topic Re: imageCLASS MF216n extremely slow in Office Printers

imageCLASS MF216n extremely slow

bwswede — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:06:34 GMT

Hello,
I am not computer literate so seeking computer help is typically very difficult for me.

I have a MF216n that I have been running a few years from an XP computer and a Windows 10 laptop. I recently got rid of the XP computer and now have a Windows 11 computer. When I print from the new Windows 11 computer it takes about 10 minutes for a 1 or 2 page document to be printed.

I can't figure out why the new Windows 11 computer is so slow. Does anyone have any ideas? I called the help center but they said they don't offer help on this printer anymore.

Thanks in advance,
BWSwede

Re: MF216n extremely slow

normadel — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:20:53 GMT

Two interrelated questions:

1. Do you know what kind of CPU (processor) the Windows 11 computer has? Intel, AMD, ARM? Many new machines have ARMs, which is problematic for Canon printers.

1. Did you install (or try to) the driver on Canon's support site, here:

https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/imageclass-mf216n

What happened?

Canon has not done any drivers that are ARM-compatible. If your Win11 computer has an ARM processor, the driver would probably not have installed, and Windows would be using its built-in driver, which would not be as functional as you expect.

Re: MF216n extremely slow

bwswede — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:05:34 GMT

Thank you for your reply. This is the computer I have:

Dell Precision Tower 5820 Workstation W-2123 4C 3.6Ghz 64GB 1TB NVMe P2000 Win 11

The literature states it has a Intel Xeon processor.

I tried installing drivers and I thought I got them installed but I'll try again.

Thanks again,
BWSwede

Re: imageCLASS MF216n extremely slow

bwswede — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:10:29 GMT

I used the link you gave and it looks familiar (as in I already did that). I kept going and got a message that states "The following printer is already using the specified port. Do you want to add a new printer anyway? Canon MF210 Series (1 )"

Should I say yes to that question?

Thank you.

Re: imageCLASS MF216n extremely slow

normadel — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:57:33 GMT

Well, at least you don't have an ARM processor. You have quite a computer. How does someone who is not computer literate come by such a machine? The Xeon, though being Intel architecture, may not be fully getting along with the software.

What I suggest is that you completely uninstall/delete whatever has been installed for the printer in Devices and Printers and in Programs and Features, both are in Control Panel. The restart the computer, and do the software install all over again. Deleting the printer should remove the existing network port.

Re: imageCLASS MF216n extremely slow

bwswede — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:28:43 GMT

I just bought a computer from Amazon that I thought might work for me. I really didn't know how good or bad it was.

I'll give your suggestion a try.

Thank you very much.

Re: imageCLASS MF216n extremely slow

normadel — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:58:58 GMT

That was a terrible way to buy a computer. Should have had someone knowledgeable help you in your search.You overbought, unless you are an engineer, heavy computer graphics person, really heavy photo/video editing, etc.

If you can't get the printer setup with WiFi, you need to ask Canon for help, and search for info online.

Re: imageCLASS MF216n extremely slow

bwswede — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:51:47 GMT

Your suggestion worked! It now prints instantly like it used to. Thank you very much for your help.

I completely agree that there are better ways to purchase a computer. I use it for CAD in my business so I knew I needed something with a little bit extra. What that extra is I couldn't tell you. I could have spent hours researching computers and learning what all the acronyms mean but time is money so I just bought something that would at least do what I need it to do. For $509 I felt it was worth the gamble.

Thanks again, I really appreciate it.

topic Re: imageCLASS MF216n extremely slow in Office Printers

imageCLASS MF216n extremely slow

Re: MF216n extremely slow

Re: MF216n extremely slow

Dell Precision Tower 5820 Workstation W-2123 4C 3.6Ghz 64GB 1TB NVMe P2000 Win 11 The literature states it has a Intel Xeon processor. I tried installing drivers and I thought I got them installed but I'll try again.Thanks again,BWSwede

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Dell Precision Tower 5820 Workstation W-2123 4C 3.6Ghz 64GB 1TB NVMe P2000 Win 11

The literature states it has a Intel Xeon processor.

I tried installing drivers and I thought I got them installed but I'll try again.

Thanks again,
BWSwede