Paper Handling: Paper Output/Finishing; Paper Handling: Output/Finishing Features Summary; Finishing Options; Finisher Productivity - Lexmark X646e MFP Manual

Paper Handling: Paper Output/Finishing

Background
The paper output handling options on
workgroup products can range from duplex
output to saddle-stitch booklet making
capabilities. Many devices offer a choice of
finishers providing a low cost, minimum
footprint solution, or a high-capacity, fully-featured
solution.
Stapling
Lower cost stapler units often have a 15- to 30-sheet
maximum capacity and are often limited to corner
stapling. Floor-standing, higher cost finishers should offer
50-sheet capability and can handle corner and double
stapling. Saddle-stitch heads up the finishing capabilities,
allowing users to create folded, center-stapled booklets.
Some workgroup device saddle-stitch finishers only
handle 10 sheets (40-page booklets) with others handling
up to 15 sheets (60-page booklets).
Mail Bin Units and Offset Output
Many workgroup devices offer offset stacking (where
each set is offset from the next) to make it easier to
separate jobs. Some offer physical mail bin units allowing
each user to send jobs to their own output area. Most
mail bin units limit delivery to unfinished jobs. A multi-tray
finisher can also offer some form of job separation,
typically used to route different types of job (fax, print,
copy) for easier identification.
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Paper Handling: Output /Finishing Features Summary
Maximum Output Capacity
Duplex Capability
Maximum Paper Weight
Through Duplex Unit
Maximum Stapling Capacity
Maximum Booklet/Saddle-stitch
Capacity
Hole Punch Options
Physical Mail Bin Option
Folding Options

Finishing Options

The Lexmark X646e series does not come with a finish-
ing option. This is a limiting factor which might work
against it in some office environments. Because of its
high engine speed, buyers may compare it against MFP
devices that offer a wealth of finishing capabilities, al-
though at a much higher price tag compared to the Lex-
mark X646e.

Finisher Productivity

Not Applicable
Lexmark X646e
500 sheets in standard
output area
X646e: Optional
X646dte: Standard
28 lb. bond/ 05gsm
No finishing option
No finishing option
No finishing option
No finishing option
No finishing option
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