Subj : HP beware! World's largest PC company launches intriguing mono la
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Thu Sep 19 2024 18:45:05

HP beware! World's largest PC company launches intriguing mono laser printer 
but doesn't want to sell it outside China yet  Lenovo's Elephant is compact, 
has cheap consumables and is super affordable

Date:
Thu, 19 Sep 2024 17:34:00 +0000

Description:
Lenovo has launched a new monochrome laser printer, but the Xiaoxin Elephant 
is only available in China for now

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Lenovo has launched the Xiaoxin Elephant, a compact monochrome laser printer 
designed for both home and office use. Currently available only in China, the 
printer offers a range of features at an affordable price of 1,299 yuan 
($183) on JD.com . 

The Xiaoxin Elephant is more than just a black and white laser printer, it 
also scans and copies, delivering 26 pages per minute and supporting 
automatic double-sided printing. Connectivity options include 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, 
Bluetooth, and USB, allowing users to connect various devices easily. 

A standout feature of the Xiaoxin Elephant is its ability to print directly 
from WeChat, providing quick access to documents from popular messaging apps. 
Additionally, the printer supports up to 100 users, making it an ideal 
solution for small businesses or families that share devices. (Image credit: 
Lenovo) Cheap consumables 

The Xiaoxin Elephant is not only affordable to purchase but also economical 
to maintain. It uses a separate drum and toner system, reducing ongoing 
material costs. The toner cartridge, priced at 99 yuan ($14), can print 
approximately 1,500 A4 pages, while the drum costs 249 yuan ($35). This 
results in an estimated cost of 0.06 yuan ($0.01) per page, making it a 
cost-effective option for users with high printing needs. 

Lenovo also offers customers on-site repair and replacement services across 
more than 100 cities in China, providing peace of mind should anything go 
wrong with the printer. 

Naturally, there's an elephant in the room (you saw that pun coming). While 
we'd love to see Lenovo offer this new printer outside of China - especially 
if it can maintain comparable pricing - the company has yet to announce any 
plans for an international rollout. For now, at least, HP can breathe easy a 
little longer. More from TechRadar Pro HP CEO just let slip a major issue 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/hp-beware-world-s-largest-pc-company-just-launch
ed-intriguing-mono-laser-printer-but-doesn-t-want-to-sell-it-outside-china-yet
-lenovo-s-elephant-is-compact-has-cheap-consumables-and-is-super-affordable


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