• The MS521dn mono laser printer delivers speed and security to enhance mid-size workgroup productivity.
• Its robust processor enables swift printing at 46 pages per minute.
• Integrated security features help protect sensitive documents.
• Rugged construction ensures reliable operation even in busy office environments.
• With the MS521dn, workgroups can power through printing tasks efficiently while safeguarding information.
• This durable printer has the performance and protection mid-size teams need to succeed.

Abstract

The Lexmark MS521dn is a monochrome laser printer designed for medium workgroups. It offers fast duplex (2-sided) printing at speeds up to 46 ppm. With an integrated duplex design, automatic 2-sided printing helps save paper and reduces costs.

Key features of the MS521dn include 512MB memory, maximum input capacity of 2000 pages, and monthly duty cycle of up to 120,000 pages. It supports printing on media sizes from A6 to Legal. Connectivity options include Ethernet, USB 2.0, and optional Wi-Fi. Security features such as SNMPv3 help protect sensitive data. The MS521dn meets ENERGY STAR 2.0 requirements for eco-friendly performance. Lexmark Return Program toner cartridges deliver up to 25,000 pages for less waste and lower cost per page. With a recommended monthly page volume of 2000 to 15000, the durable MS521dn mono laser printer provides businesses an affordable solution for productive workgroup printing.

Toner Cartridges

56F1000 Black Return Program Toner Cartridge	56F1000 Black Return Program Toner Cartridge New 56F1000 6K Page Yield Compatible (New) $120.00 Sale56F1000 Black Return Program Toner Cartridge New 56F1000 6K Page Yield (New) $241.00 $199.00
56F1H00 Black High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge	Sale56F1H00 Black High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge New 56F1H00 15K Page Yield (New) $505.00 $382.00 Sale56F1H00 Black High Yield Toner Cartridge New 56F1H00 201377 LTMS321H 15K Page Yield Compatible (New) $219.00 $185.00
56F1X00 Black Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge	Sale56F1X00 Black Extra High Yield Toner Cartridge New 56F1X00 20K Page Yield Compatible (New) $249.00 $199.00 Sale56F1X00 Black Extra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge New 56F1X00 20K Page Yield (New) $556.00 $419.00
56F1U00 Black Ultra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge	Sale56F1U00 Ultra High Yield Toner Cartridge New 56F1U00 25K Page Yield Compatible (New) $279.00 $208.00 Sale56F1U00 Ultra High Yield Return Program Toner Cartridge New 56F1U00 25K Page Yield (New) $572.00 $431.00
56F0ZA0 Black Imaging Unit
56F0Z00 Black Return Program Imaging Unit	Sale56F0Z00 Black Imaging Unit New 56F0Z00 60K Page Yield (New) $98.00 $79.00
41X1228 Fuser Maintenance Kit, 110V	Sale41X1228 Fuser Maintenance Kit 110V New 41X1228 200K Page Yield (New) $315.00 $285.00 41X1228 Fuser Maintenance Kit 110V Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 41X1228 200K Page Yield Contact for Details

Paper Handling

36s2910 250-Sheet Tray	Sale36S2910 250-Sheet Drawer with Tray New 36S2910 (New) $225.00 $199.00
36s3110 550-Sheet Tray	36S3110 550-Sheet Drawer with Tray New 36S3110 (New) $280.00 36S3110 550-Sheet Drawer with Tray Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 36S3110 $199.00
36S3120 550-Sheet Lockable Tray	36S3120 550-Sheet Lockable Drawer with Tray New 36S3120 (New) $329.00

Furniture

3073173 Swivel Cabinet	3073173 Swivel Cabinet New 3073173 (New) $272.39 3073173 Swivel Cabinet Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 3073173 Contact for Details
35s8502 Adjustable Printer Stand	35S8502 Adjustable Printer Stand New 35S8502 (New) $368.00 35S8502 Adjustable Printer Stand Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 35S8502 $268.71

Memory Options

57x9801 256MB Flash Memory Card	57X9801 256MB Flash Memory Card New 57X9801 11B76N-00 GC1430 (New) $76.91 57X9801 256MB Flash Memory Card Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 57X9801 11B76N-00 GC1430 $61.46
57x9814 Korean Font Card	57X9814 Korean Font Card New 57X9814 (New) $224.00 57X9814 Korean Font Card Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 57X9814 Contact for Details
57X9815 Japanese Font Card	57X9815 Japanese Font Card New 57X9815 (New) $258.00 57X9815 Japanese Font Card Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 57X9815 Contact for Details
57X9812 Simplified Chinese Font Card	57X9812 Simplified Chinese Font Card New 57X9812 (New) $224.00 57X9812 Simplified Chinese Font Card Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 57X9812 Contact for Details
57x9810 Traditional Chinese Font Card	57X9810 Traditional Chinese Font Card New 57X9810 (New) $224.00 57X9810 Traditional Chinese Font Card Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 57X9810 $202.00
27X0500	Sale27X0500 500GB Hard Disk Drive (USB) New 27X0500 9050-021 (New) $521.00 $374.71 Make an Offer 27X0500 500GB Hard Disk Drive (USB) Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 27X0500 9050-021 $249.00

Application Solutions

40C9201 Card for IPDS	Sale40C9201 Card for IPDS New 40C9201 (New) $700.00 $499.00 Sale40C9201 Card for IPDS Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 40C9201 $375.00 $249.00
40c9200 Forms and Bar Code Card	40C9200 Forms and Bar Code Card New 40C9200 (New) $225.00 40C9200 Forms and Bar Code Card Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 40C9200 $199.00
40c9202 Card for PRESCRIBE Emulation	40C9202 Card for PRESCRIBE Emulation New 40C9202 (New) $179.00 40C9202 Card for PRESCRIBE Emulation Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 40C9202 $129.00

Connectivity

27X6410 MarkNet N8372 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wireless Print Server	27x6410 MarkNet N8372 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wireless Ethernet Card New 27x6410 (New) $74.00
27X6510 MarkNet N8370 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wireless Print Server	27X6510 MarkNet N8370 (Rear Wifi) Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 27X6510 Contact for Details 27X6510 MarkNet N8370 Wi-Fi Print Server (Rear) New 27X6510 9096-001 (New) $79.00
1021231 Parallel Cable (10-foot)	1021231 Parallel Cable 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) Male 36 pin Centronics Male 10 feet New 1021231 (New) $27.71 1021231 Parallel Cable 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25) Male 36 pin Centronics Male Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 1021231 Contact for Details
1021294 USB Cable (2-meter)	1021294 USB (2 Meter) Cable New 1021294 (New) $21.14
27X0901 Parallel 1284-B Interface Card	27X0901 Parallel 1284-B Interface Card New 27X0901 (New) $185.64 27X0901 Parallel 1284-B Interface Card Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 27X0901 $135.29
27x0900 RS-232C Serial Interface Card	27X0900 RS-232C Serial Interface Card New 27X0900 (New) $222.45 27X0900 RS-232C Serial Interface Card* Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty 27X0900 Contact for Details
spd0001 Surge Protective Device, 110-120V	SPD0001 Surge Protective Device 110-120V New SPD0001 (New) $35.00 SPD0001 Surge Protective Device 110-120V Fully refurbished with 90-day warranty SPD0001 Contact for Details

Extended Warranties

2361929	MS521 2-Years Total (1+1) Exchange Service
2361930	MS521 3-Years Total (1+2) Exchange Service
2361931	MS521 4-Years Total (1+3) Exchange Service
2361932	MS521 5-Years Total (1+4) Exchange Service
2361933	MS521 1-Year Exchange Service Renewal
2361934	MS521 1-Year Post Wty NBD Exchange Extended Warranty
2361935	MS521 Per Call 1 Time NBD Exchange Extended Warranty
2361938	MS521 2-Years Total (1+1) Return-to-Base, 5-7 Business Days
2361939	MS521 3-Years Total (1+2) Return-to-Base, 5-7 Business Days
2361940	MS521 4-Years Total (1+3) Return-to-Base, 5-7 Business Days
2361941	MS521 5-Years Total (1+4) Return-to-Base, 5-7 Business Days
2361942	MS521 1-Year Return-to-Base Renewal, 5-7 Business Days
2361943	MS521 1-Year Post Warranty Return-to-Base, 5-7 Business Days
2361944	MS521 1-Year Per Call Return-to-Base, 5-7 Business Days
2361946	MS521 2-Years Total (1+1) Onsite Service
2361947	MS521 3-Years Total (1+2) Onsite Service
2361948	MS521 4-Years Total (1+3) Onsite Service
2361949	MS521 5-Years Total (1+4) Onsite Service
2361950	MS521 1-Year Onsite Service Renewal
2361951	MS521 1-Year Post Wty OSR NBD Ext Warranty
2361952	MS521 Per Call OSR 1 Time NBD Extended Warranty
2361953	MS521 Upgrade to Onsite Service NBD Fix
2361954	MS521 1-Year Onsite Service NBD Fix
2361955	MS521 2-Year Onsite Service NBD Fix
2361957	MS521 4-Year Onsite Service NBD Fix
2361958	MS521 1-Year Renewal Onsite Service NBD Fix
2361960	MS521 2-Years Total (1+1) Parts Only Extended Warranty
2361961	MS521 2-Years Total (1+1) Parts Only Extended Warranty
2361962	MS521 3-Years Total (2+1) Parts Only Extended Warranty
2361963	MS521 4-Years Total (3+1) Parts Only Extended Warranty
2361964	MS521 1-Year Renewal Parts Only Extended Warranty
2361965	MS521 1-Year Parts and Labor
2361966	MS521 2-Year Parts and Labor
2361967	MS521 3-Year Parts and Labor
2361968	MS521 4-Year Parts and Labor
2361969	MS521 1-Year Renewal Parts and Labor

Ready to print?

Lexmark printers are designed to deliver unparalleled performance in any environment, from the office to the factory floor. With long-lasting components, high-yield replacement cartridges providing up to 25,000 pages\*\*, and an impressive maximum input capacity of 2000 pages, you can keep your printer running smoothly with minimal interruptions.

Uncompromising security

At Lexmark, we prioritize security across our entire product line. It's not just a feature; it's a core design principle. Our comprehensive security measures ensure that your sensitive information remains protected ??whether it's in the document, on the device, or traveling through the network. This unwavering commitment to security has earned Lexmark the prestigious BLI PaceSetter award for Document Imaging Security from Keypoint Intelligence ??Buyers Lab\*\*\*. Plus, this Lexmark product empowers you to be GDPR compliant.

Efficiency meets affordability

Experience high-speed mono printing at up to 46 pages per minute, along with standard two-sided printing, all at a budget-friendly price point. The durable construction and long-life components help keep your maintenance costs down, providing you with exceptional value over time.

Eco-friendly performance

Lexmark is committed to helping you make every watt count. Our energy management features optimize power consumption, whether the printer is actively in use or in sleep mode. By lowering the fusing temperature and intelligently managing processor cores based on workload, this printer meets the stringent ENERGY STAR 2.0 requirements. This not only benefits the environment but also helps you save on energy costs.

Crisp, clear text every time

While some laser printers struggle to produce legible grey text, the MS520 series excels in this area. Thanks to its innovative font outlining technology, even the smallest grey text appears crisp and clear on every page.

Flexible media handling

Print on a wide range of media sizes and types with ease. The included media tray accommodates paper sizes from A6 to legal, while the 100-sheet multipurpose feeder allows you to print on smaller media and envelopes, expanding your creative possibilities.

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Technical Details

Part Number

36S0300

Print Technology

Monochrome Laser

Workgroup Size

Medium Workgroup

Touch Screen Display

No

Display

2.4-inch (60 mm) Color LCD display

Print Speed (Letter, Black)

Up to 46 ppm ⁶

Print Speed (Letter, Black) Duplex

Up to 23 spm ⁶

Time to First Page (Black)

As fast as 6.0 seconds

Duplex (2-sided) Printing

Integrated Duplex

Print Resolution, Black

1200 Image Quality

1200 x 1200 dpi

2400 Image Quality

300 x 300 dpi

600 x 600 dpi

Processor

1.0 GHz MHz

Memory, Standard

512 MB

Memory, Maximum

512 MB

Hard Disk

Not Available

Apple Operating Systems Supported

Apple OS X (10.6, 10.7, 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11, 10.12)

Citrix MetaFrame

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server running Terminal Services with Citrix MetaFrame XP Presentation Server or Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0.

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server running Terminal Services with Citrix Presentation Server 4.0

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server running Terminal Services with Citrix Presentation Server 3.0, 4.0

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 with Citrix XenApp 6.0, 6.5

Linux Operating Systems Supported

Debian GNU/Linux 7.0, 8.0

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10, 11, 12

openSUSE Linux 13.2

Ubuntu 16.04 LTS

Fedora 23, 24

Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 6, 7

openSUSE Linux 42.3

Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Supported

Windows 7

Windows 7 x64

Windows 8

Windows 8 x64

Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 x64

Windows 10

Novell Operating Systems Supported

Novell NetWare 6.5 Open Enterprise Server

Novell NetWare 5.1(SP 6+), 6.0(SP 3+) with Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS)

Novell Open Enterprise Server on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP4

Novell Open Enterprise Server 11 on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11

Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 SP2 on SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 3

UNIX Operating Systems Supported

Sun Solaris x86 10, 11

Sun Solaris SPARC 10, 11

IBM AIX 6.1, 7.1

Included Paper Handling

250-Sheet Input

100-Sheet Multipurpose Feeder

150-Sheet Output Bin

Integrated Duplex

Optional Paper Handling

250-Sheet Tray

550-Sheet Tray

550-Sheet Lockable Tray

Paper Input Capacity, Standard

Up to 350 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Paper Input Capacity, Maximum

Up to 2000 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Paper Output Capacity, Standard

Up to 150 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Paper Output Capacity, Maximum

Up to 150 pages 20 lb or 75 gsm bond

Paper Weight Range Supported - Standard Tray (lb.)

16 - 32 lb.

Paper Weight Range Supported - Multipurpose Feeder (lb.)

16 - 58 lb.

Finishing Option

No

Number of Paper Inputs, Standard

2

Number of Paper Inputs, Maximum

5

Media Types Supported

Card Stock

Envelopes

Paper Labels

Plain Paper

Transparencies

Refer to the Card Stock & Label Guide.

Media Sizes Supported

10 Envelope

7 3/4 Envelope

9 Envelope

A4

A5

DL Envelope

Executive

Folio

JIS-B5

Legal

Letter

Statement

Universal

Oficio

A6

Standard Ports

USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified (Type B)

Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)

Optional Network Ports

Marknet N8370 WiFi Option

Direct USB

No

Ethernet Network

Yes

Wireless

Wireless Option

Network Protocol Support

TCP/IP IPv4

AppleTalk

TCP/IP IPv6

TCP

UDP

Network Printing Methods

LPR/LPD

Enhanced IP (Port 9400)

Secure IP (Port 96xx)

FTP, TFTP

ThinPrint .print integration

IPP 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 (Internet Printing Protocol)

Microsoft Web Services WSD

Pull Printing

Network Management Protocols ¹

HTTP

HTTPs (SSL/TLS)

SNMPv1, SNMPv2c

SNMPv3

WINS

IGMP

APIPA (AutoIP)

DHCP

ICMP

DNS

DDNS

mDNS

ARP

NTP

Telnet

Finger

Network Security

SNMPv3

802.1x Authentication: MD5, MSCHAPv2, LEAP, PEAP, TLS, TTLS

Printable Area

0.16 inches of the top, bottom, right and left edges (within)

Printer Languages (Standard)

PCL 5e Emulation

PCL 6 Emulation

Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS)

PostScript 3 Emulation

Direct Image

Microsoft XPS (XML Paper Specification)

AirPrint

PDF 1.7 emulation

Fonts and Symbol Sets

3 of 9 scalable PCL 5e fonts in Narrow, Regular and Wide

2 PCL bitmap fonts

39 scalable PPDS fonts

5 PPDS bitmap fonts

84 scalable PCL fonts

OCR-A, OCR-B scalable PCL 5e fonts

For more information, refer to the Technical Reference.

91 scalable PostScript fonts

Laser Cartridge Yields (up to) ⁵

6,000-page Cartridge

15,000-page High Yield Cartridge

20,000-page Extra High Yield Cartridge

25,000-page Ultra High Yield Cartridge

Imaging Unit Estimated Yield

Up to 60000 pages, based on 3 average letter/A4-size pages per print job and ~ 5% coverage ⁴

Cartridge(s) Shipping with Product

5,000-page Starter 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)

14.80 x 16.93 x 18.50 in.

Packaged Weight (lb.)

35.25 lb.

Size (in. - H x W x D)

10.2 x 15.7 x 14.7 in.

Weight (lb.)

31.1 lb.

Noise Level, Idle

14 dBA

Noise Level (Print), Operating

56 dBA

Duplex Print Noise Level, Operating

55 dBA

ENERGY STAR

Yes

Average Power (Hibernate Mode)

0.1 watts

Average Power (Sleep Mode)

2.0 watts

Average Power (Ready Mode)

8 watts

Average Power (Printing)

620 watts

ENERGY STAR Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)

1.8 kilowatt-hours per week

Limited Warranty - See Statement of Limited Warranty

1-Year Exchange, Return-to-Base Service

Product Certifications

ENERGY STAR, Blue Angel RAL-UZ-171, ICES-003 Class B, BSMI Class B, VCCI Class B, US FDA, UL 60950-1, FCC Class B, cUL CAN/CSA-C22.2 60950-1, NOM, CB EN/IEC 60950-1, CB EN/IEC 60825-1, CE DoC (EN 62301 Class B, EN 62311, CE EN/IEC 60950-1, CE EN/IEC 60825-1, EN 61000-3, EN 55022 Class B, EuP, EN 55024, UL), EFTA (CE), KCC, CCC, CECP, CEL, C-tick DoC, UL-AR, KC mark, UL GS mark, EC 1275, MET-I, ISO 532B, ECMA-370, TED, GOST-R, SII, TER

Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle

Up to 120000 pages per month ³

Recommended Monthly Page Volume

2000 - 15000 pages ²

Specified Operating Environment

Temperature: 16 to 32 C (60 to 90 F)

Humidity: 8 to 80% Relative Humidity

Altitude: 0 - 5000 Meters (16,404 Feet)

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

¹ This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL Toolkit. (https://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.
⁴ Actual Yield may vary based on other factors such as device speed, paper size and feed orientation, toner coverage, tray source, percentage of black-only printing and average print job complexity.
⁵ Average standard page yield value declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
⁶ Print and copy speeds measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734 and ISO/IEC 24735 respectively (ESAT). For more information see: www.lexmark.com/ISOspeeds.