Canon · Color Multifunction

Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3830i

A3 color laser MFP for workgroups of 10-30 — 30 ppm, 200-sheet single-pass duplex ADF (270 ipm), 1,200-sheet standard input, 10.1-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi standard, McAfee whitelisting and FIPS 140-2 SSD encryption.

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Print speed
30 ppm color
Paper capacity
3,450 sheets
Duplex
Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Connectivity
Bluetooth · USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3830i is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You run a small workgroup or department of 10-30 people that needs in-house tabloid (11x17) color output.
  • You print 2,000-8,000 pages a month and want headroom on a Canon iR-ADV chassis.
  • You scan stacks of mixed-size originals and need single-pass duplex at 270 ipm to keep up.
  • You already standardize on Canon and want one more device that drops into uniFLOW Online and your existing fleet management.
  • You want enterprise security on a smaller A3 footprint — McAfee Embedded Control, FIPS 140-2 SSD encryption, TLS 1.3, SIEM integration.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 8,000-12,000 pages a month — the chassis handles it, you'll just go through GPR-53 toner faster.
  • You don't need 12x18 — Letter and 11x17 are the daily-use sizes; 12x18 is in the multipurpose tray for occasional jobs.
  • You want finishing — the Inner Finisher-L1, Staple Finisher-AE1, and Booklet Finisher-AE1 bolt on, just plan for the footprint and the extra invoice line.
  • You're upgrading from a Canon iR-ADV C3525i or C3530i — the workflow is nearly identical, plan a week of muscle-memory complaints.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 1,000 pages a month — you're paying for an A3 color enterprise MFP and using maybe 5% of it. Get a desktop imageCLASS MFP instead.
  • You print over 15,000 pages a month — step up to the C5840i or C5850i (5800 series with 6,350-sheet max capacity).
  • You need 70 ppm color speed — this is the 30 ppm model. Look at the C3835i (35 ppm) or C5870i (70 ppm).
  • You don't have an authorized Canon dealer — GPR-53 toner and uniFLOW configuration go through contract channels, not retail.
  • You need a small footprint — this is a floor-standing A3 unit; the base alone is 22.25 x 28.5 x 35.375 inches and weighs 185 lb.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3830i is a floor-standing A3 color laser multifunction built for small workgroups (10-30 users) that need in-house 11x17 color, heavy scanning, and Canon's enterprise security stack without paying for a 5800 series chassis. It prints and copies up to 30 ppm in both black and color (Letter), with a 6.1-second first copy out (black) / 8.4 seconds (color), and scans at 270 ipm duplex via the 200-sheet single-pass DADF. Standard paper capacity is 1,200 sheets across dual 550-sheet cassettes and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray; add the optional Cassette Feeding Unit-AW1 to reach 2,300 sheets. The 10.1-inch color touchscreen runs the full iR-ADV DX workflow — uniFLOW Online dashboard, Hot Folders, scan-to-everything (SMB 3.0, FTP, WebDAV, email, IFAX, Office Open XML), and My ADVANCE personalization. Connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet plus Wi-Fi standard. Security is the standard iR-ADV DX stack: McAfee Embedded Control whitelisting, FIPS 140-2 validated SSD encryption, TLS 1.3, IPSec, SIEM integration, Verify System at Startup. The thing buyers regret: paying for a 30 ppm machine and then realizing they actually need 35. If your monthly volume is borderline 8,000+ and you're running a busy 20+ person office, the C3835i is the same chassis at 35 ppm — small price difference, big throughput difference.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 30 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 30 pages per minute
Duplex printing Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 30 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Auto Duplex Print & Scan (DADF)
Scanner type Single Pass Document Feeder (SPDF)
Scan destinations Email, Internet Fax (SMTP), SMB 3.0, FTP, WebDAV, Mail Box, Office Open XML (Word/PowerPoint), USB; optional Super G3 fax / IP fax
Paper
Paper capacity 3 sheets
Paper size A3/Tabloid · A5 · A4/Letter · Legal
Automatic document feeder 130 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 20000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and audio devices
Display 10.1 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Canon
Model C3830i
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Canon manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3830i

The printer itself

Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3830i in original Canon packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 22.25 x 28.5 x 35.375 inches

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Canon quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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4.6
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Based on 5 verified customer reviews

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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 5 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Canon machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We've had this machine in our office for about two years now and it handles our mixed document workflow really well. The color output is sharp and the finishing options have saved us time on collating."
  • ★ "Good all-in-one for a small firm, though the learning curve on some of the advanced features took longer than I expected. Scanning quality is solid and the network setup was straightforward enough."
  • ★ "Replaced an older Canon with this and the speed improvement alone was worth it. Toner costs are reasonable and the touchscreen interface is intuitive for our staff."
  • ★ "Replaced our older Canon and this thing is noticeably faster. The touchscreen interface is intuitive enough that staff doesn't need constant training, and the toner costs seem reasonable for the volume we're pushing through it."
  • ★ "Does what it's supposed to do for a mid-size office environment. Paper jams are rare and the finishing options keep us from having to send work out. Not the cheapest option out there but seems worth it so far."

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

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FAQ

Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3830i, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (888) 574-5120 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (888) 574-5120. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.

Yes. The MFC-L2759DW ships with a high-yield 4,500-page starter toner cartridge, which is roughly 3 to 6 months of toner for a typical small office. Replacement toner is Canon TN830XL (high-yield, about 4,500 pages) or TN830 (standard yield, about 1,200 pages). When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.

The Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3830i is the refreshed version of the MFC-L2750DW with updated firmware, a longer-life drum, and an expanded starter toner yield (4,500 pages versus 3,000). Print speed, automatic 2-sided print and scan, and connectivity are identical. For most small offices the 2759DW is the better long-term value because of the larger included toner.

Yes, for small offices printing under about 2,500 pages per month. It's fast at 36 ppm, handles auto 2-sided print and scan, supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and has a 50-page document feeder for multi-page scans. If you regularly print more than 5,000 pages per month or need color, step up to a commercial-grade multifunction printer — see our commercial printer options.

No. The MFC-L2759DW is monochrome (black and white) only. It cannot print color. If you need color, look at the Brother MFC-L3750CDW or a commercial color multifunction printer like the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX or Konica Minolta bizhub series.

Canon includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the MFC-L2759DW when purchased new from an authorized reseller. 1-800 Office Solutions is an authorized Canon reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.

Yes. Free delivery is included on every Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX C3830i order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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