C544n, C544dn, C544dtn colour printer family use the same engine as the C540n and C543dn but provides a bit of extra speed at 25 pages per minute and some extra features that will appeal to larger offices.
The 543 and 544 printers are also available in a multifunction version with a scanner and enhanced control panel.
All the printers can take a Duo Drawer with a 550-Sheet capacity 100 sheet feeder
See the page on the C540n for a bit more information on the series.
Lexmark C544 printers specifically:
An additional feature on the C544n is a direct USB port for walk-up printing. It is also suited to a higher monthly print volume.
For the C544n Lexmarks publicity reads:
16 character, 2-line backlit LCD Display.
Built-in web server for local network management and display of consumable status.
Network fleet management using Lexmark MarkVision Professional.
Images and files can be printed directly without using a PC from USB flash drives and PictBridge enabled cameras.
Maximum use is 55,000 pages per month. Lexmark suggests a recommended monthly volume of 800 to 3,000 pages.
If the printer is loaded with high yield cartridges then lower use would not be recommended as cartridges would be likely to exceed their 2-year life.
The C540n and C543dn have smaller cartridges and lower recommended use.
The printer uses an inline cartridge arrangement so print speeds for black and colour are generally the same.
Print Speed (Letter, Black): Up to 25 ppm
Print Speed (Letter, Color): Up to 25 ppm
Print Speed (A4, Black): Up to 23 ppm
Print Speed (A4, Color): Up to 23 ppm
Time to First Page (Black) As fast as 11 seconds
Time to First Page (Color) As fast as 12 seconds
True 1200x1200 colour printing.
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 Standard, Single Sheet Manual Feed, 250-Sheet Input Tray 100-Sheet Output Bin.
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
Maximum Paper Output Capacity: 100 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond
Envelope Capacity: 1
Finishing Options: Non available - look at higher models
Number of Paper Inputs: Standard 2
Number of Paper Inputs: Maximum 4
Duplex (2-sided) Printing: Not Available
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
100 sheet output bin on top of the printer
Built in on the C543dn and C540dn and C540dtn.
500 MHz
Memory, Standard 128 MB
Memory, Maximum 640 MB
Expandable Memory Options Yes
Front USB port Compatible with USB 2.0 Specification (Type A),
PictBridge Certified Port, Standard Ports for connecting USB Pens and Pictbridge cameras
USB Rear connection with USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified.
Optional Network Ports Lexmark N4050e 802.11g Wireless Print Server (Print Only), External MarkNet N7020e Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45)
LPR/LPD, Direct IP (Port 9100), Enhanced IP (Port 9400), FTP, TFTP
TCP/IP IPv4, AppleTalk, TCP/IP IPv6, TCP, UDP
PCL 5c Emulation, PCL 6 Emulation, Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS), PostScript 3 Emulation, PDF 1.6, Direct Image
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
120 Volt and 220 volt Models
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 (lb.) 46.2 lb
Weight (kg) 21 kg
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 C544 printers can take all the cartridges available for the C540 engine plus some extra -high yield toners intended to give a particularly good deal on printing costs.
In 2009 Lexmark were offering "Lexmark Rewards" on these printers. Users who sign up get a free cartridge fro every 10 they return and a free imaging kit as well. The sign up site is at LexmarkRewards.com.
The level of consumable supply levels can be seen in the "Device Status" page on the printers internal web server.
These printers take four colour toner cartridges with separate photoconductors and a waste bottle. Toner cartridges are very easy to replace. Replace the relevant cartridge when a prompt message appears on the LCD screen and press the go button (tick) to continue.
The C544 printers and X544 multifunction printers can take extra high yield cartridges to give low printing costs; these cartridges won't fit the C540, C543 and X43.
The page yield figures given below assume 5% average page cover with 3-4 pages per print task.
C544X1KG, Black Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 6,000 pages. For C544 / X544 printer series.
C544X1CG, Cyan Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 4,000 pages. For C544 / X544 printer series.
C544X1MG, Magenta Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 4,000 pages. For C544 / X544 printer series.
C544X1YG, Yellow Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 4,000 pages. For C544 / X544 printer series.
C540H1KG, Black High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 2,500 pages for the C540, C543, C544 and X543, X544
C540H1CG, Cyan High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 2,000 pages for the C540, C543, C544, and X543, X544.
C540H1MG, Magenta High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 2,000 pages for the C540, C543, C544, and X543, X544.
C540H1YG, Yellow High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 2,000 pages for the C540, C543, C544, and X543, X544.
C540A1KG, Black Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 1,000 pages for the C540, C543, C544 and X543, X544.
C540A1CG, Cyan Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 1,000 pages for the C540, C543, C544, and X543, X544.
C540A1MG, Magenta Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 1,000 pages for the C540, C543, C544, and X543, X544.
C540A1YG, Yellow Return Program Toner Cartridge, yield 1,000 pages for the C540, C543, C544, and X543, X544.
C544X2KG, Black Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge, yield 6,000 pages. For C544 / X544 printers.
C544X2CG, Cyan Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge, yield 4,000 pages. For C544 / X544 printers.
C544X2MG, Magenta Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge, yield 4,000 pages. For C544 / X544 printers.
C544X2YG, Yellow Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge, yield 4,000 pages. For C544 / X544 printers.
C540H2KG, Black High Yield Toner Cartridge, yield 2,500 pages for the C540 / X543 series.
C540H2CG, Cyan High Yield Toner Cartridge, yield 2,000 pages for the C540 / X543 series.
C540H2MG, Magenta High Yield Toner Cartridge, yield 2,000 pages for the C540 / X543 series.
C540H2YG, Yellow High Yield Toner Cartridge, yield 2,000 pages for the C540 / X543 series.
Waste Bottle:
Laser printer photoconductors don't succeed in transferring all the toner onto the page, there is usually some left behind. This is removed in the eraser and deposited in a waste toner bottle. The printer LCD screen gives a "waste Toner Box" warning when the waste receptacle is full . Press the go button (tick) to continue printing.
C540X75G - Waste Toner Bottle. Typical yield 36,000 pages of black print, 18,000 pages of colour print. Used in the C540, C543, C544, X543, X544
Imaging Drum Kit:
The LCD screen will give the message "Imaging Kit" when a new kit is needed. Replace the kit and press the go button (tick) to continue). Yield for the imaging drums and developers is about 30,000 pages.
C540X71G Black Imaging Kit. Used in the C540 / X540 series printers. This kit is for exchanging the black photoconductor and developer.
C540X74G Black and Color Imaging Kit. Used in the C540 / X540 series printers. This kit is for exchanging both black and colour photoconductor and developer.
Instructions for changing the developer units are given on page 130 on of the user manual. In summary - remove all the toners, remove the waste bottle and pull the imaging kit out. Take care not to touch the underside of the 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??
Image Transfer Unit Assembly:
40X5403, Image transfer unit (ITU) assembly. Compatible with the C540, C543, C544, X543, X544 - Part # 40X5403
The fuser adheres toner to the paper using a combination of heat and pressure. Fusers can last some time but they do wear out.
40X5438, Fuser assembly, 220-240V. Fuser assembly for the C540, C543, C544 - Part # 40X5438
40X5437, Fuser assembly, 110-120V. Fuser assembly for the C540, C543, C544 - 40X5437
40X5439, Fuser assembly, 100V. Fuser assembly for the C540, C543, C544 - 40X5439
1-Year Exchange Service, Next Business Day
Extended Warranties
Product Certifications: CAN/CSA-C22.2 60950-1, CSA E60825-1, ICES-003 Class B, BSMI Class B, VCCI Class B, US FDA, FCC Class B, UL 60950-1, EN/IEC 60320-1, CE Class B, CB IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1, EN/IEC 61000-3, EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, EN/IEC 60825-1, GS (T?V), AR S (T?V), SMA C-tick mark Class B, CCC Class B, CISPIR 22 Class B, MIC Mark, EK Mark
40X5168, Pick Tyres for C540, C543, C544, C734, C736, X543, X544, X734, X736, X738 - Part # 40X5168
40X5419, 250-sheet tray assembly, C540, C543, C544, X543, X544 - Part # 40X5419
40X5434, 550-Sheet Duo Drawer with 100-Sheet MPF (complete), C54x, X543, X544 - Part # 40X5434
40X5435, 550-Sheet Duo Drawer, 100-Sheet MPF tray assembly, C54x, X543, X544 (What distinction between this and previous part ?) - Part # 40X5435
40X5405, High-voltage power supply 40X5405
40X5409, Low-voltage power supply (universal power supply) 40X5409
40X5411, Printhead 40X5411
40X5427, Controller board, C544n, C544dn, C544dw 40X5427
We are researching options for contract maintenance and repair.
3000551 - 550-Sheet Duo Drawer with 100-Sheet MPF
Memory Options
40X5937 - 128MB DDR1-DRAM 100 Pin. For C540, C543, C544, E260, E360, E46, T650, T652, X463, X464, X466, X543, X544
40X5938 - 256MB DDR1-DRAM
40X5939 - 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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