Lexmark Z2490 Ink Cartridges

Lexmark Z2490 Printer Review

Need a personal inkjet printer for graphics, photos and text document printing? If so, take a peek at the Lexmark Z2490. Weighing in at only 6 pounds, nearly anyone can lift the printer and move it around. Worried there won't be space for a new unit on the tiny desktop? Well with a size of only 18x9x4.9 inches, this footprint is more than accommodating. It can even fit on an end table if needed. For those who operate with Linux or UNIX operating systems, though, the Lexmark Z2490 just won't do—this particular model is only compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems. Also, it only connects via USB, so if another connection is desired buyers need to look elsewhere.

There are two Lexmark Z2490 ink cartridges used in conjunction with this model. There is a standard black printer ink and a photo color ink. The color photo Lexmark Z2490 ink tank is especially made for printing photos and graphics, so even detailed, complex images will look great. The black printer ink will last about 175 pages before running out, and the color should last 135 pages.

Using the Lexmark Z2490 ink cartridges straight from the manufacturer may get a little pricey over the life of the machine. Users should consider purchasing the expensive photo color inkjet tank from a third party vendor in a remanufactured form. Remanufactured replacements cost a lot less than the OEM version, and they work just as well. For only a fraction of the price, buyers can have essentially the same quality output, making remanufactured products the smartest way to go.

When printing in color or black-and-white, users can produce up to 12 pages per minute and 18 pages per minute, respectively. For most home offices, these speeds will more than suffice. Overall, the Z2490 will be a good fit for most work environments.