SKU:

CAN0264B001AA-COM

Printer Brand:

Canon

OEM Number:

0264B001AA

Ink Color:

Black

Page Yield:

5,000 Pages

Printer Type:

Laser Cartridge

Condition:

New Compatible

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this cartridge still worth buying for an older machine?

Because the imageCLASS MF6500 series machines that take the Canon 106 are some of the most durable office multifunction printers Canon ever shipped, and thousands are still doing daily duty. A machine that works does not need replacing because its cartridge is an older design — it needs toner that is still made to specification. This compatible Canon 106 (part number 0264B001AA) is rated at 5,000 pages, the full original yield, at $47.84 — roughly 0.96 cents per page. Keeping a sound workhorse printing with a fresh cartridge is almost always cheaper than the new machine, the new cartridge ecosystem and the retraining that comes with both.

How long will 5,000 pages last us?

At 400 pages a month, about a year. At 800 pages a month, roughly six months. A heavy copy-and-print desk at 1,500 pages a month finishes one in a little over three months — and at that volume you should look at the multi-packs, where the per-cartridge price falls to $31.20 in the 10 pack. The 5,000-page rating uses the standard 5% coverage basis, so dense documents run through it faster and plain text stretches it further.

Which printers does the Canon 106 fit?

The imageCLASS MF6530, MF6540, MF6550, MF6560, MF6580, MF6580CX, MF6590 and MF6595 series — the MF6500 family of monochrome multifunction machines. Confirm with the part number on your current cartridge: if it says 0264B001AA, this is your cartridge. One cartridge design serves the whole series, which is why these machines were so popular with offices running several of them side by side.

What if I install it and the output looks wrong?

First, the two-minute checks: make sure the sealing strip and all packaging are fully removed, and rock the cartridge gently side to side to distribute the toner — cartridges settle in transit, and uneven first pages are usually that, not a defect. If prints still streak or fade after a dozen pages, you are covered: this cartridge carries a 1-year warranty against defects and 1-year free returns. Everything is set out on our shipping and returns page, and support is available Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM CST.

Does choosing a compatible cartridge affect the printer's own warranty?

No. Using a compatible cartridge does not void a printer manufacturer's warranty — that principle is established consumer protection in the US, and it applies whether the machine is new or a decade into service. What we add on our side is a 1-year warranty on the cartridge itself and 1-year free returns, so the consumable is covered even where the aging machine no longer is.

Where does the cartridge ship from?

One of our four US warehouses — Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California — whichever is nearest. Stock for legacy cartridges like this one is held domestically, so feeding an older machine never turns into a weeks-long hunt through importers.

About This Cartridge

A single compatible Canon 106 black toner cartridge, Canon part number 0264B001AA, rated for up to 5,000 pages in the imageCLASS MF6530 through MF6595 monochrome multifunction series. It is the full-yield cartridge for a famously long-lived machine family, priced at $47.84 — about 0.96 cents per page — and backed by a 1-year warranty and 1-year free returns. Ships from our Illinois, Pennsylvania, Georgia or California warehouses. Multi-packs for this cartridge are listed on the Canon toner page.