Lexmark Z1420 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Portability is high on the list of requirements when choosing a printer. The Lexmark Z1420 Wi-Fi printer is lightweight and has a slim design - making it a very portable printer.

Verdict: Although the Lexmark Z1420 Wi-Fi printer is inexpensive and easy to use, we are surprised at the lack of such features as PictBridge support and memory card slots. Even if some of the Wi-Fi facilities are being used, we still suspect many a user will ...

Review summary: lexmark z1420 review: The Lexmark Z1420 offers wireless printing at a bargain price, but when it comes to print quality, you get what you pay for.

Pros: Affordable, Built-in 802.11b/g wireless technology, Speedy output

Cons: Flimsy build quality, Unimpressive prints

Verdict: The Lexmark Z1420 offers wireless printing at a bargain price, but when it comes to print quality, you get what you pay for.

Review summary: The key feature of this inexpensive colour printer is its ability to print wirelessly out of the box -- surprising for an entry-level inkjet and a boon for homes with multiple users. It prints quickly for a machine in this price range, too

Pros: Wireless-ready ; fast prints ; inexpensive

Cons: Print quality needs a lot of improvement ; bundled software has weird limitations

Verdict: With its built-in wireless capability, the Lexmark Z1420 looks like a bargain until you see the prints it outputs. If you value print quality, look elsewhere

Review summary: The Z1420 packs much better performance and print quality than you'd expect from a printer this inexpensive.

Pros: Inexpensive ; easy to use ; generally speedy performance for its class

Cons: Slow photo prints ; feels flimsy

Review summary: With its built-in wireless capability, the Lexmark Z1420 looks like a bargain until you see the prints it outputs. If you value print quality, look elsewhere.

Pros: Wireless-ready ; fast prints ; inexpensive

Cons: Print quality needs a lot of improvement ; bundled software has weird limitations