Lexmark, the printing and imaging solutions provider, has announced plans to launch a range of 4-in-1 All-In-One (AIO) inkjet printers designed to help small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) keep printing costs down.

The announcement comes amid signs of remarkable growth in the Saudi printer market this year, particularly for multifunction and colour devices.

According to a recent market research, colour laser printer sales are expected to see an impressive increase across 2011, with mono laser printers and Inkjet MFPs predicted to increase by year end.

Mohammed Addarrat, general manager Lexmark International (Middle East), said these three new devices - the Interpret S409, Prospect Pro209 and Prevail Pro709 - are from Lexmark’s Value Ink product range and can print, scan, copy and fax.

Addarrat said all the three printers were equipped with advanced wireless-n technology for long-range reach and a more reliable signal for fast file transfer rates, ensuring freedom and flexibility for the user.

“They are all compatible with Lexmark’s 105XL high yield black ink cartridge, which produces 510 standard pages, estimated in accordance with ISO IEC24711. This helps to save the printing cost per page and become the world’s lowest black ink cost," he added.

The printers come with Lexmark’s patented Vizix print technology, which includes separate ink cartridges, fast print speeds and high quality results.

The new AIO-devices print up to 33 pages per minute in black and up to 30 pages per minute in colour, producing crisp, precise images, he explained.

“Our research shows that printing costs are important to small businesses looking to keep a tight reign on expenses,” said Addarrat.

“The Interpret S409, Prospect Pro209 and Prevail Pro709 have been designed with the small business in mind, helping them to keep costs down without compromising on quality,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service