Lexmark X3480 Ink Cartridges

Lexmark X3480 Printer Review

The Lexmark X3480 is an all-in-one printer, copier and scanner that can create one-touch copies and offers unique photo editing software. It has an LCD color text screen that makes PC-free printing easy. A 1,000 page monthly duty cycle gives users the ability to produce only low volume work rates. Using color and black printer ink, its copier produces a maximum of 12 duplicates per minute. Expensive Lexmark X3480 ink cartridges equip this machine for only undemanding home environments.

Lexmark X3480 ink can print on an assortment of media including high quality photo paper, coated paper and iron-on transfers. The X3480 has a standard media input capacity of 100 sheets. Its output tray can hold up to 25 sheets of 8.5x17 inch paper. Its printing function can create only 17 pages per minute using black and color printer ink. A maximum color printing resolution of 4800x1200 dpi creates quality photos and graphics. The X3480's color scanner produces an optical resolution of 600x1200 dpi.

This inkjet unit has a 3-color ink pallet of cyan, magenta and yellow. An additional black Lexmark X3480 ink cartridge is intended specifically to create sharp-quality text documents. This printer's tanks can become a high expense for users because the tricolor container has to be replaced every time only a single color expires.

The X3480's quality photo printing feature can turn out 10x15 inch pictures in approximately 38 seconds. This inkjet device includes a wireless printer server, a standard USB port and a fast ethernet printer server as optional connective options. Personal users will enjoy this multifunction printer's light weight and small size. However, its pricey Lexmark X3480 ink and sluggish printing speeds can become a hindrance on this unit's productivity and efficiency. As a results of this and negative customer reviews, consumers are urged to consider other models.