PC Magazine - 2009 11.pdf - Libertad Zero

FIRST looks hardwareEpson Stylus NX515Impressive, CapableHome All-In-OneWith the previous NX400, Epsonbucked the trend of designingall-in-ones (AIOs) for home andhome office. It instead focusedjust on home use, with attributessuch as printing photos extremely well.That model missed an Editors’ Choice onlybecause the text quality wasn’t quite goodenough. Well, Epson’s back now with theNX515, and with this model, the text qualityis much improved, and yes, it’s now earneda spot as an Editors’ Choice.The NX515 measures 7.2 by 17.7 by 13.5inches (HWD). The focus on home useshows in the printer’s high quality for photosand scans; the ability to print fromPictBridge cameras, memory cards, andUSB memory keys; the 2.5-inch LCD forpreviewing photos; and a special photocopy feature. And the Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections make it easy to share yoursnapshots. But the lack of an automaticdocument feeder (ADF) and fax modemlimit its usefulness for home offices.This printer scored an impressive 8 minutes32 seconds on our QualityLogic speedtests. Photo speed was less impressive,averaging 2:05 for each 4-by-6 and 4:41 foreach 8-by-10, but the output quality morethan makes up for the moderate speed. AndEpson Stylus NX515$149.99 directL l l l mPROS Extraordinarily fast. High-quality output,particularly for text and photos. Ink is smearresistant,even on plain paper.Cons Only limited potential for the dual roleof home and home office, with features thatconcentrate on home use.this printer offers better-than-par text qualityand fairly typical graphics quality for anink jet.With all of these strengths, plus the convenienceof Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections,the NX515 not only earns its Editors’Choice award with room to spare, but resetsthe bar for what to expect from a homeAIO.—M. David Stone>>CLICK HERE FOR MORE26 PC MAGAZINE DIGITAL EDITION NOVEMBER 2009