Lexmark X4650 Multifunction Printer (16F1400)

• Wireless 802.11b/g built in
• Flatbed scanner
• Print brilliant, borderless photos
• 1-touch copy and scan photo feature without a PC
• Up to 25 black or up to 18 color printed pages per minute

I bought this printer to replace an old HP printer that was giving me headaches.

I couldn''t be happier; the setup program is the greatest installation wizard I''ve seen in a while for a printer: It takes you step by step, with crisp and clear illustrations, through the whole process of unpacking the printer, installing the cartridges and getting the wireless working.

I was especially concerned about the wireless, the installation process had to deal with my Windows Vista, my router, my network security settings, my antivirus and my firewall ... I was expecting some trouble but it just worked seamlessly.

I was so happy I even registered the printer with Lexmark, which apparently gives you ink discounts.

Printing quality is great so far but I''ve only printed business documents, I''ll update this review after I print some pictures.

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PRO: Very easy to set up wireless. It goes to sleep (which I presume conserves energy) and quickly reconnects to the wireless network when woken up, which doesn''t even require pressing the power button, just printing to it will wake it up. I also love that this is only a 3-in-1 machine, since I have no use for a fax function. Not having the number pad for the fax function enables a very clean design.

CON: Apparently in order to scan, the stars must be aligned on the 2nd monday of the month while you stand on one toe and touch your nose. But seriously, if either the computer has dropped from the network since the last time it talked to the printer, or the printer has gone to sleep, or the computer has gone to sleep (hence dropping from the network), the printer is unable to download the ''scan to'' application list from the computer. Since the computer that I primarily use is right next to the printer, I''ve tried even having the printer directly connected to the printer in case it was a wireless bug. Same problem. And unfortunately, I have to scan a lot as design student taking some courses on-line.

One of the reasons I bought this printer is that I love Lexmark''s ink cartridge return program, where for every 5 used cartridges returned, you get one free. It would be nice to be fully satisfied with their printers, as well, though.

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We bought this at Circuit City for 69 dollars. We don''t need fax, so this suited our needs, plus its smaller than its HP competitive printers.

The wireless was a snap to configure. I recommend this printer.

WARNING: This Printer does not double side print automatically. I initially purchased this product because Circuit City had a sign on it that said "Doubleside Printing", now I see it doesn''t. However, I see that I probably don''t need this option, so I''m sticking with it.

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I purchased this Lexmark printer after researching it thoroughly on the internet and paying attention to the reviews by customers. I received it, followed the set up instructions and in spite of how easy it is to set up, I must have done something wrong. HERE''S WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD. I call Lexmark, am speaking with a customer service rep within two minutes, and she establishes a remote access to my computer, goes in and diagnoses the problem, uninstalls the software and reinstalls it correctly. Unbelievable. I have never experienced such excellent help from any technology company. Especially computer equipment companies.

When she got done, it worked perfectly. This makes so much sense I don''t know why other corporations don''t do this. I put up with crappy HP printers for years. Never again.

Watch out for spyware "C:\Program Files\Lx_Cats" is placed in your registry whether you participate in lexmark connect or not it''s part of the (EULA) so you cannot use remanufactured cartridges, a chip in the printer itself contacts their website every thirty days with info on printer serial # and pages printed/ when last cartridge was changed among other things. Check out Lexmark spyware on the web...