We then installed the toner cartridges and completed the setup in under an hour. We would like to see the next version of this printer redesigned to remove these potential catchpoints. Once the initial printer setup was complete, we connected to the SC 1275 with Lexmark's MarkVision configuration software and were disappointed. The MarkVision for Macintosh software is prone to generating PostScript errors and is generally an unreliable tool for managing the SC 1275. Print quality from the SC 1275 is excellent, with crisp, sharp lines and great coverage on solid blacks and colors.
Registration is tight and printing even large CMYK files is exact.
The color quality is what you would expect from a printer in this range. Although prints from the SC 1275 would never be confused with Matchprints, their quality will more than satisfy the target market, especially in light of the fact that the Optra SC 1275 can print on plain paper, transparencies, labels and even card stock to 90 pounds. In addition, the SC 1275 is one of the quietest printers we've ever encountered, with a conspicuous lack of fan noise. With a color per-page cost of 12 cents, printing speeds to rival those of monochrome laser printers and a reasonable price, the Optra SC 1275 is a solid performer that should be an attractive option for many graphic arts professionals. All rights reserved.