Lexmark E230, E232, E234, E234n, E238, E240, E240n, E330, E332n, E340 and E342n

A4 mono laser Laser Printer intended as a reliable unit for personal or business applications. Compact design and aimed at low price.

The design features an "ultra clean" toner with a separate photoconductor so things are only replaced when they are fully used.

There are two closely related engines with many common parts and overlapping specification. The "type 4505" is the earlier series the E230, E232, E234, E330 and E332

The "type 4511" are closely related: E238, E240, E340 and E342

Since the parts, specifications and model numbers all overlap the whole list is given below.

  • E230, type 4505-100. 18 pages per minute, 200MHz Processor. 8MB memory standard (8 max), 250 sheet tray and single sheet slot. USB (universal serial bus) port and parallel port. Host based an PCL5e. 1,500 page cartridge. Note: The optional 550-sheet tray is not supported.
  • E232, type 4505-200. 22 ppm, 16MB of memory standard (max 80MB), 250 sheet tray and single sheet slot. Optional 550 sheet drawer. USB and parallel port. Host based and PCL6. 1,500 page cartridge.
  • E234, type 4505-400. Prints 25 ppm, 32MB of memory standard, a parallel port and a USB port.
  • E234n, type 4505-410. Prints 27 ppm, 32MB of memory standard, a parallel port, a USB port and Ethernet.
  • E238, type 4511-000. Prints 25 ppm. 16MB memory standard (max 80MB). Parallel and USB ENA Option. PCL6 and PostScript support for Mac Os Only. Note: The optional 550-sheet tray is not supported.
  • E240, Type 4511-100. Prints 26 ppm. 16MB memory standard (max 80MB). 250 sheet tray, single sheet slot and an optional 550 sheet drawer. Parallel and USB ENA Option. PCL6 and PostScript support for Mac Os Only.
  • E240n, Type 4511-410. Prints 26 ppm. 32MB memory standard (max 160MB). 250 sheet tray, single sheet slot and an optional 550 sheet drawer. Ethernet, Parallel and USB ENA Option. PCL6 and PostScript support for Mac Os Only.
  • E330, type 4505-300. Prints 27 ppm. 32MB of memory standard (Max 160MB). 250 sheet tray and single sheet slot. Optional 550 sheet drawer. Parallel port and USB port. Host based and PCL6, PPDS and Postscript 3. 2,500 page cartridge.
  • E332n, type 4505-310. Prints 27 ppm. 32MB of memory standard (Max 160MB). 250 sheet tray and single sheet slot. Optional 550 sheet drawer. Parallel port and USB port with 10/100 BaseTX Ethernet. Host based and PCL6, PPDS and Postscript 3. 2,500 page cartridge.
  • E340, Type 4511-600. Prints 30 ppm. 32MB memory standard (Max 160MB). 250 sheet tray and single sheet slot. Optional 550 Sheet drawer. Parallel and USB. PostScript 3, PCL6 and PPDS Migration tool. Has an LCD control Panel. US / Canada Part 28S0500.
  • E342n, Type 4511-610. Prints 30 ppm. 366MHz Processor. 32MB memory standard (Max 160MB). 250 sheet tray and single sheet slot. Optional 550 Sheet drawer. Parallel, USB and Ethernet. PostScript 3, PCL6 and PPDS Migration tool. Has an LCD control Panel. US / Canada Part 28S0500.

Control:

There's a big difference between the low-number printers which have buttons and lights and the E340 and E342n which have Lexmarks later design panel with an LCD message indicator.

Basic designs have buttons and lights at the front right of the printer. 2 buttons (Continue and Cancel) and six lights (one in the continue button). Secondary and tertiary error codes are given by double-clicking the continue button. Light patterns for error codes are given in the service manual.

There are some configuration and diagnostic modes entered when the printer is turned on with the front cover open and the Continue button pressed.

The E340 and E342n have an LCD operator panel which is easier for users and support personnel to use.

Duty Cycle:

Maximum 10,000 Pages per month.

Maximum 15,000 pages for the E340 and E342n.

For the E232

Print Speed (A4, Black): Up to 21 pages per minute.

Print Speed (Letter, Black): Up to 22 ppm

Other models from 18 to 27 ppm

Time to First Page (Black): 8.5 seconds

Black 1200 Image Quality 2400 Image Quality 600 x 600 dpi

Paper Handling:

A4 or US letter paper path.

The E230 has just a 250 sheet tray and a single sheet manual feed.

The E232, E324, E330 and E332 have the 250 sheet tray and a single sheet manual feed and can take an optional 550 sheet drawer.

Paper Handling Optional: 550-Sheet Drawer

Paper Input Capacity (Standard): 250 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Paper Input Capacity (Maximum): 800 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Paper Output Capacity (Standard): 150 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Paper Output Capacity (Maximum): 150 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Envelope Capacity: 1

Single sheet feed:Letterhead and envelopes.

Tray 2:250 sheet tray.

Tray 3:Optional 550-Sheet Drawer.

Face Down:

150 pages. There is also a capacity for 1 sheet through the rear.

Processor:

200 MHz. 366MHz on the E342n.

Memory:

Memory, Standard 16 MB

Memory, Maximum 80 MB

Expandable Memory Options Yes

Interface:

Parallel and USB (compatible with the USB 2.0 specification)

Network:

Option for networking. Lexmark N4000e, Lexmark Marknets (X2011e, X2012e, X2031e, X2030t)

(Standard) PCL 6 Emulation

System Compatability:

Apple Macintosh Operating Systems Supported Apple Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x, Apple Mac OS X

Macintosh (OS X 10.2 or higher, OS X, OS 8.6 and 9.X)

Windows (98SE, 2000, Me, NT 4 SP6, XP) and Server 2003

SuSE Linux (8.0, 8.1, 8.2), Red Hat Linux (7.2, 7.3, 8.0, 9),

see www.Lexmark.com for full compatibility list

Dimension:

Size (mm - H x W x D) 249 x 396 x 353 mm

Size (" - H x W x D) 9.8 x 15.6 x 13.9 "

Weight:

Weight (kg) 9.98 kg

Weight (lbs) 22 lbs.

Acoustic Noise:

51 dBA printing, 30 dBA stand-by, 20 dBA Sleep

Consumables:

Separate toner and photoconductor.

There are 10 user-selectable toner levels, giving up to 50% toner savings.

12A8300 Black Toner Cartridge (2.5K Yield)

0012A8400 Return Program Toner

Photoconductor:

Up to 30,000 pages. (0012A8302)

Fuser:

56P3309 110V Fuser

40X4195 220V Fuser Unit

Whats-In-The-Box:

Lexmark E232 Laser Printer - Printer: (L x W x H) 353 x 396 x 249mm

550-sheet Drawer (E232t only) - Drawer: (L x W x H) 376 x 393 x 130mm

1,500 pages* Return Program Toner Cartridge

Up to 30,000 pages* Photoconductor

Power Cord

Set-up Guide and Quick Reference Guide

Publications CD

Service and Guarantee Information

Installation CD including Printer Drivers

Spares:

12A8302 Photoconductor Kit

56P1820 Pickup Roller

56P1823 Transfer Roller w/Bearings, Gears, Springs

40X1322 Transfer Roller w/Bearings, Gears, Springs

56P1817 Operator Panel

56P1818 110V Power Supply

56P3087 Controller Card

56P1812 Scanner / Print Head ASM

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