Epson Artisan 835 Ink Cartridges

Epson 835 Printer Review

When it comes to multi-purpose inkjet printer that produces supreme quality, the Epson Artisan 835 really stands out. Not only is this unit equipped to handle printing, scanning, copying and faxing needs, but it can also print color photos that can match those generated in photo labs. Without sacrificing quality, a 4x6 inch picture can print in as little as 10 seconds. Standard prints are generated at a rate of 10 pages per minute, copies can be made in less than 2 seconds per duplicate and faxes will be received and printed in about 3 seconds.

The copier and fax machine have walk-up capabilities, but that is not the only thing this inkjet printer can do without using a computer. Through the PictBridge port and memory card slots, images can be selected, enhanced, and printed right from the 7.8 inch touchscreen LCD. Users also have extra options like printing multiple images on a single page and printing pictures by the date they were taken.

To reach the lab-quality level, six Epson 835 printer ink cartridges are used, offering two more colors than standard printers. Cyan, magenta, yellow and black are the typical colors, but this machine also uses light cyan and light magenta Artisan 835 ink to create more vivid and precise colors. Overall, the maximum resolution that can be created using all six colors of the Epson 835 ink is 5760x1440 dpi, which is considerably better than many similar models on the market.

The high-capacity Artisan 835 ink cartridges can yield up to 500 pages for the colors and 545 pages for black. This capacity will keep the cost per page low, but also force users with high-volume needs to buy replacement printer ink fairly regularly. Fortunately, third party vendors offer compatible Epson 835 ink that costs less than the brand-name options.

Wireless, ethernet and USB are the main connection options. The unit is compact, weighing only 25 pounds and it can hold up to 120 sheets in the main tray as well as 20 pieces of photo paper in the specialty tray, and it can even print on CDs and DVDs.

There are few small inkjet printers on the market that are more versatile, reliable and affordable than the Epson Artisan 835. Its balance of speed and quality makes it a great choice for home users, but its multifunction capabilities might even make it a solid choice for a small office.