Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter

by Lexmark

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.2 x 6.3 x 6 inches ; 7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00000JBUJ
• Item model number: 1100
• Average Customer Review: 2.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Looking for a small color ink-jet printer to fit a small budget? The Lexmark 1100 offers 600 dots per inch (dpi) and 3.5 pages per minute (ppm) in a compact, inexpensive package.

Setting up the Lexmark 1100 was not too difficult. Because there are no buttons on the printer except one for page feeding, we had to install the 1100's Control Program before installing the ink cartridge. Specifically, when we opened the cover to insert the ink cartridge, we found that the print head was tucked away, beyond our reach. The handy abbreviated instructions under the printer's cover informed us where we went wrong. Just make sure you follow the Quick Setup guide.

Although the Windows Plug and Play system detected the Lexmark when we turned on our computer, we bypassed the Windows Printer Setup wizard. Instead, we dropped in the 1100's CD-ROM and installed the Printer Control software.

After restarting Windows, we opened the Lexmark 1100 Control Program. In the Control Program dialog box, we clicked the Cartridges tab and then clicked the Install Cartridge button. The print cartridge carrier moved into position so that we would insert the ink cartridge. Initializing and aligning the print cartridge is also handled by the Control Program, as is printing a test page.

In our test of the 1100, we printed several samples, including graphics, large and small letters, and a variety of color shades. The samples were clear and sharp and the colors were accurate. We printed the same sample page in Fast Draft 300-dpi mode, Normal 300-dpi mode, and High Quality 600-dpi mode. We found only barely perceptible differences between Fast Draft and Normal, but a clear improvement in Hiqh Quality mode. However, the smallest text (4-point Times) was easiest to read in the Fast Draft sample.

There was some ink "bleeding" on ordinary uncoated paper, and black text was not truly black when printed with the color cartridge--but these results are typical for ink-jet printers. Overall, we think this printer performed well for its class, especially considering the low price.

Pros:

• Low price, great value
• Clear, fast draft printing

Cons:

• Cable not included
• Requires computer for all operations

From the Manufacturer

Color Jetprinter 1100 (white), 600 X 600 dpi, three pages per minute in black, 1.5 pages per minute in color.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing good about Lexmark, January 25, 2005

By 

J. Bowers "widetrack" (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter (Office Product)

Lexmark spent too much time and money trying to force customers to buy their grossly overpriced ink and forgot to build a good printer. Their own cartridges have to be cleaned weekly or they plug. The paper feed is a piece of junk. The on line service is no help. There is a reason they GIVE these printers away with complete systems. The 1100, the 1150, and the rest of the Lexmark lineup are total junk. Stay away!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Another awful printer from Suxmark, December 6, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter (Office Product)

I'll keep it short and sweet: you buy cheap, you get cheap. I only purchased the 1100 Jetprinter as my Epson Stylus Color IIs died on me and I needed something immediately to print a report for school. What a waste of hard-earned money: don't even waste your time comparing this product to other printers, go with an HP or Canon instead. With the 1100, I experienced frequent paper jams, especially with size 10 envelopes, and it went through ink faster than my Epson Stylus Color IIs or my Lexmark z23. Drop this bugger and run for the hills!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Junk quality - Inferior - I give it 0 Stars!!!, October 15, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter (Office Product)

I got this printer bundled with the computer I bought. The
quality of this printer is remarkably bad. It has a
cheap paper feed mechanism that "eats" paper through the
top. Paper jams with nearly every print job. A 10 page
paper can take as long as 45 minutes!!!! Even the
construction of the unit uses inferior plastic. Everytime
I open it up to clear a paper jam, I'm afraid the
plastic will break.

This was an incrediby poor unit for Lexmark to use as
an introduction model. My frustration level with this printer
was so off the charts, that I would never buy a Lexmark
under ANY circumstances.