May 27, 2008

Lexmark X5075: Inkjet All-In-One Printer for Penny-Pinching Perfectionists

By Kara Hiltz

Printer News: Lexmark X5075 Serves Home Users Who Want it All for Next to Nothing

The most successful products (scams?) promise consumers many benefits at little or no cost. For example, weight-loss products emphasize how little effort it will take to lose a lot of weight. After all, we all want to have our cake and eat it too (no pun intended).

Lexmark's X5075 all-in-one printer also seems to offer consumers an enticing inconsistency. You can get all of the office functionality you need — printing, copying, scanning, and faxing — for just $99. Lexmark clams that the X5075 offers "business-class speeds" and professional prints at 4800x1200 dpi. For the best results when printing photos, you can optionally use six colors.

Lexmark sweetens the deal with an enhanced warranty, which includes lifetime, priority phone support so consumers don't feel left in the dark whenever a problem arises. And when you need replacement parts in a jiffy, you'll enjoy the Protection Guarantee, which ensures you'll have your replacement parts by the next business day throughout your warranty period.

Summary

All-in-One inkjet printer best for home users and small businesses with light usage needs.

MSRP: $99

Manufacturer

Press Release

New Lexmark Professional Series inkjet AIOs offer high performance, reliability with twice the ink

Product Page

Lexmark X5075

Supplies

Ink Cartridges

High-Yield: #34 (Black), #35 (Color), #31 (Photo Color); Standard-Yield: #28 (Black), #29 (Color), #28A (Black), #29A (Color)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	January 7, 2008
Notable Features:	PictBridge for PC-less printing, optional 6-color photo printing, enhanced warranty and service, junk fax blocking (where applicable)
Green Features:	Ink Cartridge Return Program
Pages Per Minute:	Printer: 24 (b/w), 17 (color); Copier: 16 (b/w), 12 (color)
Resolution:	1200x1200 dpi (b/w), 4800x1200 (color)
Paper Trays:	2
Paper Capacity:	130 pages
Interface:	USB 2.0, PictBridge, Ethernet (optional), WiFi (optional)
Compatibility:	Mac and Windows
Dimensions:	7.6x17.9x12.8 inches
Weight:	11.2 pounds
Warranty:	1 year

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