Lexmark International, Inc has unveiled its latest family of desktop monochrome laser printers named the E-series.
Pitched at all spheres of business, the E-series range is what Lexmark terms as powerful, affordable and easy to use. Customers will see immediate benefit from price performance and versatile functionality intended to continually address their ever-changing needs.
The new lineup includes the Lexmark E232, E232t, E330, E332n and E332tn monochrome laser printers, offers reliable and versatile products for the home office, small and medium business (SMB), and large enterprise desktop printing needs. All of the printers offer a new sleek and compact design, allowing them to both physically and aesthetically fit in any office or home setting.
Says Hans Horn, managing director of Lexmark SA: "This new family of printers continues Lexmark`s tradition of offering affordable and versatile products without sacrificing features and functionality. Whether a customer needs a desktop printer for a home business or a Fortune 500 corporation, we offer a product of choice. These new products are made to both address and anticipate various customer needs by delivering performance, reliability and upgradeable features at an affordable price."
Innovative design
The new sleek, innovative design features an integrated paper drawer for reliable paper feeding and space consolidation in addition to a simple, intuitive operating panel. The supplies are designed to maximise customer ease of use with a simple to install 2 500- or 6 000-page toner cartridge and a long-life photoconductor kit that may never need to be replaced over the life of the printer. All products are upgradeable to ensure the printers grow with the customers` changing needs with options such as networking, an optional 550-sheet paper drawer and memory expansion.
Affordability and versatility
Customers seeking a compact yet powerful personal home or office printer with laser-crisp output will benefit from the Lexmark E232 and E232t. These monochrome laser printers are designed for both home and business environments and professionals with versatile printing needs. Offering a fast speed of up to 21ppm and a quick time-to-first page of 8.5 seconds, the E232 is attractively priced at a recommended street price of R1 599 (VAT incl). The E232t includes a second 550-sheet tray to accommodate higher volume printing and is priced at R2 399.
High performance - network class
The Lexmark E330, E332n and E332tn are unmatched, high-performance laser printers designed to meet the growing demand for reliable desktop printers in a personal or workgroup environment while offering the smallest footprint in its class. Featuring a fast speed of up to 26ppm, a 200MHz processor and the highest maximum optional memory versus its major competitors, the Lexmark E330 offers superior value at R2 999. The Lexmark E332n is designed for small workgroups featuring a space-saving internal network adapter, priced at R3 999. The Lexmark E332tn provides additional value by including a second 550-sheet drawer for R4 699.
"Adding to the efficiency of these models is the ability to print over 15 000 pages a month and inclusion of Lexmark`s MarkVision Network management software to help businesses maximise and manage their printing investment. We believe this series will create positive waves in the industry. We look forward to taking it to market," ends Horn.
All models available as of the middle of August. More information about the products can be found at www.lexmark.co.za.
Price performance is determined by dividing recommended street price by the maximum print speed of comparable printers. Prices are recommended street prices is ZAR, and inclusive of VAT.
For further information, please contact Louisa Craig at telephone (011) 329 0943; fax (011) 329 0824; e-mail louisa.craig@lexmark.co.za
Lexmark International, Inc is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing solutions - including laser and inkjet printers, associated supplies and services - for offices and homes in more than 150 countries. Founded in 1991, Lexmark reported more than $4.7 billion of revenue in 2003, and can be found on the Internet at www.lexmark.com.
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