ADF an issue
This is my second Lexmark printer. What I like about this and my previous printer is that it is fairly easy to set up. There are separate buttons for each function which are fairly easy to use.However There are 2 issues that you need to consider if you are considering this printer 1. The ADF is VERY sensitive and tricky to use.If you are reading this because you are having a problem push the paper very very slowly forward. The moment you hear the beep stop and push start for the scan to start.
2.It has separate ink cartridges which sounds great you don't have to pay for a whole cartridge if only one colour runs out. BUT if one colour runs out the printer stops working which means you have to have spares.I found the printing speed very slow too but for home use that isn't too serious.I would proceed with caution on this printer. I returned mine this morning and am trying to decide what to replace it with.
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Good but not greatAfter a reload of the OS my old HP laser was no longer compatible with my Mac computer so I went looking for a color laser that did duplex printing (trying to be a bit green). My use is at home for personal as well as some business printing.
The set up was easy and the instructions clear. Printing in B&W single sided is fast and of high quality. I find the color printing to be a bit muted and not photo-like but still acceptable. The biggest negative is the duplex printing. It works but... When I select two-sided printing it takes forever to print. It is so slow that I have given up using it completely. As I was hurrying out of the house on a road trip I tried to print a Google map in duplex and it took so long I simply left the house without the map. I don't know what is going on inside but this is so bad I'm shocked it ever was released.
Once I ignore duplex printing and treat it like a nice feature I will rarely if ever use then I am generally satisfied with the printer and recommend it for the price.
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