Lexmark International, Inc. (NYSE: LXK) today introduced the Lexmark X642e monochrome laser multifunction product (MFP), providing industry-leading technology in a value-priced package for all businesses.

The Lexmark X642e offers the fastest speed in its class, printing and copying at speeds up to 45 pages per minute. It includes legal-size, simplex scanning and fax capabilities standard for an estimated street price of $1,499*.

The Lexmark X642e features a 5.7-inch monochrome e-Task interface, which can easily be customized to simplify complicated business processes at the touch of an icon. The touchscreen offers similar capabilities to the larger, 8-inch color touchscreen featured on higher-end Lexmark laser MFPs but at a lower price, making advanced technology accessible to more users.

The Lexmark X642e is the only device in its class to offer not only a touchscreen interface, but one that is adjustable for an optimal viewing angle.

The Lexmark X642e is also the first multifunction device in its class with the ability to scan to or print PDFs and images from a USB flash storage device. It can be configured to meet each customer’s needs with a variety of input options and features such as an optional duplexer.

For customers concerned with security, the Lexmark X642e comes standard with enterprise-level security features such as IPSec, SSL, SNMPv3 and 802.1x authentication.

“Customers of all sizes – from small office users to large enterprise workgroups – are asking for simple printing solutions to save them time and money,” said Paul Rooke, Lexmark executive vice president and president of its Printing Solutions and Services Division. “The Lexmark X642e brings big-business functionality to a manageable MFP solution for workgroups with smaller budgets as a part of Lexmark’s wide range of solutions to meet the varying needs of our customers.”