Epson RX640 Ink
Stylus Photo RX640 Ink Cartridges

Epson RX640 Printer Review

The Epson Stylus Photo RX640 combines some of the best elements of a color inkjet printer with solid copying and scanning to provide a great solution for home users. The machine can reach print speeds of up to 21 pages per minute in economy mode, which saves on Epson RX640 printer ink, but higher quality settings will be slower.

The control panel of the RX640 includes a bright 2.5 inch screen, and the panel is not overly cluttered with buttons, making it easy to navigate. Features like copying are easy to perform, and the menu offers up features like zooming from 25 to 400% to help users access the most important options at the right time. When scanning or copying, two exposure modes of "Text" or "Photo" are available for better results depending on the type of media being scanned.

For better photo results, the unit uses 6 colors of Epson RX640 printer ink, which is 2 more than most color models. While the extra Stylus Photo RX640 ink cartridges (light magenta and light cyan) do represent a little extra cost, the price of Epson RX640 ink cartridges are fairly affordable. Using compatible Stylus Photo RX640 ink will offer the lowest price, and is recommended.

One of the main benefits of the RX640 is its media handling. It can print on a wide variety of photo paper types, envelopes, transparencies, and more. It can even handle printable CDs and DVDs, allowing users to make full-color discs without sticky labels. Front-mounted memory card slots and a PictBridge port offer an easy way to get photos into the device without a computer.

The Epson RX640 offers an impressive combination of photo-centric features and multifunction capabilities that help it meet a variety of needs in a home or small office. With such low running costs, it is also quite economical for an inkjet.