Print, scan, copy with $55 Epson Stylus Photo printer
This multifunction photo printer normally sells for $150 or more.
(Credit: Epson)Epson's having a rare sale: you can get a refurbished Epson Stylus Photo RX595 all-in-one printer for just $55 shipped.
What's significant about this model? Most of the cheapie multifunction printers I come across have low-end print engines, meaning they're not great for photos. The Stylus Photo RX595, as you might infer from the name, was built with glossies in mind.
It accepts just about any memory card on the planet (USB drives, too), previews images on a 2.5-inch color LCD, and prints using a six-cartridge system. It can also print on CDs and DVDs, scan directly to PDF, and crop/edit photos--no PC required.
CNET hasn't reviewed this model, but it rates 3.5 stars from Amazon customers. It's Windows- and Mac-compatible; all users will need to supply their own USB cable. Thankfully, even though this is a refurb, Epson backs it with a full one-year warranty.
One final note: Yes, replacement ink is expensive. That's true of all printers. So you might as well get the best possible deal on the hardware.
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They provide double the cartridge life at near less the costof others ie epson,kCannon,HP to mention a few.
Black Cartridge 9.95 color pack 14.95 done.
Its about time that the competitors lost busness as they all made smaller cartritges with resulting less ink for lage unit prices.
Kodak will swamp the market as I paid less for a 5300 series 72 dollars + free shipping thur Buy .com
and get significantly more ink at prices noted above along with direct online ordering when I need more ink. Prints a quality page in both black and white or color
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I've never had a problem with refurbished units in the past but I guess there is a first time for everything. My hope is that if the replacement is equally screwed I'll be able to return it without excessive hassles. Oh well, live and learn...
- by rickbroida January 9, 2009 1:50 PM PST
- Yikes! Sorry to hear that. Hope Epson steps up and makes it right.
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