Lexmark X2600 Ink Cartridges

Lexmark X2600 Printer Review

Continuing in the line of multifunction inkjet printers that offer great functionality for a low price, the Lexmark X2600 is targeted at home and small office users who need printing, scanning and copying capabilities in a compact machine. Print speeds are solid at up to 22 pages per minute for black and 16 pages per minute for color. Lexmark X2600 ink is a little expensive, however.

Unlike some basic multifunction printers, the Lexmark X2600 has fairly full-featured copy and scan functionality. There are 1-touch buttons for many functions, such as copying, allowing it to even function as a standalone copy machine if desired. The inclusion of a flatbed scanner allows for flexibility in copying and scanning large materials such as books, although the lack of an automatic document feeder makes it less-suited for large scanning and copying projects, as it will be much slower. Optical character recognition software is included in the software, which is great for turning scanned text into editable, searchable text.

The downside of the machine is the high cost of Lexmark X2600 ink cartridges. Not only are the capacities fairly low, but most buyers will need to purchase a separate black Lexmark X2600 ink cartridge, as only a color cartridge is included. Printer ink prices are fairly affordable, but the cost per page is high. Since printer ink is a larger part of the overall cost than the upfront price, this is a major factor.

User reviews of the Lexmark X2600 inkjet printer are mixed. Many users praise its compact design and affordable price and like its easy-to-use copy and scan functions. Some criticize the high cost of printer ink and mention some reliability issues.

Overall, the Lexmark X2600 is a solid multifunction printer at a very affordable price. The high cost of Lexmark X2600 ink makes its low upfront price less appealing, and users may want to compare the overall cost of ownership to other models.