Our take
The Lexmark CX310n is a color laser multifunction printer for an office that needs print, copy, and scan with a document feeder and wired network access. Lexmark rates it up to 25 pages per minute in black or color on Letter and gives it a recommended monthly range of 500 to 5,000 pages. Its paper path includes a 250-sheet main tray plus a single-sheet feed, with 150-sheet output. The important limitation is that the CX310n has no duplex printing; its 50-sheet ADF scans one side at a time. Wireless requires an optional MarkNet N8352, and Lexmark marks the model discontinued.
A wired office that needs color copy and scan through an ADF and accepts simplex output and scanning..
Avoid it if automatic or manual duplex printing, one-pass duplex scanning, built-in Wi-Fi, fax, or a current supported product is essential.
Pros & cons
What could work for you, and what to consider before buying.
What works in its favor
- Lexmark documents color print, copy, and scan with a 50-sheet automatic document feeder.
- Gigabit Ethernet and USB provide documented wired network and direct connection paths.
- The 500–5,000 page monthly recommendation gives a stated workload range rather than relying on a maximum duty figure.
What to weigh up
- The CX310n does not support duplex printing, so two-sided output is not a listed workflow.
- The ADF is simplex, requiring another pass or manual handling for two-sided originals.
- Wireless uses optional hardware, and the model is discontinued; current parts and supply availability are not established.
The key details
| Model covered | CX310n |
|---|---|
| Main functions | Color print, copy, and scan; no fax listed |
| Print output | Up to 25 ppm Letter black or color |
| Two-sided printing | No duplex; 251-sheet input and 150-sheet output |
Performance figures are manufacturer claims. Source checked October 4, 2026. Regional models and included accessories can differ.
What the features mean for you
An office color MFP rather than a print-only device
Lexmark identifies the CX310n as a color model with printing, copying, and scanning. Fax is not listed for this configuration. The combination can consolidate everyday color output and document capture where an office already uses a separate fax path or does not need fax. The exact part is 28C0500. Keep the suffix clear: the CX310dn is a sibling that adds integrated duplex, while the CX310n reviewed here does not. A family-level listing can combine the two, so verify the front label and part number before relying on a reseller feature list.
The feeder helps with stacks but scans one side at a time
The CX310n has a flatbed and a 50-sheet automatic document feeder. That feeder saves repeated placement when copying or scanning a stack of single-sided pages. Lexmark documents simplex scanning, however, so it should not be treated as an automatic two-sided capture path. Two-sided originals require another handling step. The printer also has no duplex print feature, which means even routine double-sided reports are outside its documented capabilities. These are separate workflow limits: a document feeder does not imply duplex scanning, and copying two sides does not add duplex printing.
Paper and rated speed fit a modest office queue
Lexmark lists a 250-sheet main tray and a single-sheet feed, or 251 standard input sheets, with 150-sheet output. The 25 ppm Letter black and color rating is a published maximum under manufacturer test conditions, not a measured promise for complex documents or every device. Lexmark recommends 500 to 5,000 pages monthly, while a separate maximum duty-cycle number describes a limit rather than a normal target. Compare routine volume and refill frequency with the exact paper path; the single-sheet feed is useful for occasional special media but does not replace a larger multipurpose tray.
Wired networking is standard and wireless is optional
The exact CX310n specifications document Gigabit Ethernet and Hi-Speed USB 2.0. The model does not include standard wireless networking; Lexmark identifies the optional MarkNet N8352 as the wireless route. That matters if a placement plan assumes the printer can join Wi-Fi without an additional part. Confirm the option is present and compatible on the particular unit before considering it. For a wired office network, the built-in Ethernet path is the more direct documented choice. The saved sources do not establish mobile software compatibility for a present-day computer or network.
Discontinued status changes the ownership questions
Lexmark marks the CX310n discontinued. The saved historical Amazon page did not provide a reliable exact-model item, so the purchase destination is a tagged search for CX310n and part 28C0500 rather than an ASIN claim. Ask a seller to show the model label, test color output and the feeder, confirm both wired ports, and explain the included toner and return terms. Check current supplies, service options, and operating-system compatibility separately. Lexmark's published specifications support the feature comparison but do not prove the condition, completeness, or support status of a particular unit.
What else to compare
Compare the CX310dn if integrated duplex is required, or choose a color MFP whose exact model documents built-in Wi-Fi and the scan workflow you need.
Before you buy
Does the CX310n print on both sides automatically?
No. Lexmark's exact CX310n specifications state that duplex printing is not available for this model.
Can the ADF scan both sides of an original in one pass?
No. The 50-sheet ADF is documented for simplex scanning, so two-sided originals need another handling step.
Does the CX310n include built-in wireless?
Wireless is optional through a MarkNet N8352 accessory; the standard CX310n profile documents Ethernet and USB.
Where can I check the current price?
Use the Amazon link for current offers. Check the exact model, seller, product condition, delivery, and return terms. This page does not display a live price or confirm stock.
Sources & review basis
We use the following manufacturer documentation for the product features above. Our suitability notes and buying advice are editorial judgments based on those features, not measured performance results.
- Lexmark CX310n U.S. product page and CX310 Series brochure ↗ — checked October 4, 2026.
- Lexmark CX310n U.S. product page, exact identity and specifications ↗ — checked October 4, 2026.
- Lexmark CX310 Series brochure, PDF p. 1, variant table and feature differences ↗ — checked October 4, 2026.
- Search this model on Amazon · Tagged exact-model Amazon search; historic ASIN association remains unverified ↗Paid link · We may earn a commission. — checked October 4, 2026.
The decision
The CX310n makes sense only when its color MFP and wired feeder workflow outweigh the lack of duplex printing and wireless hardware. Its exact suffix and discontinued status deserve careful attention.
Is it the right fit?
Check the exact model and today’s offers on Amazon.