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Canon
Canon imageCLASS MF4770n Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer

Wired mono fax MFP with simplex feeder. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Canon identifies the MF4770n as a monochrome laser multifunction device for print, copy, scan and fax. It is rated at up to 24 pages per minute and has a 35-sheet simplex automatic document feeder. The exact model's listed connections are USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet, without Wi-Fi. Canon's comparison sheet marks duplex printing as not available for the MF4770n, unlike some sibling models. The reviewed sources do not establish a recommended monthly volume. Do not confuse it with the duplex-capable MF4880dw or MF4890dw.

Consider it for

A wired mono office workflow that needs fax and simplex document handling but does not require automatic duplex or wireless placement..

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Choose another model if wireless networking, automatic duplex printing, duplex ADF scanning, or published monthly workload guidance is needed.

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Pros & cons

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

What works in its favor

  • Canon lists print, copy, scan and fax for the exact MF4770n.
  • Ethernet and USB support a direct or wired shared setup.
  • The 35-sheet ADF can move a stack of simplex originals.

What to weigh up

  • Canon lists no duplex printing for the MF4770n.
  • The ADF is simplex and Wi-Fi is not part of the documented interface set.
  • The sources reviewed do not give a recommended monthly page range.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredimageCLASS MF4770n
Main functionsMonochrome print, copy, scan and fax
Print outputUp to 24 ppm; recommended monthly volume not confirmed
Two-sided printingNo duplex feature listed; simplex 35-sheet ADF

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 14, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

A monochrome device for four paper tasks

Canon lists print, copy, scan and fax on the MF4770n. This can centralize common office documents and telephone-line workflows without color output. It is more involved than a printer-only model, but it remains monochrome. Buyers who need fax should confirm their phone-line setup and test the send/receive path; buyers who do not need copy or scan may find an MFP unnecessary. The named model matters because the MF4880dw and MF4890dw share a family but have different duplex and connection features.

The document feeder handles one-sided originals

Canon specifies a 35-sheet simplex ADF. It can feed a stack of single-sided originals for copying, scanning or faxing, which is more convenient than placing every sheet on the platen. It does not automatically capture both sides of double-sided originals. The feeder's simplex design and the printer's duplex capability are separate questions, and the checked comparison sheet lists no duplex printing for the MF4770n. If both-side original scanning is frequent, select an MFP with a duplex ADF instead.

Ethernet and USB are the documented connections

Canon lists USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet for the MF4770n, while Wi-Fi is listed on the sibling MF4880dw and MF4890dw rather than this exact model. Ethernet can support a shared wired office queue; USB can connect a nearby workstation. Do not borrow wireless from a similarly named version. Confirm the exact n suffix and the network route on an offered unit, then verify that the intended computers can use a compatible driver and that fax destinations are configured separately.

No duplex feature is listed for this suffix

Canon's model comparison identifies duplex as unavailable on the MF4770n, while the MF4880dw and MF4890dw have duplex printing. That is a material configuration difference, not a minor naming detail. The MF4770n therefore should not be selected for automatic two-sided printing, and the profile does not claim a supported manual duplex feature. A buyer can handle paper manually outside the printer, but that is not the same as a documented built-in mode. Check the exact suffix on any used offer.

Keep the workload endpoints unknown

Canon's U.S. specifications give a maximum duty cycle of 8,000 pages but do not establish a recommended monthly volume in the reviewed material. Do not use that maximum as a regular target. Keep both recommended-volume fields unknown and base a decision on a better-documented workload source if monthly capacity is decisive. The rated 24 ppm speed is also not a promise about an aged unit. Ask for a copy, scan and fax demonstration, and inspect the ADF, paper path and sample print independently.

Compare for your needs

Choose an MF4880dw or MF4890dw only after verifying its exact duplex and wireless features, or select a newer model for automatic duplex.

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Before you buy

Does the MF4770n include fax?

Yes. Canon lists print, copy, scan and fax functions for the exact imageCLASS MF4770n.

Does it print two-sided pages?

Canon's model comparison lists duplex as unavailable for the MF4770n; duplex features on sibling models do not transfer.

Does it have wireless networking?

No Wi-Fi is listed for the MF4770n. Canon documents USB and 10/100 Ethernet for this suffix.

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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 MF4770n suits wired monochrome fax and scan-copy work with simplex originals, provided the lack of duplex and wireless fits.

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