Lexmark C540N Laser Printer (Color - 21 ppm Mono - 21 ppm Color - 1200 x 1200 dpi - USB - Fast Ethernet - PC, Mac)

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Color • Networked • Laser • 21 ppm black & white • 21 ppm color
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Easy by Kelly B. Waggoner on amazon.com Nov 29, 2009
I just plugged it into my router, turned it on. Set up my preferences and I was off and running. (Im on a MAC) Could not have been easier. Its works great as well
 
Perfect color printer for our needs by Len on staples.com Sep 9, 2009
This printer is quiet and fast. We print study data that must be color exact. Print outs are very clear.
 
A Game Changer Laser Printer for Lexmark by jpmfieldmarshall on amazon.com Sep 10, 2011
Let me first preface my review. I am looking specifically at what it can do and how well it does it in relation to it's competitors. My experience with printers is extensive. I research printer's capabilities before homing in on the one that I want ...
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Excellent color laser but it'll cost you a fortune in toner by E. Simoni on amazon.com Aug 19, 2009
This is by far the best printer I have owned. For a color laser it is small and convenient. Setup was very easy including installing it on our home network. I also like the toner tanks instead of the usual roller tanks. It is also comparatively lightweight ...
 
excellent choice by Grad Student on staples.com Sep 2, 2009
Excellent print quality, very good color and fast printing.
 
 
 
 
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Excellent printing - outrageously expensive toner by NYCSteeler on amazon.com Jun 1, 2012
I purchased the Lexmark C540N to replace a Samsung color laser that I wanted to smash to smithereens out of frustration (constant paper jams) and I was really happy at first with the Lexmark. The first bad omen was when it wouldn't print because it kept ...
 
$$$ COMPLETE FRAUD $$$ by k9dezinr on cnet.com Nov 1, 2011
Very DISAPPOINTED with lexmark c540 printer.. The price of toner is ridiculous and does not print the amount of pages mentioned... I have spent $600-$700 on 6 cartridges (high yield toner) and printed 1300 pages... I have looked into refilling toner and ...
 
Very Disappointing by Printer on staples.com Oct 2, 2009
This printer is a bust. the controls make it very difficult to switch from letter size to envelope. The little "on board" screen is not easy and the changes don't always take. The cost of the replacement ink is out of sight, making this printer not worth ...
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Will never buy a Lexmark again. by N/A on newegg.com Dec 21, 2010
Will never buy a Lexmark again.
 
Did not come with necessary cords by abc123 on amazon.com Feb 22, 2012
The printer came with only a power cord. When prompted by the installation CD to connect the printer to the computer, I realized I was not given the cable. I called customer service and they informed me that they do not include the cord with the printer. ...
 
 
 
 
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amazon.com
 
2.4 out of 5
from 10 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Lexmark C540N Color Laser Printer
The good news is that it realized it wasn't jammed...The bad news was it began spewing pages of random garbage...I really hate to submit a negative review, because my initial impressions were quite good...
staples.com
 
3.0 out of 5
from 15 reviews
Lexmark C540n Color Laser Printer | Staples®
Easy Setup Fast Print Time Dull tones & colors Large Footprint The C540n was [$] after rebates, and I couldn't pass up 1200 x 1200 resolution for that price...Lexmark printers are usually pretty good, not this one...An affordable, quality laser printer - when you don't have room (or need) for a full-sized one...
cnet.com
 
1.2 out of 5
from 5 reviews
Lexmark C540N Color Laser Printer - Compare prices reviews user opinions - Shopper.com
Good print quality and speed May errors after 1000 pages printed / Page sensor snapped out of place and had technition fix it / Super expensive toner / No toner refill available and cartridges chiped Very DISAPPOINTED with lexmark c540 printer...Buying this printer has been a complete fraud and would not recommend it to anyone...I would not recommend this printer to anyone for any application...
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reevoo.com
 
9.0 out of 10
from 1 reviews
Lexmark C540N Colour Laser Printer Reviews - Compare Prices and Deals - Reevoo
Very easy to set up and good control panel functions...
newegg.com
 
3.0 out of 5
from 2 reviews
Newegg.com - LEXMARK C540n 26A0000 Workgroup Up to 21 ppm 1200 x 1200 dpi Color Print...
It fast, quite, and well worth the money...Called Lexmark they downloaded something to fix it however it did not work...Especially since they say you can get 2,000 prints out of 1 toner...
walmart.com
 
 
 
Walmart.com: Lexmark C540N Color Laser Printer: Computers
Otherwise, interest will be charged from the original date of purchase...Bill Me Later is the quick, easy, secure way to buy online without using your credit card...You can change this store anytime using the View Products in Your Store feature or by using Store Finder or the Find in Store feature throughout the site...
co.uk
 
 
 
Lexmark C540n review | Printers | A-List | Reviews | PC Pro
In particular I found the reviews consistently reliable and a safe way to buy on recommendation...As a long time PC Pro reader I've gone through several opinions re the quality of journalism and in particular the reviews...I have a C544n - very slow but good print quality...
com.au
 
 
 
Lexmark C540N COLOUR LASER ( LEXMARK 26A0026 ) - Colour Lasers-Printers Scanners...
Extremely compact and quiet, with true 1200 x 1200 dpi colour plus rapid printing up to 20 ppm in black and colour...With its small, attractive design and quiet operation, the Lexmark C540n will be a welcome addition to your desktop or small workgroup...The C540n brings out the finest details with vivid 1200 x 1200 dpi colour and helps you keep colour costs in check with Lexmark ColorSaver™ technology...And toner cartridges for Lexmark C540 Series printers never require shaking to deliver their full declared yield...
co.uk
 
 
 
Lexmark C540n Colour Laser Printer (26A0035) | £156.14 | Oyyy.co.uk
The Lexmark C540n Colour Laser Printer (26A0035) is faster and more cost effective than you might think...Exceptionally quiet and ultra compact, the Lexmark C540n colour laser printer gives you true 1200 x 1200 dpi colour printing to brighten up your business documents, plus rapid print speeds as fast as 20 ppm in both black and colour...Set-up is quick and easy with the Lexmark C540n printer and it also has built-in networking capabilities...Of the Lexmark C540n printer, PC Pro said "Fast, top-quality prints, good running costs and a competitive price make the Lexmark our new favourite colour laser printer...In their review of the C540N Reg Hardware said "Fast and expandable, with good controls and reasonable costs and quality...
buzzillions.com
 
 
 
Lexmark International Inc Lexmark C540N Color Laser Printer Reviews | Buzzillions.com
The C540n was [$] after rebates, and I couldn't pass up 1200 x 1200 resolution for that price...Ultra-compact and exceptionally quiet, the Lexmark C540n offers you true 1200 x 1200 dpi color printing to liven up your business documents, plus rapid print speeds as fast as 20 ppm in both black and color...
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Lexmark C540N Laser Printer Drivers
higher, incidentally, if you intend to print on the C540n from an Apple computer – Lexmark’s driver currently doesn’t support monochrome-only printing...be higher, incidentally, if you intend to print on the C540n from an Apple computer – Lexmark’s driver currently doesn’t support monochrome-only printing...I changed the driver to the basic HP Laserjet driver...Print quality is similar in all respects to the Canon, with good, … Lexmark C540N Color Laser Printer Review...
 
 
 
 
Expert Reviews from the Web
reghardware.com
 
85.0 out of 100
Mar 26, 2010
Lexmark C540N • reghardware
Fast and expandable, with good controls and reasonable costs and quality...Lexmark specs its C540N at 20ppm for both black and colour and the review machine produced 16.7ppm printing black and 10.3ppm in colour...
macuser.co.uk
Feb 1, 2012
MacUser: Product Reviews: Labs: Personal colour laser printers: Lexmark C540n
A glance at the C540n reveals an interesting feature for a sub-£200 colour laser - the 'n' denotes network capability...The C540n also features a quirk in that the current driver doesn't allow you to set it to print in black-and-white mode...The only drawback to its current inability to print in monochrome is that your printing costs will be higher: the C540n prints the second most expensive colour pages in the group at 9p each...The Lexmark C540n is nearly the best printer for workgroups here...
pcauthority.com.au
Mar 18, 2012
Lexmark's C540n is a strong contender for best in class for price and printing quality...
The C540n is the best printer for small workgroups this month...test at 250 pages, and the single-pass engine means sheets need to run through its cavernous interior only once, no matter whether they're printed in full colour or black and white...The huge 250-page paper tray means you can set it up and leave it, and the initial pain of buying it is less than with more expensive printers...
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cnet.com
Lexmark C540N Color Laser Printer Overview & User Reviews ...
Color Laser under $300, Offers (supposed) hi-speed printing and 1200x122 dpi. Good service reputation. Slow Printing, not shipped with enough RAM for usual stuff ...
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