Lexmark Z816 PHOTO JETPRINTER W/O CABLE ( 21G8600 )

Rating:
Summary: Excellent basic photo printer
Review: Before this printer, I was loyal to Epson for photo printing, but my last experience left me fed up with ink clogging their permanent printheads. I decided to try this machine, and I couldn't be happier I did. With the Z816, Lexmark has come to rival similar Epson machines in print quality and is blowing them away in speed. My pictures look even a little better than on my old machine, especially when using the optional photo cartridge that provides 6-color printing. And now I don't have to use all my ink in clean cycles. The speed of both typical documents and photos is very impressive, and the automatic paper type sensing is a cool feature. This printer is quite basic, but that makes it an excellent value if you're like me and would always use your computer to print photos even if you had a printer that could do it alone (old one did--never used that feature). Can't beat it for the price.

Installation was a breeze for me. I've installed the printer both locally on a PC and on a remote PC across my home network without any problems whatsoever.

Rating:
Summary: Worst.Printer.Ever.
Review: This printer was impossible to install. I accidently made a mistake while installing this printer, and its impossible to reverse the effects of it. I finally found a way to uninstall the printer driver and software, but even after installing it again (the right way this time) it still doesn't work. No wonder you see so many Lexmark printers at the thrift store, and no wonder you see retailers practically giving away this printer with new computers and new digital cameras.

Rating:
Summary: Great Printer
Review: This printer was one of the best "basic" printers I have ever owned. It is very speedy and has great quality, it is a snap to install and tells you how much ink is left and all of the things you need to know before it is to late. This printer is great if you need to print anything, but of course for the price, it does not have a scanner or anything but is a great photo printer.