05/10/2007

CRN, a leading channel publication, recently recognized Lexmark multifunction products (MFPs) and color laser printers among the top five best-selling brands in the channel.

Lexmark was the top-growth best-seller in the MFP segment, according to The NPD Group, a market-research firm that partnered with CRN to determine the Channel Best-Sellers list. CRN said Lexmark's MFPs gained more market share than any other company's MFPs in the top five.

Lexmark's MFP lineup ranges from the Lexmark X342n for small businesses and workgroups, featuring fast speeds up to 27 pages per minute (ppm), up to the Lexmark X854e, which features a large, 8-inch vivid color touchscreen interface that can be customized to simplify the most complicated business processes at the touch of an icon. It offers fast performance up to 55 ppm and extensive paper handling capabilities, including wide-format support for large, enterprise workgroups.

"A lot of the features Lexmark has added to their MFPs, such as security features, PDF-thumb-drive functionality ... have probably been the big reasons it's done well," Joe Elliott, sales manager at Elliott Services and Peripherals, a Conover, N.C., solution provider that partners with Lexmark, told CRN. "Lexmark has made it easier and more sales-rep friendly, and given us more incentives to sell Lexmark."

Lexmark offers numerous incentives to solution providers and value-added resellers through Profits in Printing, which provides rebate programs and other margin-enhancement offerings to loyal Lexmark partners.

CRN also recognized Lexmark among the top five best-sellers in the color laser printer market.

Lexmark's color laser printer lineup begins with the C500n, an affordable network-ready printer featuring speeds up to 31 ppm in monochrome and 8 ppm in color, up to the new Lexmark C935dn color laser printer family for customers who need more advanced functionality. The Lexmark C935dn features fast print speeds up to 40 ppm in color and 45 ppm in monochrome, as well as A3 ledger or tabloid printing capabilities and finishing options such as stapling, hole-punch and booklets. It also comes equipped with standard two-sided printing to help customers reduce paper usage and conserve resources.

"We are committed to developing high-quality, high-value products, solutions and service offerings that help our channel partners add more value to their customers and more profit to their business," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "We are pleased to receive this recognition from CRN for our unique strengths in the channel."

04/24/2007

Lexmark International, Inc. today introduced three new color laser printer families to help business customers save time and money by printing professional color documents in house.

The Lexmark C780n, C782n and C935dn color laser printer families are designed for business workgroups that need access to high-quality, reliable color printing technology at affordable prices.

"Color can have a tremendous impact for businesses, but it can be expensive for customers to use widely, especially if they are outsourcing documents to the local print shop," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "These new printers give customers a more flexible and efficient way to get the same impact without breaking their budget."

With extensive media-handling capabilities and outstanding print quality, the Lexmark C780n, C782n and C935dn printer families can help customers implement color easily across their business. These new printers can be used for everything from printing color logos on letterhead and labels to help businesses increase their brand awareness to helping increase productivity in a retail store by printing color photos of each product on shelf planograms. The Lexmark C780n, C782n and C935dn printer families can print on difficult media like heavy card stock for documents such as invitations and oversized banner paper for signage and can also be used for unique applications such as printing color photos of patients on hospital wristbands to increase patient safety.

While these products offer a cost effective alternative to color document outsourcing, they also feature Lexmark's Color Care technology to help customers manage color usage and control the cost of color in general office printing. For example, network administrators can control which employees can access the color capabilities on each device to make sure that color is only used when necessary. Customers can also use unique tools such as the coverage estimator, which helps customers calculate the approximate cost of specific print jobs so they can determine the most cost-effective way to get large jobs printed.

The Lexmark C780n color laser printer family features print speeds up to 31 pages per minute (ppm) in color and up to 35 ppm in monochrome. For customers who need more powerful performance, additional paper handling options or want the ability to upgrade to a multifunction device, the Lexmark C782n color laser printer family prints at speeds up to 35 ppm in color and 40 ppm in monochrome. The Lexmark C935dn color laser printer family gives customers access to even faster speeds, printing up to 40 ppm in color and 45 ppm in monochrome, as well as A3 ledger or tabloid printing capabilities and finishing options such as stapling, hole-punch and booklets. It also features two-sided printing standard to help customers reduce paper usage and conserve resources.

All three printer families are also supported by Lexmark's new universal print driver, which helps customers increase productivity by making it easy to print to multiple Lexmark products using the same, intuitive driver.

04/24/2007

Lexmark International, Inc. today introduced an entire new line of color laser multifunction products (MFPs) to help businesses get more done with color.

"Leading businesses around the world have benefited from improved processes and reduced costs with Lexmark's award-winning monochrome multifunction technology," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "With this new line, customers now have more ways to leverage the power of color and our proven workflow solutions from the same device."

Lexmark's new color laser MFP lineup features five new products: the Lexmark X782e, X940e and X945e for business workgroups, and the Lexmark X500n and X502n for small businesses and desktop users.

The Lexmark X782e, 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 color on a wide variety of documents, including difficult media like heavy card stock and vinyl labels and specialty papers like weather- and fade-resistant outdoor media and oversized banners. Customers can also save time and money by using these devices to print brochures, signage and invitations in house.

The Lexmark X782e, X940e and X945e feature Lexmark's award-winning eTask color touchscreen interface, which can be customized to simplify complicated processes to the touch of an icon. This interface drives Lexmark's industry- specific workflow solutions, which are designed to help customers in industries like retail, banking, health care, government, manufacturing and education improve paper-based processes.

For example, within the banking industry, Lexmark has helped customers develop solutions that simplify the loan application process to a single icon on Lexmark's eTask interface, reducing the completion time from days to hours. With Lexmark's new line of color laser MFPs, those customers can drive the same process improvements on a device that can also be used to print professional color brochures and fliers, helping drive additional sales for the bank.

The Lexmark X782e prints at speeds up to 35 pages per minute (ppm) in color and 40 ppm in monochrome. The Lexmark X940e offers print speeds up to 30 ppm in color and 40 ppm in monochrome, as well as A3 ledger or tabloid printing capabilities and extensive finishing options such as folding and booklets. For customers that need even more powerful performance, the Lexmark X945e prints at speeds up to 40 ppm in color and 45 ppm in monochrome.

For smaller businesses and workgroups, the Lexmark X500n and X502n desktop color laser MFPs feature impressive quality, speed and features. The Lexmark X500n and X502n are ideal for businesses that want to save money by consolidating devices and need affordable access to high-quality color printing, copying and scanning. The Lexmark X500n offers print, copy and scan capabilities and the best price performance in its class, printing at speeds up to eight ppm in color and 31 ppm in monochrome. It has the fastest processor, the fastest time to first print and the highest aftermarket toner yields in its class. For customers who frequently copy multi-page color jobs, the X500n also features a 35-sheet automatic document feeder that enables it to deliver color copies up to twice as fast as the leading competitor. The Lexmark X502n adds fax capabilities.

04/24/2007

Better Buys for Business, an independent reviewer of document imaging equipment, has selected Lexmark International, Inc.'s new X500n and X502n color laser multifunction products (MFPs) as Editor's Choice award winners. These products are being introduced today.

"The new Lexmark X500n and X502n are ideal for small businesses and workgroups that need affordable access to high-quality color printing, copying and scanning," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "We are pleased these products are receiving this recognition concurrent with their introduction."

The Lexmark X500n and X502n desktop color laser MFPs feature impressive quality, speed and features. The Lexmark X500n offers print, copy and scan capabilities and the best price performance in its class, printing at speeds up to eight pages per minute (ppm) in color and 31 ppm in monochrome. It has the fastest processor, the fastest time to first print and the highest aftermarket toner yields in its class. For customers who frequently copy multi-page color jobs, the X500n also features a 35-sheet automatic document feeder that enables it to deliver color copies up to twice as fast as the leading competitor. The Lexmark X502n adds fax capabilities.

Better Buys said these MFPs are "just right" to support a small workgroup's text-heavy and occasional color printing needs.

Lexmark's monochrome laser MFPs were also given top honors from Better Buys. The Lexmark X342n, an Editor's Choice award winner, gives customers the convenience of printing, copying, faxing and scanning through one networked device that can be easily shared by multiple users. Its small footprint makes the device ideal for customers who want fast, multifunction performance where space is at a premium. The Lexmark X342n prints at speeds up to 27 ppm.

In addition, Better Buys gave Editor's Choice awards to the Lexmark X646e, X646dte, X646ef, X850e and X854e monochrome laser MFPs.

The Lexmark X646e, Lexmark X646dte and Lexmark X646ef offer print and copy speeds up to 50 ppm as well as fax and scan capabilities.

The Lexmark X850e, and Lexmark X854e, feature print speeds ranging from 35 ppm up to 55 ppm and can handle tabloid-size paper. They also offer extensive input, output and finishing options to meet the needs of large workgroups.

04/17/2007

With the introduction of its 2007 product line, Lexmark will offer customers the broadest, most affordable range of wireless printers in the market. Demonstrating its commitment to leadership in wireless printing, eight out of Lexmark's 12 new inkjet printers being introduced in 2007 will have wireless capabilities spanning four-in-one, three-in-one and single-function printer categories.

Available in the second quarter of 2007 are the Lexmark X4550 Wireless All-in-One (AIO), the Lexmark Z1420 Wireless Color Printer, and the Lexmark X3550 Color All-in-One with wireless as an optional feature. All three are backed by one of the best manufacturer's warranties in the printing industry - - Lexmark's exclusive Protection Guarantee featuring next business day replacement for up to one year after purchase.

The remaining wireless offerings will be introduced and available later this year. Once the full line is available, it will include six inkjet printers with integrated wireless and two with optional wireless capability.

"Consumers are embracing wireless networking with the rapid adoption of wireless notebook computers and wireless routers. However, because of the high price of existing wireless printers and the complexity of use, consumers have been slow to adopt wireless printing. We intend to change that with new wireless printers from Lexmark that are affordable, easy to install and easy to use," said Najib Bahous, Lexmark vice president and president of its Consumer Printer Division.

Wireless printing enables users to print with the same freedom and mobility they enjoy when working on a wireless laptop computer. Users can place the printer anywhere in the home covered by their wireless networks. In addition, multiple computer users can enjoy the added convenience of sharing the same wireless printer, eliminating the need for multiple devices.

Lexmark X4550 Wireless All-in-One
For busy consumers who require the robust functionality of an AIO to maximize their productivity at home, the new Lexmark X4550 is the most affordable three-in-one printer in the inkjet market with built-in wireless capability. The X4550 allows users to work seamlessly from any location in their home or office, delivering professional quality text and photos. It prints at speeds up to 26 pages per minute (ppm) black and 18 ppm color. In addition to fast print speeds and affordability, the Lexmark X4550 offers a broad range of functions for productivity-minded professionals, including photo functionality, copying and scanning.

Lexmark Z1420 Wireless Color Printer
The Lexmark Z1420 single function is the most affordable wireless printer in the inkjet market. It delivers print speeds up to 24 ppm black and 18 ppm color. Users can print brilliant borderless photos up to 8.5-by-11 inches, using new photo editing software. Its stylish design and high-gloss finish makes the Lexmark Z1420 an attractive addition to any room in the house. Simple step-by-step instructions make the Lexmark Z1420 easy to install and connect to an existing wireless network.

Lexmark X3550 Color All-in-One
For AIO consumers who aren't ready to catch the wireless wave but want the ability to easily upgrade to more advanced technology, Lexmark introduced the X3550 Color All-in-One with optional wireless capability. The Lexmark X3550 features fast print speeds, delivering up to 24 ppm black and 17 ppm color. The X3550 helps users get more done, with features such as one-touch copy and scan and professional photo printing options.

Printing solutions to meet consumers' productivity demands
In addition to the new wireless and wireless optional devices, Lexmark has introduced two new entry-level printers, the Lexmark X2500 Color All-in-One and the Lexmark Z1300 Single-Function Inkjet Printer. Both offer advanced printhead technology and Lexmark's vibrant evercolor inks for exceptional quality and value.

An ideal choice for students and other budget-conscious consumers, the Lexmark X2500 AIO is among the fastest AIOs in its class, with speeds up to 22 ppm black and 16 ppm color. With outstanding color and photo print speed, it delivers high-quality 4-by-6 inch edge-to-edge prints. For added convenience and ease of use, it features a seven-button operator panel and a special indicator light that tells consumers when their cartridges are running low on ink. In addition to its affordability, consumers will also appreciate the professional quality text and graphics.

Lexmark's new Z1300 series Single Function Inkjet Printer helps to keep home users productive all day long, with fast printing speeds of up to 22 ppm black and 16 ppm color and easy-to-use photo printing features. Students and home users will appreciate the Z1300's affordability and high-quality text and graphics, including lab- quality 4-by-6 inch and 5-by-7 inch borderless photos.

The Lexmark X4550, X3550, X2500, Z1420 and Z1300 offer inkjet consumers the opportunity to participate in the Lexmark Return Program, which gives a variety of ink supplies choices to help reduce printing costs while also benefiting the environment. Users who purchase Lexmark Return Program cartridges will receive an up-front discount compared to alternative equivalent cartridges in exchange for agreeing to return the used cartridges only to Lexmark for remanufacturing or recycling.

12/28/2006

Buyers Laboratory, Inc. (BLI), a leading independent printer and multifunctional testing laboratory, has recognized Lexmark International, Inc. with a Fall Pick of the Year award for Most Outstanding Monochrome Multifunction Printer (MFP) Line.

The Lexmark X642e, X646ef, X850e and X852e monochrome MFPs also received individual awards as BLI's Fall Picks of the Year in their respective workgroup MFP categories.

"These devices offer great reliability and productivity, but even better than that, they are very easy to use, with their full color back-lit display, which allows users to easily program functions and view help messages," BLI said.

"[Lexmark's MFPs] are robust, dependable devices that provide users with standard print, copy, fax and scan functionality out of the box," BLI said. "Add to that the easy-to-use customizable color touch screen, the convenient USB flash drive on the control panel that allows users to scan and print files without a PC and the network-friendly administrative utilities, and you've got a winning combination that meets the needs of a variety of users."

Lexmark's current workgroup monochrome laser MFP line-up for business customers begins with the Lexmark X642e, which features a monochrome touch screen interface and speeds up to 45 pages per minute (ppm). For customers who need more advanced functionality, the Lexmark X644e, X646ef, X646e, and X646dte feature a larger, color touch screen interface. The Lexmark X850e series adds wide-format printing capabilities and offers performance up to 55 ppm performance. Lexmark also offers the Lexmark X340n and X342n for small businesses and workgroups.

The entire line-up includes flatbed-scanning and fax capabilities and is designed to make it easy for users to print, copy and improve their paper- based business processes.

"Lexmark introduced an entire new line-up of monochrome multifunction products in 2006, giving customers in both small offices and large enterprises access to leading-edge multifunction technology to help increase productivity and reduce costs," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. "We appreciate this recognition of Lexmark as a technology leader in the printing industry."

11/03/2006

PC Magazine, a leading technology publication, recently recognized two of Lexmark International, Inc.'s (NYSE:LXK) new laser printers, the Lexmark C534dn and Lexmark E250dn , as top choices for customers needing fast, affordable, high-quality laser printing capabilities in brilliant color or crisp black and white.

Lexmark C534dn
The Lexmark C534dn earned PC Magazine's coveted Editors' Choice award and was praised for its speed, print quality and paper handling. "Lexmark color lasers have a good track record in earning Editors' Choice nods, so I was looking forward to getting my hands on the Lexmark C534dn. Sure enough, it lives up to expectations, delivering great-looking output at high speed. Even better, it offers the right paper-handling features for its target market of small offices or workgroups," said PC Magazine's M. David Stone.

The Lexmark C534dn prints at speeds up to 22 pages per minute (ppm) in color and 24 ppm in monochrome. It offers two-sided printing and networking capabilities standard and helps customers increase productivity by allowing them to print professional color documents, brochures and signage affordably in-house.

"If you need a color laser printer for a small office, the Lexmark C534dn's overall level of output quality, combined with its speed, paper-handling and price, should be on your short list," PC Magazine said.

The Lexmark C534dn is part of the Lexmark C530 color laser family, which also includes the Lexmark C530dn, C532n, C532dn, C534n and the Lexmark C534dtn. The Lexmark C522n , which is a member of the previous generation of these products, earned Editors' Choice honors from PC Magazine earlier this year.

Lexmark E250dn
PC Magazine praised the Lexmark E250dn with a "four out of five star" rating, saying it "offers a well-thought-out balance of speed, quality, and paper handling that makes the Lexmark E250dn easy to recommend."

The Lexmark E250dn prints at speeds up to 30 ppm. "Speed is one of the best arguments for buying the E250dn," PC Magazine said. It features industry-first printhead technology and an Instant Warm-Up fuser that saves power and speeds up the time to first page to as fast as 7.5 seconds, even from sleep mode.

"The E250dn is not only the right size and price for a small office, or even a home office with heavy printing needs; it also offers all the features a typical small office could hope for, including a network connector, a built-in duplexer to make it easy to print on both sides of the page, and an eye-catching 30-page-per-minute engine rating," PC Magazine said.

The Lexmark E250dn is part of the Lexmark E series, which also includes the Lexmark E250d, E350d, E350dn and Lexmark E450dn.

"Choosing the right tool for the job has always been essential to getting more done and getting it done right. Clearly, the Lexmark C534dn and E250dn provide powerful capabilities that will help customers work more productively. We are very pleased to receive this recognition from PC Magazine," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division.