Product Type | Color Laser Printer |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Weight | 45.31 lbs. |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 514 Watt |
Power Consumption (Standby) | 20.8W |
Power Consumption (Sleep Mode) | 1W |
Processor Type | Dual Core |
Processor Speed | 1 GHz |
RAM (Installed) | 1 GB |
RAM (Max Supported) | 1024 MB |
Display Size | 2.8 Inch |
Control Panel Type | Touchscreen |
Service & Support | 1 Year Advanced Exchange |
Lenovo Lexmark CS531dw Color Laser Printer, 35ppm, Duplex, Wireless


Key Benefits

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- - Designed for high performance with 35 ppm output and under 8-second first-page times for improved document workflow
- - Flexible connectivity ensures integration with modern networks and devices, including mobile and NFC
- - Supports high-volume and varied print tasks with robust media compatibility and a monthly duty cycle of 100,000 pages
Product Overview
The Lenovo Lexmark CS531dw is a workgroup-grade color laser printer designed to deliver high-speed and high-quality output in busy office environments. With a top print speed of 35 pages per minute for both color and black-and-white prints, and a first-page-out time of just 7.1 seconds for monochrome, it ensures fast operation from start to finish. Its maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi and 4800 Color Quality ensures sharp, professional-grade results on every job.
Flexibility in media handling is a key highlight of the CS531dw, supporting a variety of sizes (A6 to Legal), media types (vinyl labels, envelopes, card stock), and weights (16-80 lb). Duplex printing is standard, and it includes a 250-sheet input tray, a single-sheet multipurpose feeder, and a 170-sheet output bin. The printer supports both wireless and wired connectivity, including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, and NFC, making integration easy across a broad range of devices and operating systems.
With a dual-core 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, and support for multiple printer languages (e.g., PCL, PostScript, PDF), this model is enterprise-ready. It has an impressive monthly duty cycle of 100,000 pages and a recommended monthly print volume of up to 10,000 pages. The 2.8-inch touchscreen interface makes it easy to operate and manage features. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, it draws just 1W in sleep mode and complies with ENERGY STAR standards.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11a/b/g/n |
AirPrint Support | Yes |
Mobile Printing Compatibility | Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print |
Compliance & Origin
Energy Star Certified | Yes |
Country of Origin | |
TAA Compliant |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Print | Yes |
Network Security | 802.1x, SNMPv3, IPsec, SSL/TLS |
Media Handling
Standard Input Capacity | 251 pages |
Maximum Input Capacity | 2001 pages |
Standard Output Capacity | 170 pages |
Maximum Output Capacity | 170 pages |
Supported Media Sizes | A6 to Legal, Envelopes (DL, B5, C5, #9, #10, 7 3/4), Cards, Executive, Folio |
Supported Media Types | Vinyl Labels, Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Envelopes |
Supported Media Weights | 16–80 lb |
Duplex Printing | Automatic standard |
Interfaces
Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
USB Ports | Front USB 2.0 Type A, Rear USB 2.0 Type A, USB 2.0 Type B |
Wireless Technology | 802.11a/b/g/n |
Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes |
Connectivity Technology | Wired and Wireless |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.9 Inch |
Depth | 16.6 Inch |
Height | 12.5 Inch |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 10 °C |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 32 °C |
Operating Humidity Range | 15 to 80% Relative Humidity |
Sound Emission (Idle) | 14 dBA |
Sound Emission (Operating) | 51 dBA |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Supported Environments | Windows, macOS, Linux, Citrix MetaFrame, Novell, TCP/IP platforms |
Print Performance
Print Speed (Black & Color) | 35 ppm (Letter) |
First Page Out Time (Black) | 7.1 seconds |
First Page Out Time (Color) | 7.6 seconds |
Maximum Resolution (B&W) | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Maximum Resolution (Color) | 4800 Color Quality, 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Printer Languages | PCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, PPDS, Direct Image, PCLm |
Fonts Included | 2 PCL 6 bitmap, 94 scalable PCL 6, 163 scalable PostScript, 5 PPDS bitmap, 39 scalable PPDS |
Productivity & Duty Cycle
Monthly Duty Cycle (Max) | 100,000 pages |
Recommended Monthly Volume | 1,500 – 10,000 pages |