Lexmark laser printers have a long history and a strong reputation. Lexmark International Inc. began in 1991 as a spin off of IBM. From the beginning, their focus was on the business market, and that market continues to constitute more than half of Lexmark's business. Lexmark is a Fortune 500 company whose products have been recognized as quality, value priced offerings for the budget-minded consumer.

Lexmark is committed to helping consumers improve productivity and cut costs. Some of the advantages of purchasing a Lexmark laser printer include:

1. You can find a wide range of features and types, including Lexmark color laser printers and multifunction units.

2. Lexmark printers feature space-saving designs.

3. Most models support of a wide range of operating systems and multiple port connections.

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Purchase new Lexmark laser color printers, monochrome printers or multifunction printers

When you choose Lexmark, you have a lot of options for a laser printer. Lexmark offers color and monochrome printing as well as multifunction laser printers with additional features like scanning and fax. Lexmark printers feature space-saving designs and easy network configuration. Most support Windows and Macintosh environments, and some models also support Linux and other operating systems.

I recommend: Purchase a Lexmark color laser printer, monochrome laser printer, or multifunction laser printer directly from Lexmark's website. The website features a tool to allow you to compare printers by business size, features and price. Printers can also be purchased from other retailers like Super Warehouse and CompuDirect.

Consider Lexmark refurbished laser printers

You can get a great deal on used and refurbished Lexmark laser printers. Refurbished printers are returned printers that have been repaired.

I recommend: BlueDogInk.com has many refurbished Lexmark laser printers in stock. Some products include a one-year exchange warranty. Dolphin Enterprises sells refurbished units with a 90-day warranty.

Find a Lexmark laser printer cartridge and other supplies

Whether you have an older Lexmark printer or have recently purchased a new one, you'll need supplies.

I recommend: Lexmark makes it easy to find and order the right cartridges and supplies for your printer. They also make it easy to recycle your used toner cartridges through the Lexmark Cartridge Collection Program. If you're looking for savings, the Toner Cartridge Depot offers savings on OEM and refurbished Lexmark toner cartridges.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  When you choose a Lexmark laser jet printer, make sure it has the right kind of port for your environment. An 'n' at the end of the product name usually means that the printer includes a built-in network card and can be shared over a network through TCP/IP.
• •  One advantage of Lexmark over other printer manufacturers is that some models offer parallel connections, which is hard to find in newer printers.
• •  Check the warranty and return policy carefully before purchasing a new or used printer.