For IT admins of larger organizations or indeed universities and coworking spaces, the Lexmark MX532adwe printer is indeed a highly flexible solution. It offers high-performance printing, as well as scan, copy, and a fax option should that be required. We’re taking a closer look at the Lexmark MX532adwe, as well as its integration with ezeep, including secure and sustainable pull printing. Tracking, whether for printouts or copies is also available. Something that is worth noting for organizations looking either to bill their print or copy use or indeed improve their ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting strengths. We will also look at some of the challenges facing Lexmark printers in large environments and how ezeep’s Hub further optimizes printing operations.
Overview of the Lexmark MX532adwe
The Lexmark MX532adwe printer is first and foremost fast, with print speeds of up to 44 pages per minute, making it ideal for high-demand environments. The MFP can scan up to 49 images per minute or up to 98 images per minute for two-sided scanning. Copying is at a rate of 46 pages per minute or 23 pages for duplex copying with the time to the first copy just 6.5 seconds. High-resolution output of 1200 x 1200 dpi ensures professional-quality printouts. You can find more details about the printer here.
Robust security features as part of the Lexmark Trusted Platform Module, include user authentication and encryption, system integrity checks, and cryptographic capabilities which combine to secure an organization’s sensitive information.
The intuitive touchscreen interface is easy to use, hopefully lowering the need for training or helpdesk troubleshooting. And of course, when compared to older models, its energy efficient design (649 watts in printing mode and 13.4 watts in ready mode) and support for recycled paper types is moving in the right direction when it comes to sustainability. Overall, the Lexmark MX532adwe is a highly versatile MFP, capable of handling diverse tasks in corporate offices, new work environments, and educational settings.
Size and weight wise, the Lexmark MX532adwe is quite convenient, weighing about 45lb (~20KG) should you need to move it around your space from time to time. And with its length, height and depth being about 20 inches (~50 cm) each way, it doesn’t take up too much room either.
Lexmark MX532adwe Costs
Despite its strengths, the Lexmark MX532adwe retails currently at about US$1300 which might be a significant investment for smaller organizations. The device remains competitive, especially if you compare it to many other MFPS. Whilst the setup process can be a little tricky, especially for those unfamiliar with networked printers or advanced print management, it won’t pose too much of a challenge for most admins. Ongoing costs for consumables and regular maintenance can accumulate of course, impacting the total cost of ownership, but no more so than for other comparable models. Noise levels during operation are about 55 dBA which some people may find disruptive in quieter office settings.
Integration with ezeep: Added Security, Print and Copy Tracking including Billing
Whilst the Lexmark MX532adwe printer is a powerful device, combining it with ezeep’s Lexmark app and the ezeep Hub enhances its functionality through cloud-based management, secure pull printing, and print and copy tracking. This offers several benefits, especially for university or coworking space operators who often wish to track and invoice printing and/or copying.
How the ezeep Lexmark app and ezeep Hub Enhance Lexmark Printers:
- High Levels of Security for Sensitive Information: ezeep’s secure pull printing feature prints documents only when the user scans their RFID card at the Lexmark printer, preventing unauthorized access and data leaks. This eliminates the need for personal printers in management, legal, or HR departments. Encrypted data transmission adds extra security.
- Easy Integration and Management: The scalable, secure printing feature integrates seamlessly into the Lexmark infrastructure and connects to existing access control systems. IT administrators can manage users, printers, and a single virtual print queue via ezeep’s web console, simplifying management.
- Sustainable and Cost-Effective Printing: Secure pull printing reduces waste by ending unnecessary printouts, saving paper, toner, and energy costs. ezeep offsets the carbon impact of printing through its support of environmental activities in Africa, improving ESG impact.
- Pull Printing: ezeep’s options support modern hybrid work environments. Users can collect documents from any available printer, increasing flexibility and productivity for both end users and IT admins.
- Vendor-Independent Solution: ezeep’s cloud-based solution is compatible with various printers and multifunction devices from different manufacturers. Users can print securely from multiple devices, including Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, smartphones, and tablets.
- Integration with RFID Technology: ezeep’s pull printing with RFID cards enhances security and ease of use. Users authenticate by swiping RFID cards at the Lexmark printer, ensuring sensitive documents are accessed only by authorized personnel and enabling user-based tracing and billing, including copying. It reduces the need for additional hardware and simplifies the process. Users can view pending print jobs on the Lexmark MX532adwe display. With ezeep’s print monitoring, admins can track activities, allocate costs, and generate detailed cost management reports.
Suitability for Universities and Coworking Spaces
The Lexmark MX532adwe printer is a suitable choice for universities and coworking spaces due to its robust features and flexibility.
For Universities: The Lexmark MX532adwe printer can handle the high-volume printing needs of academic institutions, from student assignments and faculty research papers to administrative documents. Its advanced security features ensure that sensitive staff or student information, such as exam papers and confidential student records, is protected. Combined with ezeep, the pull printing feature is particularly beneficial in large campuses, allowing users to retrieve their documents from any printer, thus reducing time lost returning to other printers and improving accessibility. Tracking, whether of printouts or copies means that billing per user is easily to achieve.
For Coworking Spaces: In coworking environments, the need for versatile and reliable printing solutions is paramount. The Lexmark MX532adwe printer supports diverse printing needs, from business presentations to marketing materials. And as mentioned above, its integration with ezeep’s Lexmark app and the ezeep Hub ensures that users from different organizations can print securely and efficiently. The sustainability features help coworking spaces achieve their environmental goals, while the pull printing and tracking features offer not just flexibility and convenience, but also the ability to invoice printing or copying per user or organization in shared workspaces.
You can read more here about printing in universities and coworking spaces.
Challenges for Large Printing Environments
Large printing environments face unique challenges that the Lexmark MX532adwe printer combined with ezeep’s Lexmark app and the ezeep Hub can help address.
- High Volume and Demand: Managing a high volume of print jobs efficiently can be challenging. The Lexmark MX532adwe, with its fast print speeds and robust performance, helps meet these demands without compromising quality.
- Security Concerns: Protecting sensitive information is crucial. The MX532adwe printer offers advanced security features and, when integrated with ezeep, ensures pull printing to prevent unauthorized access.
- Cost Management: Keeping printing costs under control in large environments can be difficult. The Lexmark MX532adwe printer, together with ezeep’s detailed usage reports, helps monitor and manage costs effectively.
- User Management: In large organizations, managing multiple users and devices can be complex. ezeep’s centralized management interface simplifies this process, allowing IT admins to efficiently manage users, printers, and print queues.
- Sustainability: Large printing environments need to focus on reducing their environmental impact and depending on the regulatory environment, achieve the ESG goals. The Lexmark MX532adwe printer supports eco-friendly practices, and ezeep’s pull printing technology reduces waste, contributing to any organization’s sustainability goals.
Additional Printing Benefits with the ezeep Hub
The ezeep Hub, when used in Lexmark environments, offers further significant advantages for larger organizations looking to streamline their printing processes. Going beyond the security, print, and copy tracking as mentioned above, it acts as a bridge between the local network and ezeep’s cloud service. The result is that the ezeep Hub can eliminate the need for traditional print servers. This simplifies the print infrastructure, reduces IT workload, and enhances scalability. It also allows for centralized management of all print devices and users, meaning seamless integration and easy deployment across large organizations.
Summary
The Lexmark MX532adwe printer, combined with ezeep’s cloud-based management, secure pull printing, RFID technology, printout and copy monitoring, and the ezeep Hub, provides a robust, flexible, and secure printing solution. While the device has some drawbacks, its many advantages make it a highly suitable choice for IT administrators seeking high performance, quality, and security in their printing infrastructure, especially for universities and coworking spaces.
We have aimed to give an overview of the Lexmark MX532adwe printer to help you make a more informed decision about whether it meets your printing needs. For more detailed information and to figure out if the Lexmark MX532adwe printer is indeed the right fit for your environment, visit Lexmark’s official product page. A full list of supported Lexmark printers compatible with the ezeep Lexmark app and the ezeep Hub can also be found in the ezeep Knowledge Base.
Additional Resources
Lexmark MX532adwe printer: User, Administrator and Technical Guides