Excellent technical parameters and characteristics allow the use of Epson T50 for the implementation of small subsystems, the main specialization of which is photography. Due to the increased print quality, it increases the cost. But this minus is more than compensated by a number of advantages, the main of which is the quality of the displayed images, pictures and photos.
The purpose of the photo printer. Equipment
When choosing such a photo printer, two important points must be considered. One of them is the phenomenally high quality of printed documents. The second is a limit reduced to 2000 pages. If you need to print very high-quality photos in a small volume, then the solution in question is simply optimal for this case. Its equipment includes:
The downside of its configuration is that there is no interface patch cord.
Paper
From the standpoint of paper, the universal solution is the Epson T50. It is capable of printing on virtually any current type of media. This list also contains plain paper with a density of 60-80 g / m 2 , and cardboard, and photo paper, and whatman paper. The only limitation is that it is not allowed to print on newsprint for the reason that its density is significantly lower than the minimum 60 g / m 2 . The leading format is A4, but you can also output on pages with arbitrary values of length and width. The only limitation: the length should not exceed 297 mm, and the width - 210 mm. Also in the set of formats there are photographs with sizes from a minimum of 10 x 15 to a maximum of 20 x 25.
Characteristics
Epson Stylus Photo T50 boasts high-speed performance against the background of similar peripheral products . In monochromatic mode, this printer can output up to 37 pages, and in color the number of sheets increases to 38. A 10 x 15 photo this photo printer prints in maximum quality in 15 seconds. The droplet size is 1.5 pl, and the images are displayed in a maximum format of 5760 x 1440. The energy consumption in the operating mode does not exceed 15.6 W, and the noise level in this operating mode is 36 dB.
Cartridges
Six print cartridges must be installed in the Epson T50. Cartridges can also be with regular and increased capacity. In the first case, you can count on the output of 200 pages, and in the second - 400. In this case, the cartridge models are as follows:
The first modification of the cartridges has an increased capacity, and the second is standard, and it is with them that the photo printer, which was originally considered as part of this material, is completed. Again, the cartridges are designed for single use, and it is not possible to refill them. The most optimal solution in such a situation is the integration of the NPS system into the print assembly. This will maximize the use of such a photo printer with minimal cost in the future.
Interface
One of the most significant drawbacks of the Epson T50 is just one wired connection method. Although this is the most common and most versatile USB, it would still be much better if there was Wi-Fi or TCP / IP. In order to save and minimize costs, the manufacturer did not supplement this inkjet printer with such communication methods. Therefore, the owner of such a photo printer will have to use only one possible way to obtain information. In this case, the functions of the control system will be assigned to the nearest computer.
Users about the printer. Cost
Almost completely devoid of any significant drawbacks, the Epson T50 printer. Owners of the minuses in their reviews include only the lack of an NPS system, which you have to buy separately and then configure yourself. Of course, there is nothing super complicated in this operation, and even a novice computer specialist can do it, but it would be better if such a system were originally installed in a photo printer.
But the advantages of the considered solution are much greater. These include the ability to print on virtually any medium, high output speed, photographic quality of the output documentation. The cost of such a photo printer today is 8000-9000 rubles. Also, upon purchase, it is necessary to additionally purchase an NPCH system, the cost of which varies from 800 to 1000 rubles.
Summary
Not so impressive characteristics Epson T50 can brag against modern flagship photo printers. They have expanded the communication list, and the performance is much better, and the price is almost identical. In addition, in most cases they have an integrated NPS system, which is not necessary to purchase additionally. Therefore, if we compare the hero of this review with the latest models of photo printers, then it is preferable to buy the latter. But if you look at the situation in the printing market 2-3 years ago, then the Epson Stylus Photo T50 was one of the best photo printers.