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Canon · Color Multifunction

Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C257iF

Small-office A4 color MFP at 26 ppm with 320 GB HDD, 190 ipm duplex scanning, and 650-2,300 sheet capacity.

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Print speed
26 ppm color
Paper capacity
sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Canon Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C257iF
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 DX C257iF 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 print 1,000 to 4,000 mixed color and mono pages a month in a 5-15 person office.
  • You want the iR-ADVANCE 10.1 inch UI to match your bigger fleet units.
  • You scan light invoices and contracts at 190 ipm one-sided.
  • You'll add an extra 1,650 sheets of cassettes for letterhead and copy paper.
  • You print on letter, legal, and statement, not A3 or SRA3.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if you only need 26 ppm and don't push past 5,000 pages a month.
  • It's fine if you can live with a 320 GB HDD instead of an SSD.
  • It's fine if you only fax occasionally over Super G3.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you need A3 or 11x17 output.
  • Skip this if you need 50 ppm or higher (look at the C477iF).
  • Skip this if SSD storage and TPM 2.0 are required by your security policy (move to the C259iF).
  • Skip this if you scan more than 8,000 pages a month — the feeder will wear.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C257iF is the small-office A4 color MFP at 26 ppm letter, sitting under the C357iF in the same chassis family. It runs a 1.75 GHz dual-core with 3 GB RAM and a 320 GB HDD (around 200 GB usable for boxes and forms), prints and copies at 1200 x 600 dpi, and reads through a single-pass duplex feeder at 190 ipm one-sided / 95 ipm duplex. Standard input is 650 sheets, optional cassettes take you to 2,300, and the 10.1 inch color touch panel runs the same My ADVANCE personalization as the bigger iR-ADVANCE units. Connectivity covers Gigabit Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi b/g/n, USB 2.0/3.0, AirPrint, Mopria, Universal Print, and uniFLOW. The honest regret: it still ships with a spinning HDD instead of an SSD, so the C259iF is the better long-term pick if you can stretch budget. Toner yields run around 60,000 pages mono and 19,000 each for cyan, magenta, and yellow at standard coverage. Power draw is under 1.5 kW max during printing, and Energy Star certification keeps utility cost predictable. The unit weighs about 161 lb on its base — plan a desk or low cabinet that can hold it.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 26 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 26 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
First page out < 6.9s (BW) / 9.4s (Color)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 26 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Single-pass Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder (DADF)
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size
Automatic document feeder 100 sheets pages
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
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Canon
Model Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C257iF
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 DX C257iF

The printer itself

Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C257iF in original Canon packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 20-1/2 x 25-7/8 x 25-1/8 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.

  • 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 imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C257iF, 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 DX C257iF ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 23,000 pages for black and 18,000 pages each for cyan, magenta, and yellow at 5% coverage. Replacement toner uses the Canon GPR-58 model, with high-yield options available. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C257iF is a color A4 MFP with a 26 ppm print speed, while the DX 4825i is a monochrome A3 MFP with a 25 ppm print speed. The C257iF includes a 320 GB HDD and supports color printing, whereas the 4825i features a 256 GB SSD and is designed for higher-volume monochrome tasks. The 4825i also offers a faster scan speed (270 ipm with optional DADF) compared to the C257iF's 190 ipm. For small offices needing color, the C257iF is a better fit, while the 4825i suits workgroups with higher monochrome volume.
Yes, the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C257iF is well-suited for small businesses. It offers a print speed of 26 ppm, a monthly volume capacity suitable for small offices, and features like a 10.1-inch color touch panel, wireless connectivity, and color printing. Its compact size and energy efficiency make it ideal for small workspaces.
Yes, the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C257iF supports full-color printing. It uses four separate toner cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow) to produce high-quality color documents at 1200 x 600 dpi resolution.
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 DX C257iF 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 DX C257iF 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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