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Lexmark X646e MFP
50 ppm Monochrome
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Copyright © 2006 MCA Internet, LLC dba BERTL.
5 June 2006
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  • Page 1 Lexmark X646e MFP 50 ppm Monochrome Print ▪ Copy ▪ Scan ▪ Fax ▪ Internet Fax www.BERTL.com Copyright © 2006 MCA Internet, LLC dba BERTL. 5 June 2006 All Rights Reserved. The license under which this document is made available and applicable law prohibit any reproduction or further transmission of any portion of this document. This document may only be viewed electronically through the www.BERTL.com Web site and may not be stored in electronic or hard copy format.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    What’s Inside Lexmark X646e MFP Click on an entry to go to the page listed. Introduction ......................4 Device Features Summary ............4 Paper Handling: Paper Input ................5 Paper Handling: Input Features Summary ........5 Reloading Paper Supplies ............6 What We Liked ................
  • Page 3 What’s Inside Lexmark X646e MFP Click on an entry to go to the page listed. Accessibility ..................... 17 User Accessibility for Device Controls........17 User Accessibility for Paper Refilling......... 17 User Accessibility for Paper Jam Removal........ 17 What We Liked ................17 What We Would Like to See............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    MFP. BERTL analysts tested the Lexmark X646e MFP model. It is fair to say that the Lexmark X646e is a true document portal with no particular leaning for any function (copy, print, scan, fax) over another.

  • Page 5: Paper Handling: Paper Input

    Paper Handling: Paper Input Lexmark X646e Paper Handling: Input Features Summary Background Paper handling is a core requirements of every X646e: 1 x 500-sheet device. If a device cannot create documents a cassette Standard Paper Capacity user wants on the paper they need, it does not...

  • Page 6: Reloading Paper Supplies

    A change in the paper size in the cassette is automatically Excess paper is expelled from the Lexmark X646e, preventing users from detected and reflected in the copy control panel. Users do overloading of the cassette.

  • Page 7: Paper Handling: Paper Output/Finishing

    Many workgroup devices offer offset stacking (where each set is offset from the next) to make it easier to The Lexmark X646e series does not come with a finish- separate jobs. Some offer physical mail bin units allowing ing option. This is a limiting factor which might work each user to send jobs to their own output area.

  • Page 8: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance Lexmark X646e Maintenance Features Summary Background Workgroup devices sold through retail and 10,000 standard cartridge traditional IT distribution outlets usually are Toner Yield 21,000 high yield cartridge 32,000 extra high yield cartridge maintained by office workers changing the...

  • Page 9: Paper Jam Removal

    Paper Jam Removal While we did not encounter any jams during the testing of the Lexmark X646e, we did force some jams to see how the unit would react. When a jam occurs, the machine beeps, a red light appears, and the color touch screen dis- plays an error message.

  • Page 10: Toner Replacement Process

    Routine Maintenance Lexmark X646e Toner Replacement Process To get to the print cartridge users must first open the lower front door. Then, the green buttons on both sides of the top door must be pushed in to lift it open.

  • Page 11: Device Management

    Administrators and office users have different management and monitoring needs. The home page of Lexmark’s device Web server gives users a status of General Office Users key device functions at a glance. Specific functions are described on the End users want to know if a device is capable of handling following pages.

  • Page 12: Status Monitoring

    Web server. Security Settings The Lexmark offers advanced security features which can be set up at the touch screen, using the Web server or Lexmark’s Mark-Vision ad- ministrator application. Copyright © 2006 MCA Internet, LLC dba BERTL. 5 June 2006 All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 13: Address Book Management

    The list has to be manually entered and there is no ability to set up limits or qualify allowable use. Lexmark works closely with third- party partner Pharos to deliver extensive cost control/job auditing capabilities for those who require them.

  • Page 14: Email Notification Alerts

    For those needing to keep a track of all print jobs for se- curity or regulatory purposes, Lexmark offers its own cost accounting feature as standard, plus the Pharos option for greater control and auditing capabilities.

  • Page 15: Security

    Security Lexmark X646e Security Features Summary Background High-tech security is never out of the news, Hard Drive Overwrite with reports of information theft and hacking Removable Hard Drive making headlines. By the very nature of their development, network printers and MFPs are Private Print security risks if not managed correctly.

  • Page 16: What We Liked

    Security Lexmark X646e WHAT WE LIKED: WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE: • The large touch screen and full 10-digit keypad makes • Secure PDF encryption at the time of scan to email or entering security information such as PINs and user- scan to file, using the measures built into Adobe names easier than competing units.

  • Page 17: Accessibility

    User Accessibility to Device Controls • The large tilting control panel offers easier navigation, Overall the layout of the Lexmark X646e is well thought viewing, and data entry than rival units in its class de- out with the user in mind. The color touch control panel spite costing many times less than some.

  • Page 18: Copy

    Copy Lexmark X646e Copy Features Summary Background Copying is the standard feature on every Maximum Copy Speed 50 ppm MFP on the market and is increasingly being First Copy Out Time 8.5 seconds offered either as an option or a separate model within network printer product ranges.

  • Page 19: Image Quality

    Copy Lexmark X646e Image Quality The device comes with text, text/photo, and photo modes to allow the user to capture and reproduce different image types. BERTL’s testing included all three modes with a wide range of copy originals to look for strengths and weaknesses of the device.
  • Page 20 Copy Lexmark X646e Image Quality (continued) Text Mode: Good reproduction of fine lines and text but some shaded map areas reproduced poorly making the map harder to read. A lot of fine detail is lost in the photograph in areas such as the foliage and roof tiling where shade reproduction is essential.

  • Page 21: What We Liked

    • Cover and sheet insertion mode options would allow for • If a user submits a copy job when the Lexmark X646e is more complex copy job creation. printing, the print job can be automatically interrupted so •...

  • Page 22: Print On Demand

    Print On Demand Lexmark X646e Print on Demand from USB Memory Stick Background Ever since MFPs started including hard drives, manufacturers have looked for ways to We were very pleased to see that, after years of asking, a offer more and more on-demand document manufacturer finally started including a USB flash drive facilities.

  • Page 23: Bookmarking And Held Pages

    For example, a company stores a price list on each MFP. When the pricing changes, the file must be replaced on each MFP. With the Lexmark approach, the master file in an FTP folder is replaced with the same name and location;...

  • Page 24: What We Liked

    • The ability to create bookmarks from the desktop and • The bookmark feature provides a centralized, easy-to- distribute to a cluster of Lexmark MFPs in a single administer location for all commonly-used files in an action would ease administrative overhead.

  • Page 25: Print

    Document 2 faster. You cannot determine which document is the best measure of productivity. The Lexmark X646e arrived at BERTL’s test facility via a courier as a selection of boxes. Two BERTL analysts The same is true of network traffic tests where multiple assembled the device and output the first test print in less jobs are submitted at once.

  • Page 26: Print Productivity

    Print Lexmark X646e Bandwidth Comparison Print Productivity PostScript The design of the PCL and PostScript drivers is very 50-page text based PDF 1.09 MB 3.50 MB similar, allowing users to easily switch from one to the other without confusion. While many users will never veer 16-page magazine in PDF 4.40 MB...

  • Page 27: Print Driver Functionality

    Print Lexmark X646e Print Driver Functionality The drivers for the Lexmark X646 family are virtually identical with a few additional image quality selection op- tions available—as expected—for the PostScript user. The Page Layout tab includes all the most common print setting items which means that many users will never need to move to another tab during the course of a day.

  • Page 28: Image Quality

    Print Lexmark X646e Image Quality Overall, the print image quality from the Lexmark X646e was to a perfectly acceptable level. Greyshades reproduced well with a slightly blemished look on some mid-shade greyshade large areas. A little definition was lost in areas of high toner concentration such as the middle of the bunch of grapes and areas of the foliage in the tiger photograph.

  • Page 29: Imagequick Direct Print

    Print settings can be specified for the direct print queue. Users of the Lexmark X646e have multiple ways in which they can route a job into a direct print queue. They can either drag a file on the desktop onto the ImageQuick...
  • Page 30 Print Lexmark X646e ImageQuick Direct Print Another valuable and unique feature on the Lexmark’s ImageQuick utility is the ability to set up automatic, scheduled print events. These can be files stored on a local device, networked device or can be URLs pulled directly from the Internet.

  • Page 31: What We Liked

    Print Lexmark X646e WHAT WE LIKED: WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE: • The upper left hand window on each driver has an option • We could not move one job ahead of another in the print which can be viewed in both graphic and text mode. As a queue.

  • Page 32: Scan

    Scan Lexmark X646e Scan Features Summary Background In just a few years, network scanning has Maximum Scan Speed (Mono) 35 opm moved from a luxury item to one of the most Maximum, Scan Speed (Color) 17 opm important functions on many MFPs.

  • Page 33: Scan To Email

    Scan Lexmark X646e Scan to Email To initiate the scan to email function, users select the icon on the home page of the touch screen to go to the email data entry screen. On the email data entry screen, searching for previously stored email addresses is simple.
  • Page 34 Scan Lexmark X646e Scan to Email Within the Options menu, users have a wide range of adjustment and customization options including the ability to add a file name, subject and message line Users also can select from various file types, resolutions, original types and chose color or monochrome.

  • Page 35: Scan To Usb Memory Stick

    Scan Lexmark X646e Scan to USB Memory Stick The Lexmark X646e has a USB port on the front panel to the left of the color touch screen. When a USB drive is plugged in, the touch screen will automatically go to the Held Jobs/USB Drive screen. Us- ers can view any existing documents on the USB stick, scrolling up and down if necessary.

  • Page 36: Scan Data Capture Accuracy

    Scan Lexmark X646e Scan Data Capture Accuracy One of the fastest growing needs for high- speed scanning is the conversion of legacy hard copy documents into an electronic format for better information sharing, reduced storage space, and easier search and data retrieval.

  • Page 37: Scan Data Capture Accuracy Results

    Scan Lexmark X646e Scan Data Capture Accuracy Results The accuracies that should be critiqued the most are 10 point Arial and Times New Roman as these are the most commonly-used settings in general office work today. The device fared well on 8 point and 10 point type, which These fonts came through at pinpoint accuracy across all is standard in most documents.

  • Page 38: Scan Data Capture Productivity

    Getting it to your destination is another. The chart below shows the scanning time but As the chart shows, the Lexmark X646e showed no also reflects something just as, if not more important: the slowdown when moving from 200 dpi to 300 dpi resolution time it takes to actually use this image.

  • Page 39: What We Liked

    Scan Lexmark X646e WHAT WE LIKED: WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE: • The large, color touch screen made the entire process • The ability to encrypt PDF files with a PIN before quick, efficient, and accurate. attaching and sending—a feature that is now available on some MFPs—offers greater security safeguards when...

  • Page 40: Summing Up

    Summing Up Lexmark X646e The Lexmark X646 family of products will be tough to beat The Lexmark X646e is not alone in the market with other in environments where the more advanced document rival printer manufacturers introducing legal-capable MFPs production and finishing capabilities are not an important at low price points.

  • Page 41: About Bertl

    About BERTL Lexmark X646e About BERTL BERTL Services The success of an organization depends on its ability to Reports and Star Ratings manage its information and assets. An effective workflow BERTL analysts provide detailed reports of the technical process requires the complex integration of information, de- and practical benefits of thousands color and monochrome vices, software, and people.

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