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HP Lx Printer Review

For the home or small office user comes the HP OfficeJet Lx, a monochrome inkjet printer that can print, scan and fax all in a compact and affordable device that can fit almost anywhere. Its speeds are a bit slow, but print quality is sharp. Inexpensive HP Lx ink helps save on printer ink costs in the long run.

The fax function works quite well, though it is limited to 9600 bps transmission speeds, which falls somewhat behind the competition. The unit has page memory for storing incoming faxes so that users don't miss an important document. The 20-sheet automatic document feeder makes it easy and convenient to scan multiple pages at once. Copying works very well, but is limited by a lack of a flatbed scanner. As a result, only loose pages can be copied, at a maximum of 8.5x14 inch size. No reduction or enlargement is supported.

Print speeds are a bit slow, at up to 3 pages per minute, and some modes are even slower. The 600 dpi printing resolution provides sharp quality but does not have the clarity of more modern machines. As a result, it is recommended for everyday office printing when high quality is less important than saving on printer ink.

HP Lx ink cartridges are very affordably-priced, making it a very economical machine. The large capacity of OfficeJet Lx ink cartridges gives users a low cost per page that will fit into a small office budget very easily. In fact, the affordability of OfficeJet Lx ink is possibly the machine's best feature.

Users who need an inexpensive machine that can print, fax and copy will find it in the HP Lx. Its speed and quality are a bit disappointing, but its low upfront price and low-cost HP Lx ink make it a model worth considering for a frugal office.