Lexmark S305 S405 S505 S605 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Lexmark S305, S405, S505, and S605 printers, which use the Lexmark 100XL ink cartridges series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for these printers since Feb 2010. Designed for home office multitasking and web document output, these four-cartridge printers perform best with high-yield 100XL black (14N1068A) and individual colour options. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected Page Yield and Cartridge Performance
Yield estimates for Lexmark 100XL cartridges are measured using ISO/IEC 24711 standards for continuous office document printing. High-yield individual colour cartridges ensure consistent output across black text documents and full-colour graphics before requiring replacement.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100XL | High Yield | Black | 510 | $0.024 |
| 100XL | High Yield | Cyan | 600 | $0.017 |
| 100XL | High Yield | Magenta | 600 | $0.017 |
| 100XL | High Yield | Yellow | 600 | $0.017 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Compatible cartridges.
Understanding Compatible Lexmark 100XL Options
Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Premium compatible cartridges offer exceptional print quality at a reduced cost. To learn more about how aftermarket options compare with original products, read our detailed guide on genuine vs compatible cartridges.
Selecting the Right Ink Cartridge Setup
If you print mainly text documents, purchasing individual 100XL black (14N1068A) cartridges ensures sharp mono output. If you print photos or colour graphics, opting for a 100XL multi-pack bundle (14N1068-71A) lowers your overall replenishment expense. All compatible cartridges come with a 90-day money-back guarantee under our returns policy. Browse our full selection of Lexmark ink cartridges today. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Cartridge Recommendation
Pro Tip: When replacing Lexmark 100XL cartridges, buying a complete four-colour value pack (14N1068-71A) provides better value per cartridge than purchasing individual black or colour units separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Lexmark S305, S405, S505, and S605 printers all use the same ink cartridges?
Yes. All four models in this Lexmark printer range share the exact same 100XL cartridge series, so any cartridge listed on this page fits all S305, S405, S505, and S605 models.
Can I replace just one colour cartridge, or must I replace all of them at once?
You can replace individual colour cartridges as they run out. These printers use separate cartridges for cyan (14N1069A), magenta (14N1070A), yellow (14N1071A), and black (14N1068A), allowing you to swap only the depleted cartridge.
What is the difference between standard Lexmark 100 and high-yield 100XL cartridges?
Lexmark 100XL high-yield cartridges fit into the exact same physical printer slots as standard 100 cartridges but contain significantly more ink, yielding up to 510 pages for black and 600 pages for each colour cartridge.
How does the printer behave if one colour cartridge runs completely empty?
Because the printhead mechanism relies on liquid ink across all channels to prevent printhead drying, these Lexmark models require all four cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) to have remaining ink before resuming normal printing operations.
