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Canon imageFORCE 1643 monochrome multifunction printer

CanonimageFORCE 1643

45 ppm black-and-white print, copy, and scan on a desk-sized footprint.

Best for: Small businesses and workgroups that need print, copy, and scan without a fax line

  • Speed: 45 ppm
  • Output: Mono
  • Max size: Legal
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Overview

About the imageFORCE 1643

The imageFORCE 1643 is the multifunction model in Canon's 1643 series without fax — a 45-page-per-minute black-and-white A4 desktop device with print, copy, scan, and send, for small businesses and workgroups that have moved past paper faxing. It delivers a first print in about 6.2 seconds and scans both sides of a page in a single pass at up to 100 images per minute. The 1643F adds Super G3 fax; the 1643P is print-only.

The 1643 series prints at up to 1200 dpi equivalent with a toner formulation built for crisp text and detailed graphics. The single-pass duplex feeder sends searchable PDFs, including PDF/A, to email, folders, USB, or the cloud, and the optional Authorized Send Compact adds controlled document capture. Print from Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Chrome OS devices with AirPrint, Mopria, Universal Print, or the Canon PRINT app. Paper capacity starts at 650 sheets and grows to 2,300 with up to three optional 550-sheet feeders on a rolling cassette stand.

The 7-inch tilting color touchscreen uses the same icon-based layout as the rest of the imageFORCE line, and Canon's Unified Firmware Platform keeps the device gaining features through regular updates. Verify System at Startup, Trellix™ Embedded Control, and SIEM integration are standard.

Key features

What it does well

  • Sharp black-and-white at 45 ppm

    Up to 1200 dpi equivalent output; the engine raises laser exposure frequency at speed so text and fine lines stay crisp, with a first print in about 6.2 seconds.

  • Single-pass duplex scanning

    Both sides of a page in one pass at up to 100 ipm in color or black-and-white, to email, folders, USB, or the cloud as searchable PDF or PDF/A.

  • Print from any device

    AirPrint, Mopria, IPP Everywhere, Canon PRINT, Universal Print, and optional uniFLOW Online. Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet are both standard.

  • Security designed into the device

    Verify System at Startup with automatic recovery, Trellix™ Embedded Control whitelisting, Security Environment Estimation, Secure Print, encrypted PDF, and SIEM integration for event monitoring.

  • 650 to 2,300 sheets, Legal size

    A 550-sheet cassette and 100-sheet multipurpose tray standard; add up to three 550-sheet feeders and the rolling cassette stand. Handles envelopes, postcards, and labels.

  • Low-impact by design

    Efficient fusing and low-melting-point toner keep power draw down. ENERGY STAR® certified and rated EPEAT Silver, with settings that encourage two-sided printing.

Included with every system

What comes with it when you buy from ABC

The imageFORCE 1643 is the same everywhere. What's different is the 44 years of local service behind it.

  • Delivery, setup, and network install

    We deliver, unbox, place, and connect the device to your network and every workstation that needs it. You print the first page before we leave.

  • On-site training for your team

    A Canon-certified technician walks your staff through the panel, scanning workflows, and the everyday things that generate service calls when nobody explains them.

  • Genuine Canon toner, auto-shipped

    Supplies ship before you run out, based on your device's own meter readings. Genuine Canon consumables only, so your warranty and image quality stay intact.

  • Same-day service standard

    Local technicians dispatched from our office in Old Hickory, not a national ticket queue. Average response is under four hours.

  • Plain-language agreements

    Lease, rent, or buy. Separate color and mono cost-per-page, no hidden escalators, and a person who answers questions about the contract by name.

  • One dedicated account manager

    The same person from proposal through the life of the system. They know your account, your volumes, and when it's time to talk about what's next.

Get in Touch

Call, email, or send a message — whichever is easiest for you. We'll take it from there.

Specifications

The numbers

Full spec sheet (PDF)
General
Technology / type
Laser, A4 monochrome multifunction desktop printer
Core functions
Print, copy, scan, send (no fax; see the 1643F)
Control panel
7-inch tilting color touchscreen
Print
Print / copy speed
Up to 45 ppm (Letter)
First-copy time (BW / color)
First print approx. 6.2 seconds (black-and-white output only)
Print resolution
Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi (equivalent)
Page description languages
UFR II, PCL 6 / PCL 5, Adobe PostScript 3 (standard)
Mobile and cloud printing
AirPrint, Mopria, IPP Everywhere, Canon PRINT, Universal Print, and uniFLOW Online (optional)
Print security features
Secure Print, Secure Watermark, Forced Hold Printing
Warm-up time
Quick Startup: 4 seconds or less; from Sleep: 20 seconds or less
Scan
Scan speed (BW / color, Letter)
Duplex: up to 100 / 100 ipm (300 dpi, send). Single-sided: up to 50 / 50 ipm (300 dpi, send)
Document feeder
Single-pass duplex automatic document feeder, originals to 8-1/2 × 14
Scan destinations
Email, network folders, USB memory, cloud (optional uniFLOW Online; Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox); optional Authorized Send Compact
File formats
PDF (Searchable, PDF/A, Encrypted, digitally signed), TIFF, JPEG
Paper handling
Paper capacity (Letter, 20 lb bond)
Standard 650 sheets (550-sheet cassette + 100-sheet multipurpose tray); maximum 2,300 sheets
Maximum paper size
8-1/2 × 14 (Legal) from the cassette and multipurpose tray; no ledger support
Media weights
Cassettes: 16 lb bond to 44.4 lb cover (60–120 gsm). Multipurpose tray: 16 lb bond to 73.6 lb cover (60–199 gsm). Duplexing: 60–120 gsm
Media types
Thin, plain, recycled, color, heavy, bond, letterhead; multipurpose tray adds labels, envelopes, and postcards
Paper feeding options
Paper Feeder PF-C1 (550 sheets, to Legal; up to three); Cassette Stand Type-S for floor-standing setups
Finishing options
Output capacity (Letter, 20 lb bond)
150 sheets
Connectivity
Network
Gigabit Ethernet and wireless LAN (802.11 b/g/n) standard
USB
Two USB 2.0 host ports, USB 2.0 device
Operating systems
Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android, Chrome OS
Software and management
Workflow and cloud
Optional uniFLOW Online for secure print release, cost tracking, and scan-to-cloud; optional Authorized Send Compact
Fleet management
imageWARE Enterprise Management Console: monitor status and supplies, apply security settings, update firmware, and capture meter readings remotely
Firmware
Canon Unified Firmware Platform (UFP) — regular updates can add functionality over the life of the device
Security
Authentication
PIN, username/password, and badge login; Department ID; optional uniFLOW Online
Device security
Security Environment Estimation; Verify System at Startup with automatic recovery; Trellix™ Embedded Control application whitelisting
Network and auditing
SIEM integration for security event monitoring; encrypted PDF and Secure Print for documents in transit
System
Processor
1.6 GHz dual-core plus 800 MHz single-core
Memory
2.0 GB RAM
Storage
64 GB eMMC
Physical
Dimensions (W × D × H)
18-7/8 × 20-3/8 × 18 in (480 × 518 × 458 mm)
Weight
Approx. 44.1 lb (20 kg), including consumables
Frame
Desktop chassis; optional rolling cassette stand for floor-standing setups
Environmental
Certifications
ENERGY STAR® certified; EPEAT Silver

Specifications are summarized from Canon's published materials and can change; confirm details on the Canon spec sheet or with our team before ordering.