Epson Stylus SX215 review
Verdict:
This budget MFP has plenty of features for a low price, but these are offset by frustratingly slow prints and high costs.
Review Date: 13 Nov 2009
Price when reviewed: £53
Supplier: http://www.micomonline.co.uk
Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides
Our Rating
Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | C11CA47311 |
| Review Date | 13 Nov 2009 |
| Rating |
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| Maximum native print resolution | 5,760x1,440dpi |
| Max optical resolution | 1,200x2,400dpi |
| Output bit depth | 48-bit |
Quoted Speeds |
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| Quoted speed, mono A4 | 32ppm |
| Quoted speed, colour A4 | 15ppm |
Tested Print Speeds |
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| Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 | 30m 0s |
| Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 | 52m 3s |
Tested Scan Speeds |
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| Full scan area preview | 12s |
| A4 document at 150dpi | 22s |
| A4 document at 300dpi | 35s |
| 6x4in photo at 600dpi | 37s |
| 6x4in photo at 1200dpi | 2m 9s |
Tested Copy Speeds |
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| Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 | 32s |
| Time for single A4 colour copy 1.0 | 1m 37s |
| Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 | N/A |
Print Quality |
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| Number of ink colours | 4 |
| Number of ink cartridges | 4 |
| Maximum number of ink colours | 4 |
| Maximum number of cartridges | 4 |
| Quoted photo durability | 105 years |
| Quoted photo durability source | Wilhelm Imaging Research |
Physical and Environmental |
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| Standard printer interfaces | USB |
| Optional printer interfaces | none |
| Size | 182x450x342mm |
| Weight | 5.7kg |
| Noise (in normal use) | 37.7dB(A) |
| Power consumption standby | 2W |
| Power consumption idle | 3W |
| Power consumption active | 13W |
Paper Handling |
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| Maximum paper size | A4/legal |
| Maximum paper weight | 251gsm |
| Standard paper inputs | 1 |
| Standard paper input capacity | 120 |
| Maximum paper inputs | 1 |
| Maximum paper input capacity | 120 |
| Duplex (code, cost if option) |
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Photo Features |
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| PictBridge support |
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| Borderless printing | up to A4 |
| Direct (PC-less) printing |
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| Supported memory cards | CF, SD, SDHC, MMC, Memory Stick Pro, MicroDrive, xD |
| CD printing |
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Copy Features |
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| Maximum number of copies | 99 |
| Max mono copy resolution | 1,200x1,200dpi |
| Max colour copy resolution | 1,200x1,200dpi |
Fax Features |
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| Max mono fax resolution | N/A |
| Fax memory (maximum mono pages) | N/A |
General |
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| Printer technology | colour inkjet MFP |
| Printer technology | piezo inkjet |
| Supported operating systems | Windows 2000/XP/XP-x64/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3.9+ |
| Other inkjet features | 1.5in colour screen |
| Other inkjet options | none |
Buying Information |
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| Price | £53 |
| Consumable parts and prices | Black T0711, Cyan T0712, Magenta T0713, Yellow T0714, £8 each, HY Black Twin Pack T0711H, £18 |
| Price per colour A4 page | 7.0p |
| Quoted life of supplied black cartridge | 180 (ISO/IEC 24712) |
| Quoted life of supplied colour cartridge(s) | 185 cyan, 135 magenta, 200 yellow pages (ISO/IEC 24712) |
| Quoted life of supplied photo cartridge(s) | N/A |
| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Supplier | http://www.micomonline.co.uk |
| Details | www.epson.co.uk |
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