LEXINGTON, Ky., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today announced the new Lexmark 650 family of monochrome laser printers and multifunction products (MFPs), designed with advanced features to help optimize workflow, save money and reduce impact on the environment.

'Lexmark's workflow solutions are helping some of the world's leading banks, retailers and pharmacies increase productivity while trimming costs,' said Marty Canning, Lexmark vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. 'We are excited to introduce this groundbreaking family of products that will further enable our customized solutions to meet customers' unique needs.'

Backed by an award-winning sixth generation print engine and Lexmark's proven track record in product innovation, the Lexmark 650 family is designed to reliably deliver fast, high-quality pages year after year. The Lexmark 650 family produces consistent image quality from the first page to the last and enables sharp text with up to 1200x1200 dpi print quality for professional- looking results.

The Lexmark 650 family is also designed with the environment in mind. It is equipped with a range of eco-conscious features to help customers meet their sustainability goals, including models with built-in two-sided printing to reduce paper usage, Eco-Mode to reduce power consumption and Quiet Mode to minimize environmental noise. The family also offers best-in-class(1) toner capacity with access to extra-high-yield cartridges that print up to 36,000 pages(2), which means customers replace cartridges less frequently, saving time and reducing the number of cartridges that are recycled or sent to the landfill.

Additionally, the Lexmark 650 family offers advanced security features that help customers proactively track and identify potential risks and protect information from unintentional exposure.

The Lexmark 650 family reliably handles the most challenging media, such as labels and lower-grade papers. Lexmark's one-year service guarantee, which provides next-business-day response(3), ensures maximum uptime to keep busy workgroups running smoothly.

A customer-installable wireless option is also available on all models. The option is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) 802.11n draft 2.0(4). Lexmark's printers are the first in the industry to receive this certification for this leading-edge wireless technology. 802.11n is a new wireless standard that supports a longer range and higher wireless transfer rates than the previous standard, 802.11g.

Lexmark X650 MFP series

For workgroups that rely on copying and faxing, the durable new Lexmark X650 Series of monochrome laser MFPs offers the benefits of a departmental copier in a compact and affordable device. The Lexmark X658 MFP models combine the power of built-in two-sided printing, copying, scanning and faxing with fully integrated finishing capabilities, such as stapling and mailbox options, in a unique space-saving design. Finishing and input options are preconfigured for simple installation into your environment.

All of the Lexmark X650 Series MFPs come equipped with built-in two-sided printing and can utilize Lexmark's Embedded Solutions Framework, which enables customizable or industry-specific solutions to streamline paper-based processes, increasing productivity and reducing page volumes. The Lexmark X650 Series also features Lexmark's award-winning e-Task color touch screen, which makes it easy to complete complicated, multi-step processes at the touch of an icon. Individual users can even personalize their own e-Task touch screen with Lexmark's new MyMFP solution.

Lexmark X651de and X652de

The Lexmark X651de and X652de models print and copy at speeds up to 45 pages per minute (ppm)(5) and scan at up to 55 ppm(5). The Lexmark X652de model also has fax capability. The models feature a 7-inch e-Task color touch screen for ease of use. Prices start at $1,599(6).

Lexmark X654de, X656de and X656dte

The Lexmark X654de, X656de and X656dte models add a single-pass, two-sided scanner and print and copy at speeds up to 55 ppm(5) for even better efficiency. A larger, 9-inch e-Task color touch screen is also included. The models ship with a higher-volume 18,000-page(2) print cartridge and offer access to Lexmark's extra-high-yield 36,000-page(2) cartridges. The Lexmark X656de model comes standard with an 80 GB hard disk. Prices start at $2,499(6).

Lexmark X658de, X658dme, X658dfe, X658dte, X658dtme and X658dtfe

The Lexmark X658 models offer an intelligent alternative to office copiers, delivering up to 55 prints, copies or scans per minute(5). The models include integrated finishing capabilities and a large input capacity up to 1,750 sheets. Prices start at $3,799(6).

Lexmark T650 printer series

The Lexmark T650 Series of monochrome laser printers provides the durable printing platform for the Lexmark X650 Series of MFPs. The Lexmark T650 Series offers the widest variety of paper handling options and highest input capacity in its class(1). The Lexmark T650n is also the quietest in its class. Quiet Mode enables even quieter operation for noise-sensitive areas. Additionally, the Lexmark T652n and T654n optimize printer performance by automatically calculating the size and complexity of jobs, delivering output in the shortest amount of time.

Lexmark T650n, T650dn and T650dtn

The Lexmark T650 models are ideal for small and midsize workgroups. The Lexmark T650n, T650dn and T650dtn print at speeds up to 45 ppm(5) and ship with a 7,000-page(2) print cartridge for prices starting at $699(6).

Lexmark T652n, T652dn and T652dtn

The Lexmark T652 models feature faster speeds, up to 50 ppm(5), in addition to built-in two-sided printing on the Lexmark T652dn and T652dtn models to help reduce paper waste and cut costs. The Lexmark T652 models ship with a 10,000-page(2) print cartridge. Prices start at $799(6).

Lexmark T654n, T654dn and T654dtn

The Lexmark T654 models add the customizable Lexmark Embedded Solutions Framework to help customers print smarter and expand workflow possibilities. The models double the standard memory to 256 MB and have a faster, 600 MHz processor. The Lexmark T654dn and T654dtn models also include built-in two- sided printing. All Lexmark T654 models print at speeds up to 55 ppm(5), ship with a 10,000-page(2) print cartridge and offer access to Lexmark's extra- high-yield 36,000-page(2) cartridge for prices starting at $1,099(6).

The new Lexmark monochrome laser printers and MFPs will be available through Lexmark's channel partners and on www.lexmark.com.

About Lexmark

Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) provides businesses and consumers in more than 150 countries with a broad range of printing and imaging products, solutions and services that help them to be more productive. In 2007, Lexmark reported $5.0 billion in revenue. Learn how Lexmark can help you get more done at www.lexmark.com.

Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

(1) The Lexmark T650 Series class is defined as 45 ppm-plus letter-sized single-function monochrome laser printers, and the Lexmark X650 Series class is defined as 45 ppm-plus letter-sized monochrome MFPs.

(2) Average continuous black declared cartridge yield of standard pages is in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798.

    (3) See Statement of Limited Warranty for details.
    (4) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
    (5) Pages per minute at letter size.

(6) All prices are estimated street prices in U.S. dollars - actual prices may vary.

All prices, features, specifications and capabilities are subject to change without notice.

Page yields based on ISO testing may vary.

SOURCE Lexmark International, Inc.