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Manufacturer codeC11C680012BY
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About the Epson AcuLaser CX21NF
Epson C11C680012BY is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: No. This entry covers manufacturer code C11C680012BY. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Laser. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Laser
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Duplex printing
- No
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 12 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
- Scanning
- Colour scanning
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5.00 / 5Original rating: 5 / 5
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Epson AcuLaser CX21NF specifications
Manufacturer code: C11C680012BY · Icecat product 882125 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Duplex printing | No |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 12 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Sound power level (standby) | 0 dB |
|---|
Display2 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
Processor, memory & storage7 details
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 400 MHz |
| Minimum RAM | 64 MB |
| Minimum processor | 450MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 0 - 35 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 80% |
| Maximum internal memory | 576 GB |
Printing, scanning & paper14 details
| Printing | Colour printing |
|---|---|
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 29 ppm |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 5 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 2 cpm |
| Faxing | Colour faxing |
| Fax memory | 200 pages |
| Fax coding methods | JPEG, MH, MMR, MR |
| Maximum output capacity | 250 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 210 x 297 mm |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 57 dB |
| Media types supported | A4, A5, B5, LT, GLT, HLT, EXE, C5, C6, COM10, DL, MON, ISO-B5, LGL, F4,GLG |
| Auto document feeder: supported media types and capacity | A4, Legal, LT, B5 - 50 |
| Scan speed | 11 sec/page |
Connections & wireless3 details
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
|---|---|
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | TCP/IP: SNMP, HTTP, TELNET, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS(Bonjour),SNTP, SLP, Microsoft Network(NetBEUI): SNMP; AppleTalk: SNMP/LPR, FTP, IPP, PORT2501, PORT9100, SMB; AppleTalk |
| Interface | Ethernet interface (100 Base-TX / 10 Base-T), USB 2.0 |
Power & battery3 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 790 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 59 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 18 W |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 32 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions8 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 17 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 24 bit |
| Width | 460 mm |
| Depth | 467 mm |
| Height | 667 mm |
| Weight | 33.1 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 460 x 467 x 667 mm |
| Colour all-in-one functions | Copy, Fax, Print, Scan |
Software & compatibility3 details
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
|---|---|
| Certification | IEC60950 3rd; IEC60825 Class 1 Laser Product, CE Directive, Nordic Agency Approvals; EN55022 (CIRSPR Publication22) ClassB, EN61000-3-2 (Harmonics) Class A, EN6100-3-3 (Flicker), EN55024. |
| Compatible operating systems | Mac OS 10.3+, Windows 2000, Windows XP |
Further product details15 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 9 s |
|---|---|
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Auto-redialing | Yes |
| Maximum duty cycle | 45000 pages per month |
| Digital sender | No |
| Total input capacity | 180 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 680 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Minimum system requirements | Windows 98SE/Me/XP/2000/Server 2003/XP64/Vista, Mac OSX 10.2.8 |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 15 - 80% |
| Power requirements | 220V ±10% / 50Hz, 60Hz ± 3Hz / 4.0 A |
| Emulations | PCL6, PCL5c, ESC/Page-Colour, PCL3 |
| All-in-one functions | Scan, Copy, Print |
Packaging & supplied accessories10 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 590 mm |
| Package depth | 740 mm |
| Package height | 810 mm |
| Package weight | 44.2 kg |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet layer | 2 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 4 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet layer (UK) | 2 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet (UK) | 4 pc(s) |
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