The C2100's toner cartridges are sealed units, eliminating any messy replacement procedures. The printer can handle a wide variety of media including heavy stock, labels, transparencies and more, to a maximum size of 12 by 18.5 inches. Setting up the C2100 involves a bit more work than other printers, mostly because of its size and heft. The printer is loaded with bits of protective packing material that must be removed before installing the consumables, but the documentation is clear on what must be done. The Canon C2100 uses a Canon print engine.
Setup involves installing an imaging drum and four toner cartridges.
The drum fits behind a door on the printer, and the cylindrical toner cartridges slide, twist and click into place in a color-coded carousel. Pressing a button automatically rotates the carousel into position for the next toner cartridge. The Canon C2100 produces excellent images and it's clearly the speed king of this printer roundup. If other color laser printers can't keep up with the demands of certain clients, solution providers should recommend the C2100. To buy or not to buy, that is the IT question.