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Lexmark C540n

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$288.00 - $436.11

Summary: A color laser printer from Lexmark. Compatible with Windows and Mac.

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Type: Color laser models

About - Lexmark C540n
The C540n is part of the printer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, regular printer models like the C540n are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Photo quality: This is our assessment of the appearance of each photo. Models with higher scores produce more natural looking photos, with smoother changes in shading and fewer problems with banding. 4x6 photo time (min.): This is our measurement of how long it took each printer to output a 4x6 borderless photo. 4x6 photo cost ($): This calculation is the estimated cost of the color ink and glossy photo paper needed to produce a 4x6 photo.

About - Lexmark C540n

The C540n is part of the printer test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, regular printer models like the C540n are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Photo quality:: This is our assessment of the appearance of each photo. Models with higher scores produce more natural looking photos, with smoother changes in shading and fewer problems with banding.
4x6 photo time (min.):: This is our measurement of how long it took each printer to output a 4x6 borderless photo.
4x6 photo cost ($):: This calculation is the estimated cost of the color ink and glossy photo paper needed to produce a 4x6 photo.

About This Brand
Offers several lines of standard and all-in-one inkjets, as well as lasers, in a broad price range. The "Z" series is a group of compact plain inkjets that starts at $35. It also has a line of color lasers. Two new lines are the Professional and the Home & Student series. For the widest selection of Lexmark printers at the best prices, try Newegg.com. PCConnection’s site also has a wide selection, while Tiger Direct offers better prices.

About This Brand

Offers several lines of standard and all-in-one inkjets, as well as lasers, in a broad price range. The "Z" series is a group of compact plain inkjets that starts at $35. It also has a line of color lasers. Two new lines are the Professional and the Home & Student series. For the widest selection of Lexmark printers at the best prices, try Newegg.com. PCConnection’s site also has a wide selection, while Tiger Direct offers better prices.

Features & Specs - Lexmark C540n
Memory-card reader Indicates whether the printer has a built-in memory-card reader. If so, this feature lets you print image files from a digital camera's memory card without using a computer. You can also transfer the files to a computer. Memory-card reader	No
PictBridge This feature allows direct printing (without the use of a computer) from any brand of digital camera to any brand of printer. PictBridge	No
LCD viewer Printer has a built-in LCD screen for viewing and editing images from a memory card. The screen is small, usually only 1 to 3.5 inches, and editing capability is very limited. LCD viewer	No
Individual color tanks Some inkjet printers use a separate tank for each color. Others have tri-color cartridges with three colors in one. Individual tanks let you replace only the color that runs out rather than tossing a tri-color cartridge that may have some ink left. Individual color tanks	Yes
Networking The ability to connect to a home network for printing from a computer either via an Ethernet or a WiFi connection. Ethernet is the common wired network and WiFi is the wireless format commonly found in laptop computers. Networking	Ethernet
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