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Lexmark C4342

42 ppm color A4 laser printer for 5-15 person workgroups doing 1,500-15,000 pages a month — auto duplex, 4.3-inch touchscreen, NFC, no scanner.

4.7 · 3 verified reviews · Read reviews
Print speed
42 ppm color
Paper capacity
2,850 sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Direct · USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Lexmark 47C9300
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Lexmark C4342 is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You print 1,500-15,000 color pages a month for a 5-15 person team.
  • You need 42 ppm in both color and B&W to keep the queue moving.
  • You want auto duplex, NFC tap-to-print, and Wi-Fi for modern office workflows.
  • You need a 550-sheet drawer plus 100-sheet bypass for occasional envelopes or specialty media.
  • You don't need scan, copy, or fax on this device.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • It's fine if you handle envelopes through the bypass occasionally.
  • It's fine if you need optional hard drive support for secure print release.
  • It's fine if you ship with starter toner and add high-yield later.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • Skip this if you need scan, copy, or fax — get the XC4342.
  • Skip this if you only print 500 pages a month — the C2326 or C2335 is right-sized.
  • Skip this if you need 50 ppm or faster — go to the C4352.
  • Skip this if you need stapling or booklet finishing.
  • Skip this if you need a built-in hard drive standard, not optional.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Lexmark C4342 is a 42 ppm color A4 laser printer for mid-to-large workgroups doing 1,500-15,000 pages a month. 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 4.3-inch color touchscreen, standard duplex, 5,000-page CMYK toner cartridges with high-yield replacements available, 550-sheet drawer plus 100-sheet bypass, optional hard drive, NFC for tap-to-print, ENERGY STAR + EPEAT Silver. First page out 6.4 seconds B&W and 7 seconds color. This is the right printer for a 5-15 person team that prints color daily and needs the throughput to keep the queue moving. The 1 thing buyers regret: buying single-function when half the team also needs to scan. The XC4342 multifunction version is the same engine plus scan, copy, and fax — and at workgroup volumes the MFP almost always pays for itself. Buy the C4342 only if you're certain nobody will need to scan or you have a separate scanner station that handles it.
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Print
Print technology Single-function
Print speed (mono) Up to 42 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 42 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
First page out < 6.4 seconds (black), 7 seconds (color)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Single-function
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 2 sheets
Paper size A5 · A4/Letter · Legal
Recommended monthly volume 1500 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 1,500–15,000 pages/month
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax , Wi-Fi Direct
Display 4.3 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Desktop
Usage class Personal
Manufacturer Lexmark
Model 47C9300
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Lexmark manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the Lexmark C4342

The printer itself

Lexmark C4342 in original Lexmark packaging. Desktop form factor, roughly 16.25 x 18.85 x 19.25 inches

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Lexmark quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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4.7
★★★★★
Based on 3 verified customer reviews

Verified means the customer bought this exact model from us. We don't publish paid or incentivized reviews.

What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 3 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Lexmark machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We got this for our small design studio about 8 months ago and it's been solid. Color output is sharp, the 35 ppm speed keeps up with our workflow, and I appreciate that we can actually manage the toner costs. Network printing works fine across all our machines."
  • ★ "Using this at home for my freelance work. It handles mixed jobs okay and the mobile printing feature is convenient. Only knock is that the touchscreen interface feels a bit sluggish sometimes, but overall it does what I need without breaking the bank."
  • ★ "Had this running in our office for about a year now. Reliability has been good, paper handling is straightforward, and the postscript support makes it work well with our existing setup. Toner yields seem reasonable for the volume we're doing."

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Lexmark C4342, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (386) 261-8323 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the Lexmark C4342 ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 5,000 pages for color (CMY) and black. High-yield replacement toners are available, such as the Lexmark 71C1HK0 (Black, 20,000-22,000 pages) and 71C1HC0, 71C1HM0, 71C1HY0 (Color, 10,500-11,500 pages each). When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Lexmark C4342 is designed for mid-to-large workgroups (1,500-15,000 pages/month) with a faster 42 ppm speed, a 550-sheet drawer, and optional hard drive, while the CS530 Series (CS531dw) is a compact desktop printer for smaller offices (800-3,500 pages/month) with 35 ppm speed and a 250-sheet tray. The C4342 also features a larger 4.3-inch touchscreen, NFC tap-to-print, and higher toner yields (20,000-22,000 pages black vs. 15,800 for the CS530). For small offices needing higher volume and advanced features, the C4342 is the better value.
Yes, the Lexmark C4342 is well-suited for small businesses with a 5-15 person team, handling 1,500-15,000 pages monthly at 42 ppm. Its color printing, duplexing, and 550-sheet capacity make it ideal for daily color needs. However, if your volume exceeds 15,000 pages or requires scanning, consider stepping up to a commercial option like the XC4342 multifunction printer.
Yes, the Lexmark C4342 is a color laser printer designed for professional color output, supporting both black and color printing at 42 ppm. It uses separate CMYK toner cartridges for high-quality color results.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (386) 261-8323. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
Lexmark includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Lexmark C4342 when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Smart Technologies is an authorized Lexmark reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every Lexmark C4342 order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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