What They're Saying About: The Lexmark T640 Laser Printer

If you’re looking for a solid monochrome laser printer, the Lexmark T640 may be the one to look for. Both reviewers lauded its speed and text printing, expandability, and low printing costs; an extra attraction for those of us who use USB drives is the ability to print directly from one. The only problem with this one is the graphics print quality, which is rated as only fair -- but in a monochrome laser printer, this is minor consideration.

Price: $699
Type: Monochrome laser printer
Max. Print Speed: 35ppm
Max. Print Resolution: 1200 x 1200 (interpolated)
Special Features: Expandable; port for USB flash drives

CNET Review

Rating: 7.5 out of 10

Liked: Fast text and graphics printing; highly expandable; direct printing from USB flash drive; business-friendly software; low printing costs.

Disliked: Graphics print quality is merely fair; expansion options are costly.

In Short: We wish the print quality were better, but otherwise, this is a very good office laser with sky-high potential for expansion.

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PC Magazine Review

Rating: 4 out of 5

Liked: Exceptional performance. Convenient printing of common file formats directly from USB keys. Includes network connector.

Disliked: Photo quality is at the low end of the range for a monochrome laser.

In Short: The Lexmark T640n delivers fast performance for its price and engine speed, better quality for text and graphics than most monochrome lasers, capable paper-handling for a small office, and some notable conveniences, including the ability to print PDF files directly from USB keys.

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