Epson B-500 Ink Cartridges

With a small size of only 18x19x12 inches and quick maximum print speeds of 37 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 33 pages per minute for color, the Epson B-500 is a compact and fast solution for workgroups and school classrooms. Users that want more flexible features like double-sided printing and network connectivity should consider its more expensive and advanced series model the B-500DN. Those more interested in the base model due to its low price tag will benefit from long-lasting Epson B-500 printer ink, a generous built-in paper capacity and high-quality color and monochrome printing.

This inkjet printer can handle a maximum monthly duty cycle of 20,000 pages, which sets it up to support the medium-volume needs of users with projects like school papers, presentations and graphics. The machine can handle media like bright white paper, self-adhesive photo paper matte paper, presentation paper and address labels, among others. Located on the rear of the device is a convenient 150-sheet automatic document feeder, while the front includes a cassette tray that can handle up to 500 pages.

An area of weakness for the B-500 is its control panel design, which has a small 5-line monochrome LCD for alerts on job status, 3 LEDs that will notify users of important updates like low paper and 6 print function buttons. The device lacks a few popular features that other models in its class offer, like a color LCD for previewing photos and a front USB slot for direct photo printing from flash drives. Instead, the device only includes a rear USB port for connecting to a user's PC.

The unit makes up for its more simplistic design with an impressive output performance, printing color and monochrome projects with a maximum resolution of 5760x1440 dpi using its DURABrite Epson B-500 printer ink cartridges. Since each black supply can last up to 8,000 pages and the individual cyan, magenta and yellow Epson B-500 ink cartridges can yield 7,000 pages, this machine can print for a low cost per page.

Despite the fact that it isn't as advanced as other devices in terms of connection options and control features, the B-500 is a low-cost solution to small classrooms or workgroups that need to frequently print color and monochrome projects. Users that don't mind spending a little bit more on a medium-volume inkjet printer will benefit from the B0500DN model's expanded connectivity features and money-saving duplex capabilities.