Features:
- Award-winning, photo-quality color
- Laser-sharp text
- 1440 x 720 dpi
- Works with plain and specialty paper
- PC and Mac compatible
Description:
The Epson Stylus Color 740 produces near laser-quality text and 1,440-dpi printed color images. Epson's PerfectPicture Imaging System, a blend of features that includes tiny ink jets, smooth AccuPhoto Halftoning, and quick-drying inks helps produce rich color. Setting up the Epson 740 was straightforward for an ink-jet printer. We followed the short setup instructions and connected the printer cable (not included) to our PC. When Windows detected the new printer, we followed the Windows New Hardware wizard and specified that our new printer driver was in the CD-ROM drive. The driver automatically installed itself and additional software as well. (When setting up, be careful not to remove the blue section of the protective tape that covers the ink cartridges.) We tested Epson's claim that its technology produces printing "noticeably richer, deeper, and finely detailed" by printing text in a variety of fonts and sizes. Although our samples were obviously from an ink-jet printer rather than a laser printer, they were still very sharp. We also printed color digital photographs on specialty ink-jet photo paper; the resulting printouts were bright and detailed. Ink-jet technology is a low-cost way to get sharp text and beautiful colors, and the Epson 740 implements the technology in an easy-to-use package. Pros:
- Easy to set up
- Prints sharp text and graphics
Cons:
- Slow printing of high-resolution graphics and pictures
- Printer cable not included
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