Epson C86 Ink
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Epson C86 Printer Review

The Epson Stylus C86 has a convenient size of 18.1x12.1 inches and light weight that allows if to fit well in any workspace. This inkjet device is able to print beautiful borderless photos on 4x6 inch paper at impressive speeds. Also, its maximum resolution of 5760x1440 dpi using color Stylus C86 ink makes this unit's photo printing function produce even higher quality results, more so than units like the Dell 926 that feature one tank for color and one tank of Dell MK992 ink.

This printer has 4 separate Epson C86 ink cartridges of black, cyan, magenta and yellow. As a result, users can conveniently replace tanks individually as they expire. Also, its available high capacity black tanks that yield 1,350 pages decrease how often users will have to replace tanks. Color tanks have a lower yield of 450 pages and will have to be replaced more often. For users who use a lot of color, HP 940XL Magenta ink is available for other models that can lasts for 1,400 prints. Each C86 container produces a droplet size as small as 3 picoliters. The manufacturer provides a Stylus C86 ink cartridge of each color upon purchase, so consumers can start printing right away after this unit's fast and easy setup.

The unit using black Epson C86 ink turns out an average of 22 pages per minute. Using color printer ink, the C86 produces a rate of 15 pages per minute. A 4x6 inch full color photo can print in approximately one minute and 8x10 inch photos take a little over 2 minutes to print. With the use of DURABrite Epson C86 inks, this device is able to create beautiful photos and exceptional graphics, which has been rated higher than competing ink, such as Canon CLI-8M ink. Also, light-resistant printer ink helps this unit's documents keep their outstanding quality for long periods of time.

This inkjet machine's monthly duty cycle allows it produce average volume output rates. This, added with its small size, networking and wireless connectivity options, gives users more flexibility. The Epson Stylus C86 is designed to work well for consumers who need a personal unit that delivers fast, quality results for inexpensive running costs.