Upside
The X3470's price tag -- AU$129 -- puts it in the mid-range segment, but the printer can certainly compete with premium offerings in terms of features.
For starters, it's incredibly small. At 375.92 by 314.96 by 152.4 mm (tray retracted), the X3470 is by far the most compact all-in-one printer we've seen yet.
Its regular colour and black printing functions are, on paper, similar to that of its younger siblings, the X1270 and X2470. The unit sports a maximum print resolution of 4800x1200 dpi, and can print colour or text documents at a speed of up to 17 pages per minute.
Yet the main attraction is its photo printing capabilities. These include a PictBridge port and multi-format memory card reader (for PC-less printing), as well as Lexmark photo editing software that features one-touch red-eye removal and colour fixing. Lexmark promises that the X3470 can produce a borderless 4x6-inch print in 38 seconds.
Another handy feature is the backlit LCD display, which makes the printer far easier to use.
Interestingly, the printer uses a single ink cartridge that produces both colour and black inks. This makes maintenance far simpler, as you'll only need to change one cartridge as opposed to multiple cartridges when the ink runs dry.
The "Web toolbar" function is perhaps the X3470's most interesting software feature. It enables users to print Web pages in just a few clicks, and you're able to eliminate advertisements and other unwanted elements before printing. A handy feature to say the least.
Being an "all-in-one" model, the X3470 also boasts colour scanning (flatbed) and copying features. It'll scan at a resolution of up to 600x1200 ppi, and copying is super speedy at 15 copies per minutes.
It's got a paper capacity of 100 sheets, while Lexmark's "Accu-feed" paper handling system "virtually eliminates paper jams", according to the company.
Compared to competing printer manufacturers, the X2470's LexExpress warranty with second business day exchange is very impressive.
Downside
Like most Lexmark printers, the X2470 doesn't support the Mac OS operating system.
Outlook
Attractive and feature-rich, the X3470 is a great mid-range photo printer.
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renee5774
20/09/2008, 07:24 AM
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1/10
I agree that the co. owes us more than a printer that works a few times and then says cover open. If we all have the same prob. then they will have a prob when no one goes back to buy from them again. Shame on you Lexmark!!!
Pros: There aren't any when the printer is so poorly put together and the company knows it. This could have been fixed long ago.
Cons: Company has to know there is a problem and continues to sell defective merchandise. What a sad way to take care of your customers unless all you care about is the almighty dollar.
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Jen
10/09/2008, 08:52 AM
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1/10
Same problem as everyone else. Changed the ink cartridge, and now the cover is apparently perpetually open...even when it's closed. I now have a useless printer with a brand new ink cartridge.
Pros: If you can get it to actually keep working, it's a nice little all in one device.
Cons: The "cover open" deal is a very widespread problem, and when it actually does work, you have to sit next to it and feed the paper through manually or it will print crooked.
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Sarah
03/08/2008, 02:55 AM
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3/10
I loved this printer until the second time I changed the print cartridge. For no apparent reason, the "cover open" sensor was tripped, and that locked up the machine, just as other have described. Do NOT be lured by the seemingly reasonable price for this printer. I haven't even had it for six months, and it's junk.
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TheHater
06/07/2008, 02:30 PM
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1/10
Broke first time I changed ink cartdrige. Kept saying cover was open even if closed. After a long time when I decided to throw ir away, I discovered the small cheap plastic thing that was supposed to push the button when the lid was closed. Searching the net, I found out a lot of people had the same problem. This is a very crap printet. I will never buy lexmark again.
Pros: Good to kick to relief stress. It's so cheap it won't even hurt you.
Cons: Just don't buy Lexmark.
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strazz
09/06/2008, 01:07 PM
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1/10
Same problem as other users
changed cartridge cover the cover and it tells me its still open.
The printer is now an expensive paper weight. not happy and will never buy a lexmark product again
Pros: nothing good about it
Cons: rubbish product
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les 51d
05/06/2008, 04:06 PM
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2/10
changed cartridge told cover open rang lexmark and told its over 12 months old so best to buy a new one only been used for 3 months one toner so i dont think i will be buying another dud lexmark
Pros: looks ok
Cons: rubbish rubbish rubbish
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pandora66
16/05/2008, 09:33 AM
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2/10
Prints so lightly that it is worthless.
Pros: Scanner works well.
Cons: Worst printer I have ever owned. I will try to return it to the store and buy a decent quality one.
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Luckychristo
14/05/2008, 08:41 AM
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1/10
I received the X-3470 as a xmas gift. BIG mistake. Allday trying to get it to work. I have now re-connected my previous one and won't complain about the replacement cartridges.
Pros: Looks great,,,(in the box)
Cons: Won't recognize my USB port. Therefore it will not work. I spent 6 hours opn this junker.
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Jmays
02/01/2008, 08:28 AM
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5/10
Overall functions fine for the price. The ink issue is the problem.
Pros: Function well for the price.
Cons: No black ink cartridge. If printing mostly none color documents ink runs out quickly.
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dot
10/12/2007, 09:08 PM
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3/10
shocking shocking it is or should be a crime for companies to take money for these printer please dont buy one or you will be sorry
Pros: rubbish
Cons: rubbish
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