Design

The touchscreen operating panel on the Lexmark CS796de laserjet printer measures 4.3 inches and enables the user to navigate the various functions of the printer. Connectivity for this printer includes gigabit LAN and USB. The duplex function is automatic, and there is a 550-sheet input tray as well as a multipurpose tray that holds 100 sheets. Cartridges required for this printer are black, cyan, yellow and magenta. The black cartridge alone can print up to 11,000 pages.

Advantages

The print speed on the CS796de Lexmark laserjet model is 50 pages a minute in both in colour and monochrome, so the printer loses no functionality when you switch from one to the other. There are different types of media that you can use with this printer besides standard paper. These include glossy paper, vinyl labels, banner paper and transparencies. The monthly duty cycle is up to 17,000 pages.

Disadvantages

There is no Wi-Fi connectivity with this Lexmark printer model, which could be a disadvantage in some working environments. The time to the first print out in monochrome is eight seconds, which is a little slower than on comparable printers. Paper size only goes up to A4, which may not be adequate in an office where the printing needs are more complex. No copy or scan functions make this printer far less flexible than comparable models.