Lexmark · Color Multifunction

Lexmark CX430 Series

Desktop A4 color laser MFP for small offices of 3-10 — 26 ppm, 50-sheet single-pass duplex ADF, 250-sheet standard capacity, 2.8-inch touch panel, and Wi-Fi 802.11ac standard.

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Print speed
26 ppm color
Paper capacity
750 sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Direct · USB · Wi-Fi · Ethernet
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Lexmark CX430
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Lexmark CX430 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 3-10 people that needs an in-house color MFP without a floor-standing footprint.
  • You print 500-3,000 color pages a month and want headroom — this machine is rated to 75,000.
  • You scan double-sided documents regularly and want single-pass duplex at up to 96 ipm.
  • You want Wi-Fi standard, not as a $200 add-on accessory.
  • You replaced a CX410 or CX417 and want the same Lexmark workflow without retraining staff.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 3,000-6,000 pages a month — recommended volume tops out at 6,500, so you'll be near the edge but the machine handles it.
  • You occasionally need legal-size duplex — it works, just slower than letter.
  • You want a bigger touchscreen — the 2.8-inch LCD is functional but cramped if you run complex scan-to-network workflows.
  • You need an extra 500-sheet tray — the optional 550-sheet drawer bolts on but adds about 5 inches of height.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print over 6,500 pages a month — recommended monthly volume caps there. Look at the CX522 or CX625 instead.
  • You need 11x17 (tabloid) — this is letter/legal only.
  • You need a large touchscreen for kiosk-style workflows — 2.8 inches won't cut it; step up to a CX625 with a 7-inch screen.
  • You need fax over IP or LDAP-integrated scan workflows out of the box — basic scan destinations only here.
  • You print over 26 ppm of color regularly — this is a 26-ppm class machine; faster Lexmarks exist if speed matters.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Lexmark CX430 Series (CX431adw) is a desktop A4 color laser MFP built for small offices of 3-10 people that need print, copy, scan, and fax in one box without a floor-standing footprint. It runs 26 ppm in both black and color, has a 250-sheet main tray plus single-sheet bypass (expandable to 750 with the optional 550-sheet drawer), and is rated for a 75,000-page monthly duty cycle (Lexmark recommends staying between 800 and 6,500 pages/month for sane toner economics). The 50-sheet single-pass duplex ADF scans up to 96 images per minute, which is the main reason buyers pick this over the older CX417 — that machine had a reversing ADF that doubled scan time on two-sided originals. Wi-Fi 802.11ac is standard (not an accessory), Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 are included, and the steel frame plus long-life imaging unit means this is a 5-7 year machine, not a 2-year disposable. The thing buyers regret: the 2.8-inch LCD touch panel. It works for basic scan-to-email and copy jobs, but if your team runs scan-to-SharePoint or complex network workflows, the small screen gets old fast. For that, look at the CX625 with the 7-inch touchscreen instead.
Print
Print technology Multifunction
Print speed (mono) Up to 26 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 26 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
First page out < 10.8 seconds (black), 11 seconds (color)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Multifunction
Copy speed Up to 24.7 cpm (A4) black and color copies per minute
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type Flatbed with Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Scan destinations E-mail, FTP, USB, network
Paper
Paper capacity 750 sheets
Paper size A5 · A4/Letter · Legal
Recommended monthly volume 750 pages
Max monthly duty cycle
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 2.8 inches
Physical & power
Form factor Desktop
Usage class Personal
Manufacturer Lexmark
Model CX430
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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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 CX430 Series

The printer itself

Lexmark CX430 Series in original Lexmark packaging. Desktop form factor, roughly 344.4 x 411.2 x 394.1 mm

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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each
DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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Based on 3 verified customer reviews

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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:

  • "Got this for our small accounting office and it handles our mixed color and B&W printing without any issues. The scan-to-email feature works great and toner costs aren't as bad as I expected. Pretty solid workhorse for the price."
  • "Been using the CX430 for about a year now at home. Print quality is good but the driver setup on Mac took longer than it should have. Once it was running though, copying and printing documents worked fine."
  • "Our office went through three different color multifunction printers before landing on this one. The CX430 is reliable, the footprint isn't huge, and it actually does what Lexmark claims it does. Not fancy but gets the job done."

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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.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
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  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Lexmark CX430 Series, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (616) 800-7682 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the Lexmark CX430 Series ships with a starter toner cartridge. The starter toner yields approximately 1,500 pages. Replacement options include standard-yield cartridges (1,500 pages) and extra high-yield cartridges (6,000 pages for black, 6,700 pages for color). When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Lexmark CX430 Series is a color laser MFP with print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities, ideal for small offices of 3-10 people, while the Lexmark CS530 Series is a color laser printer designed for workgroups of 5-15 people. The CX430 Series prints at 26 ppm, has a 75,000-page monthly duty cycle, and includes a 50-sheet duplex ADF. The CS530 Series prints at 35 ppm, has a smaller monthly duty cycle, and lacks built-in fax and scan-to-email features. For small offices needing multifunction capabilities, the CX430 Series is the better value.
Yes, the Lexmark CX430 Series is well-suited for small businesses with 3-10 employees, offering print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities in a compact desktop design. It handles up to 6,500 pages per month at 26 ppm, making it ideal for moderate print volumes.
Yes, the Lexmark CX430 Series is a color laser MFP that prints in both black and color at 26 ppm. It supports high-yield and extra high-yield color toners for cost-effective printing.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (616) 800-7682. 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 CX430 Series when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Kraft Business Systems 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 CX430 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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