The Bottom Line
- Inexpensive for a multifunction
- Easy to use
- Networking option
- No inbuilt faxing capability
- Scans up to letter-sized documents only
Description
- Print resolution: 4800 x 1200dpi (color), 2400 x 1200dpi (black)
- Print speed: 19ppm (black), 14ppm (color)
- Scan resolution: 600 x 2400dpi
- Copy speed: 16cpm (black), 11cpm (color)
- Size: 9.4 x 18.5 x 15.5 inches
- Weight: 14.5 lbs.
Guide Review - Review Roundup: Lexmark X5150
For that price you have to expect a few compromises. The scan bed, for example, measures 8.5 x 11.7 inches, which can be a problem if you want to scan or copy legal documents or anything larger than a letter-sized document. It also does not have a fax function embedded in the device -- if you need to fax a hardcopy document you have to scan it and then fax using your computer's fax/modem (interestingly, the X5150 has a Fax button, which brings up your fax software on your PC). If you don't do much faxing, this shouldn't be a difficulty, but otherwise you may want a device that faxes when your PC is off.
On the other hand, unlike many printers and multifunctions at this price level, you can get an optional Ethernet networking connection for $100. While this adds to the cost, it is very handy for networked home offices.
Reviewers who looked at the Lexmark X5150 differed somewhat on the device's performance. Most felt that its speed was good to excellent, although PC Magazine clocked its photo printing as a bit slow. However, PC Magazine also praised the device's print quality, while the other reviewers, although not as enthusiastic, felt that it offered good quality output for a multifunction in that price range.
Altogether, not a bad product for the price.
