Lexmark X1250 X1270 X1290 Ink Cartridges
Shop ink cartridges for your Lexmark X1250, X1270, or X1290, which use Lexmark 26 ink cartridges. These compact inkjet all-in-one printers are designed for everyday home printing and document creation. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for these printers since Sep 2009. Our 4.8 Google rating proves it: we consistently supply premium cartridges backed by rock-solid reliability. Using compatible 10N0026 tri-colour cartridges helps keep household printing costs low without sacrificing output quality.
Expected page output and replacement cycles
Standard page yield for Lexmark 10N0026 ink cartridges is measured using ISO/IEC 24711 test pages representing standard 5% coverage per colour. Tri-colour cartridges consume ink evenly during mixed document printing, though heavy single-colour graphics accelerate depletion across specific internal chambers.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Standard | Colour | 275 | $0.061 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Compatible cartridges.
What to know about compatible cartridges
Choosing compatible Lexmark 26 cartridges is an affordable way to keep home printers running. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Our guide comparing genuine vs compatible cartridges details how factory-tested third-party inks deliver reliable performance for everyday home printing.
Managing your replacements and ordering options
For households printing school projects or documents, replacing a depleted 10N0026 colour cartridge restores full-spectrum printing. If a compatible item fails to perform, it is backed by our complete money-back guarantee, supported by our returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Browse our full range of Lexmark ink cartridges for dependable replacement options.
Pro Tip
Because the 10N0026 is an integrated tri-colour cartridge containing cyan, magenta, and yellow ink, replacing the cartridge as soon as faint banding appears prevents ink drying on the built-in nozzle plate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Lexmark X1250, X1270, and X1290 all use the same ink cartridges?
Yes, all three models share the exact same ink system and accept the Lexmark 26 (10N0026) tri-colour cartridge without compatibility issues.
How does an integrated printhead cartridge work on these Lexmark printers?
The Lexmark 10N0026 cartridge combines the ink reservoir and firing printhead into a single unit, replacing the primary print nozzles every time you install a new cartridge.
What happens when one colour chamber runs empty in a 10N0026 cartridge?
Since tri-colour cartridges house three distinct colour wells in one shell, depletion of a single colour will cause colour shifts, requiring a full cartridge replacement to restore natural colour balance.
Will a compatible 10N0026 cartridge trigger low ink warnings?
Compatible cartridges operate identically to original units, though legacy printer software may occasionally display a non-genuine cartridge prompt that can be cleared by pressing continue.
