Lexmark X738 Toner Cartridges

Lexmark X738 Printer Review

Despite a somewhat awkward design, the Lexmark X738 is a solid multifunction color laser printer for a small or medium office environment. It comes in multiple configurations, and can accept a number of upgrades for future expansion. Print speeds can reach up to 35 pages per minute, but the cost of Lexmark X738 printer toner is quite high.

Buyers can choose from the X738DE model with duplexing and ethernet networking, or the X738DTE model that also adds more input paper capacity. Smaller offices can choose the X738DE model with a plan to expand it in the future, getting the benefits of copying, faxing, scanning, and printing right away.

As mentioned, the X738 has a bit of an awkward design, with the flatbed scanner and automatic document feeder perched above the control panel and output tray. It can be a bit awkward to have such separation between the scanning unit and the touchscreen, but it is not a serious downside.

The touchscreen interface features large, colorful icons that make it easy to navigate, and security features can require login information to restrict access to certain features, as well as track usage. User settings can even be stored on a flash drive that can be inserted into the front-mounted USB port.

As with some laser models, the cost of replacement toners is a big drawback. Lexmark X738 toner cartridges provide up to 6,000 pages each, but their high price tag results in a fairly high cost per page. Remanufactured Lexmark X738 toner cartridges offer a cost-saving alternative, but it still isn't as affordable as other models in its class.

The X738 puts a lot of speed and great features into a single device that is very easy to use. Its top-heavy design may not appeal to all buyers, however, and the cost of Lexmark X738 toner will start to add up over time.