Lexmark X5690 Ink Cartridges

Lexmark X5690 Printer Review

Quick printing speeds of up to 25 pages per minute for black-and-white documents and 18 pages per minute for color allow the Lexmark X5690 to keep up with busy offices. Printing on unique glossy media, the device can produce a maximum resolution of up to 4800x1200 dpi with Lexmark X5690 ink. On all other media it is able to produce a satisfactory resolution of 1200x1200 dpi using black and color printer ink. The X5690 can perform several functions, including printing, scanning and copying.

In addition, the machine comes with several features that give it photo printing capabilities. It supports an assortment of camera memory cards, including Compact Flash Type 1, Microdrive, Multimedia card, Secure digital, Mini SD and Memory Stick Duo. The inclusion of a number of different Lexmark X5600 toners also help produce images with high precision. Also, the X5690 accepts media like photo and glossy paper that is ideal for full-color photographs. It also supports plain paper, envelopes, banner, heavy weight matter, transparencies, iron-on transfers, card stock and labels.

Its cyan, magenta, black and yellow Lexmark X5690 ink cartridges combine to form the device's 4-color printer ink system that works with laser technology to produce professional-quality results. The option of an additional photo Lexmark X5690 ink cartridge is a great supply that gives the machine enhanced photo printing capabilities.

The X5690 comes with a standard high-speed USB port as well as a PictBridge port for direct connection to digital cameras. It is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems. The color laser unit has built-in hard disk space of up to 500 MB. It also comes with a RAM of 256 MB that can be expanded to a maximum of 512 MB. The X5690 has all-in-one print capabilities and versatile features that make it ideal for consumers with varying printing needs.