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Lexmark Lexmark 22B0050 C524N CLR LASER

78

Good

  • Pros
  • Good print quality for a moderate price
  • Supports PCL6 and PostScript drivers
  • Cons
  • Four-line LCD display lacks a backlight
  • You can't add a duplexer

Product Specs

Core Components
Installed memory128 MB
Maximum memory supported640 MB
Media Handling
Manual Feed SlotYes
Maximum Number of Input Trays3
Maximum paper size, height14.0 inches
Maximum Sheets With All Paper Trays850
Output Tray Capacity250
Standard Number of Input Trays2
Maximum paper size, width8.5 inches
Standard input sheet capacity350
Duplex printingNo
Network
EthernetYes
Connectivity
Parallel PortNo
Serial PortNo
USB 1.1Yes
USB 2.0Yes
Platform Support
Operating System Support
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Macintosh OS
  • Linux
Dimensions
Height19 inches
Depth16.1 inches
Width17.3 inches
Weight57 pounds
General Features
PostScript TypeStandard
Printer Emulation TypePostScript 2
Media slots
PictBridge compatibleNo
Printer languages supportedPCL6
Green
Maximum Power Draw (watts)0 watts
Standby Power Draw (watts)385 watts
Resolutions
Black-and-white horizontal resolution1200 x 1200
Color horizontal resolution1200 x 1200
Scanning
Internal scan depth
Faxing
Fax page memory capacity0

User Reviews for Lexmark Lexmark 22B0050 C524N CLR LASER

  • Reviewed by: Tumbleing

    Duration of ownership:

    Strengths: Has Duplex, prints on both sides, and 1200 dpi. Print quality looks good on plain paper. Cost per printed pages seems to be one of the best. Nice setup under properties> install options.

    Weaknesses: The major shortcoming of this machine is noise. My wife and I share a laser printer in our home network. This thing sounds like an aircraft taking off from a runway when it prints or warms-up.

    Overall Evaluation: I was unable to find reviews on this thing even though it has been on the market for a year. It appears to be a good printer if you are not bothered by its high noise levels. Assembly instructions are all picture diagrams and even on the CD manual, install is not covered. So, a little networking knowledge and prior printer knowledge is necessary. I successfully stumbled through it only because I was installing it late at night and the call center was closed. I am returning mine and looking for something a little quieter. Also, the label with the serial number is at the rear of the machine and is difficult to read and cluttered with Chinese characters. You will need a magnifying glass to read the serial number, no kidding? Letters are included in the serial number even through Lexmark on line says that if the number you are reading has letters, it is not the serial number.

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