I usually use HP printers but chose this model as a compact vale for money Wireless capable alternative.
After using it for a few days I am very pleased with the quality of all aspects of the machine from faxing, printing, scanning, copying (has enlarge & reduce function) and the performance of its wireless networking capabilities. Print speed is also very quick for this type of machine.
The machine has an extremely comprehensive list of connectivity with, USB, 10/100 RJ45 LAN, Photo card reader with 2.4 inch display phone/FAX line and 802.11g wirelesses. There is no parallel or serial port connectivity however.
Some features I was not initially aware of were its ability to do automatic 2 sided copying and software that allows you to save documents as PDF files. Also I understand the paper tray is expandable from 150 sheets to 300 sheets by way of an optional expansion tray
Print quality is extremely good from photos to text with a high scanning resolution of 48,000 X 12,000 and full control over the settings for print quality.
The set up was very easy (I was using the wireless connectivity option to connect to a laptop) and took about 10 min, most of which was the software loading on the computer.
The software supports Mac's & PC's, I use a PC, and includes a productivity suite with management off all the printers functions via the computer through a layout of easy to understand icons representing the various functions (you can also access all functions directly through the printer).
In the box is a USB cable, paper instruction/set up manual, Installation CD, Telephone/FAX cable and the 1 x Colour & 1 x Black ink cartridge (These cartridges are about £[...] each to replace).
I was also pleased to see that the Lexmark web page, like HP, offered easy navigation and free & easy access to user manuals and software downloads as so often manufactures do not offer access to electronic user manuals and have painful registration programs to download updates.
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As the machine is also well made I could not find a reason to give it less than 5 stars.