Lexmark X546 Toner Cartridges

Lexmark X546 Printer Review

Because of the multiple functions and expandable features, the Lexmark X546 is a laser printer that has become a must-have for growing offices. With the ability to print, scan, copy and fax, the 60-pound X546 will save much space in a small work area be eliminating the need for multiple machines. It will also maximize productivity while staying within the budget. Printing speeds are 25 pages per minute, which is fueled by the 500 MHz processor.

As it is a color laser printer, four Lexmark X546 toner cartridges are used. These are filled with cyan, magenta, yellow and black printer toner. When replacements are needed, two different capacities are available. The standard-capacity Lexmark X546 toner cartridges have page yields of 1,000 prints. The high-capacity toners can print up to 2,000 pages before expiration.

The monthly duty cycle is 55,000 prints, though Lexmark recommends only producing about 4,000 pages each month to maximize the lifespan of the X546. The expandable features are the memory and the paper capacity. The standard paper handling options allow for a maximum of 900 pages. This can be increased with the addition of a 550-sheet input tray that is sold separately. The built-in memory is 256 MB that can be expanded to 640 MB.

The fax machine operates with a transmission speed of 33.6 kbps and can send or receive documents in less than 4 seconds. The copier can make duplicates at an output rate of 25 copies per minute and has resizing options. The scanner is a flatbed surface that comes with an automatic document feeder for documents that have multiple pages. The Lexmark X546 toner can produce a maximum resolution of 1200x1200 dpi, which will deliver professional-quality prints. With a USB and ethernet connections, one or many people can print with the X546. Overall, this unit will be a good fit in the office.