Z45SE Color Jetprinter

Rating:
Summary: Decent budget printer
Review: Basically the Lexmark Z45se printer performs competently at basic tasks, such as black text/graphics, and basic color applications. The black text I've printed out is equivalent or even better in clarity and depth of color to other printers costing much more, and if one is using this printer primarily for text, then it is definately a solid buy. Color grapics that aren't too complex (i.e. non-photo graphics) also print out clear and bright on normal inkjet paper, equivalent to outputs of comparable printers in this price range. The photo quality isn't spectacular, that is, if one wanted a printer for printing out high-quality photos, this one would not be a top choice. I haven't yet used any of the ultra-top-high-gloss-crazy-bright photo papers with this particular printer, so the choice of paper might make a difference. The only real gripe I have with this printer is the fact that the ink cartriges seem to run out rather quickly, at around 150-200 pages black, and 20 pages color. So caveat emptor if you're a heavy printer user. For the average household, though, I'd recommend it highly.

Rating:
Summary: Decent budget printer
Review: Basically the Lexmark Z45se printer performs competently at basic tasks, such as black text/graphics, and basic color applications. The black text I've printed out is equivalent or even better in clarity and depth of color to other printers costing much more, and if one is using this printer primarily for text, then it is definately a solid buy. Color grapics that aren't too complex (i.e. non-photo graphics) also print out clear and bright on normal inkjet paper, equivalent to outputs of comparable printers in this price range. The photo quality isn't spectacular, that is, if one wanted a printer for printing out high-quality photos, this one would not be a top choice. I haven't yet used any of the ultra-top-high-gloss-crazy-bright photo papers with this particular printer, so the choice of paper might make a difference. The only real gripe I have with this printer is the fact that the ink cartriges seem to run out rather quickly, at around 150-200 pages black, and 20 pages color. So caveat emptor if you're a heavy printer user. For the average household, though, I'd recommend it highly.