New Lexmark wireless AIOs pack productivity punch, make freedom more affordable

Lexmark International (NYSE: LXK) today introduced full-featured wireless all-in-one (AIO) printers, delivering industry-leading value for small office/home office (SOHO) professionals and combining the flexibility of wireless connectivity, the efficiency of automatic two-sided printing and the convenience of easy installation.

With the addition of the new Lexmark X6570 and the Lexmark X4850, Lexmark`s new wireless AIO line delivers robust and reliable solutions to meet the rigorous demands of SOHO professionals.

Lexmark`s research reveals that SOHO professionals are so busy that they work on their personal time - nights or weekends - an average of three days per week (1). Most are already using a wireless home network, according to the study, and two-thirds of participants said that a wireless printer would complete their wireless set-up at home.

"Lexmark`s new all-in-ones deliver business-class productivity with the added advantages of wireless, to help busy professionals get more done quickly, easily and affordably," said Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice-president and president of its Consumer Printer Division.

Wireless AIOs can boost productivity for SOHO professionals by allowing them to print wirelessly from anywhere within range of their wireless network. Wireless AIOs also allow multiple computer users to share the same wireless printer, eliminating the need for multiple devices (2). With Lexmark`s new AIO printers, not only can users print wirelessly, but they can scan, fax and access media card slots wirelessly as well.

Lexmark now offers a full line of the most affordable wireless printers in the market. The line`s robust features include:

* Automatic two-sided printing, which saves paper and the environment.
* A colour LCD for easy standalone printing, scanning, copying and faxing.
* Pigmented Lexmark Evercolor2 ink which is water resistant and offers increased resistance against fading and the smudging associated with highlighter pens.
* Simple, guided wireless installation.
* The exclusive Lexmark Toolbar, which saves time, paper, money and frustration by making Web printing more efficient.
* Photo media card slots and a PictBridge port for easy access to photos.
* Borderless photo printing with Lexmark Evercolor2 print technology for vibrant, resilient prints that can last up to 100 years on Lexmark`s PerfectFinish paper (3).
* Easy scan-back proof sheets for quick, quality photo prints.
* Exclusive Lexmark Imaging Studio Software, which makes it easy to crop, rotate and resize photos, plus one-touch colour fix and red eye reduction.

In addition, Lexmark backs the quality of its wireless printers with a one year carry-in warranty after purchase.

Leading the new Lexmark wireless line-up is the Lexmark X6570 Wireless All-in-One, a wireless four-in-one printer priced at R 1 799 (5).

The Lexmark X6570 raises the productivity bar for SOHO professionals by combining the freedom of wireless connectivity with business-class features such as two-sided printing, fax, a 25-page automatic document feeder for copying and faxing, and photo printing with Lexmark`s exclusive Evercolor2 inks.

This AIO:

* Enables users to scan, fax and access media card slots wirelessly (2).
* Offers print speeds of up to 28 pages per minute (ppm) black and 24ppm colour (6).
* Features a 48-bit flatbed colour scanner to easily scan or copy documents and photos.
* Features pigmented Lexmark Evercolor2 inks that are water resistant and have increased resistance against fading and the smudging associated with highlighter pens.
* Includes photo capabilities, such as scan-back photo proof sheet and optional six-colour printing.
* Provides easy access to photos with both photo media card slots and a PictBridge port.
* Produces vibrant, borderless photo prints that can last up to 100 years when printed using Lexmark Evercolor2 inks and Lexmark`s PerfectFinish paper (3).
* Includes the Lexmark Toolbar that makes Web printing more efficient by eliminating unwanted content such as advertising or graphics from Web-based documents.
* Is compatible with a PC or Mac.

For SOHO professionals who have a strong interest in wireless and photo capabilities, Lexmark offers the Lexmark X4850 Wireless All-in-One at R1 499.005.

This AIO:

* Enables users to scan, fax and access media card slots wirelessly (2).
* Features two-sided printing.
* Includes a 2.4-inch colour LCD display, which is great for viewing and editing photos.
* Has cards slots and a PictBridge port for easy access to photos and documents.
* Features borderless printing with pigmented Lexmark Evercolor2 inks that are water resistant and have increased resistance against fading and the smudging associated with highlighter pens.

For users who do not require wireless printing but need a feature-packed printer that is easy to use, Lexmark offers the new Lexmark X5070 colour all-in-one printer.

The Lexmark X5070 Colour All-in-One is geared to the small office and home office with a strong need for fax and occasional photo printing.

Featuring a sheet-fed design, built in handset and print speeds of up to 24ppm in black and 17ppm in colour (5), this printer is also offers PictBridge support and a 30-page automatic document feeder for only R1 299 (5).

Availability: These products are available from 5 November 2007 at selected retailers.