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Epson CX6600 Printer Review

As an Editor's Choice for CNET, the Epson Stylus CX6600 combines a printer, copier, and high-end scanner into a sleek, compact machine. It offers a variety of connectivity options, compatibility with multiple operating systems, and impressive speed for an inkjet device. The major selling point for the CX6600, though, has to be the quality of the documents and photographs it can print, making it ideal for both professional and personal use.

The DURABrite Epson CX6600 printer ink is light-resistant and designed to last for many years. The maximum resolution that can be reached after enhancements is 5760x1440 dpi, with vivid colors that make images true to life. In only about 76 seconds, thousands of dots of Stylus CX6600 ink are ejected onto 4x6-inch photo paper, creating a borderless picture that could rival a photo lab. Letter-size text documents can be printed at a maximum rate of 22 pages per minute, while color documents are printed at a rate of 11 pages per minute.

A high-speed USB 2.0 port is on the back and the front of the machine offers a port for direct connection to a digital camera along with memory card slots. The two latter connection options allow users to print or copy without using a computer. Most major operating systems are compatible with this model, making it an easy fit for most offices or homes.

The cyan, magenta, and yellow Epson CX6600 ink can yield up to 400 pages, while the standard capacity black printer ink will produce up to 540 pages before running out. There is a high-capacity black Stylus CX6600 ink cartridge available that can yield as many as 950 pages, which will help lower the overall cost per page. Another cost-saving benefit for users is the option of purchasing remanufactured Epson CX6600 ink cartridges, which cost a third of the OEM supplies, yet produce the same yield and quality.

With the ability to print, scan, and copy in black-and-white or color, the Epson Stylus CX6600 is ideal for small office or home office environments. This inkjet printer offers professional-grade speed and quality, as well as the ability to produce high-grade pictures. It may not be the right machine for a high-volume company, but it can surely handle a variety of tasks on a small scale.