Epson Stylus NX215 Ink Cartridges

Epson NX215 Printer Review

The Epson Stylus NX215 joins the class of stylish inkjet printers that bring lab-quality photo printing capabilities to home users for an inexpensive price tag, as well as copy and scan functions. The machine is able to print at an impressive speed of up to 32 pages per minute for monochrome text documents and takes less than one minute to print a 4x6-inch photo. Benefitting further from elements like inexpensive Stylus NX215 printer ink and a variety of built-in photo editing features, this printer is one of the top picks among models in its price range.

With a weight of only 12 pounds and a compact size of 17x13x7 inches, the NX215 has the slim build that will allow users to print, scan and copy projects on the same desktop as their computer. The device is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems and it provides a rear USB port for a direct wired connection to a user's computer. Although it lacks the option for network printing, the unit does provide memory card slots that help users print photos straight from devices like CompactFlash, Memory Stick and SD cards.

In addition to PC-free image printing, the machine offers an array of photo-centric features such as Automatic Photo Correction technology and a color LCD to preview photos. The machine also provides image enhancement tools that can restore color and detail to old faded photos. Using drop-on-demand MicroPiezo technology and DURABrite Ultra Epson NX215 printer ink, the device is able to provide users with lab-quality photos that have a sharp resolution of up to 5760x1440 dpi.

With limitations such as the lack of an automatic document feeder for scanning and a small maximum monthly duty cycle of only 1,000 pages, the NX215 is best suited to handle home offices with light-duty scanning and printing needs. Supported media ranges from glossy photo paper and matte scrapbook paper to plain paper and labels.

The device uses three color Epson NX215 ink cartridges that have a standard yield up to 200 pages each and one black supply that can last 170 pages. To increase productivity users have the option to purchase high-capacity Stylus NX215 ink that can last up to 350 pages for each color supply and 410 pages for the black Epson NX215 ink cartridge.

While the lack of an automatic document feeder and network connectivity keeps this from being a well-rounded office printer, the NX215 bundles an impressive amount of features that will benefit home users. From its photo enhancement technology and PC-free image printing to its professional output, this inkjet device sports a solid photo-centric feature set while also adding the convenience of scanning and copying.