LEXMARK T644 TONER CARTRIDGE

Lexmark T644 Review

Overview:

Hands down, the Lexmark T644 has one of the best print speed to cost ratios of any printer money can buy. This compact device can produce up to 50 pages per minute, yet its cost is similar to devices that are 10 and 20 pages per minute behind it in the performance category. If high speed at a bargain price is what you’re looking for, take a gander at the Lexmark T644 and its multiple model variations.

Pros:

While all the Lexmark T644 printers in the line offer the same outstanding print speed, they each have their own specifications when it comes to paper storage capacity, duplexing ability, and connectivity. The Lexmark T644 core model is the least expensive for obvious reasons, the but Lexmark T644N, Lexmark T644TN, and Lexmark T644DTN versions of the hardware can help to save time and money in the long run.

Equipped with a 514 MHz processor, the Lexmark T644 can handle some heavy demands when it comes to non text printing. Its 128 MBs of built in RAM are a big help when dealing with complex print projects, but those using the printer primarily to print imagery should definitely upgrade the memory to its full capacity of 640 MBs. Then again, the device really isn’t the greatest when it comes to image printing, and those who are looking to pump out a lot of graphics should probably consider sacrificing some speed for quality and resolution.

That being said, the Lexmark T644 is no stranger to high print resolution, as it is capable of an above average 1200 x 1200 dot per inch quality. It also has some questionable quality settings that include 2400 image quality and 1200 image quality, but these enhanced modes plain and simply do not work that well, and users should almost always stick with true 1200 dpi res.

A one year warranty protects the Lexmark T644 hardware, but with 250,000 pages of monthly duty, the unit should be able to pretty much take care of itself, even under very heavy volume printing demands.

Cons:

It is pretty safe to say that there is always a catch when speed is achieved through cost saving means, and in the Lexmark T644’s case, it is in hardware reliability. Multiple users have reported that the printer, however fast, is somewhat flimsy and requires delicate treatment at times, making it less than ideal for a novice user who does not necessarily want to waste time finessing a cheap laser printer.

There is one other thing that is a little confusing about the Lexmark T644 and that is its somewhat long first page out time. While 8.5 seconds is certainly nothing to freak out about, it is confusing as to how printers that print at literally half the speed or less of the T644 can pump out their first page 20 or 30 percent faster. When printing single pages of material, this means that users will not even notice a difference between this high powered device and one that costs considerably less.