Epson Stylus NX430 Ink Cartridges

Epson NX430 Printer Review

Specifically designed to fit in small spaces yet offer the functions of three machines, the Epson Stylus NX430 is a member of the Small-in-One family. This line of multipurpose devices from Epson have made it easier to print, copy and scan standard black-and-white documents or color photos at home or in the dorm room. It has a sleek appearance, light weight of less than 10 pounds and measurements that barely exceed that of a Blu-Ray player.

Borderless pictures of 4x6", 5x7", 8x11" and panoramic can be printed, scanned or copied. The NX430 also offers a restoration feature so that old, faded photos can be scanned, enhanced and duplicated with more vivid colors. Black-and-white documents can print at a rate of about 6 pages per minute while full color pages can be produced at a slower rate of 3 pages per minute. Print speed for photos will vary based on the size and complexity, but on average, a 4x6" picture will take about a minute to print.

The MicroPiezo technology uses a drop-on-demand method that ejects microscopic droplets of Stylus NX430 printer ink through nozzles, creating a maximum resolution of 5760x1440 dpi. There are four colors of Epson NX430 ink that are used in this machine: cyan, magenta, yellow, and black. The printer ink is designed to resist fading, smudge and water damage and can create photos that last for over 100 years.

Standard and high-capacity supplies are both available. The high-capacity Stylus NX430 ink cartridges are the best value and will provide the most optimal cost per page. The standard capacity for cyan, magenta and yellow is 200 pages while the black yields about 220 pages. However, the larger Epson NX430 ink cartridges can yield up to 480 pages for color and 740 pages of black output.

Though it does lack an ethernet interface, the NX430 offers wireless support and a standard USB port. This inkjet printer is also capable of connecting with handheld devices via Epson Connect, AirPrint and CloudPrint. For quick photo printing, a slot for a memory card is provided and the 2.5" touchscreen LCD can be used to preview the images. Various types of paper are supported by this unit and the standard input capacity is around 100 sheets.

This compact inkjet all-in-one is a perfect accessory for a dorm room, but will also be beneficial in a home office. It generates excellent print quality, restores photos and uses long-lasting and affordable Epson NX430 ink. It is hard to believe that all of these features and functions come in a printer that costs so little.