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Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C5850i

Mid-volume A3 color laser MFP for workgroups of 25-75 — 50 ppm, 200-sheet single-pass duplex ADF (270 ipm), 6,350-sheet max capacity, 10.1-inch touchscreen, Trellix whitelisting and FIPS 140-3 SSD encryption.

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Print speed
50 ppm color
Paper capacity
6,350 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Bluetooth · USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Canon C5850i
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C5850i 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 25-75 people that needs in-house tabloid (11x17) color output with serious paper capacity headroom.
  • You print 8,000-20,000 pages a month and want a 6,350-sheet max capacity for long unattended runs.
  • You scan stacks of mixed-size originals daily and need single-pass duplex at 270 ipm to keep up.
  • You already standardize on Canon and want to scale up from a C3835i with the same workflow and uniFLOW Online integration.
  • You need enterprise security with the latest stack — Trellix Embedded Control whitelisting, FIPS 140-3 SSD encryption, TLS 1.3, SIEM integration, runtime intrusion detection.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 20,000-30,000 pages a month — the chassis handles it, GPR-61 toner economics stay reasonable (BK alone yields 71,000 pages).
  • You want full finishing — the Staple Finisher-AB3 and Booklet Finisher-A2 with Tri-Fold bolt on (Buffer Pass Unit-P2 required), plus optional 2/3-hole punch and Paper Folding Unit-L1.
  • You're upgrading from a Canon iR-ADV C5550i — the workflow is nearly identical, plan a week of muscle-memory complaints.
  • You need optional fax — Super G3 fax is an add-on on the C5800 series, so plan for that line item.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 5,000 pages a month — you're paying for a mid-volume A3 enterprise MFP and using maybe 10% of it. Look at the C3800 series instead.
  • You print over 35,000 pages a month — step up to the C5860i (60 ppm) or C5870i (70 ppm) within this same series.
  • You need 70 ppm color speed — this is the 50 ppm tier. Look at the C5870i.
  • You don't have an authorized Canon dealer — GPR-61 toner and uniFLOW configuration go through contract channels, not retail.
  • You need fax standard out of the box — fax is optional on the C5800 series. Look at the C478/C568 series (Super G3 fax built in) for a smaller A4 alternative.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C5850i is the 50 ppm tier of the C5800 series — a floor-standing A3 color laser multifunction built for mid-volume workgroups (25-75 users) that need in-house 11x17 color, heavy scanning, and serious paper capacity headroom. Same chassis as the C5840i, C5860i, and C5870i, just a different engine speed. It prints and copies up to 50 ppm in both black and color (Letter), with a 3.3-second first copy out (black) / 4.9 seconds (color), and scans at 270 ipm duplex via the 200-sheet single-pass DADF. Standard paper capacity is 1,200 sheets across dual 550-sheet cassettes and a 100-sheet stack bypass; expandable to 6,350 sheets with the optional 2,450-sheet High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit-C1, the 2,700-sheet Paper Deck Unit-F2, and the dual 550-sheet Cassette Feeding Unit-AQ1. The 10.1-inch color flat-panel touchscreen runs the full iR-ADV DX workflow — uniFLOW Online dashboard, Hot Folders, scan-to-everything, and optional Cloud Connector for direct cloud scan/print. Connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet plus Wi-Fi standard. Security is the latest iR-ADV DX stack: Trellix Embedded Control whitelisting, FIPS 140-3 validated SSD encryption, TLS 1.3, IPSec, IEEE 802.1X, SIEM integration, runtime intrusion detection. The thing buyers regret: paying for the 6,350-sheet max capacity and never installing the optional decks. If you don't actually run 500-sheet jobs unattended, the standard 1,200-sheet config is fine and you save the floor space. Toner is GPR-61 (BK 71,000 / CMY 60,000 pages).
Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 50 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 50 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 50 ppm copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Single-Pass Duplexing Automatic Document Feeder (DAFD)
Scan destinations Email, Internet Fax (SMTP), SMB 3.0, FTP, WebDAV, Mail Box, Office Open XML (Word/PowerPoint); optional Super G3 fax / IP fax / Cloud Connector
Paper
Paper capacity 6 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A5 · Legal · A4/Letter
Recommended monthly volume 20000 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 C5850i
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 DX C5850i

The printer itself

Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C5850i in original Canon packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 36-7/8 x 24-3/8 x 28-1/2 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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each
DR810

Drum unit

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

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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 3 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Canon machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • "Been running this thing for almost three years in a busy office. Reliability has been excellent and the scan-to-email feature integrates well with our network. Toner costs are about what we expected for volume."
  • "We've had this unit in our office for about two years now and it handles our volume without breaking a sweat. The DX C5850i's finishing options are solid and the color quality is consistent. Maintenance has been straightforward, which matters when you're managing multiple devices."
  • "Reliable workhorse for a busy design studio. Color reproduction is accurate enough for our proofing needs, though it took some calibration to dial in. Paper jam issues have been minimal which I appreciate."

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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 DX C5850i, 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 C5850i ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 71,000 pages for black and 60,000 pages for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow) based on 5% coverage. Replacement toner uses the high-yield GPR-61 model, which offers the same yields. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C5850i is a color A3 multifunction printer with a speed of 50 ppm, while the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 4825i is a monochrome A3 multifunction printer with a speed of 25 ppm. The C5850i supports color printing and has a higher paper capacity (expandable to 6,350 sheets) compared to the 4825i (expandable to 3,650 sheets). Additionally, the C5850i is designed for mid-volume workgroups of 25-75 users, whereas the 4825i is suited for smaller offices of 10-30 users. For small offices needing color, the C5850i is a better fit, while the 4825i is ideal for monochrome-heavy environments.
The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C5850i is designed for mid-volume workgroups of 25-75 users and is ideal for businesses printing 8,000-20,000 pages per month. Its 50 ppm speed, color printing, and expandable paper capacity make it suitable for small businesses with higher printing demands. However, if your business prints under 5,000 pages per month, consider a smaller model like the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3800 series for better cost efficiency.
Yes, the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C5850i supports full-color printing at 50 ppm for both black and color outputs. It is designed for businesses needing in-house 11x17 color printing and heavy scanning capabilities.
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 C5850i 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 C5850i 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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