Pros

  • Generous, versatile paper handling
  • Fast color scanning

Cons

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

At A Glance

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

The Specs

Processor
Processor speed 0.9 MHz
Requirements
Operating System Compatibility
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows XP
Memory
Memory size 0.512 MB
Memory max 1.536 GB
Display
Display size 7.0 inches
Display type Color
Photo preview 0
Text Only 0
Touchscreen 1
Ports and Connections
USB Yes
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 19.37 inches
Depth 27.99 inches
Height 25.86 inches
Weight 84.0 pounds
Media Handling
Standard Number of Input Trays 3.0
Maximum sheet capacity with standard trays 900.0 sheets
Optional Trays Available 1.0
Manual Feed Slot 1.0
Automatic Duplexer Standard
Media Sizes Accepted Legal inches
Dedicated photo tray 0.0
Automatic Document Feeder 1.0
Duty Cycle 85000.0
Resolutions
Monochrome horizontal optical resolution 1200 dpi
Monochrome vertical optical resolution 1200 dpi
Color vertical optical resolution 1200 dpi
Color horizontal optical resolution 1200 dpi
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed
Maximum Scan Size Legal
Horizontal Optical Scan Resolution 600.0
Vertical Optical Scan Resolution 600.0
Maximum External Bit Depth 24-bit
Platform Support
Printer languages supported
  • GDI/Host-based
  • PostScript Emulation
Printer Type
Number of Colors 4.0
Colors Available
  • Cyan
  • K (Black)
  • Magenta
  • Yellow
Cost Per Page
Plain Text Page (Highest yield vendor ink) 2.8 cents per page
4-color page (cheapest vendor ink) 15.3 cents per page
Vendor Rated Speeds
Monochrome print speed 25.0 ppm
Color print speed 23.0 ppm
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

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