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Epson CX5000 Printer Review

The Epson Stylus CX5000 is one of many multifunction units that offer scanning and copying capabilities to suit buyers that have the primary aim to print and copy photos at home. What sets this unit apart, however, is quick speeds of up to 27 pages per minute for color and monochrome documents and only 28 seconds for a 4x6-inch photo, which outperforms many comparable multipurpose inkjet printers. With the ability to quickly edit photos, its use of quality fade-resistant Stylus CX5000 printer ink, and an array of connection options, this device provides the tools for users to print lab-quality photos with ease.

The unit's front panel is distinguished by its user-friendly design, including one-touch features that provide users with the ability to reduce or enlarge the size of a copy automatically by pressing a single key. Users will also be able to quickly restore old photos and edit for issues like red eye with the on-board editing features. Further control is provided with the image color management technology that's compatible with Windows operating systems and will allow users to monitor and manage the amount of Epson CX5000 ink used for photos.

Connectivity ranges from the standard USB port to direct photo printing sans computer from PictBridge-compatible cameras or phones, as well as memory slots that support formats like Memory Stick, SD, and CompactFlash. Media input includes a single 120-sheet tray that can handle envelopes, cards, photo paper and plain paper, making the unit ideal for low-volume printing.

Using DURABrite Ultra Stylus CX5000 ink and Micro Piezo technology that can print a minimum droplet size of 3 picoliters, the device can print with sharp and professional output at a resolution of up to 5760x1440 dpi. Each black, cyan, magenta and yellow Epson CX5000 ink cartridge can be replaced separately, with standard replacements lasting 350 pages for each color supply and 245 pages for the black printer ink. Optional high-capacity replacements print up to 525 pages for each color Epson CX5000 ink cartridge.

With quick and easy-to-use features, some of the best speeds in its class, and support for direct photo printing, the Epson CX5000 inkjet printer has everything a user will need to print high-quality images. The addition of flexible scan and copy functions makes this a versatile device to have around the house.