Lexmark C543dn

Lexmark C540n Printer Family

Print Technology - Color Laser

The C543dn is a low cost member of the C540 family. Basically this is just the duplex version of the C540n.

The higher models can also take larger cartridges which will give lower per-page prices if there is a sufficiently high print demand.

Models:

Lexmark C540n Part # 26A0000 - 21ppm, non duplex, 1k or 2k colour cartridges.
Lexmark C543dn Part # 2680000 21ppm, with duplex
Lexmark C544n Part # 26C0050 - 25ppm duplex optional, Extra High yield cartridges

All the printers can take a Duo Drawer with a 550-Sheet capacity 100 sheet feeder

Lexmark Say of the C543dn:

In addition to oustanding print quality and and rapid print speeds, the network-ready Lexmark C543dn has built-in duplexing for easy two-sided printing and it ships with high-capacity toner cartridges for great value. What's more, it comes with the Lexmark Lifetime Pricing Guarantee. Lexmark guarantees, for as long as you own this printer, not to increase the price* of toner cartridges for your Lexmark C543dn! Save even more when you enroll in Lexmark Rewards.
Make a big impact on your business with a genuinely desktop-friendly color printer. With its small, attractive design and quiet operation, the Lexmark C543dn will be a welcome addition to your desktop or small workgroup.
As quiet as 47 dBA while printing; reduce sound even more with Quiet Mode, Sleek, innovative desktop-friendly design, Built-in networking lets you share the benefits of color, Brighten up your business and your image
Add professional color to your documents. Put Lexmark's color expertise to work for you, so all your brochures, reports and graphics come out vivid and accurate to the finest details.
Vibrant print quality: true 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution, New generation Lexmark toner for color quality and consistency, Consistent color tones with professional Pantone calibration, Color balance lets you adjust color to your personal preference, Lexmark High Yield Toner Cartridges cut printing costs to a minimum. Reap the benefits of productivity
Lexmark’s C543dn gives you a rapid first-page-out and races through your print runs at blazing speeds. What’s more, this printer offers you great versatility to keep up with your demanding office printing needs. First page out as fast as 12 seconds with instant warm-up fuser, PCL 6 and PostScript 3 emulations ensure compatibility with your application software,Includes built-in duplex printing
Duo Drawer combines a 100-sheet multipurpose feeder and 550-sheet tray in one unique option Eco-responsible printing
Printing responsibly means everyone wins - your business, your budget and the environment! Lexmark’s C543dn is eco-designed and comes with a vast range of features to help you print greener at every level, including built-in duplex.
Paper-saving built-in duplex printing, Eco-Mode reduces power consumption, Lets you print multiple pages per sheet, Instant warm-up fuser saves energy
Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program for leading-edge recycling. Lexmark Rewards ... Green looks good on you!
Purchase a Lexmark C540 Series color laser printer and you can save up to 20 percent of the total cost of supplies while you help save the planet. Announcing Lexmark Rewards, a new program that rewards you with free high-yield toner cartridges and imaging kits simply for using genuine Lexmark toner and returning your empty cartridges to Lexmark for recycling. You’ll earn two rewards points just for signing up and an additional point for each cartridge return. For every 10 points earned, Lexmark will send you a free high-yield toner cartridge. When it’s time to replace your imaging kit, we’ll send you one of those free, too! If you love printing in color, Lexmark Rewards is for you. Learn more: www.LexmarkRewards.com, Lexmark’s guarantee to you
Lexmark's 1-Year Exchange warranty on the Lexmark C540 Series provides added peace of mind. Enhanced service offerings may be available by contacting your Lexmark representative or visiting www.lexmark.com. Optimize your printer's performance and investment value by using genuine Lexmark supplies, service and parts.Cost saving and environmental features, Duplex models are Energy Star compliant. Integrated duplex printing helps to reduce paper consumption (C543dn, C544dn/dw/dtn), Eco-Mode reduces power consumption and Quiet Mode reduces noise emission. Instant warm-up fuser saves energy
High Yield Cartridges, Lexmark Cartridge Collection Programme and end-of-life product management help reduce landfill.Lexmark Supplies Price Guarantee

Control:

16 character, 2-line backlit LCD Display

Built-in web server for local network management.

Network fleet management using Lexmark MarkVision Professional.

35,000 pages per month. Lexmark suggests a recommended monthly volume of 500 to 1,500 pages. The C544n has a higher suggested use of 800 to 3,000 pages and might be more appropriate for people intending to print in these volumes (upwards or 30-40 pages per day).

Lexmark say: " Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle is defined as the maximum number of pages a device could deliver in a month. This metric provides a comparison of robustness in relation to other Lexmark printers and MFPs. "

Print Speed:

Print Speed (Letter, Black): Up to 21 ppm

Print Speed (Letter, Color): Up to 21 ppm

Print Speed (A4, Black): Up to 20 ppm

Print Speed (A4, Color): Up to 20 ppm

Print Speed (Letter, Black) Duplex: Up to 10 spm

Print Speed (A4, Black) Duplex: Up to 10 spm

Time to First Page (Black) As fast as 12 seconds

Time to First Page (Color) As fast as 13 seconds

Print Resolution:

The printer uses an inline cartridge arrangement so print speeds for black and colour are generally the same.

Black 1200 x 1200 dpi 4800 Color Quality (1200 x 600 dpi), Color 1200 x 1200 dpi 4800 Color Quality (1200 x 600 dpi)

Paper Handling:

Paper Handling Standard, 100-Sheet Output Bin, Integrated Duplex, Single Sheet Manual Feed, 250-Sheet Input Tray

Optional Paper Handling: Duo Drawer with 550-Sheet main capacity and a 100-Sheet Feeder.

Standard Paper Input Capacity: 250+1 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Maximum Paper Input Capacity: 900 +1 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Standard Paper Output Capacity: 100 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond Finishing Options: Non available - look at higher models

Tray 1:Single Sheet Manual Feed

Tray 2:250-Sheet Input Tray.

Tray 3:Optional: Duo Drawer with 550-Sheet capacity plus a 100-Sheet Multi-Purpose Feeder

Face Down:

100 sheet output bin on top of the printer

Face Up:

Not Available

Duplex:

Built in on the C543dn and C540dn and C540dtn.

Processor:

417MHz

Memory:

Memory, Standard 128 MB

Memory, Maximum 640 MB

Expandable Memory Options Yes

Interface:

Standard Ports, Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45), USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified.

Optional Network Ports Lexmark N4050e 802.11g Wireless Print Server (Print Only), External MarkNet N7020e Gigabit Ethernet

Network:

Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45)

Network Protocols:

TCP/IP IPv4, AppleTalk™, TCP/IP IPv6, TCP, UDP

LPR/LPD, Direct IP (Port 9100), Enhanced IP (Port 9400), FTP, TFTP

Print Languages:

PCL 5c Emulation, PCL 6 Emulation, PostScript 3 Emulation

The C544n printers also have PDF 1.6, Direct Image as well but this won't be a critical thing for most users.

System-Compatabilty:

Lexmark Say "2000, XP, Server 2003, XP x64, Server 2003 running Terminal Services, 2000 Server running Terminal Services, Server 2003 x64, Server 2003 x64 running Terminal Services, Vista, Vista x64, Server 2008, Server 2008 x64, Server 2008 running Terminal Services, Server 2008 x64 running Terminal Services

Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.x"

The PostScript 3 emulation should allow this printer to work withe most systems.

Power:

120 Volt and 220 volt Models

Power Consumption:

3.92 kilowatt-hours per week

Dimensions:

Size (mm - H x W x D) 292 x 424 x 400 mm

Size (in. - H x W x D) 11.5 x 16.7 x 15.7 in.

Weight:

Weight (lb.) 46.2 lb.

Weight (kg) 21 kg

Consumables:

These printers take a set of 4 toners, a set of 4 photoconductors, a transfer belt and a waste bottle. Lexmark also have "return program" cartridges to be returned to them for recycling.

The C540 can take two capacities of toner:

1000 page basic or 2,500 page high yield Black catridges.
1000 page basic of 2000 page high yield Colour cartridges.

The C544N can also take an extra-high yield cartridge where the black toner has a life of 6,000 pages and the colours of 4,000 pages.

C540H1KG Black High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge

C540H1CG Cyan High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge

C540H1MG Magenta High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge

C540H1YG Yellow High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge

C540A1KG Black Return Program Toner Cartridge

C540A1CG Cyan Return Program Toner Cartridge

C540A1MG Magenta Return Program Toner Cartridge

C540A1YG Yellow Return Program Toner Cartridge

C540H2KG Black High Yield Toner Cartridge

C540H2CG Cyan High Yield Toner Cartridge

C540H2MG Magenta High Yield Toner Cartridge

C540H2YG Yellow High Yield Toner Cartridge

Drum and Developer:

C540X71G Black Imaging Kit

C540X74G Black and Color Imaging Kit.

Lexmark Rewards gives users who sign up a free imaging kit if they sign up and return every cartridge they use. www.LexmarkRewards.com

Options:

3000551 550-Sheet Duo Drawer with 100-Sheet MPF

Memory Options

1022298 128MB DDR1-DRAM

1022299 256MB DDR1-DRAM

1022301 512MB DDR1-DRAM

1021209 64MB Flash Card

30G0828 Japanese Font Card

30G0825 Korean Font Card

1021294 USB (2 Meter) Cable

14T0145 Lexmark N4050e 802.11g Wireless Print

14T0220 MarkNetTM N7020e Gigabit Ethernet Print Server

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