Lexmark C 500n - Expert Reviews

Pros: Produces high-quality prints very quickly, Low print costs, Network ready, Built-in ADF

Cons: No junk fax blocker or secure fax receive mode, No way to save fax groups, Walk-up scanning is not enabled with USB connections, Greyscale scanning needs some improvement

Verdict: Although it's missing some fax features that many small offices and work groups find useful, the Lexmark X502n produces fast, high-quality prints. This is one laser multifunction that has a lot going for it.

Pros: Produces high-quality prints very quickly ; low print costs ; network ready ; built-in ADF

Cons: No junk fax blocker or secure fax receive mode ; no way to save fax groups ; walk-up scanning is not enabled with USB connections ; grayscale scanning needs some improvement

Verdict: Although it's missing some fax features that many small offices and work groups find useful, the Lexmark X502n produces fast, high-quality prints. This is one laser multifunction that has a lot going for it.

Review summary: Tune into TV advertising and you'd think that most of the business world is running on Lexmark printers. Unlike some of Lexmark's flimsier inkjet printers, the C500n has a real business-like feel to it with seemingly rock-solid build quality

Pros: Easy to replace cartridges, Good plain paper printing speed

Cons: Low toner capacity, Pricey running costs

Verdict: High speed mono, decent colour quality

Review summary: Lexmark's budget-priced color laser delivers fast, high-quality text.PCWorld.ca Rating: 79 Good

Verdict: Initial outlay is low, while print speeds and quality are good, but running costs are too high for comfort