FAX L170

The Canon FAX L170 runs on a single black toner cartridge, the S35 (7833A001AA). Every listing on this page is that same cartridge, sold on its own or in multi-packs, so keeping the L170 supplied is a question of how many spares you want on the shelf rather than a choice between cartridge types.

A fax machine's workload is uneven by nature: quiet stretches with nothing coming in, then a contract or a form that has to go out in full, page after page. A cartridge that runs dry halfway through a transmission is more than a nuisance when the document is time-sensitive, which is why most L170 owners treat the fitted cartridge as the working one and keep a sealed spare within reach of the machine.

Toner Cartridges for FAX L170

Which cartridge should you buy?

There is only one cartridge decision here, and it is about quantity. A single S35 suits a machine that sends and receives a handful of pages a week, especially if reordering is easy. The 2-pack and 3-pack put one working spare behind the fitted cartridge, which is the setup most small offices settle on. The 5-pack comes in two lines — a standard line and a premium quality line holding the same five cartridges to a higher build grade — while the 10-pack serves sites where several fax machines draw from one supply shelf. Because every pack holds the same cartridge, compare the packs on cost per cartridge and on how fast you realistically work through them, and keep in mind that these compatible cartridges carry a 1-year warranty and 1-year returns.

Chip, toner and everyday use

A fax machine can sit untouched for days, so toner care on the L170 is mostly storage care. Keep spare cartridges sealed in their bags, stored flat and away from direct light and heat, and they will wait patiently for months. If the first page after a quiet spell prints faint, remove the cartridge and rock it gently from side to side to redistribute the toner before concluding it is empty. Stated yields are estimates worked out at 5% page coverage, and a dense incoming fax covers far more of the page than that, so treat any page figure as a guide rather than a promise. After a cartridge change, one clean test page sent to yourself confirms the new cartridge is seated and printing evenly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which toner cartridge does the FAX L170 use?

The Canon S35, part number 7833A001AA, in black. It is the only cartridge this machine takes, and every product on this page is a single or multi-pack version of it.

Is there a high-yield version of the S35?

Not among these listings. Every pack holds the same standard S35 cartridge — the packs change how many cartridges you receive (two, three, five or ten), not the yield of each one. The yield figure for any listing is stated on its product page.

What is the difference between the standard and premium 5-packs?

Both contain five S35 cartridges for the same machine. The premium line is the higher-grade build, aimed at users who want the closest match to the original cartridge's construction; the standard line is the everyday-value option.

Are the cartridges on this page genuine Canon products?

No — they are compatible replacements built to fit and work in the FAX L170, and they are covered by a 1-year warranty with 1-year returns.