A good multifunction device (Epson Stylus DX8400)

Member Name: 6heads

Product:	Epson Stylus DX8400
Date:	10/01/08 (984 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Quality of Prints, Features

Disadvantages: Dark Prints

Full review
This is one of the best multi-function printers I have used even if a bit pricey at £100 and missing some of the advanced features available from other manufacturers such as Wi-Fi printing it still provides stunning quality prints.
The device contains a 2.5" lcd screen for direct printing from memory card with slots available on the front for a whole range of cards. This is great for printing photos quickly and easily.
I had the printer set-up and installed in under 10 minutes with an easy to use usb plug that was recognised by plug and play in vista. Although I didn't try Epson's software although when I have owned Epson's before I have never had any problems with their software.
At a decent readable text level the printer can churn out about 4 pages per minute, although this isn't as fast as a laser printer this printer was designed for creating quality photo prints and an easy to use scanner, not as a commercial black and white printer.
The quality of photo prints is very good on the Epson providing a 5760 x 1440 dpi resolution that should surfice a4 prints, although most pictures are bright and vibrant any photos taken in the dark seem to come out very dark on this printer.
Overall a great printer providing lots of separate features and still keeping print quality high.
Specs:
* Product Description: Epson Stylus DX8400 - multifunction ( colour )
* Device Type: Copier / printer / scanner
* Copier Type: Digital
* Dimensions (WxDxH): 45 cm x 34 cm x 17.9 cm
* Weight: 5.9 kg
* Printing Technology: Ink-jet ( colour )
* Inkjet Technology: Epson Micro Piezo - 4-ink
* Max Copying Speed: Up to 29 ppm (mono) / up to 29 ppm (colour)
* Max Printing Speed: Up to 32 ppm (mono) / up to 32 ppm (colour)
* Max Printing Resolution: Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (colour)
* Scanning: 1200 x 2400 dpi
* Display: 2.5\"
* Original Size: 216 x 297 mm (max)
* Original Type: Sheets, books
* Media Size: Legal (216 x 356 mm) (max)
* Media Type: Envelopes, plain paper, photo paper
* Standard Media Capacity: 120 sheets
* PC Connection Availability: Built-in
* PC Connection: Hi-Speed USB, USB host
* Office Machine Features: Print from memory card
* Power: AC 230 V
* Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year warranty

Summary: Overall a great printer providing lots of separate features and still keeping print quality high.