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Epson Stylus Photo R285 in Printers
Verdict
Great photo prints, but this bulky printer is a poor performer in almost every other regard.
Review Date: 13 Aug 2008
Price when reviewed: £50 (£58 inc VAT)
Overall Rating
Features & Design
Value for Money
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Part Code | C11C691301 |
| Review Date | 13 Aug 2008 |
| Price ex VAT | £50 |
| Price inc VAT | £58 |
| Performance | N/A |
| Features & Design |
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| Value for Money |
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| Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Colour? |
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| Resolution printer final | 5760 x 1440dpi |
| Ink-drop size | 1.5pl |
| Integrated TFT screen? |
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| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| Duplex function |
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| Running costs | |
|---|---|
| Inkjet technology | Piezo-electric |
| Ink type | Dye-based |
| Power and noise | |
|---|---|
| Peak noise level | 36.0dB(A) |
| Dimensions | 450 x 282 x 187mm (WDH) |
| Peak power consumption | 12W |
| Idle power consumption | 1W |
| Performance tests | |
|---|---|
| 6x4in photo print time | 1min 52s |
| Mono print speed (measured) | 5ppm |
| Colour print speed | 2ppm |
| Media Handling | |
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| Borderless printing? |
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| CD/DVD printing? |
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| Input tray capacity | 120 sheets |
| Connectivity | |
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| USB connection? |
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| Ethernet connection? |
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| Bluetooth connection? |
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| WiFi connection? |
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| PictBridge port? |
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| Flash media | |
|---|---|
| SD card reader |
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| Compact Flash reader |
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| Memory Stick reader |
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| xD-card reader |
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| USB flash drive support? |
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| OS Support | |
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| Operating system Windows 7 supported? |
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| Operating system Windows Vista supported? |
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| Operating system Windows XP supported? |
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| Operating system Windows 2000 supported? |
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| Operating system Windows 98SE supported? |
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| Other operating system support | Mac OS X 10.2.8 and above |
| Software supplied | Creativity Suite, Web-To-Page, Easy Photo Print, Print CD |
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