October 20, 2009

Lexmark T656DNE Black and White Laser Printer Sports Touch Screen

By Databazaar Blog

Printer News: Lexmark Trades Buttons for a Touch Screen on New T656DNE Laser Printer

Buttons are out. Touch screens are in. Lexmark's new T656DNE, a high-volume monochrome laser printer, features a 7-inch color touch screen.

Once upon a time, you only touched your printer to turn it on, clear a paper jam, or insert paper. The Lexmark T656DNE's touch screen may strike some as more sizzle than steak, but if your printer sits in a public place such as a reception area, you can run a promotional slide show on the touch screen when it's not in use. From the touch screen you can also print previously uploaded forms, adjust the printer's settings, choose from among 18 languages, and access your own custom applications.

Beyond the touch screen, you'll find a fast and powerful printer that prints duplex up to 55 pages per minute and has a capacity of 4,300 pages with optional high-capacity feeders and trays. Without all the options, it holds 650 pages and weighs just 53 pounds. With specs like that, the predecessor T650 series can't touch the new T656DNE.

Summary

Monochrome laser printer best for paper-intensive businesses

MSRP: $1,999.00

Manufacturer

Press Release

Lexmark Delivers Another Industry First With New Solutions-Ready, Touch Screen Laser Printer

Product Page

Lexmark T656dne

Supplies

Toner

Lexmark T654X11A (Extra High Yield Return Program Print Cartridge), Lexmark T650H11A (High Yield Return Program Print Cartridge), Lexmark T650A11A (Return Program Print Cartridge), Lexmark T654X04A (Extra High Yield Return Program Print Cartridge for Label Applications), Lexmark T650H04A (High Yield Return Program Print Cartridge for Label Applications), Lexmark T654X21A (Extra High Yield Print Cartridge), Lexmark T650H21A (High Yield Print Cartridge), Lexmark T650A21A (Print Cartridge)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	October 6, 2009
Notable Features:	7 inch color touch screen, custom applications, gigabit Ethernet, fast printing speeds, large paper capacity, PC-free printing
Green Features:	Energy Star, duplex printing saves paper, eco-settings, cartridge recycling program
Pages Per Minute:	55
Resolution:	1200 x 1200 dpi
Paper Trays:	2 standard (additional trays optional)
Paper Capacity:	650 (up to 4,300)
Interface:	Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 (supports printing from USB drives
Compatibility:	Windows and Macintosh
Dimensions:	17.2 x 16.7 x 20.7 inches
Weight:	53 pounds
Monthly Duty Cycle:	35,000 pages
Warranty:	1 year (extended warranty available)

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