Canon CART057, CART057H Toner Cartridges
Canon CART057 and CART057H toner cartridges service mono laser printers like the imageCLASS MF445dw, available in both 3,100-page standard and 10,000-page high-yield capacities. Premium compatible alternatives exist alongside genuine items to heavily reduce single-page operational costs for text-heavy corporate workflows. Our 4.8 Google Star rating shows that our customers consistently receive high-quality cartridges backed by reliable performance.
Printers Compatible with Canon CART057 & CART057H Toner Cartridges
Pro Tip
When your printer displays a "Toner Low" message, do not replace the cartridge immediately. Remove the CART057 or CART057H cartridge, rock it firmly from side to side five times to redistribute the internal toner powder evenly across the developer roller, and reinsert it. This simple action recovers settled powder and reliably extracts an extra 200 to 500 clean, readable text pages before true fade occurs.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Page capacity for this series is measured using the strict ISO/IEC 19752 international standard for monochrome toner cartridges. The standard CART057 cartridge yields 3,100 pages, whereas the high-capacity CART057H expands volume to 10,000 pages to minimise physical intervention cycles during massive multi-page printing queues.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CART057 | Standard | Black | 3,100 | $0.053 |
| CART057H | High Yield | Black | 10,000 | $0.028 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Genuine vs compatible cartridges
Choosing premium compatible toners cuts your upfront cartridge acquisition costs by up to half while sustaining dense black output across complex spreadsheets and text documents. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. If you wish to read a thorough breakdown of how third-party consumables interact with your commercial protection terms, view our analysis here.
Choosing the right cartridge setup
If your office prints less than 250 pages per month, stick with the standard CART057 to prevent long-term powder settling. For print setups exceeding 500 pages monthly, upgrading to the CART057H high-yield option dramatically drops your running costs and cuts cartridge swap intervals by more than two-thirds. Our compatible options are backed by a complete money-back guarantee if they do not perform perfectly. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99 (conditions apply). To prevent downtime, your order ships from our closest regional warehouse located in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, or Adelaide. Full return guidelines here. For other models, explore our complete catalogue of Canon toner cartridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my newly installed compatible CART057H cartridge show as out of stock or unrecognised on screen?
This occurs if the printer's contact pins fail to register the microchip cleanly. Power down the printer at the wall, remove the cartridge, use a dry microfibre cloth to gently wipe the small copper contacts on the cartridge chip to clear static or oil, slide it firmly back in until it clicks, and restart the printer.
Can I physically fit a CART057H high-yield cartridge into an imageCLASS printer that came with a standard CART057?
Yes, the CART057 and CART057H share identical external physical dimensions and locking guide tracks. The high-yield version simply contains a larger internal powder reservoir and a high-capacity developer roller, allowing it to slot into the exact same internal bay.
How does the integrated drum unit design of the CART057 series affect my maintenance routine?
The CART057 series uses an all-in-one mechanism that incorporates the toner hopper, cleaning blade, and photosensitive drum into a single physical unit. This design eliminates the need to buy a separate drum kit, meaning that every single time you change your toner, you completely refresh the imaging mechanism.
