Lexmark C543dn Toner Cartridges

Lexmark C543dn Printer Review

Color laser printers are easy to come by, and sometimes it's hard to know which one is best for you. If your home or small office is looking for upgrade, the Lexmark C543DN could be a great fit. With a manual feed slot and ethernet and wireless connective options, this machine comes ready to meet whatever needs your office has. It is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems, and it can print on many different media types. The Lexmark C543DN comes standard with 128 MB of memory, but it can be upgraded to 640 MB if needed. This unit has a size of 11.5x16.7x15.7 inches, and it weighs a hefty 54 pounds.

Black, magenta, yellow and cyan Lexmark C543DN toner cartridges come with the machine upon purchase, and each printer toner has a 1,000 page yield. That means each of these toners will last quite a bit of time. High capacity versions are also available, and they can yield up to 2,000 pages. The Lexmark C543DN toner is also very inexpensive and easy to find. Using the Lexmark C543DN toner, resolutions of as high as 1200x1200 dpi are possible.

Expert reviews of the Lexmark C543DN are fairly positive. PC World rates it as inexpensive to purchase and operate due to its affordable Lexmark C543DN toner cartridges. The Lexmark toner cartridges may look affordably priced because they are significantly cheaper than the competition, but they really are not. The page yield for the cartridges is only 1,000 pages, therefore the cost per page comes out to approximately 6.5 cents per page. This is much higher than the competition. Don't be deceived by the low cartridge cost, always evaluate the cost relative to the page yield (Cost of cartridge divided by page yield equals cost per page).The automatic duplexer is a major plus, according to experts. Experts weren't sure of the unit's reliability, and they found the print speeds to be a little slower than optimal. They find the quality of prints, however, to be below average, at times printing grainy images. Users, disagree, though saying the quality of prints is excellent. Users also love the fact that all the toners came with the printer upon purchase, and the upfront price is a definite positive for consumers too. Overall, the C543DN has some hits and some misses.