[.uk] Epson Stylus C44UX Inkjet Printer

• Up to 11 ppm black text and 5.5 ppm color
• Up to 2,880 x 720 optimized dpi with 6-picoliter ink droplets
• Supports variety of media, including photo paper, stickers, and transparencies
• Simple setup, plug-and-play design
• USB connectivity, PC and Macintosh compatible

Amazon.com Product Description:
Epson's affordable Stylus C44UX inkjet printer provides convenient home printing with 2,880 x 720 optimized dpi, high-speed (11 ppm black, 5.5 ppm color) printing, and a user-friendly interface. The compact printer uses Epson Micro Piezo inkjet technology, variable droplet technology, and tiny, 6-picoliter ink droplets to deliver vivid color and detail. The C44UX works with a multitude of papers--including glossy and matte photo paper, photo stickers, and transparencies--and comes with one black and one tri-color ink cartridge filled with brilliant, quick-drying inks. USB connectivity facilitates quick setups on both Windows and Macintosh computers. The C44UX is backed with a one-year warranty that includes the Epson exchange program. What's in the Box Epson Stylus C44UX inkjet printer, one black (T036120) and one tri-color (T037020) ink cartridge, printer documentation, and a CD-ROM containing printer software (Windows and Macintosh); USB cable not included

Nifty little printer:
... After a thorough search and reviews, it came down to Epson. The ink supplier's cost for Epson cartridges was very reasonable and based on that and Epson's reputation, I went with the Epson C44UX. It's a slim, space saving printer. Measures about 17" which fit on my shelf very nicely. It's lightweight, but most printers today are lightweight. I was very concerned about the ink cartridges and was pleased that it took two ink cartridges. ... This Epson has an ink status screen. When it prints the status box pops up and you see how much ink is available. This printer is noisy, as are all inkjet printers. It's a poor paper grabber. Better to put 10 sheets in the feeder tray vs. a lot. .... The printing speed is average, about 6 ppm. The color is brilliant. The USB cable connection accommodates the newer computers. The USB cable is not included with the printer, which will require an additional $10 cost Installing the CD software drivers was a snap. Just put the CD in the tray and it instantly started up. Overall, This printer will be used for short-term until I can afford to get a better printer.

Slow but accurate:
I originally purchased this printer to do crude color labels. When I tried using it for photo output, it turned out to be quite good. It takes a long time to produce a 7.5 x 5 print on heavy 8.5 x 11 matte photo paper, like, about 12 to 15 minutes, but the results are excellent. One set of cartridges will print out about 75 large size photo prints. The accuracy is excellent and the resolution is excellent also. I've used older HP color printers and there were always problems with banding or ink wash out, or something or other, but this little printer has produced very consistent, good quality prints. I have gotten the best photo enlarging results using Epson Premium Lustre Photo Paper. I'm not sure how fast the more expensive printers are, but if time is no object, this printer is a good choice.

Blotchy:
This printer prints poorly. When the ink gets low you will notice it more, but it can print with noticeable lines and the ink can get blotchy. It does tend to grab more pages when you fill it up. Is is ok for things you are only going to look at, but not for a resume. It's cheap, that's all I have to say about it.

Inexpensive Epson Stylus Inkjet printer:
Not only inexpensive, but makes great copies in color or black and white. I made a small catalog using the printer. And makes super color photos with hi gloss paper. Just as good as getting photos developed. And cartridges generic work well with unit.