Choosing a Lexmark printer

Content
  1. Peculiarities
  2. The lineup
  3. Selection Tips

Thanks to the latest technology and years of development experience Lexmark printers are popular... Print quality and high productivity are the main features of the range. This article will discuss the features of technology, the best models and selection criteria.

Peculiarities

Lexmark offers the user devices for small and medium-sized workgroups. The assortment is presented laser and inkjet printers that combine modern technology and high print quality.

Most of the models are easy to use, but at the same time have a large number of functions for multitasking.

The lineup includes devices equipped with instant warm-up technology... The option reduces power consumption during operation, and in sleep mode, the power is less than 1W.

The presence of a high-speed processor and network card makes it possible print at high speed. Some models may include additional memory cards or a hard drive to improve performance.

Nearly all Lexmark models are equipped with a USB port for external printing.

For more convenient use, there are a number of devices that have touchscreen. Low-cost models use LCD display... Devices have relatively low cost due to the reduced amount of memory and the lack of some functions.

All models have their own features and various configurations... Some devices are worth getting to know better.

The lineup

Lexmark printers fall into two categories: inkjet and laser.

Inkjet

An overview of the models in this category opens the Lexmark Z13. Specifications:

  • monochrome printing speed - 7 pages / min;
  • color printing speed - 4 pages / min;
  • resolution - 1200 dpi;
  • monthly load up to 1000 sheets;
  • the presence of an on-screen indicator that shows ink consumption and printer status;
  • USB connector for connecting a computer and external media.

Cartridge to this device will cost half the cost of the printer itself, which is a disadvantage of the model. You can purchase genuine toner. Suitable for the device Ink cartridges Lexmark 10N0016 (335 pages) and Lexmark 10N0016AAN (410 pages).

Model Lexmark Z23e. Specifications:

  • monochrome printing speed - 9 pages / min;
  • color printing speed - 5 pages / min;
  • load up to 1500 sheets per month;
  • resolution - 2400x1200 dpi (2.88 million dots per square inch);
  • 100 sheets are placed in the paper tray at once;
  • Accu-Feed technology against chewing and skewing of the sheet;
  • You can use the device to print on envelopes, labels, and card stock.

The device is an improved analogue of the previous model... The device uses the same toners as for the Z13.

Laser

Lexmark C510n printer. Peculiarities:

  • monochrome printing speed - 30 pages / min, color - 8 pages / min;
  • resolution - 600x600 dpi;
  • 2400 Image Quality technology;
  • recommended load up to 35,000 pages / month;
  • memory 128 MB, possible expansion up to 320 MB;
  • compartment for 250 pages;
  • the ability to feed a compartment up to 530 sheets optional.

Cartridge: capacity at 5% filling with each color. Color cartridge for 3000 sheets, black - for 5000. Black toner with increased capacity for 10,000 sheets, color - for 6600 sheets. Starter kit with printer includes cartridges with black and color ink for 1500 pages.

The advantages of the device are excellent software and controlled printing. The disadvantage is that there is little noise when using the printer.

Lexmark C746 device. Key Features:

  • speed of monochrome / color printing up to 33 sheets / min;
  • two-sided printing speed - 22 pages / min;
  • the presence of an LCD display;
  • processor - 800 MHz;
  • recommended load up to 85,000 sheets / month;
  • 6 devices for paper feeding;
  • hard disk capacity - 160 GB, memory cards 256/512/1024 MB;
  • compartment for the used cartridge for 25,000 sheets;
  • 12,000-sheet high-capacity cartridge and 7,000 pages for black and white and color printing.

Selection Tips

When choosing a printer are repelled by its direct purpose, frequency of use and performance.

If the device is purchased for home, then attention can be stopped on an ordinary laser printer without scanner or fax options. The toner resource is designed for 1,500 pages, so the device is perfect for printing documents, abstracts and reports.

For printing photos it is better to choose an inkjet printer with special toner for color printing. The resource of the cartridge may vary. Typically, 300 sheets of color toner can be printed. And when choosing an inkjet model it should be borne in mind that with prolonged stagnation, the toner tends to dry out.

When choosing it is worth pay attention to paper size and print speed. Most devices print on A4 sheets. If you need to print any diagrams or drawings, then it is better to choose a device with A3 paper printing. Some office models print on A2 and A1 formats.

For fast printing, it is better to choose a laser printer... It has a fairly high speed as opposed to inkjet. The waiting time for printing photos on inkjet models reaches 2 minutes.

And also there are MFPs - multifunctional devices. They are equipped with a number of options: duplex printing, network connectivity, slots for memory modules, fax.

Such models are chosen for offices or for a wide range of tasks at home.

Another criterion for choosing a printer - permission, which is the dots per inch ratio. The higher the value, the better the print quality. A printer with a resolution of 300x300 dpi is perfect for printing text. The optimal resolution is considered to be 600x600 dpi, which is used for printing too small text and details.

When choosing a device, you need to know what operating systems the printer works with. Most devices run on Windows.

Ergonomics of the device also plays an important role in the choice. Many models can make life much easier. Printers with automatic double-sided printing suitable for those who value time. In addition, such devices save paper. Wi-Fi connection will save you from unnecessary wires and save space in the room. Touch control allows you to work with the device without a computer, which is very convenient when printing photos.

See the video below to unpack and set up your Lexmark printer.

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