
Monochrome laser printer
Lexmark MS817n
High speed and volume to
support large workgroups
When you have a printer supporting
10-20 busy people, you need the speed,
input capacity and output volume
provided by the MS817n. With print
speeds up to 55 pages per minute,
input capacity expandable to 4,400
sheets, an optional High Yield cartridge
that produces up to 25,000 pages and
recommended print volume of up to
50,000 pages per month, this device
can handle even the busiest office.
Keeps jobs moving. Faster.
The MS817n improves your print speeds
by taking advantage of its 512MB of
memory (upgradable to 2.5GB), dualcore processor and Gigabit networking.
It can produce your first page in as little
as 4.8 seconds.
Up to 55 ppm Network Finishing function
Security Mobility 2.4-inch display
Security. Confidential Print.
Mobile print capability.
Extensive network security features
and protocols protect your device,
information and network from
unauthorized access.
Keep your sensitive documents safe by
enabling the Confidential Print feature,
which requires entering a customized,
unique PIN on the device’s keypad
before the document can be printed.
Print from mobile devices using an
optional Wi-Fi adapter or Lexmark’s
free Mobile Print app.
Makes document
production easy
Produce presentation-ready documents
with optional finishing features, such as
stapling and hole punching.
The bright 2.4-inch color display
lets you easily configure even
complicated jobs.
Comprehensive warranty
The affordable MS817n is so well
made, we back it with a solid
1-year warranty that offers you
multiple ways to obtain help:
phone, email, live chat and remote
assistance. Plus, if your device ever
fails, we’ll ship you a replacement
device through our Advanced
Exchange program so you’re up
and printing again as quickly as
possible. See Statement of Limited
Warranty for details.

Monochrome laser printer
High Yield cartridges produce
up to 25,000 pages
Available High Yield cartridges produce
up to 25,000 pages and never require
shaking, which minimizes interruptions
and reduces cost per page. The
Lexmark print system and Unison™
Toner ensure consistent print quality
throughout the life of the cartridge to
prevent wasted prints.
User-friendly
The MS817n is simple to install, easy to
use and offers full compatibility with
nearly every operating system and
network, so you’ll be up and running in
minutes. It’s built to last, so you’ll easily
be able to print up to 50,000 pages per
month, thanks to our state-of-the-art
paper handling technology and longlife consumables.
Lexmark’s Mobile Print app for iOS
and Android devices provides a simple
and consistent user experience for
printing from mobile devices. It features
simple printer discovery and mobile
print options.
A front USB port lets you print PDF and
other image files directly from a flash
drive and store scanned documents.
Eco-friendly
The instant warm-up fuser saves
energy and delivers the first printed
page as fast as 4.8 seconds. Select an
energy-saving mode (Quiet, Hibernate
or Eco) to automatically minimize noise
and energy consumption.
Through the Lexmark Cartridge
Collection Program, Lexmark offers a
free and easy way to return your empty
cartridges for sustainable recycling
or remanufacturing.
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Monochrome laser printer
Product specifications Lexmark MS817n
Printing
Display
Print Speed: Up to
Time to First Page: As fast as
Print Resolution
Memory / Processor
Hard Disk
Recommended Monthly Page Volume
Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to
Supplies
Laser Cartridge Yields (up to)
Imaging Unit Estimated Yield: Up to
Cartridge(s) Shipping with Product
6
2
3
7
1
1
Paper Handling
Included Paper Handling
Optional Paper Handling
Paper Input Capacity: Up to
Paper Output Capacity: Up to
Media Types Supported
Media Sizes Supported
General Information
Standard Ports
Optional Network Ports / Optional Local Ports
Noise Level: Operating
Specified Operating Environment
Limited Warranty - See Statement of Limited
Warranty
Size (in. - H x W x D) / Weight (lb.)
4
Black: 1200 Image Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi, 2400 Image Quality, 600 x 600 dpi
Standard: 512 MB / Maximum: 2560 MB / Dual Core, 800 MHz
25,000-page High Yield Cartridge, 11,000-page Cartridge
100000 pages, based on 3 average letter/A4-size pages per print job and ~ 5% coverage
550-Sheet Input, 100-Sheet Multipurpose Feeder, 550-Sheet Output Bin
250-Sheet Tray, 550-Sheet Tray, 2100-Sheet Tray, 250-Sheet Lockable Tray, 550-Sheet Lockable Tray, 4-Bin Mailbox, Staple Finisher,
Staple Punch Finisher, High Capacity Output Expander, Output Expander
Standard: 650 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond / Maximum: 4400 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond
Standard: 550 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond / Maximum: 2550 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond
Card Stock, Dual Web Labels, Envelopes, Integrated Labels, Paper Labels, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Refer to the Card Stock &
10 Envelope, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, A4, A5, B5 Envelope, C5 Envelope, DL Envelope, Executive, Folio, JIS-B5, Legal, Letter,
One Internal Card Slot, USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified (Type B), Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000), Front USB 2.0
Internal MarkNet N8350 802.11b/g/n Wireless / Internal RS-232C serial, Internal 1284-B Bidirectional Parallel
Temperature: 16 to 32°C (60 to 90°F), Humidity: 8 to 80% Relative Humidity, Altitude: 0 - 2896 Meters (9,500 Feet)
2.4-inch (60 mm) Color LCD display
Black: 55 ppm
Black: 4.8 seconds
Option available
3000 - 50000 pages
250000 pages per month
10,000-page Starter Return Program Toner Cartridge
Label Guide.
Statement, Universal, Oficio, A6
Specification Hi-Speed Certified port (Type A)
Print: 56 dBA
1-Year Exchange Service, Next Business Day
16.5 x 16.7 x 20.1 in. / 52.2 lb.
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Average standard page yield value declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752. 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. 4Printers are sold subjec t to certain license/agreement conditions. See www.lexmark.com/printerlicense
for details. 5Actual Yield may vary based on other factors such as device sp eed, paper size and feed orientation, tone r coverage, tray source, percentage of black-only printing
and average print job complexity. 6Print and copy speeds measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734 and ISO/IEC 24735 respectively (ESAT). For more information see: w ww.
lexmark.com/ISOspeeds. 7Product functions only with replacement cartridges designed for use in a specific geographical region. See www.lexmark.com/regions for more details.
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Monochrome laser printer
2.4-inch (6-cm)LCD
100-sheet multipurposefeeder
550-sheettray
250-sheet tray / 550-sheettray
250-sheet tray / 550-sheettray
250-sheet tray / 550-sheettray
Casterbase
Staplefinisher
Staple, hole punchfinisher
4-Binmailbox
Outputexpander
2,100 sheet tray (caster baserequired)
High capacity outputexpander
Casterbase
Standard
Optional
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