Epson TX600FW Inkjet Multifunction ---> $249

Printer
PRINTER TYPE
Epson Stylus™ Office TX600FW	C11CA18401
PRINTING METHOD	On-demand Inkjet (piezoelectric)
NOZZLE CONFIGURATION	384 nozzles Black, 128 nozzles each colour (Cyan, Yellow, Magenta)
MINIMUM INK DROPLET VOLUME	2 Picolitres
RESOLUTION
5760 x 1440 optimised dpi with (with Variable Sized Droplet Technology)	5760 dpi with Variable Sized Droplet Technology
PRINT SPEED
BLACK TEXT (MEMO) A4 (DRAFT)^	Approx. 38ppm*1
COLOUR TEXT (MEMO) A4 (DRAFT)^	Approx. 38ppm*2
PHOTO 4"x6" (10x15cm) (DRAFT)^	Approx. 20 sec *3
Print Speed Data Printout Patterns The thumbnail images below show the printout patterns used to determine print speed specifications. *"Second" rating refers to the time taken to print one page. The computer environment we test under is as follows: CPU: Pentium 4, 2.4GHz; RAM: 512MB; OS: Windows XP professional; Interface/Connectivity: USB2.0 HighSpeed; SOFTWARE: Word XP/PhotoShop7.0; PAPER: Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper or Plain Paper + When printed on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper
PAPER HANDLING
PAPER FEED METHOD	Friction feed with paper feeder and automatic document feeder
PAPER SIZES	A4, A5, B5, Half Letter, A6, Legal, 13 x 18cm, 10 x 15cm, 9 x 13cm, 13 x 20cm, 20 x 25cm Envelopes: C6, No 10, DL
PAPER HOLD CAPACITY	Paper Tray input capacity: 120 sheets, A4 Plain paper (64g/m2)
*True BorderFree™ printing is available for the following media sizes: 4"x6", 5"x7" and A4. Media types recommended : Premium Glossy Photo paper A4, 4"x6" and 5"x7", Matte Paper - Heavyweight. BorderFree prints are media dependent.
Scanner
SCANNER TYPE	A4 Flatbed colour image scanner
DOCUMENT SIZE	Up to A4
PIXEL DEPTH	Input 48bits (16bits/colour) / output 24bits (8bits/colour)
SCANNING RESOLUTION	2400 x 2400dpi
MONO SCAN SPEED	A4 1200dpi mono 3.8msec/line
COLOUR SCAN SPEED	A4 1200dpi colour 11.2msec/line
Copy Function
COPY SPEED
COPY SPEED BLACK TEXT MEMO (A4)+	Approx. 38cpm (Draft)
COPY SPEED COLOUR TEXT MEMO (A4)+ REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT COPY MODES	Approx. 38cpm (Draft) Auto Fit Function Standard copy mode/ BorderFree
Fax Function
TRANSMISSION & RECEPTION
TYPE	Colour and mono support
LINES	PSTN (general phone lines)
TRANSMISSION SPEED	Up to 33.6kbs (approx. 3 secs per page)
SPEED DIAL	Up to 60 Names & Numbers
MEMORY	Up to 180 pages (ITU-T No.1 chart)
FAX RESOLUTION	Standard (200x100), Fine (200x200), Photo (200x200 with error diffusion)
ERROR CORRECTION MODE	CCITU/ITU Group3 fax with Error Correction Mode
RING DETECTION	Yes - Duet
AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER FUNCTION
MAXIMUM DOCUMENT SIZE	A4
PAPER TYPES SUPPORTED	Plain paper 60~95g/m2
PAPER CAPACITY	Up to 30 pages (Plain paper only)
General
OPERATING SYSTEMS
PRINTER DRIVERS*	Win® 2000/XP/XP-x64/Vista, Mac® OS 10.3.9 to 10.5
* Drivers if available are downloadable from Tech Epson
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
RATED VOLTAGE	AC 220 ~ 240V
RATED FREQUENCY	50 ~ 60Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION	Approx. 20W Standalone copying (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) Approx 5.5W (Sleep Mode)
NOISE LEVEL
NOISE LEVEL	5.3B, 39db(A)>>
INTERFACES
CONNECTIVITY	High–Speed USB — Compatible with the USB 2.0 Specification. (cable included)
NETWORKING	802.11b/g WiFi 10-Base-T, 100 Base-TX Ethernet (cable included)
LCD SCREEN	2.5" with tilt adjustment via the printer control panel
CARD SLOTS	CF Type II, Memory Stick, SD/MMC, XD-Picture card
PICTBRIDGE	Yes
PRINTER SOFTWARE (AVAILABLE ON CD-ROM ONLY)
SOFTWARE TOOLS*	Epson Event Manager (with Scan 2.0, Email 1.1) Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Web-To-Page Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Online Guide
WARRANTY
	12 months return to base	Standard
	Optional Additional 2 Year Warranty	3YWTX600FW
	Epson Warranty
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS	461mm (W) x 346mm (D) x 236mm (H)
WEIGHT	8.3kg
LIGHTFASTNESS
LIGHTFASTNESS#	120 years on Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
LIGHTFASTNESS TEST CRITERIA (INDOOR DISPLAY CONDITIONS)
LIGHT SOURCE	Fluorescent light
INTENSITY	70k lux
TEMPERATURE	24°C
HUMIDITY	60% RH
GLASS MOUNT	2mm, soda lime
FADE CRITERIA	Pure YMC 30% loss at OD=1
DISPLAY LIFE CALCULATION	Total illuminance/(500 lux x 10 hours x 365 days = 1 year)
Tests developed and conducted by Epson under fluorescent light (indoor display condition) with glass mount. The data is calculated by Epson's accelerated test of prints on specialty media.
# Data is calculated using accelerated simulation of fading under indoor preservation conditions including fluorescent light indoor display. Temperature, humidity and some atmospheric gases may also affect the rate of fading. The estimated lightfastness period does not indicate the colour changing or the durability of the paper itself. Epson recommends that your prints be stored in a photo album (or plastic photo storage box) in acid free, archival sleeves commonly available from most camera shops.
INK CARTRIDGES & YIELDS
STANDARD INK CARTRIDGES	73N Black, 73N Cyan, 73N Magenta, 73N Yellow
HIGH CAPACITY BLACK INK TWIN PACK	73HN Black
EXTRA HIGH CAPACITY INK CARTRIDGES	103 Black, 103 Cyan, 103 Magenta, 103 Yellow
STANDARD CAPACITY COLOUR COMPOSITE INK YIELD^^	Approx. 310 pages
EXTRA HIGH CAPACITY COLOUR COMPOSITE INK YIELD^^	Approx. 815 pages
STANDARD CAPACITY BLACK INK YIELD^^	Approx. 230 pages
EXTRA HIGH CAPACITY BLACK INK YIELD^^	Approx. 995 pages
^ Print speed (PPM) when printed on A4 plain paper in the fastest mode. 10x15cm photo print speed when printed on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper borderless in draft mode. Print speed may vary depending on system configuration, print mode, document complexity, software, type of paper used and connectivity. Print speed does not include processing time on host computer. + Copy speed when printed on plain paper in the fastest mode. Copy speed may vary depending on copy mode, document complexity, type of paper used and number of copies. >> According to ISO7779 Pattern with Premium Glossy Photo Paper / Photo RPM mode. ^^ According to ISO/IEC24711 and 24712 test suite. Click here for details on ISO testing. (PDF)

PAPER & INK

‡ This printer ships with a full set of ink cartridges and some ink from the first set is used for priming the printer. Yields will vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use and ambient temperature.

When an ink cartridge needs replacing, you cannot continue copying or printing without replacing the relevant cartridge, even if other cartridges don’t need replacing.

You should leave a cartridge needing replacement installed in the printer until you have obtained a replacement. Doing otherwise may cause ink remaining in the print head nozzles to dry out and affect printer operation.

To ensure ongoing print quality and trouble-free operation, a variable amount of ink will be present in a cartridge that is low on ink after the “Replace Cartridge” indicator comes on.

This printer will use a quantity of ink from each cartridge for print-head cleaning and maintenance and will use ink from all cartridges for both black and colour printing.

Warning to Epson printer owners. Many well known third party companies claim their inkjet printing papers are compatible with all Epson inkjet printers. Epson has reports from many customers who have used third party paper and have been very disappointed with the results. When the same customers have changed to genuine Epson paper, they have been amazed and pleased with the colour and quality of their prints. Epson recommends that you do not use any non genuine printing papers if you want to get the best results from your Epson printer. Epson printers are very carefully tuned to ensure Epson inks and Epson's patented MicroPiezo^™ printhead produce the best quality prints using carefully selected Epson paper.

All other brands of printing papers are not wholly compatible with the printer.

Link to more information and independent studies on media durability by Wilhelm Research

Equipment supplied by Epson Australia is designed to function in conjunction with genuine Epson consumables and accessories specifically configured for it.

• the very best of print quality every print, every time
• and trouble-free, peace-of-mind printing every print, every time

The Epson Intellidge™ Ink System brings maximum benefits, maximum ink usage and the interchange of Epson cartridges suitable for this model. The Epson Intellidge™ Ink System gives you easy-to-see, readily available information about all your ink levels.

This printer is designed to be used only with Genuine Epson Intellidge™ ink cartridges
Intellidge™ Ink cartridges are not designed for refill.

It's now easier for you to identify Genuine Epson cartridges.
Epson is gradually replacing the current hologram with the new anti-counterfeit Color Shifting Label.

As an International ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson has determined that this product meets the International ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Epson is the registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other names and company names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. All print samples shown herein are simulations. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Usage Conditions
Epson products are designed and made to give highly reliable use and long life when used according to its specifications. With any system, product or device used in situations where human life may be involved or at risk, Epson advises that you should take all necessary steps to ensure the suitability of your Epson product for inclusion in your system, and recommends that you include fail-safe procedures and redundancy support or backup equipment in your system, to maintain the maximum safety margin and optimum system reliability. Examples include but are not limited to – do not interfere with any electrical components within the device, do not use items supplied with the product for purposes other than as intended by Epson (ie mains cords, inks, CDs, plastic wrapping) and do not make modifications to the product.