The specs are impressive: 2400 dpi
scanning with 48-bit color for both 35mm slides and negatives,
four memory card slots that allow direct printing as well
as act as a memory card reader, a color LCD for previews
and six-color inkjet printing.
I still have a lot of slides and negatives in my files
from which I’d love to make a quick print as well
as be able to keep a file of it, but the standard process
of scan, file, print was a hassle unless the photo was
really important. Now, I have no excuse, especially after
I found how easily this unit works. The controls are straightforward,
much easier to use than other all-in-one printers I’ve
tried. A small feature, but one that really helps is that
the 35mm adapter stores in the top lid of the unit when
not in use—no more searching for such an accessory.
The printer is fast, making a borderless 8x10 in less
than two minutes. It uses dye-based inks, so prints aren’t
as archival as those from Epson’s pigment-based
printers. Expect matte paper images to last well over
20 years without fading (longer if stored in an album
or in the dark). The RX620 will print up to 5760 dpi,
but that’s a waste of time and ink. You’ll
see little, if any, difference when the unit is used at
1440 dpi. The results are superb. Another cool feature
is Epson’s Easy Photo Fix, an auto-retouching tool
for old photos.
The preview monitor holds printing information as well
as a preview image, and the image isn’t a high-quality
preview, so it can only be used to confirm an image. The
RX620 measures 17.7x23.3x11.9 inches. Estimated Street
Price: $299.
Contact: Epson, (800)
GO-EPSON, www.epson.com.
Specifications
Printing Technology: 6-color
MicroPiezo inkjet
Maximum Printing Resolution: 1440
x 5760 dpi
Droplet Size: 3 picoliters
Ink: Dye-based photo
inks
Scanner Type: Color
CCD line sensor
Optical Resolution: 2400
x 4800 dpi |
