New Lexmark All-in-Ones
Lexmark announced today that they were introducing three new multifuction inkjet printers, all of which will be priced under $80. The new models are the Lexmark X3470, X2470 and the X1270.
The Lexmark X3470 prints, scans and copies but does not fax. It is rated at 17 pages per minute, features memory card slots and it has PictBridge to print directly from a camera. It also features a proof sheet, a first for Lexmark. You print out a page with thumbnail previews of your pictures, mark which ones you want to print, then scan that sheet and the machine prints them out. The Lexmark X2470 is basically a less fancy version of the X3470. It has the same basic features and prints at the same speed, but it lacks memory card slots and the proof sheet function. These two machines will use the Lexmark #1 ink cartridge, which combines black and color into one cartridge. Lexmark claims that this helps to eliminate “the cost and hassles of buying multiple cartridges”, but single cartridges like this can present problems for some people. Because the black is made from combining cyan, magenta and yellow, the results can be a little off at times. In the past we have heard some customers say that the black ends up looking a greenish color. It also tends to use up a lot of ink, so the hassle of buying multiple cartridges might just be replaced with the hassle of buying one cartridge more often.
The Lexmark X1270 is basically as no-frills as an all-in-one machine can get. It prints, scans and copies…and that’s about it. It is rated at the same 17ppm as the other two machines for printing black pages, but only 9ppm for color. To be fair, this machine is “under $50″ ($49.99) so expectations can’t be too high. This is a machine for people who want a basic all-in-one but aren’t crazy about extra features or photo printing.
The Lexmark X3470 will retail at $75 after a $25 mail-in rebate and the X2470 will retail at $59. They will be in stores sometime in May.
Lexmark’s new all-in-ones raise the bar on value and ease of use in home printing [Press Release]
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July 26th, 2006 at 4:56 pm
I’ve owned the printer for 30 days and just replaced the ink cartridge and now everything prints every color but black. I doesn’t just appear green, it is definitely green. Tech support (via email) and the troubleshooting guide is worthless.
August 31st, 2006 at 5:36 pm
I made one copy before is wouldn’t print black anymore. I tried to trouble shoot but nothing has seemed to work.
November 12th, 2006 at 3:41 pm
I absolutely hate this printer. I have had to replace the cartridge almost 4 times now. It doesen’t print black well it looks faded and the colors aren’t vibrant. This is the worst printer I have ever owned.
June 21st, 2007 at 4:04 am
I replaced the ink cartridge now it will not get off that stupid bull eye. I can scan anything but when it comes to printing forget it. I done everything it says to do but I still have that stupid bull eye that just will not let me do anything but print that section out. please contact me at tigerlilyw95@yahoo.com if anyone knows how to get rid of that bull eye & I can once again print things out.
September 25th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
the printer printed great until I couldn’t get the “Cover Open” message to clear… Piece of Crap!!!
December 5th, 2007 at 6:48 pm
The x3470 worked for less than 40 prints. Now it has decided that the cover is open when the cover is, in fact, not open. This detail renders the plastic crap on my desk useless. Also a brand new ink cartridge lasted one day. I thought my wife had used it a lot that day or something, but the lady who examined it at Walgreens to refill it said it was faulty. Faulty printer= $80, Faulty ink cartridge=$25, THANKS FOR SCREWING ME OVER LEXMARK!
January 22nd, 2008 at 12:34 pm
x3470–hopeless. cant do anything as it says”"paper jam”" there is no paper jam. technical support said–what for it—-GIVE IT A SHAKE!!!!
CRAP PRINTER—CRAP TECHNICAL DEPT
February 18th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Lexmark is the worst. I have that “cover open” message, as do hundreds of others as I read through all the messages on the Web. All you have to do is Google “Lesmerk cover open and hundreds of messages pop up. It is a waste of money. I also bought a new cartridge for $25 plus the cost of the faulty printer.
Stay away from Lexmark.