Lexmark MX421ade Refurbished Review: Heavy-Duty Business Printing on a Budget

The Lexmark MX421ade is one of Lexmark’s most popular business-class A4 mono multifunction printers. Built for dependable performance day in, day out, this model is often found in busy small to medium offices, law firms, real estate agencies, and finance teams where high print demand is the norm.

We currently have a limited number of **fully refurbished MX421ade units ** — each inspected and restored by qualified technicians — making this an excellent opportunity to own a **professional-grade printer at a much lower price point**.

Overview: What the Lexmark MX421ade Is

The Lexmark MX421ade is an **A4 monochrome multifunction printer** designed for business environments that demand:

• Fast and consistent printing (up to 40 pages per minute)
• Reliable scan, copy, and fax capabilities
• Durable build quality for sustained use
• Flexible paper handling and networking

While several A4 MFPs compete at the entry-level, the MX421ade has always sat a tier above in terms of **hardware durability, processor performance, and long-term duty cycle** — a reason it has been a staple in business fleets.

Key Features & Specifications

What sets the MX421ade apart from typical SOHO printers is its **business-grade engine and duty cycle**. It’s built to handle bursts of heavy printing without slowing down or overheating — ideal for teams, receptions, and admin hubs.

Running Cost & Toner Options

One of the biggest ongoing costs in business printing is toner. The Lexmark MX421ade supports a 20,000-page high-yield toner cartridge, which stands out in this class — meaning fewer replacements and a lower effective cost per page.

For example:

• 6,000-page Standard toner → reliable and balanced for most users
• 20,000-page high-yield → lower cost per page for heavy users

Pairing a high-yield toner with a printer that can maintain consistent print speed makes the MX421ade particularly cost-effective for offices that print monthly reports, training materials, forms, and invoices.

Who This Printer Suits

The Lexmark MX421ade isn’t aimed at casual home users — instead, it’s a great option for:

• Home offices and freelancers who print regularly and need a robust, dependable machine
• Small business teams that do a mix of printing, scanning, and copying daily
• Student households with heavy document requirements
• Admin departments that handle multi-page workflows with ADF scanning
• Offices looking for lower ongoing printing cost with high-yield toner

Because these units are refurbished, you get the performance of a heavy-duty business printer at a fraction of the cost of a new one — while still expecting reliable output and professional features.

Final Verdict

The Lexmark MX421ade is a compelling choice for anyone who needs business-class reliability on a budget. With fast 40 ppm performance, a hard-working paper path, and lower running costs with high-yield toner, it outpaces many entry-level printers in both performance and total cost of ownership.

If you’re running a small office, home office, or admin-heavy workload and want a machine that keeps up with your printing without frequent consumable replacements, the MX421ade is worth serious consideration.