Epson Stylus Photo RX500 All-in-One
Details
- Availability:
- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- List Price:
- $442.54
- Average Customer Rating:
- 3.0 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Epson
- Release Date:
- 2003-11-23
Features
- Digital-camera memory card slots for PC-free printing and scan-to-card
- Up to 5,760 x 1,440 optimized dpi printing
- Up to 17 ppm draft print speed; 10 cpm copy speed
- Up to 2,400 dpi optical scanning, 9,600 dpi interpolated
- Built-in transparency unit for 35mm negative and slides
Description
Imagine having a powerful photo center right at your fingertips - one that's so easy, anyone can create brilliant borderless portraits and enlargements. The feature-rich Epson Stylus Photo RX500 all-in-one offers all this and more, delivering Photo Quality prints, copies and scans with or without a computer. In fact, it's so versatile, it's the perfect solution for all your photographic needs.With superior 6-color Photo Inks and up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi, this innovative all-in-one provides vibrant color photos that are made to last. With many popular BorderFree paper sizes to choose from, it couldn't be easier to make BorderFree prints for framing or to place in an album. For added flexibility, Epson Stylus Photo RX500 all-in-one includes built-in card slots and a convenient photo proof sheet to select and print photos from popular memory cards.The Epson Stylus Photo RX500 also offers fast PC-free photo copying. Whether it delivers vivid reprints or multiple photos on a page, each is as sharp as the original. As for scanning, you will be amazed at your options. Aside from powerful 2400 x 4800 optical dpi, 48 bit color scanning, the Stylus RX500 also offers Epson's exclusive Easy Photo Fix technology to restore your faded photographs to their original, vibrant color. With the built-in transparency unit, you can scan your 35mm negative and slides.Epson's Scan to Card technology lets you scan your documents and photos to a memory card without a computer so you can take your documents and photos with your electronically.With cost-saving individual ink cartridges, plus connectivity for both PC and Macintosh systems, this remarkable performer offers an easy, affordable solution for all your photo imaging needs.
If you love to play with your digital camera but also need a serious printer that can get your office reports looking great, consider this Epson all-in-one. Based on the engines of the popular Epson Stylus Photo R300 printer and the Epson Perfection 2400 scanner, the Stylus Photo RX500 adds standalone copying (no PC required) and saves valuable desk space compared to separate components. It is both versatile and reliable, enabling you to scan photos, text, or negatives; to make copies; and to print anything from borderless 4-by-6-inch photos to business envelopes.
The flatbed scanner offers 2,400 dpi optical (9,600 dpi interpolated) resolution and 48-bit color to bring your scanned images rich detail and crisply defined color separation. Archive your family photos, save your favorite articles on your hard drive, or assemble a slide show. You can also save your scans directly to a compatible memory card, even without a PC.
Instant copies can be created in four different resolutions--top speed for black copies is 10 copies per minute. When printing from your system, the RX500 produces black documents in draft mode up to 17 ppm, 16 ppm for color. Take your time and seek perfection with the optimized 5,760 x 1,440 dpi mode, for beautifully sharp photos. In a faster mode, borderless 4-by-6-inch prints appear in as little as 37 seconds. Insert your digital camera's compatible memory card and print your evening's shots while bypassing your system. Just use the photo proof sheet mode to select only images you need.
Consumable costs are low, thanks to six separate high-yield ink tanks--you can expect up to 630 pages from the black cartridge and 430 pages from the color cartridges, based on 5% page coverage. The modern silver and black casing adds a sleek touch to your office space, while the included USB cable couldn't be more convenient. Epson provides a one-year warranty covering parts and service; Epson Exchange service is included.
What's in the Box
Epson Stylus Photo RX500, one cyan ink cartridge (T048220), one light cyan ink cartridge (T048520), one magenta ink cartridge (T048320), one light magenta ink cartridge (T048620), one yellow ink cartridge (T048420), one black ink cartridge (T048120), one USB cable, all-in-one documentation, CD-ROM containing all-in-one drivers and software (Windows and Macintosh), transparency unit, film holder, document mat, paper tray, paper guide
Spotlight customer reviews
Decent quality, but handles ink dishonestly. (Really.)
[ Posted: 2008-07-20 ]
Perfectly dishonest: not only does it INSIST that a perfectly functional cartridge is empty, but you are not allowed to print ANYTHING until every cartridge is present and full.
So, if it's an hour before your flight, and light magenta is empty, you won't print that boarding pass unless you've got that cartridge on hand.
And, no, you can't print "black-only", because that would mean less money to Epson!
Not a bad printer to use. Although -- when sharing it across a network -- it uses an annoying proprietary interface that resides in your tooltray. But Canon's no better, and Brother is MUCH worse, all consistent with the tradition of lousy software from printer makers.
HORRENDOUS!!!!!!!
[ Posted: 2007-11-25 ]
The mediocre color print quality is just the beginning. I had to replace ALL the color cartridges after printing less than one dozen colored papers!!! Far more disturbing fact about this product is that IT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU PRINT IN BLACK&WHITE-ONLY MODE WHEN YOU RUN OUT OF COLORED CARTRIDGES !!!!!!! This clearly explains the rip-off concept behind EPSON and the relatively low price of the printer. THEY WILL GET YOU WITH THE CARTRIDGES, EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO USE FOR THEM! And they are not cheap!! By the way, you will not find this information available in any of the the documents provided. It is only when my frustration of not being able to print B&W with a full B&W cartredge drove me to dig within the layers of their web site when I discovered this rip off scheme!
Do yourself a huge favor and buy a different brand!
Don't Do It
[ Posted: 2007-09-19 ]
Mine lasted about 3 years before it locked up. I hated it the whole time. Not only is it huge, the separate inkjet cartridges are expensive and a pain. I bought a HP for under $120 and it is small and easier to operate.
Epson Stylus Photo RX500 All-in-One
[ Posted: 2007-03-18 ]
Very good quality printer, excellent photo quality prints can be made using this printer.
Only lasted a year
[ Posted: 2006-11-02 ]
For the first year I owned this printer I loved it. Yes, the ink's expensive, but I felt the quality of the photos made it worth the price. After owning the printer for 13 months (immediately after warranty expired) the printer broke. No warning. Suddenly it wouldn't even turn on. I called a printer repair center & they said the cost of parts & labor would be more than the cost of a new printer. Although I don't expect printers to last 5 years, I do hope for a few years of use. Any less than that makes the purchase a waste of money. For that reason, I wouldn't recommend this printer.