Lexmark Impact S305

663 reviews

Feb, 2025

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usability (296)
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price (130)
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print quality (36)

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reliability (40)
paper handling (6)
ink consumption (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 663 reviews of Lexmark Impact S305. The average rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the print quality and design. The performance and price also get good feedback, but many are negative about the paper handling and ink consumption.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Lexmark Impact S305 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Lexmark Impact S305

alaTest has collected and analyzed 52 user reviews of Lexmark Impact S305 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the print quality and noise. The size and performance are also appreciated. The design and reliability get negative views, while reviews are divided on the price.

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54% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Lexmark Impact S305

alaTest has collected and analyzed 188 user reviews of Lexmark Impact S305 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and multifunction. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some less positive reviews about the ink consumption and print quality.

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36% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Tony Hoffman (pcmag.com)

Lexmark Impact S305

The Lexmark Impact S305 is a budget MFP with a basic feature set and good speed for its price.

Good business printing speed for the price. Fast photo printing. WiFi.

Limited feature set. Sub-par photo quality. Awkward printing from memory cards or USB keys.

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Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi and Melissa Riofrio (pcworld.com)

Lexmark Impact S305

The Lexmark Impact S305 inkjet multifunction printer (for printing, copying, and scanning) offers a basic set of features and capabilities for just $100 (as of June 7, 2010), which would make it a real bargain except that its ink prices are extremely...

Good output quality ; Low initial purchase price

Minimal configuration ; Extremely expensive inks

It's nice that such an inexpensive MFP includes Wi-Fi, but only low-volume users could tolerate the expensive inks.

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com)

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Lexmark Impact S305

Fast print speeds; inexpensive; easy wireless setup; comprehensive driver features.

Lacks automatic document feeder; small LCD screen.

The Lexmark Impact S305's low price tag, simple setup, and straightforward features are sure to draw in budget customers with intermittent printing needs. With extra features like wireless printing and a media card reader, the Impact earns a solid...

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by : Jon L. Jacobi and Melissa Riofrio (macworld.com)

Review: Lexmark Impact S305 multifunction printer

It's nice that such an inexpensive MFP includes Wi-Fi, but only low-volume users could tolerate the expensive inks.

Lexmark's setup routine can guide a novice through every step of printer setup; savvier users can skip through at a faster pace. The wireless installation we chose required a brief connection via USB. Lexmark installs exactly one shortcut to the...

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : TechReviewSource.com (techreviewsource.com)

Lexmark Impact S305

The Impact S305 multifunction printer from Lexmark is their latest model with an amazingly cheap price tag of around $75. It comes with many features too despite its low price tag, including wireless printing and media card slots. It does have a few...

Inexpensive, Wireless printing, Fast print speeds, Excellent print quality

Small LCD display, No auto-document feeder

Jan, 2010

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Expert review by (goodhousekeeping.com)

Lexmark S305 Impact All-in-One Printer

The Impact inkjet printer may not have all the bells and whistles of higher-end printers, it performed quite well in our tests. It was very easy to use, printed and scanned documents quickly, and turned out quality printouts. Plus, it comes with a...

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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Lexmark Impact S305 - Wireless All-in-One Printer

Lexmark applies its new Vizix print engine to this wireless printer and scanner.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Michael Browne (techradar.com)

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A scanner and Wi-Fi connectivity make this photo printer a very appealing option

Good print quality ; Wi-Fi ; Scanner

Quite large ; A bit loud

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Jon L Jacobi and Melissa Riofrio, PCWorld.com (techadvisor.co.uk)

Lexmark Impact S305 review

If your printing needs are modest, you might not mind the Lexmark Impact S305's running costs; but in this price range, the Canon Pixma MX340 offers more for the money.

The Lexmark Impact S305 provides a beer-budget machine with champagne-budget inks. If you stick with the high-yield cartridges, this MFP may prove to be reasonably affordable for a low-volume home or student user. Still, we've seen better options among...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : Justin Yu (cnet.com.au)