Lexmark Interact S605 Ink Cartridges

Lexmark S605 Printer Review

With a slew of convenient connection options and a versatile array of functions, the Lexmark Interact S605 is the ideal home office printer. Equipped to handle work and personal projects, this inkjet all-in-one combines the speed of a laser printer with the quality of a dedicated photo printer. It can scan, copy, and print up to 5,000 pages per month with precision, while implementing a number of energy and cost-saving features.

As many as 33 pages per minute can be printed in black-and-white, while prints requiring multiple colors of Lexmark S605 ink can be produced at a rate of 30 pages per minute. Copies are generated at a rate of 25 black-and-white pages per minute and 21 color copies per minute. The first page of a task will begin printing in 11-12 seconds, and 4x6-inch color photos can be completed in less than 30 seconds.

When a computer is being used to print, the printer can connect via USB port or wirelessly. Images and documents can be printed without a PC, though, via memory slots or a PictBridge port, which is used to plug a digital camera directly into the S605. The 4.3-inch color LCD can be used to preview, edit, and print the images. This LCD also has touchscreen capabilities, so users can scan, copy, and even email with one touch.

The final quality of a document or photograph is based on the print mode being used as well as the media type being printed on. The maximum resolution of 2400x1200 dpi for black-and-white and 4800x1200 dpi for color can be reached in Best mode and on specialty paper, such as photo paper. Economode will reduce energy use and use less Lexmark S605 ink per page, while Draft mode allows the top speed to be reached, sacrificing print quality somewhat.

Standard and high-capacity Interact S605 ink cartridges are available in OEM form as well as compatible. The third-party printer ink does cost less and often comes with a guarantee to produce the same quality and yield as the OEM version. Standard capacity Lexmark S605 ink cartridges can yield between 170-200 pages, while the high-capacity options will yield up to 510-600 pages. Fortunately, both sizes are readily available, as are both OEM and compatible versions of the Interact S605 ink.

Weighing less than 17 pounds, the compact all-in-one Lexmark Interact S605 offers duplex printing, flatbed scanning, and accurate copies. The thermal inkjet technology produces high-grade photographs, and the sleek outer frame looks good in the office. Affordable printer ink options minimize operational costs, while versatile connection options maximize its convenience.