Epson L850 Printer - Photo Printing-Scanning-Copying (All-In-One)

The Epson L850 is an all-in-one photo printer designed for high-quality photo printing, scanning, and copying. It’s part of Epson’s EcoTank series, featuring a refillable ink tank system that reduces the cost of printing and eliminates the need for cartridges. Here’s a detailed overview of its features:

Key Features and Specifications:

Print Technology:

• Inkjet Printer with Micro Piezo technology:
  • Utilizes Epson’s Micro Piezo printhead for precise and detailed printing, especially suited for photos and high-quality documents.
• 6-color ink system (CMYK, Light Cyan, Light Magenta):
  • The additional light cyan and light magenta inks enhance photo quality, providing better gradients and more vibrant colors for photo prints.

Printing Capabilities:

• High-resolution photo printing:

  • Offers a maximum print resolution of 5760 x 1440 dpi, ensuring sharp details and color accuracy in photo prints.

• Print Speed:

  • Photos: Can print a 4" x 6" photo in about 12 seconds, making it relatively fast for photo printing.
  • Documents: Speeds vary but are generally lower compared to standard document printers, as the L850 is optimized for quality over speed.

• Borderless printing:

  • Supports borderless photo printing up to A4 size, which is perfect for photographers and creative users who need full-page photo prints.

Scanning and Copying:

• High-quality flatbed scanner:

  • Offers 1200 x 2400 dpi resolution, allowing for detailed scanning, particularly of photos and graphics.
  • Supports both photo and document scanning, useful for digitizing photos or making copies of documents.

• Copy function:

  • Basic copying functionality for documents and photos, with options to resize and adjust image quality.

EcoTank System:

• Refillable ink tanks:
  • Comes with large, easy-to-refill ink tanks instead of cartridges, drastically reducing printing costs and waste.
  • Each ink bottle can print thousands of pages or photos, making it cost-effective for users with high-volume printing needs.

Media Compatibility:

• Prints directly on CDs/DVDs:

  • The L850 can print directly onto compatible CDs and DVDs, ideal for archiving photos, creating custom discs, or creative projects.

• Photo and document paper support:

  • Supports various paper sizes and types, including photo paper, plain paper, envelopes, and labels.

Display and Interface:

• 2.7-inch color LCD screen:

  • Allows for easy operation without a computer, especially useful for adjusting settings, previewing images, and accessing print options.

• Memory card slot and USB port:

  • Print directly from SD cards, USB flash drives, and PictBridge-enabled cameras without needing a computer, making it convenient for on-the-go printing.

Connectivity:

• USB connection:
  • Primarily supports a USB connection to a computer or laptop. However, the L850 lacks wireless connectivity options like Wi-Fi or mobile printing.

Ink and Cost Efficiency:

• Extremely low cost per page:
  • The refillable EcoTank system results in a very low cost per page, particularly advantageous for high-quality photo prints that would otherwise consume a lot of ink in cartridge-based printers.
• High page yield:
  • Each full set of ink bottles can print up to 1,800 4" x 6" photos or thousands of pages, depending on usage.

Pros:

• Excellent photo print quality with a 6-color ink system.
• EcoTank technology provides low-cost, high-volume printing.
• Direct printing options (memory card, USB, and CD/DVD).
• User-friendly color LCD for on-device operation.
• Reliable for both home and professional photo printing needs.