Inkjet Printer Review

Epson Stylus Color C40UX Inkjet Printer

Features:

• 1440 x 720 dpi perfect picture printing
• Photo-quality color and up to 8 ppm black text printing; 3.5 ppm color text and graphics
  
• USB only connectivity for easy set up
  
• Windows and Macintosh compatible
  
• EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ Lite

Specifications:

• Printing Method: 4-color (CMYK) drop-on-demand Micro Piezo ink jet technology
  
• Configuration: Monochrome head: 48 nozzles, Color head: 45 nozzles x 3 (CMY)
  
• Resolution: 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 360 x 720 dpi; 360 dpi; 120 x 120 dpi
  
• Ink Droplet Size: 6 picoliters
  
• Print Speed: Black text memo: approximately 8 ppm, Text and color graphics: Up to 3.5 ppm
  
• Sound Level: 45 dB(A)
  
• Ink Technology: Micro Piezo Technology
  Printer Language EPSON ESC/P Raster, EPSON Remote
  
• Software Driver: Windows USB, Windows 98, 2000/XP, Windows Millenium; Macintosh USB, Macintosh System 8.5.1 to 9.1
  
• Input Buffer: N/A
  
• Interface: USB
  
• Print Direction: Bi-directional with logic seeking
  
• Single Sheets: Letter, legal, A4, B5, statement, executive, user definable
• Thickness: N/A
  
• Types:
  - Plain,bond; EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper
  - Matte-Paper Heavyweight
  - Photo Quality Film and Paper
  - Transparencies
  - Self-Adhesive Sheets
  - Ink Jet Cards
  - Banner Paper
  - Envelopes and iron-on transfers
  
• Envelopes Types: No. 10, DL, C6
  
• Printable Area: 8.26" x 10.76" (letter size), Top margin: .12", Bottom margin: .12", Left margin: .12", Right margin: .12"
  
• Paper Capacity: Input paper tray: 100 sheets/10 envelopes, Output paper tray: 30 sheets
  
• Physical Dimensions: 16.7" x 8.9" x 6.6" and 6.3 lb
  
• Environmental Conditions:
  - Temperature: Operating: 50* to 95* F (10* to 35* C),
  - Storage: -4* 140* F ( -20* to 60* C),
  - Humidity: Operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity,
  - Storage: 5 to 85% relative humidity (no condensation)
  
• Safety Approvals: Safety standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA22.2 950 with D3, RFI: FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 Class B
  
• Power Requirements:
  
• Rated Voltage: 120V AC +/- 10%
  
• Rated Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
  
• Rated Current: 0.5 Amp (max.)
  
• Power consumption: Approx. 16W (self test mode)
  
• Ink Cartridge Life:
  
• Automatic ink: low/Ink out detection Yes
  
• Black Ink life: 293 pages text (ISO/IEC 10561 letter pattern); 210 pages (5% coverage)
  
• Color Ink life: 150 pages (5% coverage each color CMY)