April 30, 2012

Lexmark S415 Color Inkjet All-In-One – the economically priced AIO for home offices and small businesses

By Databazaar Blog

The Lexmark S415 Color Inkjet All-In-One features Lexmark’s Vizix 2.0 Print Technology that has been designed for reliable high-quality printing. You can easily set up this AIO on your wireless network and even print to it from your Android and iOS mobile devices. USB connectivity is also supported. The conveniently located front USB port enables direct printing from USB drives and PictBridge enabled devices.

The control panel includes a 2.4” color LCD display with an intuitive graphical user interface that makes for easy printer operation and troubleshooting. The fast print speeds of up to 35 ppm (Black) and 30 ppm (Color), the 35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and the use of high-yield cartridges enable increased productivity. The automatic duplexing feature lets you print sharp two-sided documents and save on paper consumption.

Copying, Scanning and Faxing of multi-page documents is faster with the ADF which supports A4, Letter and Legal-size paper. This AIO has a maximum input paper capacity of 100 pages and it supports a wide variety of media like card stock, transparencies, photo paper and banners (letter or A4). It supports borderless printing on a variety of media sizes including A4, A5, Legal and Letter.

You should not face any OS compatibility issues when using the S415, as Lexmark has ensured compatibility with Windows and Mac as well as a variety of Linux and UNIX operating systems.

Summary

The Lexmark S415 is an economically priced Color Inkjet AIO that is ideal for home offices and small businesses.

MSRP: $89.99

Manufacturer

Lexmark

Product Page

Lexmark S415

Supplies

Ink

Lexmark 150, 150XL High Yield (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	February 2012
Notable Features:	Inkjet Color Print, Copy, Scan, Fax; Integrated Duplex; 35-sheet Automatic Document Feeder that supports A4, Legal and Letter sizes; Draft Print speeds of up to 35 ppm (Black) and 30 ppm (Color); Wireless connectivity; Printing from mobile devices; 2.4” Color LCD; PCL and Postscript emulation
Printer Resolution:	up to 2400 x 1200 dpi (Black), 4800 x 1200 dpi (Color)
Paper Sizes:	A4, A5, B5, Legal, Letter, Executive, Envelopes, Index Cards, Custom up to 8.5” x 17”
Paper Compatibility:	Card Stock, Envelopes, Banner (A4 or Letter), Plain Paper, Transparencies, Hagaki Card, Iron-On Transfers, Heavy Weight Matte Paper, Photo Paper
Copier Reduction/Enlargement:	25%–400%
Scanner Resolution:	1200 x 1200 dpi (optical)
Max. Scan Document Size:	216 x 356 mm
Standard Interface:	USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified (Type B) , 802.11b/g/n Wireless Front Hi-Speed USB Port Compatible with USB 2.0 Specification (Type A), PictBridge Certified USB Port
OS Compatibility:	Microsoft Windows – XP, Server 2003, XP x64, Server 2003 x64, Vista, Vista x64, Server 2008, Server 2008 x64, 7, 7 x64, Server 2008 R2; Apple Mac OS X – 10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7; Debian GNU/Linux 5.0; SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Desktop versions 10 and 11; Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4.0, 5.0; Red Flag Linux Desktop 5.0; Linpus Linux Desktop 9.6; Fedora 12, 13; Ubuntu 9.04, 9.10, 10.04, 10.10; openSUSE 11.2, 11.3, 11.4; Sun Solaris 8,9,10; Sun Solaris x86 10; HP-UX 11.11, 11.23, 11.31; IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, 6.1
Warranty:	1-year exchange service

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March 12, 2012

Lexmark OfficeEdge Pro5500 Color MFP – economy, quality and performance delivered

By Databazaar Blog

With its flexible connectivity options and support for all the popular operating systems, the Lexmark OfficeEdge Pro5500 Color MFP fits into any business environment. This thermal inkjet MFP has built-in Ethernet, USB and Wireless connectivity as well as a convenient front USB port and a PictBridge certified port.

The automatic duplex print and copy functions reduce paper consumption, while delivering professional, crisp output. You can increase the 300-sheet input tray capacity to up to 850 sheets so that you can print more without frequently running out of paper. The productivity enhancing 50-sheet ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) can handle A4, Letter and Legal sizes. This MFP supports a variety of media types and can handle paper as large as 8.5” x 17”.

The fast, duplex ADF scanning feature boosts the versatile scan function. You can scan two-sided documents quickly and easily by feeding them through the ADF. Using Lexmark SmartSolutions you can scan to e-mail, network, PDF and more. The standard fax function includes 99 speed dials, has an incoming fax memory that can store up to 500 pages and takes less than 3 seconds to transmit a page.

The easy to use control panel features a 4.3” color touch screen with screensaver and intuitive buttons. You can use Lexmark’s SmartSolutions directly from the control panel to customize your workflows and use one-touch operations to perform your daily tasks more efficiently. Copy and Fax, Copy and E-mail, Copy and Save to Computer, Scan to Fax, Scan to File, Scan to E-mail, Scan E-mail and Save to Computer are some of the available SmartSolutions.

Summary

Ideal for home offices and small businesses, the Lexmark OfficeEdge Pro5500 color MFP delivers economy, quality and performance.

MSRP: $399

Manufacturer

Lexmark

Product Page

Lexmark OfficeEdge Pro5500

Supplies

Ink

Lexmark 200 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), Lexmark 200XL High Capacity (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	January, 2012
Notable Features:	Color Inkjet; Print, Copy, Scan, Fax; Ethernet, wireless interface; Front USB Port; PictBridge port; Duplex Print, Copy and Scan; 4.3” color touch screen; Time saving SmartSolutions; Print speeds up to 21 ppm (Black) and 14 ppm (Color)
Printer Resolution:	up to 2400 x 1800 dpi (black); up to 4800 x 3600 dpi (color)
Paper Compatibility:	Card Stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Hagaki Card, Iron-On Transfers, Photo Paper, Heavy Weight Matte Paper
Paper Sizes:	A4, A5, A6, B5, Executive, Folio, Legal, Letter, Envelopes, Cards
Scanner Resolution:	1200 x 1200 dpi
Max. Scan Document Size:	8.5” x 14”
Standard Interface:	Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45), USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified (Type B), PictBridge Certified Port, 802.11b/g/n Wireless, Front USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified Port (Type A)
OS Compatibility:	Microsoft Windows versions - XP, Server 2003, XP x64, Server 2003 x64, Vista, Vista x64, Server 2008, Server 2008 x 64, 7, 7 x 64, Server 2008 R2; Apple Mac OS X (10.4, 10.5, 10.6, 10.7); Linux versions; Sun Solaris SPARC 8, 9, 10; Sun Solaris x86 10; HP-UX 11.11, 11.23, 11.31; IBM AIX 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 7.1
Warranty:	1-year exchange, Next Business Day

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March 05, 2012

Lexmark C950de A3 LED Color Printer – professional color prints, economical operation

By Databazaar Blog

The Lexmark C950de A3 LED Color Printer combines superior professional output with economy of operation. With print resolutions of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, PANTONE® color calibration, Lexmark Color Care Technology, Named Color Replacement and document finishing options such as saddle stitch booklets and folded brochures, you can produce professional quality business documents, marketing collateral and more.

Fast print speeds of 50 ppm (black) and 45 ppm (color), a convenient USB drive and the 4.3” color touch screen increase productivity. Using the touch screen, you can directly select a file to print from the USB drive, preview it, specify finishing options and even choose which pages to print. The customizable touch screen has intuitive menu options and navigation to let you perform your tasks quickly. It even has a scrolling sideshow option using which you can display messages for employees.

With support for a number of popular operating systems, this printer is right at home in your office— whether you use Microsoft OS, Apple Mac OS, Linux, Unix, Novell or Citrix. Network printing and security features are part and parcel of the C950de. You can connect this printer using USB 2.0 or Ethernet. Fast Ethernet and Wireless connectivity are optional.

Integrated Duplex printing, the ability to print multiple pages in one page, an Eco Mode which saves toner and paper, a Sleep button and a Hibernate mode help you to reduce paper, toner and energy consumption. This printer features the Lexmark Embedded Solutions Framework that lets you use a number of productivity boosting apps directly from the printer.

Lexmark has also introduced security features to protect your organization’s information. They include user authentication mechanisms, optional card reader, advanced hard disk encryption, disk wiping to remove latent images of print jobs from the hard disk, network security and audit logging.

The free browser based Lexmark MarkVision Enterprise software simplifies printer management. With it, you can manage and troubleshoot all the printers on your network regardless of manufacturer.

Summary

The Lexmark C950de LED Color Printer delivers superior color prints ranging from size A3 to smaller sizes with great economy.

MSRP: Varying across resellers

Manufacturer

Lexmark

Product Page

Lexmark C950de

Supplies

Toner

C950X2KG (Black), C950X2CG (Cyan), C950X2MG (Magenta), C950X2YG (Yellow)

Specs that matter

Notable Features:	LED Color Printer; Prints speeds up to 50 ppm (Black) and 45 ppm (Color); Integrated Duplex Printing; Optional Hard Disk; 620 pages standard input capacity can be increased to a maximum of 5140 pages; Lexmark e-Task 4.3” color touch screen with audible feedback; 2 USB ports; USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity, optional Fast Ethernet and Wireless; Eco Mode to save paper and toner; Security Features
Printer Resolution:	1200 x 1200 dpi (2400 image quality)
Paper Compatibility:	Card Stock, Envelopes, Glossy Paper, Labels, Plain Paper, Transparencies
Paper Sizes:	A3, A4, A5, A6, Executive, Ledger, Legal, Letter, Statement, Envelopes, Folio, JIS-B4, JIS-B5
Standard Interface:	USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100/1000 BaseTX (RJ-45), Front USB 2.0 port, Rear USB 2.0 port
OS Compatibility:	Microsoft Windows - XP, XP x64, Server 2003 running Terminal Services, Server 2003, Server 2003 x64, Server 2003 x64 running Terminal Services, Vista, Vista x64, Server 2008, Server 2008 running Terminal Services, Server 2008 x64 running Terminal Services, 7, 7 x64, Server 2008 R2, Server 2008 R2 running Terminal Services; Apple Mac OS X; Citrix Metaframe; Lin Server 2008 x64, ux versions; Novell Operating Systems; Unix Operating Systems
Warranty:	1-year on-site service, Next Business Day

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February 27, 2012

Lexmark Forms Printer 2591n+ - near letter quality, superior forms

By Databazaar Blog

The Lexmark Forms Printer 2591n+ is a 24-pin dot matrix printer that delivers high-quality forms. With print speeds of 556 cps at 12 cpi, this robust printer can handle high workloads. It can handle various media types including wide sheet-fed paper and single-part as well as multi-part continuous forms and cut forms. Additionally, this printer can output bar codes.

The print heads have been designed to last up to 300 million characters, and the re-inking ribbons can print up to 8 million characters. With this heavy duty printer you can get a lot of printing done with fewer downtimes. With resolutions of up to 360 x 360 dpi and multi-font support, the output is near letter quality. The front tractor feeder is a standard feature. Optionally, you can choose to use the automatic wide paper feeder.

Standard network management protocols like HTTP, HTTPS, WINS, DHCP and DNS are supported. It also supports network printing methods like FTP, LPR/LPD, Direct IP and Enhanced IP. You can connect this printer to your network using standard Ethernet connectivity; a USB interface is also included.

Summary

Lexmark Forms Printer 2591n+ delivers near letter quality, superior forms.

MSRP: $709

Manufacturer

Lexmark

Product Page

Lexmark Forms Printer 2591n+

Supplies

Ribbon

Standard Yield & HighYield Black re-inking

Specs that matter

Release Date:	January 2012
Notable Features:	24-pin dot matrix printer; Print speeds up to 556 cps Fast Draft @ 12 cpi, Up to 480 cps Draft @ 12 cpi, Up to 160 cps Near Letter Quality @ 12 cpi; Multi-font support; Prints bar codes; Single-part and Multi-part continuous and cut forms; Print heads lifespan is 300 million characters; Re-inking ribbons are good for up to 8 million characters
Printer Resolution:	360 x 360 dpi
Media Types:	Multi-part Forms (up to 0.02” thickness), Single-part Forms and Regular Paper (60 – 90 gsm)
Paper Sizes:	Single-part or multi-part continuous forms (page width 3”– 16”, page length 3”–22”); Wide-Sheet fed paper (page width 4.13”–14.33”, page length 5.5”–22”); Single part or multi-part cut forms (page width 3”–16.5”, page length 3”–22”)
Standard Interface:	Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45); USB
OS Compatibility:	Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003, XP x64, Server 2003 x64, Vista, Vista x64, Server 2008, Server 2008 x64, 7, 7 x64, 2008 R2; Red Hat Linux WS 3.0 4.0 5.0; SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8.0 9.0 10, 11; Debian GNU/Linux 3.1, 4.0; Linspire Linux 5.0; SUSE Linux 10.1, 10.2, 10.3; Novell NetWare 6.5 Open Enterprise Server, Novell NetWare 5.1(SP 6+), 6.0(SP 3+) with Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS), Novell Open Enterprise Server on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server ; Sun Solaris SPARC 8,9,10; IBM AIX 5.1, 5.2, 5.3; Sun Solaris x86 10; HP-UX 11-11
Warranty:	2-year exchange service, Next business day

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December 23, 2011

Lexmark X466dwe monochrome laser wireless MFP – the efficient workgroup solution

By Databazaar Blog

The Lexmark X466dwe is an efficient productivity tool, especially suited to small- and medium-sized workgroups. This wireless laser monochrome multifunction printer can perform duplex print, copy and scan and has a reliable high speed fax. You get superior print and copy quality at speeds of up to 40 ppm, with the first printed page out within 6.5 seconds.

The powerful scan function has built-in RADF (reversing duplex) and lets you scan in color. You can scan directly to e-mail, network folder or flash drive. Scanning is as simple as loading up the ADF with up to 50 sheets of the documents that you want to scan, and then selecting the scan function.

The large intuitive color touch screen is easy to use and gives you quick and customized access to the functions that you want to perform. The MyMFP feature allows multiple users to customize and save their personal settings and local address book on a flash drive. Each user can transform the MFP into their own personal device by just inserting the flash drive containing their MyMFP settings. The security features include user and function access restrictions, PIN authentication and encryption.

This MFP has an impressive set of productivity boosting features like RADF, built-in duplex, multi-purpose document feeder, a total paper input capacity of up to 850 pages and high-yield toner cartridges. It also includes an Intelligent Job Waiting feature that prevents job bottlenecks and ensures optimum resource availability, and Traffic Shaping technology that regulates MFP jobs so that they do not jam your busy network.

Summary

The Lexmark X466dwe wireless multifunction printer is an efficient workgroup productivity solution.

MSRP: $1,599

Manufacturer

Lexmark

Product Page

Lexmark X466dwe

Supplies

Toner

X463A11G, X463H11G, X463X11G, X463H21G, X463X21G

Specs that matter

Notable Features:	Monochrome wireless laser multifunction printer; print speeds of up to 40 ppm; 50-page automatic document feeder (ADF); built-in duplex print, copy and scan; Reverse ADF (RADF) scan; high-yield toner cartridges 9,000-page, 3,500-page or 15,000-page; large intuitive color touch screen that can be customized; security features and functional access control; MyMFP settings for multiple individual users
Printer Resolution:	Image Quality; 1200 x 1200 dpi; 2400 Image Quality; 600 x 600 dpi
Max. Monthly Duty Cycle:	80,000 pages
Paper Sizes:	Legal, Letter, A4, A5, Envelopes and Cards
Copy Reduction/Enlargement:	25% - 400%
Scanner Resolution:	600 x 600 dpi (black)
Standard Interface:	Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45), One Internal USB Card Slot, Front USB port, Rear USB port (all USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified), Wireless
OS Compatibility:	Microsoft Windows – 2000, XP, Server 2003, XP x64, Server 2003 x64, Vista, Vista x64, Server 2008, Server 2008 x64; and Server 2003,2000 Server, Server 2003 x64, Server 2008, Server 2008 x64 running Terminal Services; Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.x
Warranty:	1 year onsite service, next business day

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December 14, 2011

The Lexmark Prevail Pro 705 wireless Multifunction Inkjet Printer – the productivity tool for small businesses

By Databazaar Blog

The wireless multifunction Lexmark Prevail Pro 705 printer is ideal for home-offices and small business. It comes with an irresistible 5-year warranty and lifetime priority phone support. The 5-year warranty consists of 1 year limited warranty plus a 4 year extended limited warranty on registration within 90 days of purchase of the printer.

The productivity of the print, copy, scan and fax functionality is enhanced by the 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder, the 150 sheet paper tray and the automatic duplex feature. With the convenient USB port at the front of the printer, you can scan to or print directly from the USB device.

The up-tilted front control panel consists of a 2.4” color LCD display, navigational keys and an alphanumeric key pad. You can view the status of your print jobs as well as files to be printed on the LCD panel. The memory card slot accepts various standard memory cards and sticks. The Lexmark Prevail Pro 705 supports Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB connectivity. The Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ allows for quick and easy wireless configuration.

With print speeds of 33 ppm (black) and 30 ppm (color) the Lexmark Prevail Pro 705 delivers fast professional quality prints. The scan application that is included with the printer allows you to scan up to 8 business cards at a time and directly syncs with popular contact management software on the Windows platform.

Summary

The Lexmark Prevail Pro 705 inkjet wireless MFP is ideal for home offices and small businesses.

MSRP: $199.99

Manufacturer

Lexmark

Product Page

Lexmark Prevail Pro 705

Supplies

Ink

Lexmark 100 (Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta), 100XL (Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta)

Specs that matter

Notable Features:	Wireless Print, Copy, Scan and Fax; 50 sheet Automatic Document Feeder; Duplex printing; 150 sheet input capacity; Scan and import business cards and sync with address book software; individual XL black cartridge and 3 individual color cartridges
Printer Resolution:	up to 2400 x 1200 dpi black, up to 4800 x 1200 dpi color
Max. Duty Cycle:	10,000 pages/month
Paper Sizes:	A4, Legal, Letter, Card and Envelope
Copier Reduction / Enlargement:	25 % – 400 %
Scanner Resolution:	1200 x 4800 dpi
Standard Interface:	Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45), USB 2.0 Specification Hi-Speed Certified (Type B), USB pass-through via PictBridge Port, 802.11b/g/n Wireless; Memory Card
OS Compatibility:	XP, XP Professional x64, Vista, Mac OS X (10.4.4-10.6.x Intel), 2000 5.00.2195 or later, Vista x64, Mac OS X (10.3.9 Power PC), Linux - available at www.lexmark.com, Windows 7, Mac OS X (10.4.4-10.5.x PowerPC)
Warranty:	5 year warranty - 1 year limited warranty and 4 year extended limited warranty upon registration within 90 days

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October 07, 2011

Lexmark Genesis – faster and efficient printing and scanning

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Lexmark Genesis S815 is a printer designed to deliver fast printing and scanning solutions efficiently. Its compact and stylish design in combination with its powerful performance makes the Genesis an ideal choice for your home or office. As is evident from the photo above, this printer stands vertically so you just have to lift the front case forward to copy or scan documents.

Genesis uses the thermal inkjet print technology for printing. It has a maximum speed of up to 33 ppm for black and 30 ppm for color printing. Also, photos of size 4 x 6 can be printed in as quickly as 26 seconds. The 4.3’’ color LCD touch screen is user-friendly and provides easy access to Smart Solutions, a platform that allows you to customize the 1-touch apps on the printer to simplify routine tasks. You can also print web content directly from the touch screen.

The Flash Scan technology used for scanning makes scanning both faster and more efficient. With the help of the 10 megapixel imaging sensor you can see an instant preview of the scanned documents on the touch screen. The wireless setup process is simple and can be completed in two easy steps.

Summary

Lexmark Genesis S815 offers high quality print outputs and its superior scanning functionality makes it a true All-In-One printer!

MSRP: $199

Manufacturer

Lexmark

Product Page

Lexmark Genesis S815

Supplies

Ink

100 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), 100XL (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Specs that matter

Notable Features:	Flash Scan Technology, WiFi N for faster transfer speeds, userfriendly touch screen, customized apps using Smart Solutions
Green Features:	Automatic two sided printing, energy saving eco mode, Energy Star qualified
Pages Per Minute:	up to 30 ppm (black) and 33 ppm (color)
Resolution:	up to 2400 x 1200 dpi (black) and up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
Paper Capacity:	Print paper input capacity – 100 pages, print paper output capacity – 50 pages
Interface:	USB 2.0, PictBridge certified port, Wireless
Compatibility:	Windows, Mac and Linux
Dimensions:	20.28 x 17.95 x 15.67 inches
Weight:	24.63 pounds
Warranty:	3-year exchange service

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August 29, 2011

Modular Lexmark 6500e MFP Option – transforms your printer to an MFP

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Lexmark International, Inc. has introduced a modular scanner that has advanced scanning and workflow capabilities – the powerful Lexmark 6500e MFP Option. This is an add-on scanner that can be easily linked to Lexmark’s T650, T652 and T654 series of monochrome laser printers. Thus it provides multifunction capabilities to this versatile printer series.

The modular Lexmark 6500e MFP option is equipped to handle a wide range of media and meets the most advanced of scanning requirements with absolute ease. So, you can scan anything from rigid credit cards to 11 inch x 17inch papers with perfect ease. In addition to this, you also get full support to the finishing options available in the Lexmark T650 series.

The Lexmark 6500e MFP is designed in such a way that the scanner can be placed in any location irrespective of the height and the space constraints. You can even keep it in a location away from the printer.

The scanning speed is up to 50 pages per minute in single pass mode. The 100 sheet automatic feeder is fitted with an ultrasonic feed sensor which recognizes multi-feeds (two or more sheets at once) and automatically shuts off. This helps in protecting your original document from any potential damage.

A sophisticated 10.2 inch touch screen provides easy navigation through the various scanning applications. This scanner also supports embedded solutions and server-based solutions.

The modular Lexmark 6500e MFP option thus provides multifunction capabilities to the T650 series printers and addresses the scanning requirements of an advanced workgroup.

Summary

Lexmark 6500e MFP option is an ideal solution to your scanning requirements. If you are using a Lexmark T650 series this enhances its utilities by adding multifunction capabilities to it.

MSRP: $2,699

Manufacturer

Lexmark International

Product Page

Lexmark 6500e MFP

Supplies

Toner

T650H04A, T650H11A, T650H21A, T650H87G, T650A11A, T650A41G

Specs that matter

Release Date:	2nd August 2011
Reduce/Enlarge range:	25 – 400%
Scanner type:	Flatbed scanner with ADF
Scan Speed:	up to 50 pages per minute
Scanning Resolution:	600 x 600 dpi
ADF Paper Capacity:	up to 100 pages
Dimensions:	8.27 x 23.43 x 22.13 inches

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August 17, 2011

Multi Function Printers: Features and functionalities

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Printers are no longer machines that just print documents and images. Multi Function Printers, popularly known as MFPs, can also perform various other related functions such as scan, copy, and in some cases even fax. Renowned tech products magazine, pcworld, recently conducted a test drive to find out the printing needs of offices from various fields. Six popular inkjet MFPs were installed in three very different office to test their performance in the real world.

Each of the offices was given two MFPs which would suit their specific print needs. These printers were tested for a week. The printers used for the research were:

• Epson WorkForce 840 All-in-One Printer
• Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901
• Brother MFC-J6710DW
• HP Officejet 7500A Wide Format e-All-in-One
• HP Envy100 e-All-in-One
• Lexmark Genesis

Here are the features that you can look forward to in an MFP as found from the pcworld test drive.

Printer cum scanner: Most MFPs combine the features of printing and scanning for both A4 size and wide documents. Lexmark Genesis printers have an additional FlashScan feature which uses a camera to take a photograph of the image to be scanned resulting in a scanned output almost instantaneously.

Touchscreens: Touchscreens have become a very common feature in printers nowadays. Each brand of printers comes up with its own unique features for the touchscreen. Among printers used for the pcword’s research initiative, Brother MFC-J6710DW lacks a touchscreen.

Web based Apps for Printers: HP and Lexmark are the only brands which offer web-based applications for their MFPs. HP, in partnership with Disney and Dreamworks, delivers features such as printable games, posters, puzzles and so on. MSNBC and yahoo offer news feeds while Bing, Google and MapQuest provide help with maps.

Lexmark’s Genesis on the other hand, has an app called ePrint that allows you to send print jobs to the printer from any device with an internet connection, from anywhere in the world through the printer’s unique email address.

Cloud printing: An amazing feature that has just found its entry into the printer market. You can now print documents and images from your android-enabled phones without driver or connectivity issues.

Automatic double sided printing and automatic document feeder are other features that you might want to look out for. While duplex printing is definitely more environment friendly, it also consumes more time. If your work involves a great amount of faxing then buying a printer with in built features for fax might be a good idea. Ink costs, too, are one of the most important features that you have to consider while choosing an MFP. Most of the printers used in the pcworld test initiative are reasonably priced as far as ink costs are concerned.

MFPs are most suited for small and medium sized offices that look for printers which offer features like scanning and faxing in addition to printing. With the wide range of MFPs now available in the market, you can always find one which suits your needs perfectly.

Keywords:MFPs, Scanning, MFP and cloud printing, web apps for MFPs, duplexing features in MFPs, touchscreens in MFPs

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August 01, 2011

Lexmark X548dte – printing solutions for midsize workgroups

By Databazaar Blog

X548dte is the latest offering from Lexmark. It has been designed for midsize workgroups looking for better color print quality, enhanced paper handling and faster scanning facilities. Printing and scanning are handled by the Lexmark Home software on the PC. This printer also has driver and documentation support for Mac and Linux. Built in features like 550 sheet Duo Drawer with 100-sheet MPF and large hard disk capacity make this printer a very efficient workgroup color laser multifunction.

The text pages are printed at a speed of 14.5 pages per minute (ppm) on the PC and 14.2 ppm on the Mac. The 7-inch color LCD control panel is an excellent model to adjust the printer settings. Consistent color tones are ensured with the help of PANTONE calibration and Named Color Replacement makes color matching easy. The quick color scan option is up to three times faster than the other multifunction printers available in the market. Moreover, scanning to multiple destinations like email, FTP, fax, network and USB can be done with ease. Another notable feature is its secure printing options, which support user authentication and authorization controls like IPSec, SNMPv3 and 802.1x network security.

X548dte has excellent paper handling features. The automatic document feeder can hold up to 50 pages for the scanner. The duo drawer facility comprises of an input tray with 250-sheet drawer and a 550-sheet input tray with a fold down front panel. The option to print on multiple paper types is an added advantage. However, few minor glitches on the design front, like the placement of the output tray and the scanner lid, pose an inconvenience to the user.

Summary

Lexmark X548dte with its excellent paper handling facility and performance can prove to be an invaluable asset for a workgroup.

MSRP: $1749

Manufacturer

Product Page

Lexmark X548dte

Supplies

Toner

Extra High Yield Black (C546U1KG), Cyan (C544X1CG), Magenta (C544X1MG), Yellow (C544X1YG), High Yield Black (C540H2KG), Cyan (C540H2CG), Magenta (C540H2MG), Yellow (C540H2YG)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	June 20, 2011
Notable Features:	versatile paper handling, quick color scanning, easy compatibility on PC, Mac and Linux systems, flawless monochrome prints and copies, large 7-inch color LCD touch screen
Green Features:	Energy Star partner, Energy Star typical Electricity consumption of 5.13 Kilowatt-hours per week
Pages Per Minute:	25 ppm (monochrome), up to 23 ppm (color)
Resolution:	1200 x 1200 dpi
Paper Trays:	3
Paper Capacity:	900 sheets
Interface:	Ethernet, USB
Compatibility:	Windows, Mac, Linux
Dimensions:	19.37 x 27.99 x 25.86 inches
Weight:	84 pounds
Warranty:	1 year

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