» Lexmark X560n 'picked' for top award from Buyers Lab

» Lexmark X9575 Professional Wireless All-in-One receives Highly Recommended rating

» Lexmark X560n garners more accolades with Buyers Lab Highly Recommended rating

» Better Buys recognizes Lexmark workgroup MFPs with Editor's Choice awards

» Lexmark's newest color laser MFP is Highly Recommended by BERTL

» Lexmark's T64x printer families earn Editor's Choice awards for third consecutive year

» Lexmark Professional Series inkjets earn three Editor's Choice awards

» Lexmark X500n ranked in top five color laser multifunction printers by PC World

» Better Buys for Business recognizes Lexmark color lasers with Editor's Choice awards

» Lexmark E352dn ranked in PC World list of top five monochrome laser printers

June 25, 2008

BERTL, a leading independent test lab, has awarded BERTL's Best 2008 honors to Lexmark's C500n, C780 printer family, C782dtn, X940e and X945e color workgroup laser printers and multifunction products (MFPs), recognizing the devices for their functionality, features and performance.

"These award-winning devices are excellent for business workgroups that need to take their output to the next level and do it with high-quality, professional-level color printing," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "We are proud to have these color workgroup lasers and MFPs regarded as BERTL's Best 2008."

BERTL noted that the Lexmark C500n, which received the award for Best A4 Toner-Based Small Office/Workgroup Color Laser Printer, has "solid overall office color image quality" and "above average overall ease of use and print productivity." With print speeds of up to eight pages per minute (ppm) in color and 31 ppm in black, the Lexmark C500n can easily serve as the primary printing device for customers who require color but also print large volumes in black. The Lexmark C500n also comes standard with networking so it can easily be shared by several users in a small workgroup, reducing the cost of maintenance and supplies.

Best User-Friendly Color Printer Range was given to the Lexmark C780n, C780dn and C780dtn, while the Lexmark C782dtn was awarded Best Color Workgroup Printer. The Lexmark C780 and C782 color laser printer families are designed for business workgroups that need access to high-quality, reliable color printing technology at affordable prices. Both printer families feature Lexmark's Color Care technology, which helps customers manage color usage and control the cost of color in general office printing. The Lexmark C780 printer family features print speeds of up to 31 ppm in color and 35 ppm in black. The Lexmark C782 printer family prints at speeds up to 35 ppm in color and 40 ppm in black.

The Lexmark X940e and X945e were named Best User-Friendly Workgroup Family. The Lexmark X940e and X945e deliver outstanding print quality and feature reliable performance to meet the demands of busy workgroups. Customers can use these workhorses to print full color product brochures, booklets, signage, and invitations in-house, saving users time and money.

The Lexmark X940e and X945e "feature an exceptionally easy-to-use, large color touch screen with large, easy-to-read text that is arguably the easiest touch screen to use among touch screens evaluated by BERTL," said BERTL. They feature Lexmark's award-winning e-Task color touchscreen interface, which can be customized to simplify complicated processes at the touch of an icon. This interface drives Lexmark's industry-specific workflow solutions, which are designed to help customers print less and save more.

June 24, 2008

Recognized in the small workgroup color printer multifunction product (MFP) category, Lexmark's X560n color laser MFP has earned a Spring 2008 "Pick of the Year" award from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI), a leading printer and multifunctional testing laboratory.

The Lexmark X560n was selected for its ease of use, good feedback to end-user workstations and comprehensive management utilities. "The Lexmark X560n offers very good overall productivity and a very good feature set for a competitive price," said Marlene Orr, BLI senior printer analyst. "It also offers the highest toner yields of competitive products tested, which contributes to further improved productivity and an attractive cost per page."

Pick of the Year awards are presented by BLI semi-annually to the products that perform the best in their respective categories throughout BLI's rigorous laboratory tests. During the tests, BLI evaluates all critical performance areas, including reliability, image quality, productivity, print drivers, feedback to workstations, administrative utilities, ease of use, network setup, toner yield, cost of ownership, and more.

The Lexmark X560n is ideally suited for workgroups that need color printing and multifunction capabilities. Fast, robust and network ready, the Lexmark X560n features business-class performance, printing at speeds up to 31 pages per minute (ppm) in black and 20 ppm in color. It also features the highest-yield cartridges and lowest supplies intervention rate in its class. The Lexmark X560n is the first color laser MFP under $1,000 to offer 10,000-page aftermarket toner cartridges in all four colors to help give customers a low cost-per-page and minimize environmental impact because fewer cartridges are needed.

"The X560n delivers excellent quality and performance at a price that any small, medium or large business can afford," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "Customers can elevate their office productivity easily with the X560n, and we're pleased that it has been recognized with this prestigious BLI Pick of the Year award."

May 13, 2008

BERTL, a leading independent test lab, recently awarded Lexmark's X9575 Professional Wireless All-in-One (AIO) a Highly Recommended rating, noting that the AIO "performed very well" and "is very competitively priced."

"In light of the X9575's quality software, superior ease of use, and above-average image and photo quality, BERTL highly recommends the Lexmark X9575," said BERTL. "During BERTL's extensive testing of the Lexmark X9575, this color inkjet AIO, which is intended for a single user, SOHO or very small workgroup, performed very well."

BERTL highlighted several ease-of-use features on the Lexmark X9575 that were impressive, including the exceptionally easy installation, removable paper drawer and state-of-the-art color LCD.

"The X9575 Professional Wireless AIO is a great example of the many robust products Lexmark offers for the small office and home office user," said Paul A. Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Consumer Printer Division. "This all-in-one is packed with productivity-enhancing features, including wireless and automatic two-sided printing."

The Lexmark X9575 Professional Wireless All-in-One warranty includes lifetime phone support and a dedicated, priority phone line, as well as Lexmark's Protection Guarantee with next-business-day replacement(1). In addition, the X9575 ships with high-yield ink cartridges that deliver twice the yield of Lexmark's standard cartridges.

May 8, 2008

Lexmark's X560n color laser multifunction product (MFP) has received a Highly Recommended rating from Buyers Laboratory Inc. (BLI), a leading printer and multifunctional testing laboratory.

Recognized for its productivity, value and ease of use, the Lexmark X560n earned an "Excellent" or "Very Good" rating in most of BLI's evaluation areas.

"A desktop color multifunction printer targeted to small and mid-size workgroups, the Lexmark X560n proved to be a strong overall performer during BLI's two-month lab assessment," said BLI. "With a manufacturer-rated speed of 20 pages per minute (ppm) for color and 31 ppm for black, the Lexmark X560n offers good overall productivity and a very good feature set for a competitive price."

The Lexmark X560n is designed for business workgroups that need to elevate their office productivity with professional color printing, copy, scan and fax capabilities. For example, businesses can quickly and affordably print professional color presentations, brochures, invitations, labels and signage in-house with the Lexmark X560n, reducing the hassle and expense of outsourcing documents to a local copy shop.

The Lexmark X560n comes standard with networking so it can be easily shared by multiple users. It also does quadruple duty as a printer, copier, scanner and fax to help customers reduce energy consumption and costs associated with supplying and maintaining multiple devices.

"The X560n is the perfect solution for workgroups that want to boost their productivity and affordably bring the brilliance of color to their business," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "We are proud to receive this honor from BLI and add to the recognition for our newest color laser MFP."

The Lexmark X560n has also received a Four-Star, Highly Recommended rating from BERTL and was named a Better Buys for Business Editor's Choice award winner.

April 29, 2008

Better Buys for Business, an independent reviewer of document imaging equipment, has awarded Editor's Choice awards to several of Lexmark's workgroup multifunction printers (MFPs).

Lexmark's X560n, X782e, X940e and X945e color laser MFPs were recognized with the honor in Better Buys for Business' 2008 Printer Multifunctional Guide. Lexmark's X850e, X852e and X854e monochrome laser MFPs were also designated Editor's Choice award winners by Better Buys for Business.

Lexmark X560n
Lexmark's network-ready X560n is the newest addition to its line of color laser MFPs, printing at speeds up to 31 pages per minute (ppm) in black and 20 ppm in color. Suited for medium and large workgroups, the Lexmark X560n offers fast copying and robust scan and fax capabilities. "Lexmark has added this new versatile and fast networked machine to an already very good color laser MFP line," said Better Buys for Business.

Lexmark X782e, X940e and X945e
The Lexmark X782e, X940e and X945e are workhorses designed for busy business workgroups that need powerful performance. Each printer features Lexmark's award-winning eTask color touchscreen interface that drives industry-specific workflow solutions at the touch of an icon.

The Lexmark X782e prints at speeds up to 40 ppm in black and 35 ppm in color. Better Buys for Business summed up the Lexmark X782e by calling the device "a strong color laser multifunctional with excellent speed." Better Buys for Business said, "The X782e combines excellent office color with strong multifunctionality. For those who want a color printer but want to extend its functionality, this is a good solution."

The Lexmark X940e prints at speeds up to 40 ppm in black and 30 ppm in color. Offering faster print speeds, the Lexmark X945e prints at speeds up to 45 ppm in black and 40 ppm in color. Better Buys for Business recognized the Lexmark X940e and X945e for their value and multifunction capabilities. Both printers handle 11 inch x 17 inch ledger paper and come standard with two-sided printing.

Lexmark X850e, X852e and X854e
Perfect for large workgroups with extensive input, output and finishing needs, the Lexmark X850e, X852e and X854e monochrome laser MFPs are versatile machines, featuring print speeds from 35 ppm up to 55 ppm.

"The combination of high speed, ledger-size format, low cost of operation, and a well-designed touchscreen interface makes these MFP models good choices," said Better Buys for Business. "The family's very good paper handling is also a plus. To us, this all adds up to an Editor's Choice award."

"Lexmark's MFP technology helps customers go beyond simply consolidating their devices, allowing them to reduce costs and improve their workflow," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "We are proud to have our award-winning line of workgroup MFPs selected for Editor's Choice awards."

April 18, 2008

Lexmark's X560n, the latest addition to its color laser multifunction product (MFP) line, has been recognized with a Highly Recommended rating by BERTL, a leading independent test lab. BERTL gave the Lexmark X560n "four stars" for its affordability, image quality and ease of use in navigating the control panel, print drivers and included software.

"The X560n is competitively priced, and ideal for budget-conscious enterprises that are sensitive to price but still require a color-capable office imaging device that does it all -- print, copy, scan and fax," said BERTL in its review.

The Lexmark X560n is ideally suited for medium and large workgroups that need color printing and multifunction capabilities. Fast, robust and network ready, the Lexmark X560n features business-class performance, printing at speeds up to 31 pages per minute (ppm) in black and 20 ppm in color.

The Lexmark X560n is easy to maintain and operate, and features the highest-yield cartridges and lowest supplies intervention rate in its class. The Lexmark X560n is the first color laser MFP under $1,000 to offer 10,000-page aftermarket toner cartridges in all four colors to help give customers a low cost-per-page and minimize environmental impact because of the need for fewer cartridges.

"The X560n is a high-performance printer full of features and functionality that helps workgroups easily elevate office productivity without breaking their budgets," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "We are pleased to have our newest color laser MFP earn accolades from BERTL."

April 9, 2008

Better Buys for Business, an independent reviewer of document imaging equipment, has recognized Lexmark's T640, T642 and T644 printer families with Editor's Choice awards, marking the third consecutive year that the monochrome laser printers have been given this honorable distinction.

Featured in Better Buys for Business' 2008 Office Laser Printer Guide, the following Lexmark monochrome laser printers also received Editor's Choice awards: the E250 family, E350d, E352dn, E450dn, and the W840 family.

"Lexmark is announcing new models, black-and-white and color, at an impressive rate," said Better Buys for Business in its vendor profile. "More than ever, Lexmark has become a viable alternative to HP."

Lexmark's monochrome laser printers deliver reliable, high-performance printing solutions that can meet the unique needs of a wide range of customers from desktop users to enterprise workgroups.

"Our award-winning line of monochrome laser printers offers simple, worry-free solutions, which means customers can expect to get more done," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "We are pleased to receive this recognition from Better Buys for Business."

April 8, 2008

Better Buys for Business, an independent reviewer of document imaging equipment, awarded Editor's Choice awards to three of Lexmark's Professional Series products, summarizing the best features of the line as including "Wi-Fi and a next-business-day replacement warranty at great prices."

The Professional Series wireless all-in-ones receiving this honor are the X4875 Wireless All-in-One, X6575 Wireless All-in-One and X9575 Wireless All-in-One printers. All three products feature an enhanced warranty that includes lifetime phone support, a dedicated, priority phone line and Lexmark's Protection Guarantee with next-business-day replacement.

"Clearly Lexmark wants to tip your decision in the direction of these models by offering out-of-the-box high-capacity cartridges and a warranty that's hard to ignore. It's tipped our decision, and we're giving this Professional Series our Editor's Choice Award," Better Buys said.

"Office users rely on their printers for critical tasks every day, and they can't afford downtime," said Paul A. Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Consumer Printer Division. "Our Professional Series of inkjet printers and all-in-ones is backed with strong features and a solid warranty to help keep small and medium businesses and small office and home office users printing longer with confidence."

March 26, 2008

Lexmark's X500n color multifunction laser printer has been named to the February 2008 list of top five color laser multifunction printers published by PC World, a leading technology publication.

PC World recognized the Lexmark X500n for its value and "good overall design and performance."

Network ready, the Lexmark X500n gives small businesses and workgroups access to high-quality color printing, copying and scanning at an affordable price. The Lexmark X500n prints at speeds up to 31 pages per minute (ppm) in monochrome and eight ppm in color, and its multifunction copy and scan capabilities allow customers to reduce devices and energy consumption.

"The Lexmark X500n is a powerful printer, consolidating many document functions and enabling customers to reduce their environmental footprint and boost productivity," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "We are proud to have the Lexmark X500n acknowledged on PC World's list of top five color laser multifunction printers."

The Lexmark X500n received an Editor's Choice award from Better Buys for Business and a four-mice rating from MacWorld in 2007.

March 5, 2008

Better Buys for Business, an independent reviewer of document imaging equipment, has awarded an Editor's Choice rating to Lexmark's C530, C532, C782 and C935 families of color laser printers.

The printers were recognized in Better Buys for Business' 2008 Color Laser and Business Inkjet Printer Guide. The cover of the guide featured Lexmark's C935hdn departmental color laser printer.

In its review, Better Buys for Business gave accolades to Lexmark's C530 and C532 series for their rapid speed and affordability, calling them "another Lexmark breakthrough in speed and price for color laser printing." The Lexmark C530 and C532 are great for small business workgroups, offering speeds of up to 22 pages per minute (ppm) in color and 24 ppm in monochrome. In 2007, the Lexmark C530dn, C532n and C532dn also received Editor's Choice ratings from Better Buys for Business.

The Lexmark C782 series was recognized for its versatility, impressive speed and value. Better Buys for Business commented that the printers in the Lexmark C782 series are "capable color printers that offer serious production capacity at a moderate price." The Lexmark C782 series can print up to 35 ppm in color and 40 ppm in monochrome and offers extensive paper handling options for larger workgroups. The Lexmark C782n has "excellent speed and good features," said Better Buys for Business.

Noting the features and speed of Lexmark's C935 series, Better Buys for Business said, "Lexmark's new, faster entry in the color ledger-size printer market is a standout." The Lexmark C935 series offers wide-format printing and advanced finishing options. Designed for workgroups that print high volumes, the Lexmark C935 series prints at speeds up to 40 ppm in color and 45 ppm in monochrome. Better Buys for Business also recently awarded Lexmark's C935 family of color laser printers with a 2007 Innovative Product of the Year award, which is given to a product or family of products that introduce an exciting new technology.

"The customer is our top priority when we design our products and services. We have a unique ability to anticipate their needs and help them accomplish their goals over the long term," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "Lexmark is honored to receive the Editor's Choice distinction from Better Buys for Business for these printers."

February 20, 2008

PC World, a leading technology publication, has ranked Lexmark's E352dn in its list of top five monochrome laser printers based on the speed and features of the printer.

According to the PC World review on Dec. 28, 2007, the Lexmark E352dn "offers speed and features galore, plus expandability," and can "churn out good-quality text quickly."

The Lexmark E352dn monochrome laser prints at remarkable speeds of up to 35 pages per minute and features Instant Warm-Up fuser technology, reducing the time to first print to as little as 6.5 seconds, even from Power-Saver mode. It is also network-ready and includes a Quiet-Mode function to help minimize unwanted noise.

The Lexmark E352dn is Energy Star certified for environmentally conscious customers, comes equipped with standard two-sided printing to help users reduce paper usage and has an Eco-Mode to optimize energy efficiency.

"The Lexmark E352dn delivers high-quality output rapidly, giving customers the ability to execute with speed, move information faster and increase their productivity," said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "We are pleased to have PC World recognize this printer for its impressive performance and broad range of features."

In 2007, the Lexmark E352dn also received a Spring "Pick of the Year" award and a "Highly Recommended" rating from Buyers Laboratory Inc., and an Editor's Choice award from Better Buys for Business.