The print factory of the Epson Stylus CX3900 model is aimed at creating the most affordable and highly functional small workflow systems. This solution is based on inkjet printing technology and allows you to display high-quality images. It is such a model of a multifunctional device that will be considered in the small material that is brought to your attention.
Equipment
The delivery list of the MFP under consideration consists of the following elements:
Multifunction device.
User's manual.
Set of starter cartridges.
Disk with proprietary software, drivers and diagnostic software.
Power cord.
Computer interface wire.
Warranty card.
The only negative of this peripheral solution is the lack of an internal CISS. But if necessary, such an MFP can be equipped with such an external system, which will minimize the possible cost of printing.
Characteristics
The main media format that the Epson Stylus CX3900 printer can work with is A4-sized media. Its resolution in the highest quality mode will be 5760x1440. In black and white mode, the print speed is 23 pages per minute, and in color, this value is reduced to 12 pieces per minute. When outputting photos with dimensions of 10x15 in the highest possible quality, such an MFP will take 94 seconds. In copier mode, such a solution can produce 4 pages with a resolution of 600 x 1200. In a similar format, using this multifunctional solution, you can also get digital copies.
Cartridges
Officially, only one-time use of cartridges in the Epson Stylus CX3900 is allowed. After developing their resource, the manufacturer recommends buying a new set. This approach to the operation of the document management system is not economically feasible today. Therefore, it is recommended to use either CISS or refillable cartridges. This reduces printing costs. The official cartridge models in this case are:
T0731 - black with a limit of 245 sheets.
T0732 - blue with a resource of 485 pages.
T0733 - purple, capable of removing 270 carriers.
T9734 - yellow with a possible number of pages displayed in 475 pieces.
Communications
The list of possible ways to connect this solution to a computer is minimized by the developers. For these purposes, only one wired USB port is provided. Of course, the capabilities of this connection method are more than enough to reveal the capabilities of such a small workflow system. But it would be much more practical to equip such an MFP with wireless Wi-Fi, this would significantly improve the functionality of the device with a slight increase in its cost.
Setting procedure
The Epson Stylus CX3900 manual describes the following procedure for configuring this peripheral solution:
Next to the control computer system, we establish the MFP under consideration. We remove all transport fastenings from it.
We carry out all the connections necessary for the normal operation of such a workflow system. Using a power cable, we realize its power supply. To obtain information from a computer, we use an interface wire.
Turn on the printing factory. We install cartridges.
Then we turn on the control computer and after the completion of the boot process, you need to install the drivers and other necessary software.
We reboot the PC on which the software was installed before.
We print a test sheet.
Reviews
The following drawbacks of the Epson Stylus CX3900 owners focus on:
Increased ink consumption.
Slow performance.
A modest communication list.
High noise level during operation.
The pluses in this case, the owners include:
Low cost device.
Ease of use.
Ability to install third-party CISS.
Conclusion
The most optimal use of the Epson Stylus CX3900 for the implementation of home printing systems. In this case, the technical parameters of this MFP will fully cover the need for workflow. In other cases, the use of such an MFP is not fully justified.