Lexmark Z1420 Wireless Color Printer

Reviewed by: sameer2000

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Strengths: Wireless (Wi-Fi), Easy wi-fi setup, quick printing, not too big, multiple color ink options

Weaknesses: Not highest quality, could be smaller, ink more expensive than some other low-end printers

Overall Evaluation: I bought the Z1420 to replace my Canon i320, which I've had for about 4 years. I just use this printer in my home for text printing (directions, airline tickets, emails, etc) and occasional color printing (maps, draft ppt presentations). I use a laptop in my living room and wanted a wireless printer that I could leave in another room to avoid clutter. This was the cheapest wireless printer I came across and it's great! Wireless set up was a breeze...followed the simple instructions on the included cd and was working within minutes, first try. Printer is about 30 feet away in another room (walls in between) and have never had a problem with the connection. Text and b/w prints are fast, quality is perfectly fine for my purposes. Prints faster and better quality than my Canon, and the paper feed should prevent paper jams better. Comes with one black ink cartridge and one color...you have the option to use two different color cartridges at the same time printing pictures. I haven't used that option and probably never will, but still a good idea. I do not recommend this if you're looking for high quality or professional prints. I gave this 4 stars based on my use of the printer and would have given it 5 if the ink cartridges were less expensive and if the printer was a bit smaller (I'm spoiled by the Canon which used very inexpensive ink and was quite small). Also, would be nice if it had a rechargeable battery pack so printer could be truly wireless (but I'm not docking the printer for that reason). Overall, great buy and best value wireless printer I could find.