output.
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 C5030 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 C5030 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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