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Lexmark C540n

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$239.00 - $489.02

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

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Type: Color laser models

Specs
Printing method Indicates which technology a printer uses to create an image onto paper or other media. Most printers use inkjet technology, printers intended primarily for text use laser technology. Printing method	Laser
Platform Which operating system(s) will support a given printer. Most printers can work with both Windows and the Macintosh, although models differ on which versions they require. Platform	Windows, Mac
Standard-sheet capacity How many sheets of standard-thickness (20-lb.) paper can be stored in the printer's input tray. Standard-sheet capacity	250
Height (in.) Height of printer when it is open and ready to use; trays extended and paper in trays. Height (in.)	13.4
Width (in.) Measured in inches, the width of the printer when it is open and ready to print with paper loaded. Width (in.)	17.3
Depth (in.) Depth of printer when it is open and ready to use; trays extended and paper in trays. Depth (in.)	18.9

Features
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
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
Borderless photos This feature lets you print photos that go edge-to-edge without a white border. Borderless photos	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
Swap black for photo ink The photo ink for some printers comes in an extra cartridge. To use these photo inks, you must remove the black-ink cartridge and replace it with the photo-ink cartridge. To go back to printing text or graphics, you must do the reverse. This can get tedious. Models that hold all the inks simultaneously minimize the hassle. Swap black for photo ink	NA
Water-resistant photos When printing on glossy photo paper, water-resistant ink will not run or smear if it gets wet. Water-resistant photos	Yes

Connections
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	E
USB2 Most Windows and Macintosh computers purchased since the Fall of 2002 have universal serial bus 2.0 ports (USB2). They can be used with printers that have either USB2 or USB connections. Check which connections your computer permits before purchasing a printer. USB2	Yes
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

Additional test results
4x6 photo cost ($) 4x6 photo cost per print. 4x6 photo cost ($)	NA
8x10 photo cost ($) 8x10 photo cost per print. 8x10 photo cost ($)	0.60
Text cost (cents) Text cost per print. Text cost (cents)	3.3

Additional Information (The information below has been supplied by an external source.)

General Information
Manufacturer	Lexmark International, Inc
Manufacturer Website Address	www.lexmark.com
Product Series	C
Product Model	C540n
Product Name	C540N Laser Printer

Technical Information
Recommended Use	Plain Paper Print
Print Color	Color
Maximum Mono Print Speed (ppm)	21
Maximum Color Print Speed (ppm)	21
Maximum Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi

Memory
Standard Memory	128 MB

Interfaces/Ports
USB	Yes

Network & Communication
Ethernet	Yes
Ethernet Technology	Fast Ethernet

Media Types & Handling
Media Type	Card Stock, Plain Paper, Transparency, Label
Media Size	Legal, A5, Executive, A4, B5 (JIS), Folio, Letter, Universal
Number of Input Trays Installed	1

Reliability
Duty Cycle	35000 pages per month

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor	Desktop
Height	11.5"
Width	16.7"
Depth	15.7"
Weight (Approximate)	46.00 lb

Miscellaneous
Package Contents	C540N Laser Printer 4 x (Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow) Return Program Toner Cartridges Statement of Limited Warranty, Lexmark Rewards brochure Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program information Setup guides (network and local attachment) Software and documentation CD Power cord
Green Compliant	Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority	Energy Star
Country of Origin	China

Warranty
Standard Warranty	1 Year

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