Epson Stylus SX435W Ink Cartridges

Epson Stylus SX435W Printer Description

Home printing is having more and more of a reliance on mobile connectivity and the ability to print from anywhere in the home.

In that regard, the Epson Stylus SX435W is a printer that will be appreciated by home users who are looking for a machine that can produce exceptional results with flexible print options. This device also has a sleek, compact design that will complement the home environment. As an added environmental benefit, this printer boasts a 25 per cent reduction in packaging so you have less waste to throw away once the printer is up and running.

As well as a small footprint, this printer has a 3.6cm colour LCD screen with an easy-to-use menu. This allows users to print without the need to use a PC.

Epson iPrint compatibility offers the type of flexible mobile printing that can be enjoyed by household members who wish to print from their smartphone or tablet devices.

This printing can also be done quickly with the Epson Stylus SX435W having a print speed of 33ppm for monochrome documents and 15ppm for colour documents.

For fans of photo printing, Epson’s DURABrite Ultra Ink will give photo lab quality prints in addition to clear and crisp text documents.

Epson Stylus SX435W Expert Review

The Epson Stylus SX435W All-in-One Printer is Epson’s smallest Stylus all-in-one. It gives users the ability to print, scan and copy wirelessly without taking up a large amount of space.

It is also one of the more economical printers in the Epson Stylus line. The control panel is conveniently placed and is tilted to make it easy to read under direct lights.

The SX435W uses four different ink cartridges to help save on money. Users can print without connecting the printer to a PC by using the memory card reader and small 3.6cm colour LCD display. This also allows for some basic photo manipulation before printing.

The printer is capable of printing images with a resolution of up to 5760 by 1400dpi. Four ink cartridges – black, magenta, cyan and yellow – can be replaced separately.

Users can print via a USB cable or via wireless. The printer is compatible with most tablets and smartphones, and Apple AirPrint is available for iPads and iPhones. The scanner has a maximum resolution of 1200 by 2400dpi. It can be used to scan items directly to tablets, smartphones and laptops.

Pros

• Print quality is very good, even for highly detailed photos
• Operates very quietly, even during warm up
• Only replace the inks you need to when they run out
• Wireless is easy to set up
• Very small footprint
• Works with a variety of operating systems

Cons

• Backloading paper tray means the printer can’t be placed up against a wall
• Wireless can be unreliable
• Print head cleaning uses a lot of ink
• Must have installed ink cartridges with ink in them to print

Star Rating: 4