This review looks into the performance of the Lexmark Optra T644 printer with Lexmark Optra T644 toner. It is not easy to make a good choice when buying a printer simply because there is so much to choose from. The problem is that most of the features advertised are interesting, even useful, but not all are necessary for every client. In a time when all businesses and home users are trying to save money on unnecessary expenses it important to tell the difference between what you need and what you do not.http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Sat, 26 May 2012 06:20:31 ESTCopyright 2012 Ben Pate, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/computers-and-technology/hardware/lexmark-optra-t644-printer-in-a-nutshell-24240.htm<p>This review looks into the performance of the Lexmark Optra T644 printer with Lexmark Optra T644 toner. It is not easy to make a good choice when buying a printer simply because there is so much to choose from.</p><p>The problem is that most of the features advertised are interesting, even useful, but not all are necessary for every client. In a time when all businesses and home users are trying to save money on unnecessary expenses it important to tell the difference between what you need and what you do not.</p><p>It is a good idea to spend a few minutes, or get one of your office workers to, deciding what features your office needs. Do you need a color printer, or will a dedicated monochrome be enough? Should you go for laser or ink jet?</p><p>Are cartridge maintenance costs a worry to you? What speed do you require to keep up with your office? What resolution do you need? The answer to these questions will help you make a better choice when buying a printer.</p><p>The Lexmark T640 is a nice balance between performance and price. The reason for this is that extra features have been kept to a minimum while still including them as available extras if the client requires them. This system allows users to decide what they want to pay for and what they do not.</p><p>This printer is a dedicated monochrome laser printer. It is fast and comes with high resolution printing. This means it is an ideal printer for a small to medium office that prints mainly documents and does not need a color laser printer. The processing speed of its chip is 514 MHz, which is great for helping with complex images and dealing with heavy printing queues.</p><p>The 128 megabytes of RAM memory will also help speed things up with large printing projects and when many users are sending projects to the printer at the same time. The RAM can be expanded to a whooping 640 MB if your workload requires it.</p><p>This model can print on all kinds of media types and sizes. Whether you are looking to print on polyester, vinyl, envelopes or fine paper, you will be fine with this model. The sizes available to print on are also flexible and work up to Folio size. Users who require a larger size, like A3 or A2, will have to invest in a larger printer.</p><p>Media feeders are more than adequate for most users. It comes standard with two trays, a large 500 sheet automatic feeder, and a smaller 100 sheet multipurpose tray. If your particular business requires a larger tray you can always get it for an extra fee.</p><p>One of the better features of the printer is its networking capabilities, unfortunately its networking connections are not in the same league. You will have to invest a bit more to get the built in networking capabilities. The Lexmark Optra T644 printer is a good idea for companies looking for speed, good networking features and a price tag designed for a tight budget.</p>Mon, 31 May 2010 17:46:25 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/computers-and-technology/hardware/lexmark-optra-t644-printer-in-a-nutshell-24240.htmTRCB.comComputers and Technology / Hardware