Lexmark T630

Description: The Lexmark T630 is a 33.2 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $500.This unit has a maximum resolution of 1200dpi.

Pros: With paper trays installed, this printer has a capacity of 3850 sheets total capacity, which is considerably more than some similarly priced lasers.Also, this laser printer has a 21000 pages duty cycle, which is somewhat longer than some similarly priced lasers.This printer not only has a modern USB port, but also can be used with older systems that use a parallel port.The printer?s 300 MHz processor allows the printer to transform a complex document into its printed form faster, speeding up printing.

Cons: This laser printer does not support two-sided printing.This printer requires optional trays to achieve its 3850 sheets, which is 3500 more than its out-of the box capacity.

Suitability: Intended for those who need high volume black and white printing.This printer is capable of accepting pages up to legal (8.5 in x 14 in) and A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in).

Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this laser printer has great features for the money.Furthermore, monochrome workgroup printers with comparable resolution tend to cost closer to $730.

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• Manufacturer: Lexmark
• Part Number: 10G2169

• General

• Printer Type Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome
• Width 16.6 in
• Depth 19.6 in
• Height 13.6 in
• Weight 37.5 lbs

• Printer

• Print Speed up to 35 pages/min - B/W - Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in), up to 33 pages/min - B/W - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in)
• Built-in Devices Status LCD
• Connectivity Technology Wired
• Interface USB, Parallel
• Max Resolution ( B&W ) 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi
• Image Enhancement Technology 1200 IQ
• PostScript Support Standard
• Language Simulation PCL 6, PDF 1.2, PDF 1.3, IBM PPDS, PostScript 3
• Fonts Included 158 x PostScript 3, 44 x PPDS, 89 x PCL
• Printer Features Optional duplex

• Processor

• Processor 300 MHz

• RAM

• RAM Installed ( Max ) 32 MB / 288 MB (max)
• Technology SDRAM - DIMM 100-pin

• Media Handling

• Media Type Cards, Labels, Envelopes, Plain paper, Vinyl labels, Transparencies, Dual web labels, Polyester labels
• Max Media Size (Custom) 8.5 in x 14 in
• Media Sizes A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), Folio (8.5 in x 13 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), JIS B5 (7.17 in x 10.12 in), Statement (5.5 in x 8.5 in), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
• Envelope Sizes US No 9 (4 in x 9 in), US No 10 (4.1 in x 9.5 in), International C5 (6.38 in x 9 in), International B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in), International DL (4.33 in x 8.66 in)
• Media Weight 60 g/m2 - 163 g/m2
• Total Media Capacity 350 sheets
• Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 100 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), 1 x Autoload - 250 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
• Max Media Capacity 3850 sheets

• Duty Cycle

• Monthly Duty Cycle 175000 pages
• Cartridge / Printhead Duty Cycle 21000 pages
• Cartridge / Printhead Included Qty 1

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking None

• Scanner

• Type None

• Copier

• Copier Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Expansion Bays Total (Free) None
• Expansion Slots Total (Free) 2 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 100-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x Expansion slot
• Connections 1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x Parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 36 pin Centronics
• Compatible Slots None

• Miscellaneous

• Consumables Included 1 x Toner cartridge ( Black ) - up to 21000 pages
• Compliant Standards CSA, ICES-003 Class B, FCC Class B certified, UL 60950 Third Edition

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power Consumption Operational 580 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 14 Watt

• Software / System Requirements

• Software Included Drivers & Utilities, MarkVision Professional
• OS Required HP-UX 11.0, HP-UX 10.20, IBM AIX 5.1, UnixWare 7.1, Apple MacOS X, IBM AIX 4.2.1, IBM AIX 4.3.3, SuSE Linux 7.2, SuSE Linux 7.3, SuSE Linux 8.0, UnixWare 2.1.3, UnixWare 7.1.1, Apple MacOS 9.x, Digital UNIX 4.0d, Red Hat Linux 7.2, Red Hat Linux 7.3, Red Hat Linux 8.0, SunSoft Solaris 9, Novell NetWare 3.x, Novell NetWare 4.x, Novell NetWare 5.x, SCO OpenServer 5.04, SunSoft Solaris 2.6, SunSoft Solaris 7/8, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows XP, SCO OpenServer 5.0.5, SCO OpenServer 5.0.6, Compaq Tru64 UNIX 5.1, SGI Irix 6.5 or later, SunSoft Solaris x86 7, SunSoft Solaris x86 8, Compaq Tru64 UNIX 4.0F, SunSoft Solaris x86 2.6, Apple MacOS 8.6 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 Server, Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / NT 4.0, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Windows ME

• Environmental Standards

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

• Environmental Parameters

• Sound Emission (Idle) 31 dBA
• Sound Emission (Operating) 52 dBA

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  Lexmark T630

  Price: $249.99

  Manufacturer: Lexmark

  Specs: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Wired, 35 pages/min, 33 pages/min, PC, Mac, Unix, USB, Parallel

Lexmark

Manufacturer profile

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