Lexmark Z816 Photo Printer (21G8600) Review

I thought that I had lost this printer for good, but I brought it back to life. I use this printer everyday all the time for high, speed black text printing in the quick mode and it delivers. I refill the black cartridge, so I know that I am taking my chances with the print heads eventually not cooperating, but turns out this time at least it was the cartridge and not the printer that stopped working. If you are looking for a reasonably priced, fast printer for both good black text and photo capabilities, look no further. The photos that I have printed (and those I have done sparingly since I normally use snapfish for ordering photos) have been excellent on photo paper. I have not as of yet refilled the color cartridge because if not done right (as I’ve learned in the past), you can end up with muddy, off colors – expecially skin tones. But if you print lots of black and white (sometimes up to 500 pages in a week), you will be pleased with this printer. To refill your cartridges, go to atlantic inkjet for bulk ink, installation tools and instructions. Just realize that eventually you will need to buy new cartridges, but that’s after many refills. Don’t let the high cost of inkjet printing get you down! And I also want to emphasize that I generally opt for the quick mode and the blacks are still rich and true, not gray as in draft modes from other printers. (…)If you can get this for less than the regular average selling price, then it’s well worth buying.

Lexmark Z816 Photo Printer (21G8600) Feature

• Up to 22 ppm black print speed, 15 ppm color
• Up to 4,800 x 1,200 optimized color dpi, 2,400 x 1,200 dpi black
• Prints borderless photos; optional 6-color photo print cartridge
• Lexmark Photo Center software
• USB 2.0 interface, PC and Mac compatible

Lexmark Z816 Photo Printer (21G8600) Overview

Lexmark delivers high-powered solutions, services and supplies that meet or exceed the needs of customers ranging from the small office to the large corporate enterprise. Years of printing industry leadership, coupled with a close relationship with its customers, allow Lexmark to develop high-quality, easy-to-use business products and services.PRODUCT FEATURES:Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi on photo paper;6-color printing with optional photo cartridge (sold separately) produces professional quality output;Up to 22 ppm black, up to 15 ppm color;PrecisionSense achieves optimum results with automatic cartridge alignment and paper type sensing;Accu-Feed paper-handling system virtually eliminates paper jams.

Lexmark Z816 Photo Printer (21G8600) Specifications

The Lexmark Z816 Color Jetprinter offers fast document printing for everyday use, high-quality photo output, and efficient operation. With print speeds reaching 22 ppm for black-and-white and up to 15 ppm in color (both in draft mode), the Z816 can also produce letter size borderless photos in as little as 70 seconds, or a 4-by-6-inch borderless photo in just 32 seconds (in quickprint mode, excluding PC processing time).

Able to achieve resolutions up to 4,800 x 1,200 dpi using photo paper and optimal input, the Z816 also supports optional six-color printing via a photo ink cartridge (sold separately). It accepts a wide range of photo media and features PrecisionSense technology for automatic cartridge alignment and auto paper-type sensing to reduce setting adjustments between different job types. Lexmark’s Accu-Feed Paper Handling system virtually eliminates paper jams by providing a smooth paper path.

The Z816 offers fast USB 2.0 connectivity as well as compatibility for both Mac and PC users. It provides convenient onscreen ink-level monitoring, has a generous 3,000-page per month duty cycle, and comes backed by a one-year warranty.

What’s in the Box
Z816 Color Jetprinter, setup sheet, power supply with cord, Online User’s Guide, Lexmark Photo Center software, installation software CD (drivers and other software), black print cartridge, color print cartridge, warranty information; printer cable not included

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*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Feb 12, 2010 14:50:05

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