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Free next-day 98% of orders arrive the next working day Royal Mail 1st class * FREE
Guaranteed next-day Guaranteed to arrive on the next working day

Guaranteed next-day

In the extremely unlikely event that the courier does not attempt delivery on the next working day, you will be given:

- A 10% refund of the total order value

- A refund of £2.95 next-day courier charge

- A further voucher giving you 10% off your next order

Guaranteed next-day

In the extremely unlikely event that the courier does not attempt delivery on the next working day, you will be given:

- A 10% refund of the total order value

- A refund of £2.95 next-day courier charge

- A further voucher giving you 10% off your next order

 Courier £2.95
Guaranteed pre-12 Guaranteed to arrive before 12 noon on the next working day

Guaranteed pre-12

In the extremely unlikely event that the courier does not attempt delivery before 12 noon on the next working day, you will be given:

- A 10% refund of the total order value

- A refund of £7.95 pre-12 courier charge

- A further voucher giving you 10% off your next order

Guaranteed pre-12

In the extremely unlikely event that the courier does not attempt delivery before 12 noon on the next working day, you will be given:

- A 10% refund of the total order value

- A refund of £7.95 pre-12 courier charge

- A further voucher giving you 10% off your next order

 Courier £7.95

* Depending on size and value, some orders may be upgraded from Royal Mail to Courier.


Delivery Schedule

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Monday, before 5:15pm Next day (Tuesday)
Tuesday, before 5:15pm Next day (Wednesday)
Wednesday, before 5:15pm Next day (Thursday)
Thursday, before 5:15pm Next day (Friday)
Friday, before 5:15pm Monday
Saturday or Sunday Tuesday

Bank holidays

We do not despatch or deliver orders on bank holidays

Highlands and Islands

Deliveries may take 2 to 3 days longer to arrive

International deliveries

We only deliver to addresses within the UK.

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If within 7 days of your purchase you find the same product (brand and model) being offered online at a lower price, we will refund 100% of the difference. For further info, click here.

Lowest online price guaranteed

To claim against our low price guarantee simply contact us and include the following information:

  • Your full name, postal address, email address and order number
  • The product code of the item you found cheaper on a competitor's site
  • The exact page on the competitors website where you found the product cheaper
  • Please note: unfortunately we are unable to offer this guarantee on printers and hardware

Our low price guarantee applies only to products available from online UK retailers. It excludes products that are not new and immediately available, online promotions such as special, bonus or free offers that are not at everyday prices and products which are sold under different terms and conditions, such as special financing, contract pricing or volume discount pricing.

Basically, the identical items must be in stock and ready for immediate dispatch on another VAT registered UK mainland based website.

Free next-day delivery

Our free delivery option typically uses Royal Mail first class. In 98% of cases, orders placed on Monday to Friday before 5:15pm will arrive on the next working day. To see other delivery options and our delivery schedule click here.

Delivery Schedule

Orders placed before 5:15pm on Monday to Thursday - receive next day

Orders placed before 5:15pm on Friday - receive on Monday

Orders placed on Saturday or Sunday - receive on Tuesday

Delivery Options

Free next-day

98% of orders arrive the next working day. Typically uses Royal Mail 1st class, though some orders may be upgraded to courier.

Guaranteed next-day (£2.95)

Uses courier. In the extremely unlikely event that delivery isn't attempted on the next working day, you will be given:

  • A 10% refund of the total order value
  • A refund of £2.95 courier charge
  • A further voucher giving you a further 10% off your next order

Guaranteed pre-12 (£7.95)

Uses courier. In the extremely unlikely event that delivery isn't attempted before 12 noon on the next working day, you will be given:

  • A 10% refund of the total order value
  • A refund of £7.95 courier charge
  • A further voucher giving you a further 10% off your next order

12 month warranty on printer cartridges

If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

Free returns on printer cartridges

Whatever the reason for returning printer cartridges to Cartridge Save, you will never pay a penny for postage.

Lowest online price guaranteed

We pride ourselves in giving our customers the best possible value for money. To ensure you are not out of pocket, we will refund 100% of the difference, if within 7 days of your purchase you find the same product (brand and model) being offered online at a lower price.

To claim against our low price guarantee simply contact us and include the following information:

  • Your full name, postal address, email address and order number
  • The product code of the item you found cheaper on a competitor's site
  • The exact page on the competitors website where you found the product cheaper
  • Please note: unfortunately we are unable to offer this guarantee on printers and hardware

Our low price guarantee applies only to products available from online UK retailers. It excludes products that are not new and immediately available, online promotions such as special, bonus or free offers that are not at everyday prices and products which are sold under different terms and conditions, such as special financing, contract pricing or volume discount pricing.

Basically, the identical items must be in stock and ready for immediate dispatch on another VAT registered UK mainland based website.

Lexmark E240n Toner Cartridges
Lexmark E240n Toner Cartridges

Lexmark E240n Toner Cartridges

The following 4 products are guaranteed to work in your Lexmark E240n printer:

4 products guaranteed to work in your printer:

4 products guaranteed to work in your Lexmark E240n printer:

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Black toner cartridges for Lexmark E240n printer

  1. Cartridge Save Premium
    Compatible Black Lexmark 12A8400 Toner Cartridge (Replaces 0012A8300 / 0024036SE Laser Printer Cartridge)
    Compatible Black Lexmark 12A8400 Toner Cartridge (Replaces 0012A8300 / 0024036SE Laser Printer Cartridge)

    Best value Premium

    1.0p per page (1 pack) 1.0p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    2,500 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black toner cartridge
    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    Product details

    Best value Premium

    1.0p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

     
    2,500 pages
    Compatible Black Lexmark 12A8400 Toner Cartridge (Replaces 0012A8300 / 0024036SE Laser Printer Cartridge)

    Best value Premium

    1.0p per page (1 pack) 1.0p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    2,500 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    £25.61 (£30.73 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

      Best Value Premium
    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £22.99 (£27.59 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £21.84 (£26.21 inc VAT)

    Best value Premium

    1 pack | 1.0p per page

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black toner cartridge
    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    £25.61 (£30.73 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £22.99 (£27.59 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £21.84 (£26.21 inc VAT)
  2. Genuine Lexmark
    Genuine Lexmark Return Program Black 24016SE Toner Cartridge (0012A8400 / 0024016SE Laser Printer Cartridge)
    Genuine Lexmark Return Program Black 24016SE Toner Cartridge (0012A8400 / 0024016SE Laser Printer Cartridge)

    Best value Genuine

    2.8p per page (1 pack) 2.8p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    2,500 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Return program black toner cartridge
    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    Product details

    Best value Genuine

    2.8p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

     
    2,500 pages
    Genuine Lexmark Return Program Black 24016SE Toner Cartridge (0012A8400 / 0024016SE Laser Printer Cartridge)

    Best value Genuine

    2.8p per page (1 pack) 2.8p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    2,500 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    £71.11 (£85.33 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

      Best Value Genuine
    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £69.21 (£83.05 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £68.54 (£82.25 inc VAT)

    Best value Genuine

    1 pack | 2.8p per page

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Return program black toner cartridge
    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    £71.11 (£85.33 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £69.21 (£83.05 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £68.54 (£82.25 inc VAT)

 
Maintenance items for Lexmark E240n printer

  1. Cartridge Save Premium
    Compatible Lexmark 12A8302 Black Imaging Drum (Replaces 0012A8302 Laser Printer Photoconductor)
    Compatible Lexmark 12A8302 Black Imaging Drum (Replaces 0012A8302 Laser Printer Photoconductor)

    Best value Premium

    0.1p per page (1 pack) 0.1p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    30,000 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 30,000 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black image drum unit
    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    Product details

    Best value Premium

    0.1p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

     
    30,000 pages
    Compatible Lexmark 12A8302 Black Imaging Drum (Replaces 0012A8302 Laser Printer Photoconductor)

    Best value Premium

    0.1p per page (1 pack) 0.1p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    30,000 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 30,000 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    £31.46 (£37.75 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

      Best Value Premium
    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £28.55 (£34.26 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £27.25 (£32.70 inc VAT)

    Best value Premium

    1 pack | 0.1p per page

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 30,000 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black image drum unit
    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    £31.46 (£37.75 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £28.55 (£34.26 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £27.25 (£32.70 inc VAT)
  2. Genuine Lexmark
    Genuine Lexmark 12A8302 Black Imaging Drum Unit (0012A8302 Laser Printer Photoconductor / PC Unit)
    Genuine Lexmark 12A8302 Black Imaging Drum Unit (0012A8302 Laser Printer Photoconductor / PC Unit)

    Best value Genuine

    0.2p per page (1 pack) 0.2p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    30,000 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 30,000 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black image drum unit
    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    Product details

    Best value Genuine

    0.2p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

     
    30,000 pages
    Genuine Lexmark 12A8302 Black Imaging Drum Unit (0012A8302 Laser Printer Photoconductor / PC Unit)

    Best value Genuine

    0.2p per page (1 pack) 0.2p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    30,000 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 30,000 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    £69.90 (£83.88 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

      Best Value Genuine
    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £68.01 (£81.61 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £67.33 (£80.80 inc VAT)

    Best value Genuine

    1 pack | 0.2p per page

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 30,000 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black image drum unit
    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    £69.90 (£83.88 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £68.01 (£81.61 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £67.33 (£80.80 inc VAT)

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Lexmark E240n Printer Review

Expert review of the Lexmark E240n printer

Our Verdict:

The Lexmark E240n laser printer is a network-friendly version of its predecessor, which didn't come with a built-in Ethernet port. This version is more suitable for workgroups in a small office and prints top-quality text documents without compromising speed, but some users might be disappointed with the somewhat poor graphics quality from the Lexmark E240n mono laser printer.

Design

The façade of this monochrome laser printer resembles its non-networkable predecessor in many ways, except for the addition of an Ethernet port at the back. It still offers two default paper trays and a 150-sheet output bin. The main control panel of the Lexmark E240n printer is minimalist and features LED status indicators. Users can easily connect the E240n to a computer via USB 2.0 or by using the parallel port. The entire device weighs 9.98Kg and measures 16.7 inches deep, 18.1 inches wide, and 14 inches tall.

Advantages

The Lexmark E240n desktop laser printer can be integrated with a 550-sheet paper cassette to increase the overall media capacity. It supports a wide range of media types and prints fast, at up to 27ppm. Text is printed well in standard 600x600dpi resolution. Ethernet is a standard feature, so the Lexmark E240n network laser printer is easier to share in a network. The memory is upgradeable to 160MB. Printing costs can be driven down with compatible Lexmark E240n laser toners which cost less than the original Lexmark supplies.

Disadvantages

There are no finishing options in the Lexmark E240n mono printer and the capacity of the output bin is insufficient for high-volume jobs. The Lexmark E-240n is not the best choice for printing graphics because output may look over-saturated with inconsistent gradients.