Pros

  • Fast text speed; smooth graphics quality
  • Automatic duplexer included

Cons

  • Expensive toner
  • Low standard paper capacity

At A Glance

You get great speed and print quality, dimmed by pricey toner and skimpy standard paper capacity.

Manufacturer’s Description

Small in size but big in performance, the 40-ppm, network-ready Lexmark E460DN monochrome laser is ideal for workgroups that print large volumes. Saves paper and time with built-in duplex printing. Keeps sensitive documents secure with enhanced security features, including a 10-key numeric pad for PIN entry.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number 34S0700
Memory
Memory size 64.0 MB
Memory max 0.576 GB
Requirements
Operating System Compatibility
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Macintosh OS
  • Linux
Ports and Connections
USB 1.1 No
USB 2.0 Yes
PictBridge No
Parallel Port 1
Serial Port No
Power
Maximum Power Draw (watts) 500 watts
Standby Power Draw (watts) 12 watts
Faxing
Fax page memory capacity 0.0
Dimensions
Width 15.98 inches
Depth 14.55 inches
Height 10.2 inches
Weight 31.0 pounds
Media Handling
Standard Number of Input Trays 2
Standard Input Sheet Capacity 300
Manual Feed Slot 1
Automatic Duplexer Standard
Max Input Trays 3
Maximum Paper Height 14.0
Storage Media
Compact flash Yes
Resolutions
Monochrome horizontal optical resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi
Platform Support
Printer languages supported PCL6

Performance

PCWorld Test Center (Quality)
Print quality: Text Superior
Print quality: Color photo n/a
Print quality: Grayscale photo Very Good
Copy quality n/a
PCWorld Test Center (Speed)
Print speed: Text 37  ppm
Performance
Overall Scan Quality n/a
Color Output Quality Very Good
Tested Grayscale Speed (ppm) 5.9
Line Art Output Quality Very Good
Three-Page Word Document (secs) 10.97
Grayscale Glossy Output Quality n/a
300dpi Line Art Image (secs) 10.21
Ten-Page Word Document (secs) 21.1
Tested Glossy Photo Speed (ppm) 5.9
One-Page Webpage (secs) 9.09
Two-Page Excel Document (secs) 9.48
4 by 6 Color Photo (secs) 12.57
4 by 6 Grayscale Photo (secs) 10.23
Tested Color Speed (ppm) 7.7