Quick answer

Cartridge 054 and Cartridge 069 are not interchangeable. Cartridge 054 fits the LBP621Cw, LBP623Cdw, MF641Cw, MF643Cdw and MF645Cx, while Cartridge 069 fits the LBP673Cdw, LBP674Cx, MF752Cdw and MF756Cx. Match the model number printed on your printer before buying either one.

The only difference that decides your purchase

Both are Canon toner cartridges sold in Standard and High sizes with colour options, but the compatibility lists do not overlap at all. Cartridge 054 lists LBP621Cw, LBP623Cdw, MF641Cw, MF643Cdw and MF645Cx. Cartridge 069 lists LBP673Cdw, LBP674Cx, MF752Cdw and MF756Cx. If your printer appears on one list, the other cartridge will not seat or work, regardless of price or availability.

Colour and size options, compared

The supplied catalogue shows Cartridge 054 with Size (STD, HIGH) and Color (Yellow, Cyan) options, with SKU examples including STD/Yellow (3021C003) and HIGH/Cyan (3027C003). Cartridge 069 is offered in Standard and High sizes with Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black, with SKU examples such as STD Cyan 5093C003 and STD Magenta 5092C003. If you print colour documents, confirm that your required colour is listed for your cartridge before ordering; the supplied records for 054 name only Yellow and Cyan, while 069 names all four process colours.

How to confirm your model in under a minute

Check the front or top panel of the printer for the model code, then compare it with the lists above. On a Windows PC you can also open Settings, then Printers and scanners, and read the model name under the device. On a Mac, open System Settings, then Printers and Scanners. If the printer is shared on a network, ask the person who set it up, or print a configuration page from the printer menu, which normally shows the model and installed cartridge. Do not rely on the cartridge currently inside the machine alone; a previous owner or colleague may have fitted the wrong one.

Where the MegaTank GX7170 and PIXMA TS4070 fit in

Not every Canon printer uses a cartridge at all. The MegaTank GX7170 is a refillable ink-tank multifunction for high-volume business printing, with dual paper cassettes, automatic two-sided printing and single-pass duplex scanning, so it takes ink bottles rather than 054 or 069 toner. The PIXMA TS4070 is a compact wireless all-in-one with automatic two-sided printing and dual-band Wi-Fi, aimed at home users who print, scan and copy in smaller volumes. If you own either of these, neither Cartridge 054 nor Cartridge 069 applies to you.

Trade-offs to weigh

  • Standard vs High yield: Both cartridges offer STD and HIGH sizes. HIGH usually costs more upfront and suits steady monthly volumes; STD keeps the initial outlay lower for occasional printing. Estimate your monthly page volume before choosing a size.
  • Colour coverage: The supplied options for Cartridge 054 name Yellow and Cyan, while Cartridge 069 names Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Colour-heavy workflows on a 069 printer are easier to keep stocked.
  • Cartridge printer vs ink tank: The MegaTank GX7170 and PIXMA TS4070 sit outside the 054 and 069 ecosystem entirely, using refillable tanks and bundled ink respectively. If you are choosing a new printer, decide between cartridge and tank models before comparing cartridge prices.

Product facts

  • Cartridge 054: Cartridge 054 is compatible with LBP621Cw, LBP623Cdw, MF641Cw, MF643Cdw and MF645Cx, and is available in Size (STD, HIGH) and Color (Yellow, Cyan) options. If your printer is on this list, 054 is the correct family; check the colour and size you actually need before ordering.
  • Cartridge 069: Cartridge 069 comes in Standard and High sizes with Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black, and is compatible with LBP673Cdw, LBP674Cx, MF752Cdw and MF756Cx. Full four-colour coverage makes 069 the practical choice for colour-heavy work on those four models.
  • MegaTank GX7170: MegaTank GX7170 is a high-volume business multifunction with dual paper cassettes, automatic two-sided printing, single-pass duplex scanning and secure network communications. It uses refillable ink tanks, so cartridge compatibility lists for 054 and 069 do not apply.
  • PIXMA TS4070: PIXMA TS4070 is a compact wireless all-in-one with automatic two-sided printing, up to 14/9 ipm mono/colour, dual-band Wi-Fi, AirPrint, Mopria and Wireless Direct. A home print, scan and copy option for lighter volumes, and not a 054 or 069 cartridge machine.

Which one is right for you

Choose this if

  • You own an LBP621Cw, LBP623Cdw, MF641Cw, MF643Cdw or MF645Cx and need Cartridge 054 in the colour and size you print most.
  • You own an LBP673Cdw, LBP674Cx, MF752Cdw or MF756Cx and need Cartridge 069, especially if you print in all four colours.

Do not choose this if

  • Your printer is not on the matching compatibility list; the cartridge will not work.
  • You own a MegaTank GX7170 or PIXMA TS4070, which do not use Cartridge 054 or 069.