For reliable, cost-effective and intuitive black and white printing, the Lexmark MS317dn may be the best option, promising fast output and powerful processing solutions. The budget-friendly device offers print speeds of up to 35 pages per minute and a time to first page speed of as fast as 6.5 seconds. The compact machine can easily fit into most small workspaces and has the ability to print up to 850 sheets without interruption and up to 50,000 pages per month. Integrated with up-to-date technology, the Lexmark MS317dn features optional wireless printing functions and an attractive two-line All Points Addressable (APA) monochrome LCD display.
Design
The sleek and compact machine measures 10.3 x 15.7 x 15.0 inches and weighs a slight 14kgs. The machine features a powerful Dual Core 800 MHz processor with a standard 128MB of memory. It promises printing resolutions of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi with reliable and consistent results. As standard, the Lexmark MS317dn has a paper handling capacity of 300 sheets, with an additional 550 sheets available with three optional paper trays. Connectivity will be simple with an Ethernet 10/100BaseTX and USB 2.0 ports, along with an option to include a MarkNet N8352 802.11b/g/n Wireless and External MarkNet N7020e Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Advantages
With great printing speeds, attractive LCD display and easy-to-use connectivity, the Lexmark MS-317dn is a reliable and professional yet affordable black and white printer. Its compact size, intuitive processing and great continuous printing volume make it a ‘no nonsense’ part of any small office.
Disadvantages
Despite its appearance and speeds, the Lexmark MS317dn does still have limitations that may impact medium to large businesses and those looking for specific technological features. These issues may include the fact that mobile printing is not installed as standard and that there is no wireless connectivity.
