Lexmark C544n, C544dn, C544dtn

For the C544 Lexmark Say:

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.

• C544n: Network ready, Part # 26C0050
• C544dn: Network ready plus duplex, Part # 26C0000
• C544dtn: Network ready plus duplex with extra input drawer, Part # 26C0100
• C544dw: Duplex with built-in wireless, Part # 26C0150

For the C544n Lexmarks publicity reads:

Fully loaded for small and midsize workgroup performance, the Lexmark C544n brings you fast printing up to 25 ppm in black and color, and Lexmark Extra High Yield Toner Cartridges (6,000-pages black, 4,000-pages color) for a low cost per page. 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 C544n! Save even more when you enroll in Lexmark Rewards.

• Make a big impact on your business with a genuinely desktop-friendly color printer. With their small, attractive new design and quiet noise level, Lexmarks new color laser will be a welcome addition to your desktop or small workgroup.
• As quiet as 49 dBA while printing; reduce sound even more with Quiet Mode.
• Sleek, innovative desktop-friendly design.
• Built-in networking on all models to share the benefits of color. Brighten up your business and your image.

Add professional color to your documents. Lexmark gives you the tools to control color output and puts its 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. Color-control tools: coverage estimator and ColorSaver mode.Consistent color tones with professional Pantone calibration.

Lexmark High Yield and Extra High Yield Toner Cartridges cut printing costs to a minimum. Reap the benefits of productivity.Lexmarks C544n gives you a rapid first-page-out and races through your print runs at blazing speeds. Whats more, this printer offers you the versatility you need to keep up with your demanding office printing needs.

First page out as fast as 11 seconds with instant warm-up fuser PCL 6 and PostScript 3 emulations ensure compatibility with your application software. Series includes duplex printing models, attractively priced. 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! Lexmarks C544n is eco-designed and comes with a vast range of features to help you print greener at every level. Paper-saving built-in duplex-printing models available. 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
• High Yield and Extra High Yield Cartridges, Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program and end-of-life product management help reduce landfill.Lexmark Supplies Price Guarantee.

Purchase a Lexmark C540 Series color laser printer and you can save up to 20 percent of the total cost of printing 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. Youll 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 its time to replace your imaging kit, well send you one of those free, too! If you love printing in color, Lexmark Rewards is for you. Learn more: www.LexmarkRewards.com. Lexmarks guarantee to you.

Lexmark's 1-Year Exchange warranty 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.

Control:

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.

Duty Cycle:

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.

Print Speed:

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

Print Resolution:

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:

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

Face Down:

100 sheet output bin on top of the printer

Duplex:

Built in on the C543dn and C540dn and C540dtn.

Processor:

500 MHz

Memory:

Memory, Standard 128 MB

Memory, Maximum 640 MB

Expandable Memory Options Yes

Interface:

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

Network:

Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45)

Network Protocols:

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

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

Print Languages:

PCL 5c Emulation, PCL 6 Emulation, Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS), PostScript 3 Emulation, PDF 1.6, Direct Image

System Compatability:

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

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 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.

Extra High Yield Return Program Toners

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.

High Yield Return Program Toners

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.

Return Program Toners

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.

Extra High Yield Toners

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.

High Yield Toners

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

Fuser:

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

Whats-In-The-Box:

1-Year Exchange Service, Next Business Day

Extended Warranties

• 2350468 - 2-Years Total Exchange Service, Next Business Day
• 2350469 - 3-Years Total Exchange Service, Next Business Day
• 2350470 - 4-Years Total Exchange Service, Next Business Day
• 2350472 - 1-Year Exchange Service Renewal, Next Business Day
• 2350476 - Upgrade to Onsite Service, Next Business Day
• 2350477 - 2-Years Total Onsite Service, Next Business Day
• 2350478 - 3-Years Total Onsite Service, Next Business Day
• 2350479 - 4-Years Total Onsite Service, Next Business Day
• 2350481 - 1-Year Onsite Service Renewal, Next Business Day

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

Spares:

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

Service:

Some idea of how the printer works can be seen in the cross-section.

Toners and the Imaging unit that holds developers and photoconductors are intended to be customer replaceable.

Changing the ITU or fuser are likely to require the service manual. There is more about what needs to be done here.

The service manual is Part Number 12G9819 for the 5025-2xx,4xx engine. At the time of writing (Feb 2014) it seems to be available online)

Options:

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