Lexmark C 500n - Expert Reviews

Pros: Fast black text and graphics prints ; excellent text handling ; good graphics prints ; inexpensive

Cons: High consumables cost ; limited functionality ; no duplexer ; nonexpandable memory

Verdict: The Lexmark C500n is a fast colour laser printer fit for a multiuser environment with high-volume printing needs. The competition offers more features, but slower printing or lower-quality prints

Pros: Fast black text and graphics prints ; excellent text handling ; good graphics prints ; inexpensive

Cons: High consumables cost ; limited functionality ; no duplexer ; nonexpandable memory

Verdict: The Lexmark C500n is a fast color laser printer fit for a multiuser environment with high-volume printing needs. The competition offers more features, but slower printing or lower-quality prints.

Review summary: The Lexmark C500n is a basic, single-function color laser printer geared for small offices and home offices. After reviewing a bunch of multifunction color printers recently, $400 seems like a lot for a single-function machine. The C500n's fast print ...

Review summary: If duplex printing is important to you, you might want to consider the Samsung CLP 510 (read a review of the slightly...

Pros: Networking as standard ; low initial cost ; easy to set up and use

Cons: No duplex printing ; low starter cartridges

Verdict: : A good budget colour laser with networking, but the low starter cartridges are disappointing

Review summary: Budget colour laser with built-in networking

Pros: Tiny ; Easy to set up and use ; Cheap

Verdict: Lexmark's latest laser printer is aimed squarely at the small office environment.