Lexmark Inkjet Printer (Z1420)

by Lexmark

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 18.1 x 4.8 inches ; 5.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000PNMWUI
• Item model number: 10M0900/Z1420
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (79 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 29, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Designed as an economical, network-friendly printer, the Lexmark Inkjet Printer is compatible with 802.11g/b networks so you can enjoy high-quality printing from virtually anywhere in your home over your secure wireless network. This printer is capable of print speeds up to 24 pages per minute in black and 18 pages per minute in color. With an optional 6-color cartridge, this printer can create brilliant photos and professional quality text and graphics up to 4800 dpi. In the absence of a WiFi network, this printer can connect to any computer via USB. This printer is compatible with Windows XP, XP Pro, Vista, and Mac OS X operating systems.

Product Description

Experience the convenience of printing wireless with the Z1420! Compatible with 802.11g/b, enjoy high-quality printing from virtually anywhere in your home over your secure wireless network. Print fast -- up to 24 ppm black and 18 ppm color. Also, create brilliant photos with optional 6-color printing and professional quality text and graphics with up to 4800 dpi.

The Lexmark Z1420 was named to the 25 Products We Canâ?TMt Live Without List from PC World in January 2008.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

64 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great printer for wireless printing, August 19, 2007

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Oleg (Kirkland, Wa USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexmark Inkjet Printer (Z1420) (Office Product)

I've always had to buy a wireless printer server to accomplish wireless printing and it was always a pain, sometimes it would work for a while, then quit for who knows what reason, then you redo the configuration and the cycle repeats.

This printer had some bad reviews, but considering built-in wi-fi and the fact that this printer costs less than buying the wireless printer server box (where you'll need a printer to go with that, separately) - I gave it a go.

The quality is ok, totally usable for office, home environments, where you don't need blinding quality. If you're looking for a very sharp, high end, photo-quality color printing - this printer won't do. However, for vast majority of printing tasks - it's more than sufficient. Wireless config and reconfig is a snap with the software that comes with it. I was able to easily reconfigure it to work on various wi-fi networks, including WEP - all very quick and hassle free. The config is typically done via the USB cable, which is also supplied (which is unreal, since most printer s that cost more don't come with one).

Definitely recommend this printer.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flawless, July 18, 2007

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jll "palady" (Pa) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Lexmark Inkjet Printer (Z1420) (Office Product)

I waited to post a review on this printer. I have had no problems to date.

The installation CD walks you through the set up for your PC, and then I just loaded the CD on addtional laptops.

I first saw this on QVC for a higher price, and once again, Amazon had the lowest price with free shipping.

There is also imaging software included to manage and print photo's.

Would highly reccomend this to any house hold that has a wireless network.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Received 2 Defective Z1420s, March 30, 2008

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J. S. Elias "jen9999" (New Iberia, LA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lexmark Inkjet Printer (Z1420) (Office Product)

After calling Customer Service (generally very helpful) to install the first Z1420 that I received, we diagnosed an inoperable wireless print server. OK, Lexmark said to keep that one and use it until a replacement arrived. The second installation stalled at the exact same step. Figuring I must be doing something wrong, I called Customer Service again. After going through all sorts of restarts, the CS Rep said that I had a second defective wifi unit! What sort of error rate would they have for these printers that I got 2 defective ones?!? Since this was a great inconvenience to me, Lexmark said that they would send an "upgraded printer that might also be a scanner". I thought, "OK, whatever, just get me one that works!" The 'all-in-one' that I received next did not have built-in wireless. What kind of an upgrade is that - not having the one feature I bought the printer for?!? Fortunately, when I called Customer Service, the rep quickly agreed that I was sent the wrong type of printer and agreed to send me a wireless all-in-one (X4530). Well, two days later an X4550 arrived. That one installed fine on my 'base' desktop computer that is connected to my wireless router, but I had to call Customer Service (again) for help installing my laptop. This CS rep was not so friendly, and tried to blame the problem on the amount of RAM on my laptop. While helping me, he also tried to insult my internet connection, but I told him I have a high-speed cable connection, so he gave up on that. I could not accept the RAM explanation, and I told him that there was no way that the low amount of RAM was preventing my laptop from sending a simple document through the air to my wireless router! After some reconfiguring of some settings, he was able to get the printer working properly.

(Note: Except for the fact that my computer was running slowly as it was apparently still trying to "wake up" and the software incorrectly directing me to use the USB printer cable when installing the laptop, I think I could have installed the laptop without having to call CS.)

So, to sum it up, the printer is wirelessly printing now, both from the base computer and from my laptop. Quality is just fine for school projects, maps, and other household uses. I haven't tried photos yet, but the sample page had a picture that came out OK. I have had quite an ordeal with what I expected to be a simple printer purchase, but Lexmark has done the right thing, and I expect I will be happy with the printer now.