Lexmark C530dn Laser Printer (24 PPM, 4800x1200 DPI, Color, 128MB, PC/Mac)

Reviewed by: restructuring

Duration of ownership: 6 Months

Strengths: fast print for the price, good color accuracy

Weaknesses: Misleading software and drivers- requires inputting instructions on the printer itself. This printer has a driver that allows you to specify where to source the print material from such as Multi-purpose feeder or maintray, and also the paper type which is required to avoid jamming for thicker paper stock. This printer doesn't read the instructions in these menus, consequently the only way to change tray type and paper stock is to manually make the changes on the printer itself which makes the printer useless in a conventional office setting with multiple users. After extensive discussions with Lexmark, they refused to fix the problem. At one point they said they would exchange mine for the c532 because it would work, but then then a service manager named, Tom, said it none of the c530x line work correctly with those menus. Other than that its very fast,and provides accurate colors,

Overall Evaluation: great printer for if you use one type of paper all the time, and it's completely useless in a multi-user environment