Lexmark · Color Multifunction

Lexmark CX520 Series

Desktop A4 color laser MFP for small offices of 5-15 — 35 ppm, 50-sheet reversing-duplex ADF, 250-sheet standard capacity (1,450 max), 4.3-inch touchscreen.

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Print speed
35 ppm color
Paper capacity
1451 sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Direct · USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Lexmark CX520
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Lexmark CX520 Series 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 run a small office of 5-15 people that needs in-house color print, copy, scan, and fax with 35-ppm throughput.
  • You print 1,500-5,000 pages a month and don't need the CX625's 100-sheet single-pass ADF.
  • You scan two-sided originals occasionally — the 50-sheet reversing-duplex ADF handles them, just slower than single-pass.
  • You want a 4.3-inch color touchscreen for basic scan-to-email and copy workflows.
  • You're standardizing on Lexmark and the CX522 hits the sweet spot between the CX430 and CX625.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print up to 8,000 pages a month — the machine handles it but the CX625 is a better fit at higher volumes.
  • You scan two-sided documents daily — works, but each duplex scan takes about twice as long as single-pass on the CX625.
  • You need a 1,450-sheet max capacity — bolt on the optional 550-sheet drawers.
  • You want Wi-Fi — add the MarkNet N8372 adapter, around $100.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You scan large stacks of two-sided originals daily — the reversing ADF is the bottleneck. Get the CX625 with single-pass duplex.
  • You need 11x17 (tabloid) — letter/legal only.
  • You print over 8,000 pages a month — step up to a CX625, CX730, or CX820.
  • You want a 7-inch touchscreen — get the CX625.
  • You print under 800 pages a month — the CX430 is the right fit.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Lexmark CX520 Series (CX522ade) is a desktop A4 color laser MFP for small offices of 5-15 people that need 35-ppm color print, copy, scan, and fax without paying for the CX625's bigger ADF and touchscreen. It holds 250 sheets in the standard tray plus single-sheet bypass (expandable to 1,450 with optional 550-sheet drawers), is rated for an 85,000-page monthly duty cycle, and Lexmark recommends 1,500-5,000 pages/month for sane toner economics. Print resolution is 1200 x 1200 dpi for black and 4800 CQ for color, with PANTONE calibration in-driver. The 50-sheet ADF is reversing-duplex, not single-pass, so two-sided scans run at about half the speed of the CX625. The 4.3-inch color touchscreen handles scan-to-email and basic network workflows but feels cramped if you run Lexmark eSF apps daily. The thing buyers regret: scanning bottlenecks. If your team scans more than a few two-sided documents a day, the CX625 with the 100-sheet single-pass ADF is worth the upgrade. For copy-heavy offices that scan only occasionally, the CX522 is the right machine at a lower price.
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Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 35 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 35 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
Print resolution Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
First page out < 8.5 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 35 ppm simplex copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type
Scan resolution (optical) Up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 1451 sheets
Paper size A5 · A4/Letter · Legal
Automatic document feeder 50 sheets pages
Recommended monthly volume 1500 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 85,000 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 Workgroup
Usage class Small Office
Manufacturer Lexmark
Model CX520
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 CX520 Series

The printer itself

Lexmark CX520 Series in original Lexmark packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 18.2 x 17.4 x 23.1 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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What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 1 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Lexmark machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "Good workhorse printer for a home office. The automatic duplex printing cuts down on paper waste, and the mobile printing works fine once you get it set up. My only complaint is the toner cartridges are kind of pricey."

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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.

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  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Lexmark CX520 Series, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (706) 561-0075 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the Lexmark CX520 Series ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 2,500 pages for black and 1,500 pages for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow). Replacement high-yield toner cartridges are available, with black yielding up to 8,500 pages and color cartridges yielding up to 5,000 pages each. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Lexmark CX520 Series is a desktop A4 color laser MFP designed for small offices of 5-15 people, with a print speed of 35 ppm and a recommended monthly volume of 1,500-5,000 pages. In contrast, the Lexmark CS960 Series is a floor-standing A3 color laser printer built for larger workgroups of 30-100 people, offering a print speed of 55 ppm and a recommended monthly volume up to 50,000 pages. The CS960 Series also has a higher maximum duty cycle (270,000 pages vs. 85,000) and greater paper capacity (expandable to 4,750 sheets vs. 1,450). For small offices with lower volume needs, the CX520 Series is a more cost-effective and space-efficient choice.
Yes, the Lexmark CX520 Series is well-suited for small businesses with 5-15 employees. It offers a print speed of 35 ppm, a recommended monthly volume of 1,500-5,000 pages, and features like color printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. Its compact design and expandable paper capacity make it a versatile choice for small offices.
Yes, the Lexmark CX520 Series supports color printing. It is a color laser MFP that can print, copy, scan, and fax in color. If you are looking for alternatives, consider the Lexmark CS960 Series for higher volume needs or the Lexmark CX625 Series for advanced features like a larger ADF and touchscreen.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (706) 561-0075. 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 CX520 Series when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Automated Business Machines 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 CX520 Series 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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