Epson Stylus SX218

Epson SX218 an Inexpensive Multifunction Printer with LCD Screen

Since the early days of dot matrix, Epson has been a trusted name for durable, quality printers at a reasonable price. The Epson SX218 can be found for less than 50 GBP. It is an all-in-one unit which prints, scans, and copies. For use in the home office or at school, it represents a good value for the money.

Photo editing and optical character recognition (OCR) software are included. There is a memory card slot, so the unit can be used as a standalone photo printer, as images can be viewed directly on the 3.8 cm colour screen. A wide range of memory cards is supported. The top resolution for printing is 5760 x 1440 dpi, and 1200 x 2400 dpi for scanning.

Up to 120 sheets of A4 paper can be loaded into the paper feeder at one time. Many different types of media, including envelopes, photo paper, and various sizes of standard paper of different weights can be used. Just about anything that needs to be printed can be done with this unit.

A USB cable to connect the printer to a computer must be purchased separately. Epson printers have a reputation for being noisy, and the SX218 is no exception. Its dimensions are 18.2 x 45 x 34.2 cm, so it’s not ideal for smaller spaces. There is no wireless or Ethernet support.

Epson ink contains resins which give printouts a water-resistant fadeproof finish. Through testing, Epson has projected that printouts using this ink will not fade for more than 100 years. These cartridges are somewhat expensive, and can represent a significant annual investment.

Compatible printer ink cartridges are manufactured using a different formulation to the original Epson ink. The dye-based ink fades sooner and is not water-resistant, but otherwise delivers the same quality as original ink, and costs as much as 75 percent less. Many people, especially those who do lots of printing, choose to use the Epson ink cartridges for photos and other special print jobs, while using compatibles for more routine documents.

Also, as well as stocking the sx218 cartridges we also stock genuine Epson r285 inkjet cartridges and compatible ink cartridges can be purchased at eezytrade. Shipping is free to anywhere in the UK. All orders placed before 4 pm are delivered the next day. There are no hidden costs; the low price you see is the price you’ll pay, and there’s a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee.