Pros

  • Generous, versatile paper handling
  • Fast color scanning

Cons

  • Rear output tray is difficult to access
  • Only extra-high-yield toner is reasonably priced

Bottom Line

The X548dte's paper handling and peppy performance address workgroup needs well, but its toner costs can be prohibitive.

The Specs

Display
Display type Color
Display size 7.0 inches
Processor
Processor speed 0.9 MHz
Media handling
Automatic Duplexer Standard
Maximum sheet capacity with standard trays 900.0 sheets
Maximum paper Size Legal inches
Memory
Memory size 0.512 MB
Memory max 1.536 GB
Scanning
Maximum Scan Size Legal
Scanner Type Flatbed
Maximum External Bit Depth 24-bit
Dimensions
Height 25.86 inches
Width 19.37 inches
Weight 84.0 pounds
Depth 27.99 inches
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

PCWorld Test Center (Quality)
Print quality: Color photo Good
Copy quality Superior
Scan quality: Color photo Fair
Scan quality: Line art Very Good
Print quality: Text Superior
Scan quality: Text Very Good
PCWorld Test Center (Speed)
Print speed rating: Text Very Good
Copy speed rating Good
Print speed rating: Color photo Very Good
Print speed: Color photo 2.5  ppm
Copy speed 3.3  ppm
Print speed: Text 14.5  ppm