Lexmark Z511 Z513 Z515 Z517 Ink Cartridges
Your Lexmark Z511, Z513, Z515 and Z517 printers use Lexmark 16 and 26 ink cartridges. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance. Because tri-colour units like the 26 (10N0026) combine cyan, magenta, and yellow into a single cartridge, printing school projects or documents with heavy single-colour accents depletes individual ink chambers unevenly.
Page yield expectations for home printing
Page yield for Lexmark 26 (10N0026) colour ink cartridges is measured using standardised ISO/IEC 24711 testing patterns representing 5% page coverage. Real-world output varies depending on image density, graphic coverage, and photo printing frequency.
| 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.
Choosing compatible Lexmark cartridges
Compatible Lexmark 26 (10N0026) cartridges provide an economical alternative to original cartridges for everyday printing. Under Australian Consumer Law, using compatible cartridges does not void your printer warranty. Read our genuine vs compatible cartridge guide to understand how compatible consumables deliver reliable document clarity while reducing total print expenditure.
Managing ink replacements efficiently
If you print mostly light text documents, colour ink lasts longer, but mixed graphics will consume tri-colour cartridges faster. Compatible cartridges are fully backed by our money-back guarantee, supported by our simple returns policy. We dispatch directly from distribution centers in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide to ensure fast transit across Australia. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99. Explore our full range of Lexmark ink cartridges for all your home printing requirements.
Pro Tip
If any single primary colour runs out in a tri-colour cartridge, the entire unit must be replaced to restore full-spectrum colour printing, so keeping a spare 26 (10N0026) cartridge on hand prevents unexpected downtime mid-project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the Lexmark Z511, Z513, Z515, and Z517 all use the same ink cartridges?
Yes. All printers in the Lexmark Z511, Z513, Z515, and Z517 range use identical cartridge series, including the 26 (10N0026) colour ink cartridge.
What happens when one colour depletes in a Lexmark 26 tri-colour cartridge?
The Lexmark 26 cartridge houses cyan, magenta, and yellow ink in three separate internal chambers inside one single shell. When one colour depletes completely, prints will show a colour cast, and the entire cartridge must be replaced even if ink remains in the other two chambers.
Can I print using only a colour cartridge if the black cartridge is empty?
Lexmark Z511, Z513, Z515, and Z517 printers can process composite black using the 26 colour cartridge, but text sharpness is lower than dedicated black ink, and composite printing uses significantly more colour ink per page.
How does ISO/IEC 24711 testing apply to the Lexmark 26 colour cartridge page yield?
The declared 275-page yield for the 26 (10N0026) cartridge is determined under ISO/IEC 24711 standards using standard document suites at 5% coverage per colour. Printing full-page colour photos or heavy graphics consumes ink faster than standard testing conditions.
