Lexmark Prospect Pro202 Ink Cartridges

Lexmark Pro202 Printer Review

The Lexmark Prospect Pro202 bundles office and personal printing features into an affordable inkjet device which can tackle more than one function such as printing photos, copying text jobs, sending a scan or receiving a fax. The unit's quick output speeds of 33 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 30 pages per minute for color make it a good solution for busy home or small offices. The device further benefits from flexible connectivity, inexpensive Prospect Pro202 printer ink and intuitive control tools, which set it up as one of the top picks in its class of multifunction printers.

The Pro202's all-in-one design doesn't favor any particular function, providing each with its own bundle of features. The scanner comes with a 35-sheet automatic document feeder that can quickly handle multiple-page jobs, while dedicated copy buttons and a numeric keypad for dialing fax numbers are provided on its front panel. The panel also provides useful tools such as a 2.4-inch color display for previewing jobs and scrolling through menus, a navigation pad and a photo print button to access settings and editing options.

The Pro202's range of connection options cater to both home and small office needs, providing Wi-Fi that is easy to set up, Bluetooth for printing from mobile devices and a network interface. The unit also has media card slots that can print straight from digital camera cards and a front USB port that is compatible with PictBridge cameras and supports scanning jobs to personal flash drives.

The device can handle a maximum monthly duty cycle of 5,000 pages, but is recommended for users averaging volumes between 200 pages and 900 pages. One of the reasons these lower outputs are recommended is its small paper handling, which includes a single input tray that can store up to 100 pages.

The device is impressive for its ability to print photos and graphics with sharp detail and a maximum resolution of 4800x1200 dpi using color Lexmark Pro202 printer ink. Monochrome text documents such as school papers also have a fine quality, printing characters with dense black lines and a resolution of 2400x1200 dpi using Prospect Pro202 ink.

The device comes with starter supplies that can last up to 200 pages for each cyan, magenta and yellow Lexmark Pro202 ink cartridges and around 170 pages for the black supply. Higher-capacity replacements are available, increasing yields to 600 pages for each color supply and 510 pages for the black Lexmark Pro202 ink cartridge.

The Pro202 is one of the more unique printers in its price range, tip-toeing the line between personal and professional needs by proving all-in-one features capable of performing tasks like copying important jobs and printing a family photo. Whether buyers are looking to equip their small or home office with a 4-in-1 printer, this inkjet device will be a good and affordable solution for those with a variety different tasks to handle.