Computers & Office · PRODUCT REVIEW

Canon
imageCLASS LBP6300dn Monochrome Laser Printer

Wired mono laser printing with a 300-sheet standard supply. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Canon's U.S. support page identifies the imageCLASS LBP6300dn as a monochrome laser print-only model rated up to 30 pages per minute on Letter. It lists a 250-sheet cassette, 50-sheet multipurpose tray, USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet. The page states that the product is retired and support is no longer available. The checked technical table does not establish automatic or manual duplex printing or a recommended monthly range, so the model should not be scored as meeting either requirement. The exact-model search link does not prove a current listing or unit condition.

Consider it for

A wired workstation or small office that wants a dedicated mono printer and can confirm its legacy configuration..

Look elsewhere if

Skip it if you require confirmed automatic duplex, built-in wireless, current manufacturer support, or a documented monthly recommendation.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Canon rates monochrome output up to 30 ppm and lists a 300-sheet standard input.
  • USB and 10/100 Ethernet support direct or wired-network placement.
  • The exact U.S. source confirms the LBP6300dn model and print-only role.

What to weigh up

  • Canon identifies support as retired and no longer available for this product.
  • The reviewed exact-model page does not establish automatic or manual duplex.
  • No recommended monthly page range is stated in the checked source.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredLBP6300dn
Main functionsMonochrome print only
Print outputMonochrome laser; up to 30 ppm Letter
Two-sided printing250-sheet cassette plus 50-sheet multipurpose tray; USB and Ethernet

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 15, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

A dedicated monochrome printer

Canon identifies the LBP6300dn as a monochrome laser printer and lists printing rather than copy, scan or fax functions. This fits a simple black-document queue where an office already has a separate scanner or multifunction device. A buyer who needs several paper tasks from one machine should look at an MFP instead. The print-only role keeps the comparison focused on paper input, connections and supported output rather than assigning functions absent from Canon's exact-model product page ([Canon LBP6300dn specifications](https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/imageclass-lbp6300dn)).

The rated speed is a useful but limited reference

Canon rates the printer up to 30 pages per minute on Letter. That can help compare the LBP6300dn with lower-speed personal models, but the figure is not a measured outcome for a specific document, computer or aging unit. The reviewed source does not provide a recommended monthly range, so the speed rating cannot substitute for routine workload guidance. If an office needs a manufacturer-stated page range, keep that criterion open rather than converting a maximum duty figure into a recommendation.

Two standard feeds provide 300 sheets

Canon lists a 250-sheet cassette and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray. The cassette can hold regular paper while the multipurpose tray gives a smaller separate feed for supported alternate stock. Combined, they provide 300 sheets of standard input. The source lists an optional 500-sheet cassette, but an optional part is not included in the standard configuration and should not be assumed on a used listing. Check the exact tray count and guides on the machine before estimating refill intervals.

USB and Ethernet define the connection choices

Canon lists USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet as standard interfaces. USB can serve a single nearby host, while Ethernet supports a wired shared location. Wi-Fi is not established by the checked interface list, so a buyer requiring wireless should not infer it from a different imageCLASS model or the general series name. Confirm that the actual LBP6300dn has its network port and that the planned host and network can use the available drivers.

Duplex remains unknown in the checked exact-model table

Although the model name includes the dn suffix, the reviewed Canon U.S. technical page does not explicitly document an automatic or manual duplex capability. The matching profile therefore leaves both duplex fields unknown instead of guessing from a suffix. Buyers who need automatic two-sided printing should verify the exact manual or test the offered unit before counting it as a match. This careful distinction prevents a category or model-family label from being treated as evidence for a feature the exact source did not state.

Retired support increases the need for an exact unit check

Canon's U.S. page says product support is retired and no longer available. That does not describe the condition of a particular printer, but it does mean the buyer should check driver compatibility, service options and consumables before relying on it. Inspect the model label, try a print job, test the Ethernet and USB ports, and confirm the tray configuration. The Amazon search uses the exact model and required affiliate tag; it makes no claim about current stock, offer price or seller reliability.

Compare for your needs

For a confirmed duplex mono printer compare Lexmark MS410d; for a mono fax MFP compare Canon MF419dw.

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Before you buy

Does Canon confirm automatic duplex?

The checked Canon U.S. specification does not establish automatic duplex for the LBP6300dn.

How much standard paper input does it have?

Canon lists a 250-sheet cassette and a separate 50-sheet multipurpose tray.

Can it connect over Ethernet?

Yes. Canon lists 10/100 Ethernet alongside USB 2.0 on the exact LBP6300dn.

Is manufacturer support still available?

Canon's support page marks the product retired and says support is no longer available.

Where can I check the current price?

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

The LBP6300dn is a wired mono printer with documented speed and input, but its duplex and workload profile remain unknown.

Is it the right fit?

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