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Epson Stylus CX4600 comparison

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Price Check Prices $99.99 to $149.99 Check Prices $279.99 to $399.99 $149.99 to $299.99
CNET editors' rating
Average user rating
Release date March 03, 2008
The Bottom Line Quality printouts and useful standalone functions trump the flawed design and slow speed of this affordable multifunction, which is a good deal for a home or a modest office. The Epson Stylus NX515 is a capable machine that will improve the efficiency of any office or work-at-home setup. Not only is it a lightning-fast all-in-one, but it also has a broader range of features than most other $150 AIOs. As long as you don't need a full creative software suite, the Epson Stylus NX515 will make a dependable sidekick to your computer. This upgrade of the popular CX6400 pledges more of a good thing: a low-cost, semi-standalone, multitasking, photo-loving all-in-one. The Canon Pixma MX7600 multifunction is a huge improvement over the previous model. With additional features such as an autoduplexer, increased faxing options, and an upgraded control cockpit, we have no problem recommending the MX7600. The Epson Artisan 800 produces impressive color prints, photos, and text documents, and it outpaces the competition in almost all of our speed tests. We're impressed by its performance, but hesitate to recommend this printer based on the poor build quality and error-prone software.
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Features
Printing TechnologyInk-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Fax TypeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableSuper G3 - Plain paper
Super G3 - Plain paper
Product DescriptionEpson Stylus CX4600 ( Color )
Epson Stylus NX515 ( Color )
Epson Stylus CX6600 ( Color )
Canon PIXMA MX7600 ( Color )
Epson Artisan 800 ( Color )
Weight18.3 lbs
15.2 lbs
19.2 lbs
36.6 lbs
23.8 lbs
PC ConnectionUSB
USB host
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
PC Connection AvailabilityYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Standard Media Capacity150 sheets
100 sheets
150 sheets
Info unavailable140 sheets
Media TypeCards
Banner
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Transparencies
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Cards
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Cards
Labels
Envelopes
Plain paper
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Printable CD/DVD disk
Office Machine FeaturesInfo unavailableScan to e-mail
Info unavailableInfo unavailablePrint from memory card
Document Feeder CapacityInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable35 sheets
30 sheets
Dimensions (WxDxH)16.9 in x 13.5 in x 6.7 in
17.7 in x 13.5 in x 7.2 in
17.7 in x 16.9 in x 8.6 in
19.7 in x 21 in x 10.1 in
17.6 in x 15.2 in x 7.8 in
Original TypeSheets
Sheets
Sheets
Sheets
Sheets
Scanning600 x 1200 dpi
2400 x 2400 dpi
1200 x 2400 dpi
9600 x 4800 dpi
4800 dpi
BinderInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
StackerInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Inkjet TechnologyInfo unavailableEpson Micro Piezo - 4-ink
Info unavailableCanon FINE (Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering) - 6-ink
Epson Advanced Micro Piezo with DX5 technology - 6-ink
Copier TypeDigital
Info unavailableDigital
Digital
Digital
CNET Labs Gray Scale Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable5.11
Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
2 years warranty
StaplerInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Media Size8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Original SizeLegal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) (max)
8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
CollatorInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
PowerAC 110 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Info unavailableAC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Max Printing Resolution5760 x 1440 dpi (color)
up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (color)
5760 x 1440 dpi (color)
up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (color)
Data Compression SystemInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableMH
MR
MMR
JPEG
Info unavailable
Max Printing Speedup to 15 pages/min (mono) / up to 15 pages/min (color)
up to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)
up to 22 pages/min (mono) / up to 11 pages/min (color)
up to 28 pages/min (mono) / up to 23 pages/min (color)
up to 38 pages/min (mono) / up to 38 pages/min (color)
Max Fax Transmission SpeedInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable33.6 Kbps
33.6 Kbps
Vista CertificationCertified for Windows Vista
Compatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista
Max Copying Speedup to 13 pages/min (mono) / up to 13 pages/min (color)
up to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)
up to 16 pages/min (mono) / up to 6 pages/min (color)
up to 28 pages/min (mono) / up to 23 pages/min (color)
up to 38 pages/min (mono) / up to 38 pages/min (color)
CNET Labs Photo Speed Test (pages per minute)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1.24
Info unavailable
CNET Labs Printer Graphics Speed Test (pages per minute)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable4.29
Info unavailable
DisplayInfo unavailable2.5"
Info unavailable1.8"
3.5"
CNET Labs Presentation Speed Test (pages per minute)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable5.02
Info unavailable
CNET Labs Text Speed Test (pages per minute)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable7.1
Info unavailable
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