The Lexmark E321 is a well-engineered laser printer aimed at small offices that need a fast and affordable means to print basic documents and simple graphics. It offers ample expandability options, too, but the Lexmark E321 monochrome laser printer doesn't have built-in networking features and it has problems with noise and sub par output.
Design
Weighing 8.95Kg, the Lexmark E321 printer may appear boxy and bulky for a typical desktop, but taking a closer look at the dimensions measuring 361mm deep, 391mm wide, and 221mm tall reveals a surprisingly compact machine that won't require a lot of installation space. Two operational buttons are on-board along with indicator lights. The compact E321 desktop printer runs on eight megabytes of RAM with a 100MHz processor, and it can be connected to a computer via type B USB and a Centronics connection. There is a 100-sheet output bin, while the input tray can handle up to 150 sheets. A manual feeder is at the bottom for single sheets of speciality media.
Advantages
The low initial price, small footprint, and the fast print speed of up to 19ppm are among the best points of the Lexmark E321 mono laser printer. Apart from that, users like the sleek design and the robust laser print engine. It is possible to tweak the resolution to 1200dpi and print on a wide range of speciality media like transparencies, card stock, and labels. The Lexmark E-321 laser printer is widely compatible with many versions of Windows and Mac. The single-element Lexmark E321 printer cartridge is easy to install and replace.
Disadvantages
The black and white Lexmark E321 printer cannot print graphics well, with slight banding and blurred midtown shadows. It is also criticised for loud operational noise and the absence of duplexing and Ethernet. Instead, users need to upgrade the Lexmark E321 if they want to share it in a network.
