Design

Running on 128MB of memory with 366MHz processor, the network-ready Lexmark X500n printer is a 35Kg device that measures 17.2 inches deep, 19 inches wide, and 21 inches tall. The X500n colour multifunction printer comes with a flatbed scanner, digital copier, and a 1200x600dpi colour laser print engine, with a simplistic control panel, which is easy to operate because of the 2-line, 16-character LCD screen. The standard ports on the X500n laser printer include an RJ-45 and a high-speed USB 2.0 slot at the back.

Advantages

The paper tray is sturdy and excellent for mid-volume print jobs. The low initial price also makes the Lexmark X500n colour laser printer an attractive choice for budget-conscious users that want a multifunction device. Print speeds are fast in monochrome, at up to 31ppm. A small network can share the Lexmark X500n multifunction printer via Ethernet. Although the original Lexmark X500n colour cartridges are rather expensive, there are cheaper compatible Lexmark X500n toner cartridges sold at a discounted rate.

Disadvantages

Running costs could be expensive because the Lexmark X500n’s low-yield colour cartridges are expensive. Print speeds are not that fast, especially when printing in colour. The Lexmark X500n colour laser MFP is quite demanding and fussy when it comes to maintenance work. Other drawbacks where the Lexmark X-500n MFP printer are concerned include poor quality photos, the lack of an Energy Star certification, a non-expandable memory, and the absence of an auto-duplexer.