PRCAMF3010 specification sheet

About this product

The Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 is a compact 3-in-1 monochrome laser printer designed for printing, scanning, and copying in home offices and small businesses. With print speeds of up to 18 pages per minute, print quality up to 1200 x 600 dpi, and a space-saving desktop design, it delivers reliable document handling for everyday business tasks. Buy now from our website for quick delivery in South Africa.

Overview Summary

Description

The Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 is a multifunction monochrome laser printer engineered to provide efficient printing, copying, and scanning from a single compact device. Its modern desktop-friendly design allows it to fit comfortably into small office environments, home workspaces, and reception areas where space is limited.

Built around Canon laser printing technology, the MF3010 delivers sharp text documents and clear business reports at speeds of up to 18 pages per minute. Enhanced print quality up to 1200 x 600 dpi ensures professional-looking output suitable for letters, invoices, quotations, forms, and other business documents.

The integrated flatbed colour scanner supports document digitisation and archiving, while the copier provides convenient document duplication with scaling options from 50% to 200%. Features such as ID Card Copy and multiple copy support help improve productivity for administrative tasks.

USB connectivity provides simple installation and direct connection to a workstation. The all-in-one toner cartridge combines key imaging components into a single replaceable unit, helping simplify maintenance and ensure consistent print quality throughout the life of the cartridge.

Features

The Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 offers practical functionality for everyday office document management.

• 3-in-1 multifunction device with printing, scanning, and copying capabilities.
• Print speeds of up to 18 pages per minute for efficient document output.
• Enhanced print quality up to 1200 x 600 dpi for sharp text and graphics.
• Colour flatbed scanner for document digitisation and archiving.
• Copy reduction and enlargement from 50% to 200%.
• ID Card Copy feature for convenient identification document copying.
• Compact desktop design suitable for small offices and home workspaces.
• USB 2.0 connectivity for simple installation and operation.
• Toner Saver mode helps reduce toner consumption when appropriate.
• All-in-one cartridge design simplifies maintenance and replacement.
• Fast first print time of approximately 7.8 seconds.
• Supports a variety of media including plain paper, envelopes, labels, and recycled paper.

Ultra-compact, modern design
The sleek and stylish, all black design of the MF3010 makes it a very smart multifunctional laser 3-in-1. There's a high-quality mono printer, scanner and copier in one space-saving unit. Fast and economic to run, this eye-catching compact device fits easily on the desktop. It is perfect for personal or small and home office users who want more than just a printer and are looking to save time and money.

Easy to use
You can operate the MF3010 from the comfort of your chair, thanks to the simple, vertical display. This gives you convenient access to all the features you need without having to stand over the machine, saving you time and effort.

Quality and speed
Be sure of highly professional laser prints with up to 1200 x 600 dpi enhanced print resolution. This shows greater detail and produces sharp text and fine graphics. There's little waiting time for documents, with a mono printing output speed of 18 ppm. Canon's Quick First-Print technologies also means a fast First Print Out Time of 7.8 seconds.

Versatile colour scanning and copying
Increase your efficiency with the high quality colour scanner. It makes it easy to scan and copy your documents - instantly improving your productivity. There's no hanging around with a First Copy Out Time of less than 12 seconds. You can also scan direct to email, or searchable PDF using the MF Toolbox, for quick retrieval of your documents and photos.

Save energy and cut costs
Truly economical, the MF3010 leads the way in energy efficiency, without compromising on performance - allowing you to save money as well as reduce your carbon footprint. The multifunctional device is Energy Star compliant with a Typical Energy Consumption (TEC) of 0.6 kWh. In sleep mode it only consumes 1.4 watts of energy.

All-In-One cartridge
For maintenance-free operation and a continuous high quality output, all essential parts are housed in the same compact cartridge. This All-In-One cartridge, containing toner, drum and cleaning units, is easily and cleanly replaced in seconds. Use an Authentic Canon Laser Cartridge and your multifunctional device is as good as new.

What's in the Box

• Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 Multifunction Laser Printer
• Starter toner cartridge
• Power cable
• Software and drivers
• User documentation

Specifications

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Specifications and features
Product Code	PRCAMF3010
TYPE
Machine Type	Mono Laser All-in-One
Available Functions	Print, Copy and Scan
PRINTER
Print Speed	Up to 18 ppm (A4)
Printing Method	Monochrome laser beam printing
Print Quality	Up to 1200 x 600 dpi with Automatic Image Refinement
Print Resolution	600 x 400 dpi
First Print Out Time	7.8 secs
Printer Languages	UFRII-LT
Print Margins	5 mm-top, 6 mm- bottom, 5 mm-left and right
Toner Saver Mode	Yes
COPIER
Copy Speed	Up to 18 ppm (A4)
First Copy Output Time (FCOT)	Approx. 12 seconds or less
Copy Resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Copy Modes	Text, Text/Photo, Text/Photo+, Photo
Multiple Copy	Up to 9 copies
Reduction / Enlargement	50-200% in 10% increments
Toner Saver Mode	No
Other Features	2 on 1, ID Card Copy
SCANNER
Type	Colour
Scan Resolution	Optical: Up to 600 x 600 dpi
	Enhanced: Up to 9600 x 9600 dpi
Colour Scanning Depth	24 bit/24 bit (input/output)
Greyscales	256 levels
Compatibility	TWAIN, WIA
Max. Scan Width	216 mm
MEDIA HANDLING
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Paper Input (Standard)	150-sheet tray
Paper Output	100-sheet
Media Types	Plain paper, Heavy paper, Recycled paper, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Index Card
Media Sizes	Tray:
	A4, B5, A5, Executive, Envelope (COM10, Monarch, DL, B5, C5), LTR, LGL, Statement, Custom sizes: Width 76 x 216 mm; Length 127 x 356 mm.
Media Weights	Tray: 60 to 163 g/m²
INTERFACE & SOFTWARE
Interface Type	USB 2.0 Hi-speed
Operating System Compatibility	Windows 7/2000/ XP/ Vista
	Mac OS X Version 10.4.9 - 10.7.x
	Linux²
Software and Printer Management	Presto! Page Manager, MF Toolbox
GENERAL FEATURES
Duty Cycle	Max. 8, 000 pages per month
Warm-up Time	Approx. 10 seconds from power on
Memory	64 MB
Control Panel	1 digit LED
Dimensions with Trays (W x D x H)	372 mm x 276 mm x 254 mm
Installation Space (W x D x H)	572 mm x 632 mm x 608 mm
Weight	8.2 Kg
Operating Environment	Temperature: 10 to 30ºC (50 to 86ºF)
	Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (no condensation)
Power Source	220-240 V (±10%), 50/60 Hz (±2 Hz)
Power Consumption	Maximum: Approx. 960W
	Active: Approx. 450W
	Sleep mode: Approx. 1.4 W
	Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC): 0.6 kWh
Noise Levels	Sound Power
	Active: 65.3dB or less
	Standby: 43.0dB or less
	Sound Pressure
	Active: 50.4dB
	Standby: Inaudible

FAQ

What can the Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 do?

The Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 is a multifunction device that can print, scan, and copy documents from a single compact unit.

Is the Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 a colour printer?

No. The MF3010 is a monochrome laser printer designed for black and white printing. The scanner supports colour document scanning.

How fast can the Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 print?

The printer can produce up to 18 pages per minute on A4 paper, making it suitable for home office and small business workloads.

Does the Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 support scanning?

Yes. It includes a flatbed colour scanner with optical resolution up to 600 x 600 dpi and enhanced scanning up to 9600 x 9600 dpi.

What type of connection does the printer use?

The printer connects through a USB 2.0 interface. Network connectivity requires optional external networking solutions.

Which toner cartridge does the MF3010 use?

The printer uses the Canon Cartridge 725 toner cartridge for reliable monochrome printing.

Is the Canon i-SENSYS MF3010 suitable for a home office?

Yes. Its compact size, multifunction capability, and efficient laser printing make it well suited for home offices, remote work environments, and small businesses.