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Lexmark M5255

Single-function workgroup mono laser printer for departments of 15-50 — 55 ppm, 650-sheet standard capacity, 4.3-inch touchscreen, 250,000-page duty cycle, 45,000-page high-yield toner.

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Print speed
55 ppm color
Paper capacity
4,400 sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Direct · USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Lexmark 50G0720
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Lexmark M5255 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 workgroup or department of 15-50 people printing mono only.
  • You print 5,000-25,000 pages a month — sized for sustained workgroup volume.
  • You need a single-function workgroup printer (no copy/scan/fax) at 55 ppm with 4.5-second first page out.
  • You want the steel-frame chassis and integrated duplex of Lexmark's M-series workgroup tier.
  • You need long-life consumables — 45,000-page high-yield toner and 150,000-page imaging unit are the per-page-cost story.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print up to 50,000 pages a month — duty cycle is 250,000; toner trips will be the limiter, not the chassis.
  • You're upgrading from M3350 — same 4.3-inch UI, jumps from desktop to workgroup chassis with bigger trays.
  • You're cross-shopping M5270 — M5270 jumps to 70 ppm and 350,000-page duty for not much more.
  • You only need wired — standard Gigabit Ethernet + USB 2.0.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You need to copy, scan, or fax — this is print-only. Look at MX721/MX722 MFP for an MFP at similar speeds.
  • You need color — get a CS-series color printer.
  • You print over 50,000 pages a month — step up to M5270 for higher duty and lower per-page cost.
  • You print under 5,000 pages a month — overbuilt; the M3350 is the right desktop fit.
  • You need built-in Wi-Fi out of the box — M5255 is wired-first; check the configuration before ordering if Wi-Fi matters.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Lexmark M5255 (50G0720) is a single-function workgroup mono laser printer for departments of 15-50 that print 5,000-25,000 pages a month and need 55 ppm in a steel-frame workgroup chassis. It prints at up to 55 ppm with 4.5-second first page out, runs a 1 GHz dual-core processor with 1 GB standard memory (expandable to 5 GB), and is rated for a 250,000-page monthly duty cycle. Standard input is 650 sheets (550-sheet tray + 100-sheet multipurpose feeder), expandable with optional 550-sheet, 2,100-sheet, and HCI options. Integrated automatic duplex is standard. Print resolution tops at 1200 x 1200 dpi. The 45,000-page high-yield toner cartridge and 150,000-page imaging unit are why this lands in a lot of legal, healthcare, and back-office workgroup installs — the per-page cost is tight at sustained volume. Standard connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0; parallel and serial are optional. The thing buyers regret: not ordering the M5270 when their volume justified it — the M5270 is 70 ppm and rated for 350,000 pages/month for a relatively small price bump. For 55-ppm mono workgroup print on a steel-frame chassis with long-life consumables, the M5255 is the right call.
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Print
Print technology Single-function
Print speed (mono) Up to 55 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 55 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
First page out < 4.5 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Single-function
Copy speed Up to 55 ppm copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type
Scan destinations Google Drive, OneDrive
Paper
Paper capacity 4 sheets
Paper size A5 · A4/Letter · Legal
Recommended monthly volume 3000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 250,000 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 50G0720
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 M5255

The printer itself

Lexmark M5255 in original Lexmark packaging. Workgroup form factor, roughly 17.4 x 16.85 x 20.1 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 3 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Lexmark machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "Been running this M5255 in my office for about two years now and it handles our print volume without breaking a sweat. The duplex printing saves us paper and the toner cartridges last longer than I expected for the price point."
  • ★ "Works fine for a small law office setup. Network printing is straightforward enough, though the interface could be more intuitive. We've had maybe one paper jam in six months so reliability seems solid."
  • ★ "Using this for document scanning and copying at our nonprofit. The scan-to-email feature is genuinely useful and it prints fast enough that we're not waiting around. Good value for what we needed."

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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 M5255, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (888) 574-5120 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (888) 574-5120. 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.

Yes. The MFC-L2759DW ships with a high-yield 4,500-page starter toner cartridge, which is roughly 3 to 6 months of toner for a typical small office. Replacement toner is Lexmark TN830XL (high-yield, about 4,500 pages) or TN830 (standard yield, about 1,200 pages). When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.

The Lexmark M5255 is the refreshed version of the MFC-L2750DW with updated firmware, a longer-life drum, and an expanded starter toner yield (4,500 pages versus 3,000). Print speed, automatic 2-sided print and scan, and connectivity are identical. For most small offices the 2759DW is the better long-term value because of the larger included toner.

Yes, for small offices printing under about 2,500 pages per month. It's fast at 36 ppm, handles auto 2-sided print and scan, supports Wi-Fi and Ethernet, and has a 50-page document feeder for multi-page scans. If you regularly print more than 5,000 pages per month or need color, step up to a commercial-grade multifunction printer — see our commercial printer options.

No. The MFC-L2759DW is monochrome (black and white) only. It cannot print color. If you need color, look at the Brother MFC-L3750CDW or a commercial color multifunction printer like the Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX or Konica Minolta bizhub series.

Lexmark includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the MFC-L2759DW when purchased new from an authorized reseller. 1-800 Office Solutions 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 M5255 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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