Lexmark T642

Description: The Lexmark T642 is a 45 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $740.This unit has a maximum resolution of 1200dpi.

Pros: With paper trays installed, this printer has a capacity of 4100 sheets total capacity, which is considerably more than some similarly priced lasers.Also, this laser printer prints at 45 ppm speed, which is somewhat faster than some similarly priced lasers.In fact, the average cost of a product with this fast a speed is $1,440.The Lexmark T642 can connect via USB, but can also connect to older machines that only have a parallel port.At 457 MHz this printer has a fast processor, which speeds up the printing of complex documents such as images.(A fast processor allows complex documents to be translated into printed graphics and text at a faster rate.)

Cons: This product does not support duplex printing.This printer requires optional trays to achieve its 4100 sheets, which is 3500 more than its out-of the box capacity.

Suitability: A monochrome workgroup laser printer, suited for high volume document printing.This printer can handle legal (8.5 in x 14 in) and A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) documents.

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this laser printer has good features for the money.Furthermore, based purely off of resolution, a workgroup laser printer would normally cost 20% less.

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• Manufacturer: Lexmark International Inc.
• Part Number: 0020G0200

• General

• Printer Type Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome
• Width 17.2 in
• Depth 20.6 in
• Height 16 in
• Weight 50.9 lbs
• Localization Canada, United States

• Printer

• Print Speed up to 43 pages/min - B/W - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), up to 45 pages/min - B/W - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
• Built-in Devices Status LCD
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Interface USB, Parallel
• Max Resolution ( B&W ) 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
• Image Enhancement Technology 2400 IQ
• PostScript Support Standard
• Language Simulation PCL 6, PostScript 3, PDF 1.5, IBM PPDS
• Fonts Included 86 x PCL, 44 x PPDS, 158 x PostScript
• Printer Features Optional duplex

• Processor

• Processor 457 MHz

• RAM

• RAM Installed ( Max ) 64 MB / 576 MB (max)

• Media Handling

• Media Type Dual web labels, Plain paper, Cards, Polyester labels, Transparencies, Labels, Envelopes, Vinyl labels
• Max Media Size (Custom) 8.5 in x 14 in
• Media Sizes Statement (5.5 in x 8.5 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), JIS B5 (7.17 in x 10.12 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), Folio (8.5 in x 13 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
• Envelope Sizes US No 10 (4.1 in x 9.5 in), US No 9 (4 in x 9 in), International B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in), International DL (4.33 in x 8.66 in), International C5 (6.38 in x 9 in), Monarch (3.87 in x 7.5 in)
• Total Media Capacity 600 sheets
• Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 500 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), 1 x Autoload - 100 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
• Max Media Capacity 4100 sheets

• Duty Cycle

• Monthly Duty Cycle 225000 pages

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking None

• Scanner

• Type None

• Copier

• Copier Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory, 2 Expansion slot
• Connections 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 36 pin Centronics, 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x Direct print port - 4 pin USB Type A
• Compatible Slots None

• Miscellaneous

• Consumables Included 1 x Toner cartridge ( Black ) - up to 6000 pages
• Compliant Standards CSA, UL 60950 Third Edition, VCCI Class B ITE, ICES-003 Class B, BSMI CNS 13438 Class B, IEC 60950, CE, TUV GS, CCC, FCC Class B certified, C-Tick Class B, CB

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities
• OS Required Red Hat Linux 8.0, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, SunSoft Solaris 8, Apple MacOS X, Novell NetWare 6.x, Red Hat Linux 9, Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3, SunSoft Solaris 9, Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, Debian GNU/Linux 3.0, SunSoft Solaris 7, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8, IBM AIX 5.2, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, IBM OS/400, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, SCO OpenServer Enterprise System, IBM AIX 5.1, Citrix Presentation Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Linux Linpus 9.2, SuSE Linux 9.2 Professional, Novell NetWare 3.2, Novell NetWare 4.2, SuSE Linux 9.1 Professional, HP-UX 11.0, Novell NetWare 5.x, Apple MacOS 9.x, Red Hat Linux 7.3, Linspire, SuSE Linux 9.0 Professional

• Environmental Standards

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & Support 1 year warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 60.8 ?F
• Max Operating Temperature 89.6 ?F
• Humidity Range Operating 8 - 80%
• Sound Emission (Idle) 30 dBA
• Sound Emission (Operating) 55 dBA

Lexmark International Inc.

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.lexmark.com/
• Address: 740 New Circle Rd., , .
• Phone: 800/539-6275
• Email: CorpComm@lexmark.com