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
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | 3950565 |
| Review Date | 13 Nov 2009 |
| Rating |
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| Maximum native print resolution | 9,600x2,400dpi |
| Max optical resolution | 1,200dpi |
| Output bit depth | 24-bit |
Quoted Speeds |
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| Quoted speed, mono A4 | 30ppm |
| Quoted speed, colour A4 | 29ppm |
Tested Print Speeds |
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| Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 | 3m 59s |
| Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 | 3m 14s |
Tested Scan Speeds |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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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 | SD, SDHC, Memory Stick Pro, MMC |
| CD printing |
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Copy Features |
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| Maximum number of copies | 99 |
| Max colour copy resolution | 4,800x1,200dpi |
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 | 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 |
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| 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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