Lexmark S300 Ink
Impact S300 Ink Cartridges

Lexmark S300 Printer Review

The Lexmark Impact S300 is a multifunction inkjet printer with easy wireless setup and pretty fast print speeds of up to 33 pages per minute. It lacks some of the more advanced sharing features of its competition, and its small screen is a disadvantage, but low-cost Lexmark S300 printer ink is a major plus.

The S300 has a very low price and a compact design that put it right in the target range for home users. It measures 7x18.3x13.3 inches, with a weight of around 14.4 pounds with the Impact S300 ink supplies in place. One of the factors in its small frame is the flatbed scanner, which means it lacks an automatic document feeder for scanning stacks of pages more quickly.

The main paper tray holds up to 100 sheets, and there is also a rear-loading adjustable tray for larger media or thicker media that should not be bent. The front of the device has several memory card reader slots and a PictBridge USB port available. These are a little less useful than on some models, however, as the LCD screen does not have the ability to preview images, so users must rely on the software for editing and previewing in most cases.

The printer can reach up to 4800x1200 dpi resolutions when using color Lexmark S300 ink cartridges and the printer ink costs are fairly low. With larger "XL" versions of Impact S300 ink cartridges offering as much as 600 pages each (510 for black) the cost per page is also very reasonable.

The S300 is fairly average compared to other all-in-one inkjet models in its class, but its combination of a low purchase price and slightly above average speeds could be just the combination some home users are looking for. With affordable Lexmark S300 ink supplies, it becomes even more appealing.