Epson CX4600 Ink
Stylus CX4600 Ink Cartridges

Epson CX4600 Printer Review

Shaped like a box with a lid covering the color flatbed scanner, the Epson Stylus CX4600 is compact and sleek, making it ideal for a home. This machine can copy and print as well as scan, and the memory card slots allow users to perform these tasks without a PC. The CX4600 is designed to print high-quality text, graphics, and images on plain paper, though it supports envelopes, photo, and glossy paper. It also features Epson Easy Photo Fix software, which will help in restoring old photos.

There are four colors of Epson CX4600 ink used in this machine and each printhead has 90 nozzles for applying tiny drops of printer ink as small as 3 picoliters. The DURABrite Stylus CX4600 ink is resistant to light and can reach an optimized resolution of 5760x1440 dpi. Up to 15 pages can be printed and 13 copies can be made per minute. A 4x6-inch borderless color photo will take a little less than 2 minutes to be completed.

Up to 10 different types of memory cards are supported by this inkjet device, and it is compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems. Users can also connect via USB port. The buttons on the top of the unit allow users to easily switch functions and implement copying settings, such as resizing and fit-to-page options. The on-screen menu lets users change print settings, monitor each job, identify error messages, and check the remaining level of Epson CX4600 printer ink.

Only about 400 color pages can be printed with the Epson CX4600 ink cartridges and about 540 black-and-white prints. Though these yields seem a bit low, inkjet printers are not generally designed for high-volume use. For users with a limited budget, the option of purchasing remanufactured Stylus CX4600 ink cartridges from third-party vendors will cut operational spending in half. With the 150-sheet input paper tray loaded, this machine still weighs less than 15 pounds and measures only 16.9x13.5x6.7 inches.

The reviews for the Epson Stylus CX4600 praise the overall quality of documents printed and the availability of conveniences like memory card slots, but criticize the mediocre speed and lack of a few useful features such as an automatic document feeder. Overall, though, it is a good choice for personal use.