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Lexmark C3224dw

The Lexmark Color Printer 2-series is everything your business needs. Fast print speed. Durable and designed to increase your efficiency. Mobile-friendly. Secure by design. Steel frames.

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Part Number
40N9000
Print Technology
Color Laser Printer
Workgroup Size
Small-Medium Workgroup
Touch Screen Display
No
Display
2-line LCD display
Print Speed (Letter, Black)
Up to 24 ppm5
Print Speed (Letter, Color)
Up to 24 ppm5
Print Speed (Letter, Black) Duplex
Up to 13 spm5
Print Speed (Letter, Color) Duplex
Up to 13 spm5
Time to First Page (Black)
As fast as 11.1 seconds
Time to First Page (Color)
As fast as 11.1 seconds
Duplex (2-sided) Printing
Automatic 2-sided printing
Print Resolution, Black
4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi)
Print Resolution, Color
4800 CQ (2400 x 600 dpi)
Processor Speed
Dual Core, 1.0 GHz
Memory, Standard
256 MB
Memory, Maximum
256 MB
Hard Disk
Not Available
Apple Operating Systems Supported
Support is provided through AirPrint and AirScan only
Citrix MetaFrame
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter Edition running Citrix XenApp 7.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Datacenter Edition running Citrix XenApp 7.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Foundation running Citrix XenApp 6.0, 6.5
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Essentials running Citrix XenApp 6.0, 6.5
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Standard running Citrix XenApp 6.0, 6.5
Linux Operating Systems Supported
Ubuntu 20.04
Debian 10
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5
OpenSUSE 15.2
Debian 11
Ubuntu 22.04
Fedora 36
Fedora 37
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4
OpenSUSE 15.4
Red Hat Linux 8.7
Red Hat Linux 9.1
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Supported
Windows 7
Windows 7 x64
Windows 8
Windows 8 x64
Windows Server 2012
Windows 8.1
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows 10
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2022
Windows 11
Novell Operating Systems Supported
Novell NetWare 6.5 Open Enterprise Server
Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 (SP3) on SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4 (x86 and x64) 3
Novell Open Enterprise Server 11 (SP3) on SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 (x86 and x64)
Novell Open Enterprise Server 11 (SP3) on SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP1 (x86 and x64)
Novell Open Enterprise Server 15 (SP1) on SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 (x86 and x64)
Included Paper Handling
250-Sheet Input
Single-Sheet Manual Feed
100-Sheet Output Bin
Automatic 2-sided printing
Paper Input Capacity, Standard
Up to 250+1 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond
Paper Input Capacity, Maximum
Up to 250+1 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond
Paper Output Capacity, Standard
Up to 100 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond
Paper Output Capacity, Maximum
Up to 100 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond
Paper Weight Range Supported - Standard Tray (lb.)
16 -47 lb.
Finishing Option
No
Number of Paper Inputs, Standard
2
Number of Paper Inputs, Maximum
2
Media Types Supported
Card Stock
Envelopes
Glossy Paper
Paper Labels
Plain Paper
Refer to the Paper & Specialty Media Guide
Media Sizes Supported
10 Envelope
7 3/4 Envelope
9 Envelope
A4
A5
B5 Envelope
C5 Envelope
DL Envelope
Hagaki Card
Executive
Folio
JIS-B5
Legal
Letter
Statement
Universal
Oficio
A6
Standard Ports
Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45)
USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified (Type B)
802.11b/g/n Wireless
Direct USB
No
Ethernet Network
Yes
Wireless
Yes
Network Protocol Support
TCP/IP IPv4
TCP/IP IPv6
TCP
UDP
IPSEC w/ IPv4
IPSEC w/ IPv6
ICMP
IGMP
802.1x
Network Printing Methods
LPR/LPD
Enhanced IP (Port 9400)
FTP, TFTP
IPP 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 (Internet Printing Protocol)
Microsoft Web Services WSD
Network Management Protocols1
HTTP
HTTPs (SSL/TLS)
SNMPv1, SNMPv2c
SNMPv3
WINS
IGMP
BOOTP, RARP
APIPA (AutoIP)
DHCP
ICMP
DNS
DDNS
mDNS
ARP
NTP
Finger
Network Security
SNMPv3
IPSec
Printable Area
0.17 inches of the top, bottom, right and left edges (within)
Printer Languages (Standard)
PCL 5c Emulation
PCL 5e Emulation
PCL 6 Emulation
PostScript 3 Emulation
Direct Image
PCL 5
PCLm
Fonts and Symbol Sets
2 PCL bitmap fonts
OCR-A, OCR-B scalable PCL 5e fonts
For more information, refer to the Technical Reference.
91 scalable PostScript fonts
89 scalable PCL fonts
Code 3 of 9 barcode fonts
Laser Cartridge Yields (up to)4
1,500-page Black and Color (CMYK) Cartridges
Cartridge(s) Shipping with Product
750-page Black Return Program Toner Cartridge
500-page Color (CMY) Return Program Toner Cartridge
Replacement Cartridges:
Product functions only with replacement cartridges designed for use in a specific geographical region. See www.lexmark.com/regions for more details.
Packaged Size (in. - H x W x D)
20.4 x 13.1 x 21.9 in.
Packaged Weight (lb.)
42 lb.
Size (in. - H x W x D)
9.6 x 16.2 x 15.5 in.
Weight (lb.)
35.5 lb.
Noise Level, Idle
14 dBA
Noise Level (Print), Operating
51 dBA
Duplex Print Noise Level, Operating
49 dBA
ENERGY STAR
Yes
Average Power (Hibernate Mode)
NA watts
Average Power (Sleep Mode)
0.86 watts
Average Power (Ready Mode)
15.5 watts
Average Power (Printing)
385 watts
ENERGY STAR Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)
0.29 kilowatt-hours per week
Limited Warranty - See Statement of Limited Warranty
1-Advanced Exchange, 3-5 Business Day Ground Shipment
Product Certifications
ENERGY STAR, DE-UZ 219, ICES-003 Class B, US FDA/CDRH, UL 60950-1, FCC Class B, cUL CAN/CSA-C22.2 60950-1, CB EN/IEC 60950-1, CB EN/IEC 60825-1, CE DoC (EN 62311, EN 55022(Class B), EN 55024, EN 61000, EN 61000, UL), EFTA (CE), KCC, CCC, CECP, CEL, RCM DoC, UL-AR, KC mark, UL GS mark, UCRF, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Mopria Certified
Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle
Up to 30000 pages per month3
Recommended Monthly Page Volume
250 - 1500 pages2
Specified Operating Environment
Humidity: 8 to 80% Relative Humidity
Altitude: 0 - 3048 Meters (10,000 Feet)
Temperature: 10 to 32°C (50 to 90°F)
License/Agreement Terms
Printers are sold subject to certain license/agreement conditions. See www.lexmark.com/printerlicense for details.
Country of Origin
China (PRC)
UNSPSC Code
43212105
Harmonized Tariff Code
8443.32.1010
1This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (http://www.openssl.org/)
2"Recommended Monthly Page Volume" is a range of pages that helps customers evaluate Lexmark’s product offerings based on the average number of pages customers plan to print on the device each month. Lexmark recommends that the number of pages per month be within the stated range for optimum device performance, based on factors including: supplies replacement intervals, paper loading intervals, speed, and typical customer usage.
3"Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle" is defined as the maximum number of pages a device could deliver in a month using a multishift operation. This metric provides a comparison of robustness in relation to other Lexmark printers and MFPs.
4Average continuous black or continuous composite CMY declared cartridge yield up to this number of standard pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798.
5Print and copy speeds measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734 and ISO/IEC 24735 respectively (ESAT). For more information see: www.lexmark.com/ISOspeeds.
Part # Toner Cartridges
20N0W00 Lexmark CS/CX331, 431, C/MC3224, 3326, 3426 15K Waste Container
C3210C0 Lexmark C/MC3224, 3326, 3426 Cyan Return Program 1.5K Print Cartridge
C3210M0 Lexmark C/MC3224, 3326, 3426 Magenta Return Program 1.5K Print Cartridge
C3210Y0 Lexmark C/MC3224, 3326, 3426 Yellow Return Program 1.5K Print Cartridge
C3210K0 Lexmark C/MC3224, 3326, 3426 Black Return Program 1.5K Print Cartridge
C320020 Lexmark C/MC3224 Cyan 1.5K Print Cartridge
C320030 Lexmark C/MC3224 Magenta 1.5K Print Cartridge
C320040 Lexmark C/MC3224 Yellow 1.5K Print Cartridge
C320010 Lexmark C/MC3224 Black 1.5K Print Cartridge
Part # Furniture
40C2300 Adjustable Stand
Part # Extended Warranties
2370754 C3224 2-Years Total (1+1) Exchange Warranty 3-5 Days
2370755 C3224 3-Years Total (1+2) Warranty 3-5 Days
2370756 C3224 4-Years Total (1+3) Exchange Warranty 3-5 Days
2370757 C3224 5-Years Total (1+4) Exchange Warranty 3-5 Days
2370758 C3224 1-Year Exchange Warranty 3-5 Days Renewal
2370759 C3224 2-Year Exchange Warranty 3-5 Days Renewal
2370760 C3224 Per Call Exchange 3-5 Day
2370761 C3224 Post Warranty Exchange 3-5 Day
2370770 C3224 1-Year Upgrade Onsite Repair Next Business Day
2370773 C3224 2-Years Total (1+1) Onsite Repair Next Business Day
2370774 C3224 3-Years Total (1+2) Onsite Repair Next Business Day
2370775 C3224 4-Years Total (1+3) Onsite Repair Next Business Day
2370776 C3224 5-Years Total (1+4) Onsite Repair Next Business Day
2370777 C3224 1-Year Renew Onsite Repair Next Business Day
2370778 C3224 2-Year Renew Onsite Repair Next Business Day
2370779 C3224 Per Call Onsite Repair Next Business Day
2370780 C3224 Post Warranty Onsite Repair Next Business Day