Lexmark X6650 Ink Cartridges

Lexmark X6650 Printer Review

Despite its low price tag, the Lexmark X6650 offers a nice set of features, as well as print, scan, copy and fax capabilities that make it a suitable solution for home offices. Compared to other models in its price range, the X6550's maximum output speeds of 25 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 18 pages for color projects are some of the quickest. The X6650 belongs to a unique group of multifunction printers that benefit from both a rich set of features and cost efficiency, making it one of the top picks in its class of color inkjet devices.

The unit's size of 8x18x11 inches is relatively compact and will fit nicely on a desktop, with its front panel offering enough features for PC-free management. The panel includes a monochrome LCD for updates on job progress and 28 buttons that will allow users to perform tasks like dialing fax numbers, selecting the amount of copies needed for a project, and scrolling through menu options. For PC-based control, the unit comes with Productivity Studio software that experts note is easy to use and is a good alternative to using the control panel.

One of the X6650's most impressive attributes is its variety of connections, including a built-in card reader that can support memory card formats like SD and CompactFlash, along with a PictBridge port for direct photo printing. It also includes a Wi-Fi connection that will be easy to setup with the provided software CD and a standard USB port for printing from a PC.

Although its total media capacity of 100 pages is disappointing, the unit comes with a separate 25-sheet automatic document feeder for quickly copying, scanning and faxing pages. The device can support a maximum media size of 8.5x17 inches and a variety of types like banner, labels, photo paper and matte paper. The machine performed well against output tests, printing documents with a sharp resolution of 4800x1200 dpi using color Lexmark X6650 ink and 1200x1200 dpi using black printer ink.

The device operates with two Lexmark X6650 ink cartridges, one black supply that has a standard capacity of 175 pages and one color supply that can last 150 pages. Users can also purchase an optional photo color Lexmark X6650 printer ink cartridge that can yield 135 pages. To increase workflow, users have the option to purchase high-capacity black and color supplies that can yield up to 475 pages and 500 pages, respectively.

Experts found very few drawbacks to owning the X6650, with benefits ranging from its quick output speeds and assortment of connections to its user-friendly control features. Considering its price, output performance and flexible 4-in-1 design, this inkjet printer balances quality and cost efficiency to be one of the better models in its class.