Lexmark X5470 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Low price, built-in fax and automatic document feed

Cons: Slow photo printing, mediocre overall print quality

Verdict: If you need a cheap combination of printer, scanner, fax, and copier for a home office in which speed and quality are of no concern, the Lexmark X5470 could be a good choice. But if you need to make a good impression, consider spending a little more money

Review summary: Lexmark's budget multifunction device includes a fax and an automatic document feeder.PCworld.ca rating: 71 good

Review summary: In terms of features, you get a built-in single-page Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and copies made using this or by placing sheets manually on the flatbed were of good quality.

Verdict: Although the X5470 is attractively priced, it is only recommended for those who don't have serious photo- and colour-printing needs.

Review summary: Of course, the Lexmark doesn't pretend to compete with peripherals costing two to five times as much. Neither wired nor wireless networking, for instance, is built in -- just a USB connector for a single PC, next to the two fax phone jacks (line and exten

Verdict: Another condition shared with practically all inkjets is that the X5470's advertised speeds -- up to 25 pages per minute for black and 18 ppm for color work -- are, well, good for a hearty chuckle. Using plain copier paper, the unit's Quick Print or draft