Lexmark C746 Toner Cartridges

Lexmark C746 Printer Review

A growing trend in modern office environments is to reduce energy consumption and waste. The Lexmark C746 color laser printer can help an office do both. It includes an eco-mode for reducing Lexmark C746 printer toner usage, a Hibernate Mode for reduced energy consumption, and automatic duplexing in some models to cut down on paper usage.

Multiple configurations are available with different features. The C746N is the base model with networking support. The C746DN adds automatic duplexing for easy two-sided printing. The C746DTN adds all of the previous features, but also expands the input paper capacity for larger office environments with more users.

The C746 can print at up to 35 pages per minute, which should be a good fit for a busy mid-sized office. Its 2.4 inch LCD screen and easy-to-use control panel provide easy access to its features and options, even for less-experienced users. Gigabit ethernet support is included, for very fast transfers, and it includes support for most major operating systems, making it easy to integrate into almost any office environment. A prominent eco-mode button can conserve Lexmark C746 toner usage when enabled, and the Hibernate feature is configurable for specific times of the day, saving energy without inconveniencing users.

The starter toners included with the machine have capacities of only 6,000 pages each. Full-size replacement Lexmark C746 toner cartridges can provide 7,000 pages for each color and up to 12,000 pages for black, however. Though their cost tends to be high, the overall cost per page of Lexmark C746 toner cartridges is fairly average for its class.

With multiple configurations to choose from, buyers can get exactly what they want out of the Lexmark C746 without paying for unnecessary extras. Cost-saving features like the eco-mode are a nice touch, but running costs could be better.