Lexmark M5255
Lexmark M5255 Mono Laser Printer
A large-workgroup mono printer: 55 ppm, first page in 4.5 seconds, 45,000-page toner and paper and finishing options up to 4,400 sheets.
- A4 · Black & white
Best for: High volume · 20,000+ pages a month
We'll confirm pricing, availability and the right configuration for your office.

Up to 55 ppm
Print speed
3,000–50,000 pages
Monthly volume
Up to 45,000 pages
Toner yield
650 → 4,400 sheets
Paper capacity
About the Lexmark M5255
The M5255 is a heavy-duty black-and-white printer for busy shared printing. It prints at up to 55 pages per minute with the first page out in about 4.5 seconds.
It is rated for 3,000 to 50,000 pages a month. Paper capacity grows from 650 to 4,400 sheets, and it can take a stapler, hole punch or 4-bin mailbox for sorting output.
Specifications
From the manufacturer's datasheet
Printing
- Speed
- Up to 55 ppm (US Letter, per Lexmark's US datasheet)
- First page out
- As fast as 4.5 seconds
- Resolution
- 1200 × 1200 dpi
- Two-sided printing
- Automatic
- Display
- 4.3-inch colour touchscreen
- Memory
- 1 GB (up to 5 GB); optional hard disk
Paper handling
- Standard input
- 550-sheet tray + 100-sheet multipurpose feeder
- Maximum input
- 4,400 sheets
- Output
- 550 sheets standard; up to 2,550 with options
- Paper sizes
- A6 to Legal, envelopes
Size & duty
- Dimensions (H × W × D)
- 442 × 428 × 511 mm
- Weight
- 25.6 kg
- Recommended volume
- 3,000–50,000 pages per month
- Maximum duty cycle
- 250,000 pages per month
- Interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, internal card slot; optional Wi-Fi
Options & add-ons
Build the machine around how your office works. Tell us what you need and we'll recommend a configuration.
Paper
- 250-sheet tray
50G0800 - 550-sheet tray
50G0802 - 550-sheet lockable tray
50G0822 - 2,100-sheet high-capacity tray
50G0804
Finishing & output
- Staple finisher
50G0850 - Staple, hole punch finisher
50G0849 - 4-bin mailbox
50G0852 - High-capacity output expander
50G0853
Connectivity & furniture
- MarkNet N8370 wireless
27X6510 - SATA hard disk
27X0500 - Swivel cabinet
3073173 - Caster base
50G0855
Toner & supplies
On a managed print plan we monitor the device and look after consumables with you. You can also order supplies from us at any time.
Order supplies| Item | Yield | Part no. |
|---|---|---|
| Black toner, extra high yield | 45,000 pages | 25B3074 |
| Imaging unit | 150,000 pages | 58D0Z00 |
Yields are Lexmark's averages at about 5% coverage. Part numbers come from Lexmark's international datasheet and Australian codes can differ, so we'll match the right cartridge to your machine when you order.
Talk to New Era
Is the Lexmark M5255 right for you?
Tell us roughly how much you print, who uses it and what you have now. We'll tell you honestly whether this is the right machine, and we can install it and look after it if it is.
Specifications are from the manufacturer and can change. Confirm with us before you buy. Last checked 1 October 2026.
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