If your printer takes the Canon 051 / 051H toner, this guide answers the practical questions: which printers it fits, how many pages each cartridge really prints, what a page costs you, and when a high-yield or multipack option saves money. Every cartridge listed below is a genuine Canon original, brand new and factory sealed, with free shipping across the USA.
Which printers use Canon 051 / 051H?
Canon 051 / 051H cartridges are made for the following Canon printers:
- Canon imageCLASS LBP161dn
- Canon imageCLASS LBP162dw
- Canon imageCLASS MF263dn
- Canon imageCLASS MF264dw
- Canon imageCLASS MF266dn
- Canon imageCLASS MF267dw
- Canon imageCLASS MF269dw
Tip: the model number is printed on the front or top of the printer and on the sticker inside the toner door. If your model is not listed here, check the cartridge number on the old cartridge itself — Canon prints it on the label.
Canon 051 / 051H cartridge lineup
| Cartridge | Part number | Color | Page yield* | Price | Cost per page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon 051 Toner Cartridge | 2168C001 | Black | 1,700 pages | $80.00 | 4.7¢ |
| Canon 051H Toner Cartridge | 2169C001 | Black | 4,100 pages |
|
3.2¢ |
*Yields are Canon's declared values (ISO/IEC 19752 for mono, ISO/IEC 19798 for color) at 5% page coverage. Real-world yield depends on what you print: dense graphics use more toner than text.
051 vs 051H: which one should you buy?
Both cartridges fit the same printers and produce identical print quality — the difference is capacity and price. The 051 holds enough toner for about 1,700 pages; the 051H high-yield version prints about 4,100 pages, roughly 2.4× more. At our prices that works out to 4.7¢ per page for the 051 and 3.2¢ per page for the 051H — the high-yield cartridge is about 33% cheaper per page.
Choose the 051 if you print a few hundred pages a month, want a lower upfront cost, or the printer is lightly used (toner can settle in a cartridge that sits for a year). Choose the 051H if you print 850+ pages a month, share the printer in an office, or simply want fewer cartridge changes.
Multipacks: when they pay off
| Pack | Cartridges | Pack price | Bought singly | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon 051 Toner Cartridge 2-Pack | 2 | $155.20 | $160.00 | 3% |
| Canon 051H Toner Cartridge 2-Pack | 2 |
|
$260.00 | 3% |
Every cartridge in a GS TONER multipack is the same genuine Canon 051 sold individually — full yield, same packaging, same warranty. Packs make sense when you already know you will use every cartridge within about a year; unopened Canon toner stores well for at least that long in its sealed bag, away from heat and sunlight.
How long will a Canon 051 last you?
Use your monthly page count (the printer's usage page reports it) to see how often you will change cartridges and what toner costs per month with each version.
| Monthly volume | 051: cartridge life / toner cost per month | 051H: life / cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| 250 pages | 6.8 months / $11.76 | 16.4 months / $7.93 |
| 500 pages | 3.4 months / $23.53 | 8.2 months / $15.85 |
| 1,000 pages | 1.7 months / $47.06 | 4.1 months / $31.71 |
| 2,000 pages | 0.8 months / $94.12 | 2.0 months / $63.41 |
Below about 141 pages a month a cartridge would sit in the printer for more than a year, so the standard version is the better fit; above 566 pages a month the high-yield version (if one exists for this family) pays back quickly and halves the number of cartridge changes.
Genuine Canon vs compatible Canon 051 / 051H
Search results for “Canon 051 / 051H” are full of compatible and remanufactured cartridges at a fraction of the price. They can work, but the trade-offs are real: yield claims are not measured to the same ISO standard, toner formulation differs from the one the fuser was tuned for, chip errors after firmware updates are common, and a leaking cartridge can put a drum or fuser repair on your bill. Canon's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Canon supplies. We sell only original Canon cartridges — the ones with Canon's security label — because for a workgroup printer the difference in cost per page is small next to the cost of downtime.
How to check yours is genuine: the box carries a Canon security label, the cartridge has Canon's part number (2168C001 for the 051) molded or printed on it, and the printer's supplies page identifies it as an original Canon cartridge after installation.
Replacing the Canon 051 / 051H cartridge
- Open the front cover of the imageCLASS printer and lift the old cartridge out by the handle.
- Unpack the new cartridge, rock it gently five or six times so the toner spreads evenly, then remove the protective cover or sealing tape.
- Slide the cartridge fully into its slot until it clicks, and close the cover.
- If the printer still reports the old cartridge, open and close the cover once more; the counter resets when the new chip is read.
Canon accepts used original cartridges through its return program in the US, and most office-supply stores have a drop-off bin.
Frequently asked questions
Which printers is Canon 051 / 051H compatible with?
Canon 051 / 051H fits Canon imageCLASS LBP161dn, Canon imageCLASS LBP162dw, Canon imageCLASS MF263dn, Canon imageCLASS MF264dw, Canon imageCLASS MF266dn, Canon imageCLASS MF267dw and more. The full list is above and on each product page.
How many pages does the 051 print?
About 1,700 pages at 5% coverage, which is a typical business letter. Heavy graphics or full-page images reduce that noticeably.
Is the 051H the same as the 051?
Same printers, same print quality. The 051H is the high-yield version with about 4,100 pages instead of 1,700, and a lower cost per page.
Are your Canon 051 / 051H cartridges genuine Canon?
Yes. GS TONER sells only original Canon cartridges, brand new and factory sealed, sourced from authorized distribution. No compatibles, no refills.
How fast do you ship?
Orders placed before 2 PM Eastern ship the same business day from our US warehouse, with free shipping to all 50 states.
Related guides
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Ready to order? Every Canon 051 / 051H cartridge and pack above is in stock at GS TONER with free US shipping and 30-day returns.
