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Lexmark
Lexmark CS622de Color Laser Printer

Color workgroup printing with integrated duplex and Gigabit Ethernet. A closer look at the benefits, the limitations, and the alternatives.

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THE SHORT ANSWER

Our take

Lexmark's CS622de is a color laser printer for a shared, wired workflow. The U.S. specification identifies a 40 ppm Letter rate, integrated automatic duplex, a 250-sheet input tray, USB and Gigabit Ethernet, and a recommended monthly range of 1,500 to 10,000 pages. It does not include built-in Wi-Fi; Lexmark lists a wireless card as an option. This combination makes the CS622de useful when color and two-sided output are routine but scanning and copying are handled elsewhere. The monthly range is a recommendation, not a hard minimum or a promise of current supply availability.

Consider it for

A wired office queue that needs color and automatic duplex, with a moderate recommended workload and no requirement for copy or scan..

Look elsewhere if

It is not a fit if you need a built-in scanner, copier, fax, standard Wi-Fi, or a paper tray larger than the documented base configuration.

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Pros & cons

What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.

What works in its favor

  • Automatic duplex is integrated, avoiding the manual page-turning routine required by simplex printers.
  • Gigabit Ethernet and USB give the exact model a wired shared-network and local connection path.
  • Lexmark publishes a 1,500–10,000-page recommended monthly range alongside its 40 ppm rating.

What to weigh up

  • The standard 250-sheet input may need frequent attention in a busy shared queue.
  • Wireless networking requires an optional card; the de suffix does not mean that Wi-Fi is built in.
  • A printer-only design leaves copy, scan, and fax work to another device.
Specifications and exact model details

The key details

Published product specifications
Model coveredCS622de (42C0080)
Main functionsPrint only
Print outputColor; up to 40 ppm Letter
Two-sided printingAutomatic duplex; 250-sheet input

Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 14, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.

Full review: how the features affect your choice

What the features mean for you

Color output without multifunction overhead

Lexmark classifies the CS622de as a color laser printer, not a copier or scanner. The 40 ppm Letter rating is the published speed for this printer family and offers a scale reference for regular office pages, but a particular job will depend on content, driver, paper, and device state. A separate scanner or copier is still needed for document intake. This makes the model more focused than an all-in-one and avoids paying attention to functions that a buyer may already have elsewhere.

Automatic duplex is part of the standard configuration

Lexmark lists integrated duplex on the CS622de. That helps when internal reports, drafts, or handouts are regularly printed on both sides because the printer turns sheets during the job. It is a useful difference from color printers that need a manual refeed or an optional module. The feature does not determine whether every media type supports duplex, so check the paper and size limits in the manual for a specialized stock. For ordinary office paper, the standard unit removes one recurring handling step.

A moderate tray and a documented workload window

The U.S. page lists a 250-sheet input tray and a recommended monthly range of 1,500 to 10,000 pages. The lower end is not a requirement: it is part of Lexmark's guidance, so lighter routines are not automatically excluded. Buyers should compare expected use with both endpoints and decide whether the tray size is workable for their queue. A 40 ppm rating does not offset the need to refill paper or confirm current consumables. The spec sheet does not establish the condition of an individual unit.

Ethernet is standard; Wi-Fi is optional

Lexmark specifies Gigabit Ethernet and USB as standard interfaces. It describes wireless as an option through an added print server or card, so wireless is not counted as built in for this exact de model. That distinction matters for placement and setup: a wired LAN is documented, while an untethered setup needs the correct accessory and configuration. If Wi-Fi is mandatory, confirm the accessory is included and supported rather than assuming it from a reseller title. If Ethernet is available, the standard port is the simpler documented shared-office route.

The CS622de suits a wired team with separate scanning

The best case for this model is a team that sends color pages over Ethernet and uses automatic duplex, while keeping scanning and copying on a separate machine. Its published workload range and 250-sheet tray help frame its scale without making a sales claim about current offers. Before relying on a used or refurbished unit, check the exact 42C0080 label, firmware and network setup, installed options, print quality, paper feed, and return terms. The Amazon destination is a tagged exact-model search because no historical ASIN has been verified as a current exact offer.

Compare for your needs

Consider a color MFP if copying or scanning belongs beside the printer, or a model with confirmed built-in wireless if Ethernet is not available.

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Before you buy

Does the CS622de print on both sides automatically?

Yes. Lexmark lists integrated automatic duplex for the CS622de's standard configuration.

Can it join Wi-Fi without an accessory?

No built-in Wi-Fi is listed. Lexmark treats wireless connectivity as optional hardware for this model.

What monthly volume does Lexmark recommend?

Lexmark publishes a recommended monthly range of 1,500 to 10,000 pages; the lower endpoint is guidance, not a required minimum.

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Sources and review basis

Sources & review basis

We use the linked product documentation for the features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.

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The decision

The CS622de fits color jobs on a wired office LAN when automatic duplex and a published moderate-volume range matter more than built-in multifunction or Wi-Fi.

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