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Kodak ESP 5250 review

Verdict:

Despite excellent networking features and reasonable print costs, mediocre print quality makes this an average MFP.

Review Date: 13 Nov 2009

Price when reviewed: £125

Supplier: http://www.play.com

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 3950565
Review Date 13 Nov 2009
Rating *** stars out of 5
Maximum native print resolution 9,600x2,400dpi
Max optical resolution 1,200dpi
Output bit depth 24-bit

Quoted Speeds

Quoted speed, mono A4 30ppm
Quoted speed, colour A4 29ppm

Tested Print Speeds

Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 3m 59s
Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 3m 14s

Tested Scan Speeds

Full scan area preview 13s
A4 document at 150dpi 15s
A4 document at 300dpi 46s
6x4in photo at 600dpi 45s
6x4in photo at 1200dpi 2m 23s

Tested Copy Speeds

Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 29s
Time for single A4 colour copy 1.0 32s
Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 N/A

Print Quality

Number of ink colours 4
Number of ink cartridges 2
Maximum number of ink colours 4
Maximum number of cartridges 2
Quoted photo durability 132 years
Quoted photo durability source Wilhelm Imaging Research

Physical and Environmental

Standard printer interfaces USB, 802.11b/g wireless
Optional printer interfaces none
Size 175x422x300mm
Weight 6.4kg
Power consumption standby 6W
Power consumption idle 7W
Power consumption active 23W

Paper Handling

Maximum paper size A4/legal
Maximum paper weight 260gsm
Standard paper inputs 1
Standard paper input capacity 100
Maximum paper inputs 1
Maximum paper input capacity 100
Duplex (code, cost if option) No

Photo Features

PictBridge support No
Borderless printing up to A4
Direct (PC-less) printing Yes
Supported memory cards SD, SDHC, Memory Stick Pro, MMC
CD printing No

Copy Features

Maximum number of copies 99
Max colour copy resolution 4,800x1,200dpi

Fax Features

Max mono fax resolution N/A
Fax memory (maximum mono pages) N/A

General

Printer technology colour inkjet MFP
Printer technology thermal inkjet
Supported operating systems Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.4.8+
Other inkjet features 2.4in colour screen, automatic print head alignment, replaceable print head
Other inkjet options none

Buying Information

Price £125
Consumable parts and prices 442 page black ink cartridge (3947058), £7, 219 page colour ink cartridge (3947066), £10
Price per colour A4 page 4.6p
Quoted life of supplied black cartridge 442 pages (ISO/IEC 24712)
Quoted life of supplied colour cartridge(s) 219 pages (ISO/IEC 24712)
Quoted life of supplied photo cartridge(s) 156 (Kodak)
Warranty one year RTB
Supplier http://www.play.com
Details www.kodak.co.uk
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