Lexmark X656 Toner Cartridges

Lexmark X656 Printer Review

The Lexmark X656 is a big office monochrome device that offers the versatility, reliability, and modularity to keep up with daily happenings and expand with a growing business. Boasting a flatbed color scanner with attached ADF (automatic document feeder), a digital photocopier with image resizing options, a network laser printer, and a 33.6 Kbps fax machine, the X656 is worth penny.

Compatibility is essential in a large office setting, and this machine supports most major operating systems such as Windows and Mac OS X, and offers both USB and ethernet connection. The base model, which is also referred to as the X656DE, offers a duplexer and touchscreen LCD display, while the fully-loaded model, the X656DTE, includes extra paper trays for a larger paper capacity. Unfortunately, no finishing options are available.

There are three different toners that can be used in this machine, all of which hold only black printer toner. The starter Lexmark X656 toner cartridge, which is provided in the box upon purchase, can yield up to 7,000 pages. The high-capacity supply will yield as many as 25,000 pages, while the extra high-capacity Lexmark X656 toner cartridge can produce up to 36,000 pages before running out. The latter option will provide the lowest cost per page but the highest upfront price.

When it comes to speed, this unit is above average, with a maximum output rate of 55 pages per minute, with a first page out time of less than 10 seconds. When operating in duplex mode, the maximum speed is 37 sides per minute. The top speed can only be reached in Draft mode, which minimizes the amount of Lexmark X656 toner used per page. To reach optimum quality, which is 1200x1200 dpi, the print mode should be set to Best.

The base model of this machine has three paper trays that hold up to 1,200 sheets, but the maximum number of sheets that can be held is 3,200 sheets. Memory can also be expanded from 256 MB up to 1280 MB if needed. The unit includes a 600 MHz processor and 9-inch LCD display. This 100-pound powerhouse laser machine can also produce up to 275,000 prints per month.

Though it is too big for small offices, the X656 is ideal for large, dynamic workspaces. With a low cost per page provided by the high-yielding Lexmark X656 toner, users will be able to use this versatile machine daily and still stay within a limited budget.