Name: Lexmark MB2442
Brand: Lexmark
SKU: 1302666
Rating: 88 (7 reviews)

Manual of product MB2442

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Editorial note

The Lexmark MB2442 printer stands out for its solid performance, offering a print speed of 40 pages per minute and a maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI, making it an ideal choice for demanding work environments. Its input capacity of 350 sheets and its multifunction tray allow for handling a large volume of documents without interruption, making the device suitable for daily use. However, this device also has some drawbacks. The duplex printing mode is manual, which may be less convenient for those looking to automate this process. Additionally, the printer does not support duplex scanning, which can slow down document processing. Its weight of 19,400 g can also complicate its movement, especially if frequent reinstallation is necessary. Finally, the lack of a memory card reader limits document transfer options. In terms of user experience, the intuitive interface makes it easy to use, although the absence of automation for certain functions may pose a problem. The versatile connectivity, including USB and Wi-Fi, allows for direct printing from various devices, which is a major advantage. Overall, the Lexmark MB2442 is a wise choice for professionals looking for a robust and high-performing printer, although it is important to consider its limitations for intensive use.

Score details

User experience

The user experience is good thanks to an intuitive interface and well-thought-out features, although the lack of automation for double-sided printing may be a drawback.

Performance

The performance is very good with a printing speed of 40 pages per minute and a maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI, suitable for demanding work environments.

Features

The product offers interesting features like manual double-sided printing and versatile connectivity, but lacks functionalities like double-sided scanning, limiting its effectiveness.

Value for money

The price is justified by the print quality and input capacity, but some users may find the weight and paper capacity insufficient for heavy use.

Design

The design is modern and functional, but the weight of the printer may pose a problem when moving it.

Usability

The absence of a memory card reader and the manual double-sided printing mode add a slight complexity to the daily use of the device.

Advantages

Printing up to 40 pages per minute

Manual duplex printing

Maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI

USB and Wi-Fi connectivity

Input capacity of 350 sheets

Disadvantages

Manual duplex printing is inconvenient

No duplex scanning available

Input capacity limited to 350 sheets

Heavy weight, difficult to move

No memory card reader

Technical Specifications MB2442

General Information

Model

MB2442
Brand

Lexmark
Category

Computers and accessories
Type

Printer
SKU

1302666
MPN

1302666

Print speed

Color

No
Printing technology

Laser
Double-sided printing

Yes
Printing technology

Laser
Double-sided printing

Yes
Printing

Mono printing
Duplex printing mode

Auto
Maximum resolution

1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)

40 ppm
Duplex printing speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter)

20 ppm
Copy time for the first page (Black, normal)

6.25 s

Features

Digital sender

-
Number of print cartridges

-
Service cycle (Maximum)

- pages per month
Printing colors

Blue
Service cycle (Maximum)

100000 pages per month
Printing colors

Black
Service cycle (recommended)

1000 - 10000 pages per month
Languages of the page description

Microsoft XPS, PCL 5e, PCL 6, PDF 1.3, PPDS, PostScript 3

Copier

Copy

Simple copy
Duplex copy

Yes
Max. resolution of copies

- DPI
Copy speed (normal quality, black, A4)

40 cpm
Duplex printing speed (Letter, black)

20 ppm
Release time of the first print (black, normal)

6.25 s
Resizing copy

25 - 400 %

Digitization

Digitization

Color scanning
Double-sided scanning

Yes
Optical scanning resolution

1200 x 600 DPI
Optical analysis resolution (color)

600 x 600 pixels per inch
Optical analysis resolution (color)

600 x 600 pixels per inch
Maximum scan area

215.9 x 355.6 mm
Type of scanner

Flatbed and ADF scanner
Scanning technology

CIS
Scan to

E-mail, FTP, Image, USB
Scanning speed (color)

22 ppm
Scanner speed (black)

45 ppm
Duplex scanning speed (color)

10.5 ppm
Duplex scanning speed (black)

20 ppm
Supported image formats

JPEG, JPG, TIFF
Support for text formats

PDF, XPS

Fax

Fax

Simple fax
Fax transmission speed

3 sec/page
Modem speed

33.6 Kbit/s

Input and output capacity

Total number of power supply units

2
Total power capacity

350 sheets
Maximum output capacity

150 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes
Input capacity of multi-purpose trays

100 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) production capacity

50 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) production capacity

50 sheets
Maximum number of feed bins

3
Maximum input capacity

900 sheets
Maximum output capacity

150 sheets

Paper management

Maximum ISO A series paper size

A4
Type of paper tray support

Card stock
ISO, Format Series A (A0...A9)

Envelopes
Non-ISO print support sizes

Labels
JIS series B format (B0...B9)

Plain paper
Envelope sizes

Transparencies
Weight of paper tray support

A4
A5
A6
Executive (184 x 267mm)
Folio (media size)
Legal (media size)
Letter (media size)
Oficio (media size)
Statement (140 x 216mm)
Universal
B5
7 3/4
9
10
DL
60 - 120 g/m²

Connectivity

USB port

Yes
USB port

Yes
USB connector

USB Type-B
Quantity of USB 2.0 Ports

1

Network

Mobile printing technologies

-
Ethernet/LAN

Yes
Ethernet/LAN

Yes
Wiring technology

10/100/1000Base-T(X)
LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate

10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wifi standards

802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security-supported algorithm

IPSec, LEAP, MD5, MSCHAPv2, SNMPv3, TTLS
Support for network protocols (IPv4)

TCP/IP IPv6, TCP/IP IPv4, AppleTalk, TCP, UDP
Management protocols

DHCP, APIPA (AutoIP), BOOTP, RARP, mDNS, IGMP, WINS, DDNS, SNMPv3, SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, Telnet, NTP, ICMP, HTTP, DNS, ARP, HTTPs (SSL6/TLS), Finger

Representation / realization

Maximum internal memory

1024 MB
Maximum internal memory

1024 MB
Built-in memory card reader

No
Integrated into the processor

Yes
Processor frequency

1000 MHz
Sound pressure level (scanning)

55 dB
Sound pressure level (duplex printing)

54 dB
Sound pressure level (scanning)

55 dB
Sound pressure level (scanning)

55 dB

Design

Product color

Black, Grey
Market position

Professional
Color display

Yes
Screen size

4.3 "
Color display

Yes
Color display

Yes
Order type

Touchscreen

Certificate

Certification

ENERGY STAR
ICES-003 Class B
BSMI Class B
VCCI Class B
US FDA
UL 60950-1
FCC Class B
cUL CAN/CSA-C22.2 60950-1
NOM
CB EN/IEC 60950-1
CB EN/IEC 60825-1
CE DoC (EN 62301 Class B, EN 62311, CE EN/IEC 60950-1, CE EN/IEC 60825-1, EN 61000-3, EN 55022 Class B, EuP, EN 55024, UL)
EFTA (CE)
KCC
CCC
CECP
CEL
C-tick DoC
UL-AR
KC mark
UL GS mark
EC 1275
MET-I
ISO 532B
ECMA-370
TED
GOST-R
SII
TER
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates

ENERGY STAR

Power

Electricity consumption (average operation)

- W
Average power consumption in Print mode

570 W
Average power consumption in Copy mode

590 W
Average power consumption in Scanning mode

17.5 W
Energy consumption (loan)

11.5 W
Energy consumption (in standby mode)

2.1 W
Energy Star, typical electrical consumption (TEC)

1.6 kWh/week

Minimum system requirements

Support for the Windows operating system

Windows 10
Support for the Mac operating system

Windows 7
Support for the Linux operating system

Windows 8
Windows 8.1
Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Yes

Environmental conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

8 - 80 %
Operating temperature

10 - 32 °C
Operating altitude

0 - 5000 m

Weight and dimensions

Width

399 mm
Height

467 mm
Depth

429.5 mm
Weight

19400 g

Packaging information

Package width

484 mm
Package height

564 mm
Package depth

524 mm
Package weight

22250 g

Packaging contents

Power cord included

Yes
Power cord included

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Lexmark MB2442?

The weight of the Lexmark MB2442 is 19,400 g.

What is the recommended method for removing paper jammed in the printer?

To remove the jammed paper, it is advisable to do so carefully. Turn off the printer and check that the print head is not protruding from the paper and that no pieces of paper remain inside.

Why does my printer not recognize the original cartridges?

Non-authentic cartridges may not be detected by the printer. If this is the case, a message will indicate that the cartridge is empty. Refer to the manual of the purchased cartridge for a solution, and if the problem persists, it is recommended to contact the seller.

Why is the print quality poor?

Print quality can be affected by several factors. Check the levels of the cartridges or toners. In the case of inkjet printers, cleaning may be necessary, as the cartridges may be dry or the print head damaged. For laser printers, it is advisable to perform calibration.

How does a laser printer differ from an inkjet printer?

A laser printer uses toner, while an inkjet printer operates with ink.

Why are black streaks appearing on my prints with an inkjet printer?

Generally, this indicates that the inkjet printer cartridge is defective and needs to be replaced.

What does the acronym DPI mean?

DPI stands for Dots Per Inch and indicates the number of ink droplets deposited on the paper per inch during printing.

What certifications does the Lexmark MB2442 have?

The Lexmark MB2442 is certified with the following labels: ENERGY STAR, ICES-003 Class B, BSMI Class B, VCCI Class B, US FDA, UL 60950-1, FCC Class B, cUL CAN/CSA-C22.2 60950-1, NOM, CB EN/IEC 60950-1, CB EN/IEC 60825-1, CE DoC (EN 62301 Class B, EN 62311, CE EN/IEC 60950-1, CE EN/IEC 60825-1, EN 61000-3, EN 55022 Class B, EuP, EN 55024, UL), EFTA (CE), KCC, CCC, CECP, CEL, C-tick DoC, UL-AR, KC mark, UL GS mark, EC 1275, MET-I, ISO 532B, ECMA-370, TED, GOST-R, SII, TER, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED.

How many cartridges can be installed in the Lexmark MB2442?

The Lexmark MB2442 can accommodate multiple cartridges.

What is the size of the screen on the Lexmark MB2442?

The screen of the Lexmark MB2442 measures 4.3 inches.

What is the height of the Lexmark MB2442?

The Lexmark MB2442 has a height of 467 mm.

What are the width dimensions of the Lexmark MB2442?

The width of the Lexmark MB2442 is 399 mm.

What is the depth of the Lexmark MB2442?

The Lexmark MB2442 has a depth of 429.5 mm.

Is the manual for the Lexmark MB2442 available in French?

Unfortunately, the manual for the Lexmark MB2442 is not available in French. It is only offered in English.

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