Lexmark Color All-in-One Printer 4 series (MC3426i)
Perfect for any small to…
01/27/2023 22:49
This MFP is perfect for any small to medium business. It has all the features one would ever need, including duplex scanning, optional additional paper trays, and cloud scanning. My business frequently prints on different sizes of paper, and our old MFP in the same price range did not support multiple paper trays so we were constantly fiddling with paper size settings and swapping paper from the single tray. The Lexmark MC3426i solves this by allowing additional trays to be installed and paper sizes to be configured, so the printer automatically chooses the correct source when printing documents. The automated document feeder is extremely fast without sacrificing scan quality, even during two-sided scanning. Scans and copies come out perfectly crisp and clear. And of course, the print quality is very good for a high-speed laser printer. It's not quite photo-quality, but obviously this MFP serves a different purpose.
Setting up WiFi was quick and easy, although I could not connect to a hidden SSID. Using a broadcast SSID worked on the first try and connected within seconds. The touchscreen offers a full keyboard, which made the process even easier.
The only thing this MFP is lacking is a clear way to set up scanning to a network or FTP location. It took a while to sift through the various menus in the web admin console to figure it out, and the documentation from Lexmark regarding this particular function was lacking. On that same note, I do wish the duplex scanning was able to automatically detect blank pages. Currently the only way to configure two-sided scanning is to have it enabled all the time, or not at all. Therefore, I am either stuck with lots of blank pages in my scans, or I have to go into the settings and enable two-sided scanning any time I want to scan a double-sided document. For now, it's quicker to remove blank pages in a PDF editor than it is to change the scanner settings each time I use it.
Outside of the two small gripes with scanning, I would not hesitate to recommend this device as a dependable workhorse for any business which relies on high-quality prints and scans. I have yet to experience any issues like smudges, paper jams, or poor quality prints or scans.
I received a special deal on this product for providing my feedback.
joshua.ensley
Johnstown , Spojené státy americké
Age: 38
Gender: Female