Accessibility; User Accessibility For Device Controls; User Accessibility For Paper Refilling; User Accessibility For Paper Jam Removal - Lexmark X646e MFP Manual

Accessibility

Background
In the U.S., Section 508 legislation prohibits
government agencies from purchasing de-
vices that are not accessible to those with
physical impairments. For this reason—and
the corporate world's increased focus on
delivering a better work environment for all—user-friendly
features for physically-impaired users are considered
more and more.
Common design features include tilting control panels
which give wheelchair-bound users a better view of the
screen and larger display options for those with impaired
vision. Voice navigation and Braille also are becoming
increasingly popular. Easy access to the paper path for
jam removal or front access to toner supplies make a de-
vice more user-friendly to all.
User Accessibility to Device Controls
Overall the layout of the Lexmark X646e is well thought
out with the user in mind. The color touch control panel
tilts, making it easier for wheelchair access. The hard
keys, which include numbers and a start key, could be
somewhat larger but are still adequate. The height of the
X646e is adequate when used on a desktop. However,
the X646dte—with the extra 500-sheet cassette and du-
plex unit—may be too high for desktop installation. It may
require a lower mounting alternative to allow wheelchair
users to access the document feeder and see the control
panel.

User Accessibility for Paper Refilling

Paper refilling is easy with no obvious issues for disabled
users. The cassettes can be completely removed from
the device allowing users to place the cassette on a
desktop when making changes or reloading may assist
some users.

User Accessibility for Paper Jam Removal

Removing jams from the front of the Lexmark X626e is
easy by default. The two front doors open to show the
removable print cartridge, exposing much of the paper
path.
However, it is more difficult for disabled users to remove
jams that occur at the back of the machine.
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Lexmark X646e control panel in tilted position

WHAT WE LIKED:

• The large tilting control panel offers easier navigation,
viewing, and data entry than rival units in its class de-
spite costing many times less than some.
• Most routine maintenance is handled from the front of
the device making it easier for wheelchair users.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE:

• While the control panel can be tilted up to make view-
ing from above easier it can not be tilted down to make
viewing from below easier. This would benefit wheel-
chair users, especially when additional paper cassettes
are installed on a desktop-installed device.
• All paper jam access points being located at the front
of the device would make some paper jams easier for
all users to clear.
Lexmark X646e
5 June 2006
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