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Canon AF-1 Optional Paper Cassette Feeder White
Canon AF-1 Optional Paper Cassette Feeder White
Canon AF-1 Optional Paper Cassette Feeder White
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Canon AF-1 Optional Paper Cassette Feeder White

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Add a 550-sheet second cassette to your Canon imageCLASS MF730-series printer and cut paper-refill interruptions by more than half.

$189.00*
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Overview

The Canon AF-1 Optional Paper Cassette Feeder is a dedicated capacity expansion unit for Canon's Color imageCLASS MF735Cdw, MF733Cdw, MF731Cdw, and LBP654Cdw laser printers. Its core specification is a 550-sheet paper cassette — a figure that matters because it effectively multiplies available paper stock without any change to the printer's internal mechanics or software. In a workflow context, doubling or tripling the printer's total paper capacity means fewer walk-up interruptions, particularly in shared office environments where multiple users draw from the same machine. The unit mounts beneath the printer as a stacking base, keeping the overall system footprint contained to a single vertical column rather than spreading across a desk.

The AF-1 is purpose-built for small-to-mid-sized business environments running one of the four compatible Canon imageCLASS models where paper management has become a recurring friction point. It is particularly effective when the second cassette is configured for a different media type — loading legal stock in the AF-1 while keeping letter in the printer's standard tray, for example, eliminates driver-prompted tray swaps between jobs. Installation is tool-free and takes under five minutes; the printer's firmware detects the accessory automatically without requiring a driver update or service visit. If your print environment runs one of the supported models and paper-out downtime is a measurable problem, the AF-1 solves that problem with minimal setup overhead.

Key Features

Optional cassette feeding unit AF-1

Up to 550 sheet capacity

For use with Canon Color imageCLASS MF735Cdw MF733Cdw MF731Cdw LBP654Cdw

Specifications

Model
AF-1
Paper Capacity
Up to 550 sheets
Maximum Paper Size
8.5 x 14 inches (Legal)
Compatible Printers
Canon imageCLASS MF735Cdw, MF733Cdw, MF731Cdw, LBP654Cdw
Color
White
Dimensions
18.5 x 17.2 x 5.3 inches
Weight
13.2 lbs
Included Components
Cassette Feeding Unit AF-1

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 550-sheet capacity is more than double a standard 250-sheet tray, meaningfully reducing refill frequency in moderate-to-high volume office environments.
  • Supports legal-size (8.5 x 14") media, giving print administrators the flexibility to dedicate one tray to letter and the other to legal without swapping paper stock.
  • Plug-and-play installation requires no tools and no driver updates — the compatible printer detects the additional tray automatically.
  • Keeping the second cassette loaded with a different paper type (e.g., letterhead vs. plain stock) eliminates manual tray swaps for mixed print jobs.

👎 Cons

  • Compatibility is limited to four specific Canon imageCLASS models — it cannot be repurposed if the organization upgrades to a different printer platform.
  • The feeder adds 13.2 lbs and 5.3" of height to the printer's base footprint, which may require desk or cabinet reconfiguration in tight workspaces.
  • No independent paper-out indicator on the AF-1 itself — you rely entirely on the printer's control panel or software alerts to know when the second cassette is empty.
  • At 550 sheets, the AF-1 is a single additional tray, not a high-capacity feeder — organizations with very high daily volume may still find themselves reloading frequently.

Frequently Asked Questions

The AF-1 is designed specifically for the Canon Color imageCLASS MF735Cdw, MF733Cdw, MF731Cdw, and LBP654Cdw. It is not a universal accessory — confirm your exact model number before purchasing.
The AF-1 adds 550 sheets to whatever the printer's built-in tray holds. On the MF735Cdw, for example, the standard cassette holds 250 sheets, bringing the combined total to 800 sheets — enough to support a full business day of moderate print volume without manual reloading.
The AF-1 accommodates up to 8.5 x 14" (legal size) media. Check Canon's official specifications for your specific printer model to confirm the supported paper weight range, as this can vary slightly between the MF730 and LBP654Cdw platforms.
No. The AF-1 attaches directly beneath the printer as a base unit — no tools or service call required. The cassette slides in and the printer detects it automatically. Canon includes installation documentation with the unit.
Duplex printing is handled by the printer engine itself, not the cassette feeder. The AF-1 feeds paper into the printer; whether that paper is then duplexed depends on the printer's own duplex capabilities and your print driver settings.

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