Features:
- 1,200 x 1,200 dpi color output
- Quick Pick software program
- AcuPhoto halftoning
- 4 ppm black text, 2.5 ppm color text/graphics
- Easy to set up
Description:
The Lexmark Z11 is as small and as easy to set up as most ink-jet printers. This model's super-low price and tiny form make it a great buy for students and small and home office users. The Z11 weighs in at only 4 pounds and measures a petite 14.25 inches wide and 12.9 inches high (only 6.1 inches high with the paper tray removed). The printer features power and feed buttons, both with companion LEDs. As with all Lexmark models, the Z11 accepts fully contained cartridges that house both the ink and print heads, making replacements clean and quick. When you lift the front cover, the ink cartridge moves to a convenient loading position. The unit comes standard with a tri-color cartridge, but is unable to use both dedicated black and color cartridges simultaneously. The printer can accept optional high-resolution black cartridges, but does not take the company's photo cartridge. Our setup of the Z11 took only minutes. Black text quality from the standard tri-color cartridge was not very impressive. However, we also tested the Z11 with the optional high-resolution black cartridge and found that the quality improved significantly. Photographs looked much sharper on coated paper than plain sheets. Although the printer is rated at up to 4 pages per minute (ppm) in black mode, the fastest performance we could get out of the unit was 2.55 ppm with the black cartridge in Quick Print mode. Instead of offering a software bundle in the box, Lexmark's Quick Pick program lets you pick two free titles from an array of 10 graphics and photo-oriented programs. The flexibility is nice, but it can be inconvenient to have to wait for your software to arrive. If you're looking for a basic ink-jet printer for casual home use or a budget-conscious dorm companion, the Lexmark Z11 is a perfect pick. Pros:
- 1,200 x 1,200 dpi printing
- Compact design and easy setup
- Flexible software bundle
Cons:
- Slow text printing
- Doesn't handle black and color cartridges simultaneously
- Software bundle is mailed separately
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