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Epson B-500dn review

Verdict:

Review Date: 24 Sep 2008

Price when reviewed: £351

Supplier: http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop

Reviewed By: James Nixon

Our Rating 5 stars out of 5

User Rating 2 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code C11CA03211BY
Review Date 24 Sep 2008
Rating ***** stars out of 5
Maximum native print resolution 5,760x1,440dpi

Quoted Speeds

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

Tested Speeds

Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 3m 3s
Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 4m 44s

Print Quality

Number of ink colours 4
Number of ink cartridges 4
Maximum number of ink colours 4
Maximum number of cartridges 4

Physical and Environmental

Standard printer interfaces USB Hi-Speed, 10/100 Ethernet
Optional printer interfaces none
Size 312x480x489mm
Weight 10.7kg
Noise (in normal use) 55.3dB(A)
Duty cycle 20,000
Power consumption standby 4W
Power consumption idle 7W
Power consumption active 29W

Paper Handling

Maximum paper size A4, custom length up to 1117.6mm
Maximum paper weight 190gsm
Standard paper inputs 2
Standard paper input capacity 650
Maximum paper inputs 2
Maximum paper input capacity 650
Duplex (code, cost if option) Yes

Photo Features

PictBridge support No
Direct (PC-less) printing No
Supported memory cards none
CD printing No

General

Printer technology piezo inkjet
Supported operating systems Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/XP-64/Server 2003/Server 2003 x64/Vista/Vista x64, Citrix Presentation Server 4.5 Platinum
Other inkjet features none
Other inkjet options Warranty extension to three years (ECPGRP40), £90

Buying Information

Price £351
Quoted life of supplied black cartridge 3000 pages (ISO/IEC 24711)
Quoted life of supplied colour cartridge(s) 3500 pages CMY composite yield (ISO/IEC 24711)
Quoted life of supplied photo cartridge(s) N/A
Price per colour A4 page 1.5p
Price per mono A4 page 0.5p
Warranty one year onsite
Supplier http://www.lambda-tek.com/componentshop
Details www.epson.co.uk
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