Lexmark E340 Toner Cartridges

Lexmark E340 Printer Review

While the Lexmark E340 may seem to be a little pricey since it can only print monochrome documents, the option it provides users to expand certain features, along with professional-quality output performance make the machine worth the price tag. One area the E340 outperforms comparable models is speed, printing up to 30 pages per minute for monochrome text documents. Small offices that prefer a robust monochrome printer over a device that can support color photo and graphic printing will benefit from this quick, reliable and easy-to-use laser printer.

Although the E340 doesn't come with the standard ethernet interface seen in many office devices, users have the option to connect to and print over a network through its print server. Users that would prefer to print straight from their personal desktop should be able to do so thanks to its moderately compact size of 15x13x9 inches and rear USB port that offers direct PC connectivity. Located on its front panel are a handful of tools for PC-free control, including a monochrome LCD that provides status updates and a 4-way pad to navigate through menus.

This machine is viewed more as an office printer than a personal one because it offers users the opportunity to upgrade its standard paper handling capacity of 250 pages to a maximum of 800 pages. The device also provides users the option to increase its standard memory of 32 MB to a maximum of 160 MB, which combined with its expandable paper handling will allow it to support medium volumes.

Experts and users both agree this machine has excellent output quality, printing monochrome text and graphic projects with sharp clarity and a resolution of 1200 dpi using Lexmark E340 printer toner. Image enhancement technology allows the device to print more complicated jobs with accurate detail and a maximum resolution of 2400 dpi.

The device operates with one black Lexmark E340 printer toner cartridge that has a standard yield of 2,500 pages. To support busier offices users can purchase the high-capacity toners that yield up to 6,000 pages each. To keep from spending too much on these higher yielding replacements, users have the option to purchase inexpensive remanufactured Lexmark E340 toner cartridges rather than pricey OEM supplies.

Whether or not the E340 is a good solution for a small office depends on their needs. If users are only printing monochrome documents and want a quick, reliable printer, then this unit is a viable option. However, users with frequent color printing or the need to occasionally scan or copy a job will be better suited to more versatile multifunction devices.