Comparison
Canon imageRUNNER 2425 vs 2425i: what's the difference?
Prices checked
Short answer
Canon imageRUNNER 2425
GH₵13,275 – 25,800 across 2 sellers
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Canon imageRUNNER 2425i
GH₵16,000 – 29,800 across 4 sellers
See every price →Photo: Jumia seller: PC Plus Ent.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Canon imageRUNNER 2425 if…
you mostly print from computers and only copy or scan the odd single page. You save money and the machine is smaller and lighter. Check whether a document feeder can be added later before you rely on that.
Choose the Canon imageRUNNER 2425i if…
you copy or scan multi-page documents: contracts, exam papers, reports, receipts. The feeder turns a 20-page job into one button press and also scans both sides automatically. For most schools, offices and print shops, it's the one to get.
Side by side: specs and running costs
| Canon imageRUNNER 2425 | Canon imageRUNNER 2425i | |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Ghana (new) | GH₵13,275 – 25,800 | GH₵16,000 – 29,800 |
| Functions | Print, copy, scan, send (fax optional) | Print, copy, scan, send (fax optional) |
| Largest paper | A3 | A3 |
| Colour | Black and white | Black and white |
| Print speed | 25 pages a minute (A4), 12 (A3) | 25 pages a minute (A4), 12 (A3) |
| Two-sided printing | Automatic | Automatic |
| Document feeder | None: plain lid, one page at a time on the glass | 50-sheet two-sided automatic document feeder |
| Screen | 7-inch colour touchscreen | 7-inch colour touchscreen |
| Connections | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB |
| Paper capacity | 330 sheets (580 max with extra cassette) | 330 sheets (580 max with extra cassette) |
| Toner or ink | Canon C-EXV 60 toner | Canon C-EXV 60 toner |
| Rated yield | 10,200 pages at 6% coverage | 10,200 pages at 6% coverage |
| Worth knowing | — | About 5 kg heavier and taller than the 2425 because of the feeder |
| Toner or ink price in Ghana | GH₵525 – 530 | GH₵525 – 530 |
| Black cost per page (approx.) | GH₵0.051 | GH₵0.051 |
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Specs from the manufacturers' published pages (linked below). Cost per page uses the lowest toner or ink price we found and the rated yield; real pages with photos or heavy text cost more.
What does the "i" in 2425i mean?
On these two models, the "i" means the copier comes with a duplexing automatic document feeder (DADF) on top instead of a plain lid. You drop up to 50 pages into the feeder and the machine copies or scans them one after another, turning each page over to capture both sides.
It does not mean the 2425i has network or Wi-Fi and the 2425 doesn't. According to Canon's specifications, both have Ethernet and Wi-Fi, automatic two-sided printing, a 7-inch touchscreen and the same print speed. This is worth knowing, because sellers sometimes describe the difference incorrectly.
Is the document feeder worth paying for?
Think about how you'll use the machine day to day. Without a feeder, copying a 10-page document means lifting the lid, placing a page, pressing copy and repeating ten times. Copying both sides of each page doubles that. With the feeder, you load the stack once.
For a busy office, school or print shop, that time adds up every single day, and the feeder pays for itself quickly. If the copier will mostly print documents sent from computers, the plain 2425 does that job just as well.
Why do prices differ so much between sellers?
Look closely at what each listing includes. Some 2425 listings in Ghana include a feeder, stand or starter toner; some 2425i listings include a cabinet or extra paper cassette; others are the bare machine. A higher price isn't always a worse deal if more comes in the box.
Before you pay, ask for a written quote that lists everything included, who will install it and what servicing costs. Our 12 questions to ask before buying a photocopier cover it.
What will they cost to run?
Both use the same Canon C-EXV 60 toner, rated by Canon at about 10,200 pages at 6% coverage, so running costs are identical. The table above works out the approximate cost per page from current toner prices in Ghana. Real pages with logos, photos or dense text use more toner. Compare current toner prices and use the cost-per-page calculator with your own monthly volume.
One caution: Canon India sells a 2425 version that uses different toner. If a machine has been imported from Asia, confirm which toner it takes before buying.
Before you pay
Before you buy a photocopier: what to check
An office copier is one of the most expensive things a small business buys, and the price on the listing is rarely the whole story. Ask these before you pay anything.
Get a written quote that lists everything included. Document feeder, stand or cabinet, starter toner, delivery, installation and network setup can each add hundreds or thousands of cedis. Compare like with like.
Ask who services it, and how fast. A copier will need a technician at some point. Ask who will come, how quickly, what a call-out costs, and whether there's a service contract.
Check the toner is easy to find in Ghana, and what it costs. Toner is your biggest running cost. Find the toner code, check local prices and work out the cost per page before you commit.
Ask about the warranty, in writing. What it covers (parts, labour, drum), for how long, and who honours it: the seller, or the manufacturer's local partner.
For a used or refurbished machine, see the page counter. Ask the seller to show the total count on screen or print a counter report. A high count means expensive parts are due soon.
See it working before you pay. Make test copies from the glass and the document feeder, try every tray and check for streaks or smudges.
Never pay a deposit for a machine you haven't seen. Especially on marketplace listings. Pay at the seller's premises, against a receipt.
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Questions people ask
What is the difference between Canon iR 2425 and 2425i?
The 2425i comes with a 50-sheet two-sided automatic document feeder for copying and scanning stacks of pages. The 2425 has a plain lid, so you copy or scan one page at a time on the glass. Otherwise, Canon lists the same speed, features and toner for both.
Does the Canon iR 2425 have Wi-Fi?
Yes. According to Canon's specifications, both the 2425 and 2425i come with Wi-Fi and Ethernet as standard, plus automatic two-sided printing and a 7-inch touchscreen.
Which toner does the Canon iR 2425 use?
Canon C-EXV 60 toner, rated at about 10,200 pages at 6% coverage. Versions sold in India and imported from Asia may use different toner, so check before buying.
How much is the Canon iR 2425i in Ghana?
In October 2026, new Canon imageRUNNER 2425i copiers were listed at GH₵16,000 to GH₵29,800 in Ghana. Prices vary mostly with what's included, such as a stand, cassette or toner.
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