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Epson Stylus Photo R285 review

Verdict:

Review Date: 27 Jun 2008

Price when reviewed: £62

Supplier: http://www.misco.co.uk

Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

User Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code C11C691301
Review Date 27 Jun 2008
Rating *** stars out of 5
Maximum native print resolution 5,760x1,440dpi

Quoted Speeds

Quoted speed, mono A4 37ppm
Quoted speed, colour A4 38ppm

Tested Speeds

Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 8m 18s
Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 13m 35s

Print Quality

Number of ink colours 6
Number of ink cartridges 6
Maximum number of ink colours 6
Maximum number of cartridges 6
Quoted photo durability 98 years
Quoted photo durability source Wilhelm Imaging Research

Physical and Environmental

Standard printer interfaces USB Hi-Speed
Optional printer interfaces none
Size 288x450x282mm
Weight 5.4kg
Noise (in normal use) 36 dB(A)
Power consumption standby 2W
Power consumption idle 2W
Power consumption active 17W

Paper Handling

Maximum paper size A4
Maximum paper weight 300gsm
Standard paper inputs 1
Standard paper input capacity 120
Maximum paper inputs 1
Maximum paper input capacity 120
Duplex (code, cost if option) No

Photo Features

PictBridge support No
Borderless printing up to A4
Direct (PC-less) printing No
Supported memory cards none
CD printing Yes

General

Printer technology piezo inkjet
Supported operating systems Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/XP-x64/Vista
Other inkjet features none
Other inkjet options warranty extension to three years ((ECPGRP25), £43

Buying Information

Price £62
Quoted life of supplied black cartridge 330 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)
Quoted life of supplied colour cartridge(s) 935 cyan, 460 magenta, 520 yellow, 350 light cyan, 685 light magenta pages (ISO/IEC 24711)
Price per colour A4 page 4.6p
Price per mono A4 page 1.8p
Warranty one year RTB
Supplier http://www.misco.co.uk
Details www.epson.co.uk
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