Type | Monochrome Laser Printer |
Form Factor | Workgroup Printer |
Model | MS821dn |
Processor Clock Speed | 1 GHz |
Installed Memory | 512 MB |
Maximum Supported Memory | 4608 MB |
Standard Display | 2.4 Inch |
Monthly Duty Cycle (Max) | Up to 250,000 pages |
Recommended Monthly Volume | 3,000 - 50,000 pages |
Print Speed (Black, Normal) | Up to 55 ppm |
Print Resolution (Black) | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
Duplex Printing | Automatic |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 670 Watt |
Power Consumption (Sleep) | 1.4 Watt |
Weight | 56 lbs. |
Lenovo MS821dn Monochrome Laser Printer, 55ppm, 1200x1200 dpi, Duplex



Key Benefits

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- Ideal for high-volume workgroups with recommended usage up to 50,000 pages/month
- Reduces downtime with high paper input/output capacity and multiple media support
- Energy Star compliance and duplexing help lower total cost of ownership and reduce environmental impact
Product Overview
The Lenovo MS821dn Monochrome Laser Printer is built for high-throughput office environments requiring dependable and fast black-and-white printing. It boasts a rapid print speed of up to 55 pages per minute and a fine resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi for clear, crisp documents. Duplex (double-sided) printing is standard, supporting environmental sustainability and paper cost reduction. Equipped with a 1 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM (expandable up to 4.6 GB), the printer can handle complex documents with ease.
Engineered for volume, the MS821dn supports a duty cycle of up to 250,000 pages per month, with a recommended monthly volume up to 50,000 pages. It accommodates varied media types and has a maximum input capacity of 4400 pages and output of 2550 pages, reducing manual reloads. Interfaces include Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0, and the printer supports broad language compatibility including PCL 6, PostScript 3, and AirPrint. Energy-efficient and reliable, it's ideal for businesses prioritizing speed and low operational costs.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Apple AirPrint Support | Yes |
Media Handling
Media Types Supported | Plain Paper, Card Stock, Labels, Transparencies, Envelopes |
Standard Media Sizes | A6, A5, A4, Legal, Letter, Executive, Folio, JIS B5, DL Envelope, C5, B5, Statement, 7 3/4, 9, 10 Envelopes, Universal |
Standard Input Capacity | 650 sheets |
Maximum Input Capacity | 4400 sheets |
Standard Output Capacity | 550 sheets |
Maximum Output Capacity | 2550 sheets |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Mobile Printing Capability | Apple AirPrint |
Interfaces
Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
USB Ports | USB 2.0 |
Supported Printer Languages | PCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScript 3, AirPrint, PDF 1.7, XPS, PPDS, Direct Image |
Fonts Included | 158 PostScript, 84 PCL, OCR-A/B, bitmap and scalable PPDS fonts |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 16.85 Inch |
Depth | 20.1 Inch |
Height | 17.5 Inch |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 10 °C |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 32 °C |
Operating Humidity Range | 8% to 80% RH |
Acoustic Noise (Idle) | 14 dBA |
Acoustic Noise (Operating) | 57 dBA |
Compliance & Origin
Energy Star Certified | Yes |