Buying the right Canon 071 / 071H toner is simple once you know three things: the printer models it fits, the page yield of each version, and how the price per page compares. Here is all of it in one place. Every cartridge listed below is a genuine Canon original, brand new and factory sealed, with free shipping across the USA.
Which printers use Canon 071 / 071H?
Canon 071 / 071H cartridges are made for the following Canon printers:
- Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw
- Canon imageCLASS MF272dw
- Canon imageCLASS MF273dw
- Canon imageCLASS MF275dw
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 071 / 071H cartridge lineup
| Cartridge | Part number | Color | Page yield* | Price | Cost per page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon 071 Toner Cartridge | 5645C001 | Black | 1,200 pages | $76.00 | 6.3¢ |
| Canon 071H Toner Cartridge | 5646C001 | Black | 2,500 pages | $130.00 | 5.2¢ |
*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.
071 vs 071H: which one should you buy?
Both cartridges fit the same printers and produce identical print quality — the difference is capacity and price. The 071 holds enough toner for about 1,200 pages; the 071H high-yield version prints about 2,500 pages, roughly 2.1× more. At our prices that works out to 6.3¢ per page for the 071 and 5.2¢ per page for the 071H — the high-yield cartridge is about 18% cheaper per page.
Choose the 071 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 071H if you print 600+ 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 071 Toner Cartridge 2-Pack | 2 |
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$152.00 | — |
| Canon 071H Toner Cartridge 2-Pack | 2 | $252.20 | $260.00 | 3% |
Every cartridge in a GS TONER multipack is the same genuine Canon 071 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 071 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 | 071: cartridge life / toner cost per month | 071H: life / cost per month |
|---|---|---|
| 250 pages | 4.8 months / $15.83 | 10.0 months / $13.00 |
| 500 pages | 2.4 months / $31.67 | 5.0 months / $26.00 |
| 1,000 pages | 1.2 months / $63.33 | 2.5 months / $52.00 |
| 2,000 pages | 0.6 months / $126.67 | 1.2 months / $104.00 |
Below about 100 pages a month a cartridge would sit in the printer for more than a year, so the standard version is the better fit; above 400 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 071 / 071H
Search results for “Canon 071 / 071H” 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 (5645C001 for the 071) molded or printed on it, and the printer's supplies page identifies it as an original Canon cartridge after installation.
Replacing the Canon 071 / 071H 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 071 / 071H compatible with?
Canon 071 / 071H fits Canon imageCLASS LBP122dw, Canon imageCLASS MF272dw, Canon imageCLASS MF273dw, Canon imageCLASS MF275dw. The full list is above and on each product page.
How many pages does the 071 print?
About 1,200 pages at 5% coverage, which is a typical business letter. Heavy graphics or full-page images reduce that noticeably.
Is the 071H the same as the 071?
Same printers, same print quality. The 071H is the high-yield version with about 2,500 pages instead of 1,200, and a lower cost per page.
Are your Canon 071 / 071H 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.
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