Name: Lexmark MB2546adwe
Brand: Lexmark
SKU: 1137784
Rating: 78 (5 reviews)

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Editorial note

The Lexmark MB2546adwe is a multifunction printer that stands out for its printing speed, reaching up to 44 pages per minute, and its exceptional laser print quality with a resolution of 1200 x 1200 DPI. These features make it an ideal choice for demanding work environments, where efficiency and clarity are paramount. Additionally, it offers color scanning and copying capabilities, allowing for the quick processing of multiple documents while maintaining color quality. Its flexible connectivity, including Wi-Fi and mobile printing, facilitates its integration into various office environments. However, some drawbacks are worth noting. The lack of automatic duplex copying can make the copying process more cumbersome for users who need it. Furthermore, while the printing speed is impressive, the energy consumption in print mode is relatively high, which could be a concern for users mindful of their ecological footprint. The weight of 20600 g also makes transporting the printer difficult, limiting flexibility in a professional setting. In terms of value, the cost of print cartridges can be high, increasing the long-term operating cost, especially for frequent users. The absence of a duplex scanning function is also a drawback for those with significant scanning needs. Overall, the Lexmark MB2546adwe offers excellent performance and a positive user experience thanks to its intuitive interface and well-thought-out features. However, some limitations in terms of functionality and operating costs could influence users' choices based on their specific needs.

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User experience

The user experience is overall positive thanks to an intuitive interface and well-thought-out features, although the absence of certain functions like automatic double-sided copying may pose constraints.

Performance

The performance is excellent, with a fast printing speed of up to 44 pages per minute and remarkable laser print quality of 1200 x 1200 DPI.

Battery life

The energy consumption in printing mode is high, which may pose issues for those looking to reduce their energy footprint.

Design

The design is modern and functional, but the weight of 20600 g can make transportation difficult, limiting flexibility in an office environment.

Value for money

The cost of ink cartridges can be high, increasing the long-term usage cost for frequent users.

Features

The product offers many features, such as color scanning and flexible connectivity, but the lack of double-sided scanning limits its effectiveness for some users.

Advantages

Fast printing up to 44 pages per minute

Print quality 1200 x 1200 DPI

Color scanning in a single pass

Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and mobile connectivity

Input capacity of 350 sheets

Disadvantages

No automatic double-sided copying

High energy consumption in printing

Heavy weight, difficult to move

Scanner without memory card reader

Expensive print cartridges

No double-sided scanning

Technical Specifications MB2546adwe

General Information

Model

MB2546ADWE
Brand

Lexmark
Category

Computers and accessories
Type

Printer
SKU

1137784
MPN

1137784

Print speed

Printing technology

Laser
Printing

Monochrome printing
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)

44 ppm
Duplex printing speed (Black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)

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

6 s
Maximum resolution

1200 x 1200 DPI
Right print margin (min)

4 mm
Right print margin (min)

4 mm
Right print margin (min)

4 mm
Right print margin (min)

4 mm
Duplex printing mode

Auto
Double-sided printing

Yes

Copier

Copy

Simple copy
Copy speed (normal quality, black, A4)

44 cpm
Max. resolution of copies

- DPI
Duplex printing speed (Letter, black)

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

6 s
Resizing copy

25 - 400 %
Duplex copy

Yes

Digitization

Digitization

Color scanning
Type of scanner

Flatbed and ADF scanner
Maximum scan area

215.9 x 355.6 mm
Scanner speed (black)

42 ppm
Duplex scanning speed (black)

20 ppm
Duplex scanning speed (black)

20 ppm
Duplex scanning speed (color)

10.5 ppm
Scanning technology

CIS
Optical scanning resolution

1200 x 600 DPI
Scan to

E-mail, FTP, Image, LDSS, USB
Supported image formats

JPEG, JPG, TIFF
Support for text formats

PDF, XPS
Double-sided scanning

Yes

Fax

Fax

Simple fax
Modem speed

33.6 Kbit/s
Fax transmission speed

3 sec/page

Design

Product color

Black, White
Color display

Yes
Screen

LCD
Screen size

4.3 "
Color display

Yes
Market position

Professional
Color display

Yes
Order type

Touchscreen

Paper management

Maximum ISO A series paper size

A4
Type of paper tray support

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

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

Plain paper
Non-ISO print support sizes

Transparencies
Weight of paper tray support

A4
Envelope sizes

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

Input and output capacity

Input capacity of multi-purpose trays

100 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) production capacity

50 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) production capacity

50 sheets
Total power capacity

350 sheets
Paper feed type

Paper bin
Maximum input capacity

2000 sheets
Total output capacity

150 sheets
Total output capacity

150 sheets
Total number of power supply units

2
Maximum number of feed bins

5
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Yes

Network

Mobile printing technologies

-
Ethernet/LAN

Yes
Ethernet/LAN

Yes
LAN Ethernet: data transfer rate

10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wifi standards

802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Support for network protocols (IPv4)

TCP/IP IPv4, AppleTalk™, TCP, UDP
Support for network protocols (IPv6)

TCP/IP IPv6, AppleTalk™, TCP, UDP
Network printing methods

LPR/LPD, Direct IP (Port 9100), Pull Printing, Microsoft Web Services WSD, Secure IP (Port 96xx), FTP, TFTP, Enhanced IP (Port 9400), ThinPrint .print integration, IPP 1.0, 1.1, 2.0
Management protocols

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

802.1x: MD5, MSCHAPv2, LEAP, PEAP, TLS, TTLS
Security-supported algorithm

802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS, LEAP, MD5, MSCHAPv2, PEAP, SSL/TLS, TTLS
Wiring technology

10/100/1000Base-T(X)

Connectivity

Direct printing

Yes
USB connector

USB Type-A / USB Type-B
Quantity of USB 2.0 Ports

3
Direct printing

Yes

Weight and dimensions

Width

489 mm
Depth

429.5 mm
Height

477 mm
Weight

20600 g

Packaging information

Package width

511 mm
Package depth

576 mm
Package height

614 mm
Package weight

23720 g

Packaging contents

Cartridge(s) included

Yes
Cartridge(s) included

Yes
Cartridge(s) included

Yes
Cartridge(s) included

Yes
Cartridge(s) included

Yes

Other features

Included fonts

Yes
Included fonts

Yes
Included fonts

Yes

Features

Digital sender

-
Number of print cartridges

-
Service cycle (recommended)

2000 - 15000 pages per month
Printing colors

Black
Service cycle (Maximum)

120000 pages per month
Languages of the page description

Microsoft XPS, PCL 5, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PPDS, PostScript 3
Country of origin

China
Printer fonts

Bitmap, PCL, PostScript, PPDS, Scalable
PostScript® Fonts

91
PCL® Fonts

84
Bitmap fonts

OCR-A, OCR-B
Number of PPDS fonts

5
Number of bitmap fonts

7
Number of scalable fonts

39

Representation / realization

Integrated into the processor

Yes
Built-in memory card reader

No
Processor frequency

1000 MHz
Maximum internal memory

1024 MB
Maximum internal memory

1024 MB
Sound pressure level (copy)

56 dB
Sound pressure level (copy)

56 dB
Sound pressure level (duplex printing)

55 dB
Sound pressure level (duplex printing)

55 dB

Minimum system requirements

Support for the Linux operating system

Yes
Support for the Linux operating system

Yes
Support for the Linux operating system

Yes

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates

ENERGY STAR

Power

Energy Star, typical electrical consumption (TEC)

1.9 kWh/week
Energy consumption (in standby mode)

2.6 W
Energy consumption (loan)

14.5 W
Average power consumption in Print mode

620 W
Average power consumption in Copy mode

630 W
Average power consumption in Scanning mode

20 W
Electricity consumption (average operation)

- W

Environmental conditions

Operating relative humidity (H-H)

8 - 80 %
Operating altitude

0 - 5000 m
Operating temperature

10 - 32 °C

Certificate

Certification

ICES-003 Class A
BSMI Class A
VCCI Class A
US FDA
UL 60950-1
FCC Class A
cUL CAN/CSA-C22.2 60950-1
NOM
CB EN/IEC 60950-1
CB EN/IEC 60825-1
CE DoC (EN 62301 Class A, EN 62311, CE EN/IEC 60950-1, CE EN/IEC 60825-1, EN 61000-3, EN 55022 Class A, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the weight of the Lexmark MB2546adwe?

The weight of the Lexmark MB2546adwe is 20,600 g.

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

It is advised to gently remove the paper from the printer. Turn off the device and ensure that the print head is not blocked by the paper and that there are no remnants inside the printer.

Why is my printer not accepting original cartridges?

Non-authentic cartridges may not be recognized by the printer, which can result in a message indicating that the cartridge is empty. Refer to the cartridge manual for a solution, and if the problem persists, it is advisable to contact the seller.

Why is the quality of my prints poor?

Several factors can affect print quality. Ensure that the cartridges or toners are full. For inkjet printers, cleaning may be necessary, especially if the cartridges are dry or if the print head is damaged. For laser printers, calibration is recommended.

What is the difference between a laser printer and an inkjet printer?

A laser printer uses toner for printing, while an inkjet printer uses ink.

Why is my inkjet printer producing black streaks?

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 MB2546adwe have?

The Lexmark MB2546adwe holds several certifications, including ICES-003 Class A, BSMI Class A, VCCI Class A, US FDA, UL 60950-1, FCC Class A, cUL CAN/CSA-C22.2 60950-1, NOM, CB EN/IEC 60950-1, CB EN/IEC 60825-1, CE DoC (EN 62301 Class A, EN 62311, CE EN/IEC 60950-1, CE EN/IEC 60825-1, EN 61000-3, EN 55022 Class A, 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.

How many cartridges can be installed in the Lexmark MB2546adwe?

The Lexmark MB2546adwe can accommodate a certain number of cartridges.

What is the size of the screen on the Lexmark MB2546adwe?

The screen of the Lexmark MB2546adwe measures 4.3 inches.

What is the height of the Lexmark MB2546adwe?

The Lexmark MB2546adwe has a height of 477 mm.

What is the width of the Lexmark MB2546adwe?

The width of the Lexmark MB2546adwe is 489 mm.

What is the depth of the Lexmark MB2546adwe?

The depth of the Lexmark MB2546adwe is 429.5 mm.

Is the manual for the Lexmark MB2546adwe available in French?

Unfortunately, the manual for the Lexmark MB2546adwe is not available in French. It is only offered in English.

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