The Z601 is ideal for all members of the family. This fun, easy and affordable printer will perform all your home printing projects. It offers great print quality (up to 4800 dpi)... more
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A review by Groovygal on Lexmark Z 601 Color Jetprinter April 11th, 2004
Author's product rating:
Picture quality
Satisfactory
Printing speed
Fast
Colour sensitivity
Good
Ease of use
Easy
Value For Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Cheap, printing quality
Disadvantages:
no USB lead, ink cartridges expensive
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
There are a lot of things I hate in life, and one of them is having to share the computer with my sister, I never get to go on it, and I can never get any of my work done because she is always on it, so at Christmas I decided enough is enough and I went out to PC World and bought myself a laptop computer. When I got home I was sooo excited, but them I thought hang on a minute, how am I meant to print out my assignments for college when I haven’t got a printer “doh“, so out I went again and brought myself a printer.
I went back to PC World and looked for the cheapest printer (I’d just used all my money buying the laptop), and I saw the Lexmark Z601 for £25.99, bargain. It is a fairly small printer compared to the others that were on display, with some of them I think I would have had to have an extension built on my house just to fit it in!, it is also light as well, which is great if you need to keep packing it away when you have finished, like I have too.
When I got home again I took it out the box and got ready to connect it to my laptop to print out some work, but oh no, the printer doesn’t come with a USB lead, great, am I ever going to get this work done?, so out I go again, I didn’t go back to PC World as the staff might have thought I was a bit weird going back 3 times in one day!, so I went up to my local electrical store instead and bought a USB lead for £12.99 (I think I was ripped off, what do you think?). I got back home, connected the printer with my new USB lead to my laptop, installed all the software required to be able to print using the easy to follow installation manual, and put the colour cartridge in that comes free with the printer, finally I can press print and see what happens.
I was pleasantly surprised, for £25 I was expecting the work to come out faint and unable to read, but it is really clear and it doesn't smudge your fingers with black ink when you go and pick up the paper. It also didn’t make any noise when it was printing, which is good as some printers sound like an aeroplane is landing in your back garden, and you have to shout just to be heard over it! This printer has 4 printing modes which are Quick, Normal, Better and Best. I have my printer set on normal, I have never tested the print quality of Best, probably because I am not into computers and hi-tech equipment so I just leave things as they come just in case I press a wrong button and it ends up exploding or something.
The quality of printing photographs on with this printer is also very good. The pictures come out very clear.
The only problems I have found with this printer is that the ink tends to run out quite quickly. There is an indicator on my computer screen to show how much ink is left when printing, and when it is really low a warning signal comes up, but it is still possible to print out a few more pages before it does actually run out completely.
The other problem is that the ink cartridges are just soooo expensive, I bought a Lexmark colour 27 cartridge, and at WHSMITHS it cost me £25.99, but at Tesco it only cost me £17.99, either way I could have gone back to PC World and bought the printer again for the price of a new cartridge!
I am very pleased with my £25 printer, I just wish my laptop was only £25 as my bank balance would look a lot healthier!
Advantages: Cheap, easy to use and reliable. Disadvantages: Ink cartridges can be costly at times; USB cable has to be purchased seperately (usually)
...system requirements for using the Lexmark Z601 printer: -
Windows 98/Me, P II 233 MHz, 64MB(RAM), 250MB (disk space)
Windows 2000, P II 233 MHz,128MB(RAM), 286MB (disk space)
Windows XP, Pentium 300MHz, 128MB(RAM), 300MB (disk space)
Mac OS9.04-9.2.2, G3 300 MHz, 128MB(RAM), 40MB (disk space)
Mac OSX, G3 300 MHz, 128 MB(RAM), 300MB(disk space)
As you can see, the minimum memory requirements specify that your PC should have a lot of memory (RAM), ... ...with regards to using the Lexmark Z601. I am quite happy with the printer. It is easy to use, fast enough for my requirements and the print quality is very good. The printer comes with the drivers and software that helps you to manage your printer and print settings. What I like about this is that, no matter which software application you use to print, you always have control over your printer and its settings. The software also allows you to view ...
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Advantages: compact, lightweight, good print quality Disadvantages: small expensive ink cartridges. Only colour cartridge supplied
...a low-to-average user and the Lexmark Z601 has not only lived up to but exceeded my expectations in this respect. Its dimensions are width 40.4cm, depth 21.6cm, height 13.5cm and it weighs only 1.8kg.
Purchase
I saw the Lexmark Z601 in the Argos catalogue for £29.99 and went to see it “in the flesh” at PC World just so I could be sure it was what I thought it was! I knew from the Argos catalogue that a colour cartridge was included but that I would ... ...All in all, I would say the Lexmark Z601 is a good value-for-money printer if your usage is low, however if you expect to do a lot of printing you may want to consider another printer that uses cheaper ink cartridges (and possible comes with the usb lead supplied). ...
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Advantages: Cheap, Quiet and Quality Disadvantages: No USB lead!!!!
...and to my surprise the Lexmark Z601 caught my eye. At this time I didn't look at the price but put it straight into my basket. When I got to the checkout it was £30!!! I couldn't believe it.
Anyway when it arrived I tried to connet it to my PC, but guess what, there was no USB lead and Only one colour CARTRIDGE!!!
Luckily I had a spare UBS lead off my old digital camera so I connected it up and installed it which only took about 5 - 10 minutes.
... ...printer is very cleaer because you only need a colour cartridge and it prints out black aswell. It won't run out as fast but if you can't afford both you can just buy a colour.
The printer itself is only 1.8kg in weight which is very light.
Now as for the printer goes, I thought because it was so cheap that the black ink would fade and the pictures were going come out all dotty and horrible.
At first I tried prining out a normal page of writing ...
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Advantages: Cheap to buy, good value for money Disadvantages: Lack of essentials
For the price of this printer, its definitely work a look.
However, as previously mentioned in other reviews, you need to check what is included in the price as we had to buy a USB cable and blavk cartridge (colour was included).
On the positive side, the print quality is very good, including photos, and you can select 4 levels of print quality, which can save you both ink and time. It is quiet and easy to use, and also does duplex printing with ... ...the paper back in, which saves your brain.
On the downside, it can get through the ink cartridges quite quickly, especially if you use the better quality settings, and the cartridges cost approx £20 each.
I would not recommend this printer for someone who would want to print a lot of photos, but as a basic cover all moderate use printer it is more than sufficient, at a very good price. ...
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03.09.2004
lexy printer Review ofLexmark Z 601 Color Jetprinterby
billypotter
Advantages: price Disadvantages: not the quickest or quietest printer
...print, i tried out the speed of the printer and got about 7 ppm black and 5 colour, which is not amazing, but then again u are paying sub 30 pounds so what do you really expect?
overal a good cheap printer, perfect for home use, well done lexmark ...
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Up to 8 ppm - colour fast, Up to 10 ppm - black fast
Up to 8 ppm - colour fast
Up to 10 ppm - black normal
Up to 3 ppm - colour normal
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Interface: USB
Max Resolution ( B&W ): 2400 dpi x 1200 dpi
Max Resolution ( Colour ): 2400 dpi x 1200 dpi
Media handling
Media Type: Envelopes, transparencies, labels, plain paper, glossy paper, iron-on transfers, coated paper, photo paper, banners, index cards, cards
Max Media Size (Custom): 216 mm x 432 mm
Media Sizes: ANSI A (Letter) (216 x 279 mm), Legal (216 x 356 mm), Executive (184 x 267 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm), 216 x 432 mm, ANSI A (Letter) (216 x 279 mm), Legal (216 x 356 mm), Executive (184 x 267 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), Statement (139.7 x 215.9 mm)
Envelope Sizes: US No 10 (104.7 x 241.3 mm), US A2 (111 x 146 mm), International DL (110 x 220 mm), International C6 (114 x 162 mm), International C5 (162 x 229 mm), International B5 (176 x 250 mm), Monarch (98.4 x 190.5 mm), US No 9 (98.6 x 225.6 mm), US No 6 (92 x 165 mm), Japanese No 40 (90 x 225 mm), Japanese Chou No 3 (120 x 235 mm), Japanese Chou No 4 (90 x 205 mm), Japanese Kaku No 4 (197 x 267 mm), Japanese Kaku No 3 (216 x 277 mm), Japanese Kaku No 5 (190 x 240 mm), Japanese Kaku No 6 (162 x 229 mm), US A2 (111 x 146 mm), International DL (110 x 220 mm), International C6 (114 x 162 mm), International C5 (162 x 229 mm), International B5 (176 x 250 mm), Japanese No 40 (90 x 225 mm), Japanese Chou No 3 (120 x 235 mm), Japanese Chou No 4 (90 x 205 mm), Japanese Kaku No 4 (197 x 267 mm), Japanese Kaku No 3 (216 x 277 mm), Japanese Kaku No 5 (190 x 240 mm), Japanese Kaku No 6 (162 x 229 mm)
Card / Label Sizes: US 4 x 6 Card (10 x 15 cm), A6 Card (105 x 148.5 mm), Hagaki Card (100 x 148 mm), US 3 x 5 Card (76 x 127 mm), L (89 x 127 mm), 2L (127 x 178 mm), US 4 x 6 Card (10 x 15 cm), A6 Card (105 x 148.5 mm), Hagaki Card (100 x 148 mm), US 3 x 5 Card (76 x 127 mm)
Total Media Capacity: 100 pages
Media Feeder(s): 1 x autoload - 100 pages - 216 x 432 mm
Duty cycle
Monthly Duty Cycle: 2000 pages
Cartridge / Printhead Included Qty: 2
Expansion / connectivity
Connections: 1 x USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
Manufacturer's product description
The Z601 is ideal for all members of the family. This fun, easy and affordable printer will perform all your home printing projects. It offers great print quality (up to 4800 dpi) and best-in-class print speed (up to 14 ppm). With a user-friendly driver interface and a USB connectivity the Z601 is easy to set up and easy to use. Four different print modes (from extra-quick draft to best quality) allow you to accommodate the full range of your printing needs. One-button operation and user-friendly interface (voice messages, ink level indicators, solutions center) give you full control with minimum fuss and bother. The Z601 is even smaller, its space-saving design and elegant color scheme will perfectly fit your home environment.
Miscellaneous
Consumables Included:
1 x ink cartridge ( colour ), 1 x ink cartridge ( black )
1 x ink cartridge ( colour )
MTBF: 26,280 hour(s)
Power
Power Device: Power adapter - external
Voltage Required: AC 230V
Frequency Required: 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption Operational: 7.9 Watt
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: 1.5 Watt
Software / system requirements
Software Included: Drivers & Utilities
OS Required: Apple MacOS 9.0.4, Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows 98/ME, Apple MacOS 9.2.2, Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Apple MacOS 9.0.4 or later, Apple MacOS X, Microsoft Windows XP
Environmental standards
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site
I have nothing but good things to say about this particular printer. Every function is simple to use and it comes with a great utilities software to enhance its performance. The printing quality is very nice for the amount of money spent. Ink cartridges more
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