Photo RX580

Epson Stylus Photo RX580:

All in one 6-color photo printer.

Cartridges:

Another victim of the dual cartridge marketing effort Epson is now focusing on.  This printer can use either a T078 series cartridges (7ml) of ink, or the T077 series cartridge which contains (11ml) of ink.

T077 Series 11ml Ink:

• T077120 – Black
• T077220 – Cyan
• T077320 – Magenta
• T077420 – Yellow
• T077520 – Photo Cyan
• T077620 – Photo Magenta

T078 Series 7ml ink:

• T078120 – Black
• T078220 – Cyan
• T078320 – Magenta
• T078420 – Yellow
• T078520 – Photo Cyan
• T078620 – Photo Magenta

Highlights:

• 6-color photo printer
• Uses dye based inks
• Media card readers for easy printing – independent of computer
• Scan, copy, print to printable CDs, or DVDs with included tray
• Scanner is 1200dpi optical – 48-bit color
• User definable print area (banners), up to 8.5 x 44 inch max.
• Older driver support a plus for some here – Software bundle includes, driver for
  • (Win 98, XP, 2000, ME
  • Mac OS X 10.3 or higher requires intel processor system
  • Print to CD program, and Arcsoft Photo Impression (basic photo editing) also included
• Epson claims an unrealistic number here – “4” x 6″ borderless photo in as fast as 13 sec, 32 seconds in default mode”

Detailed specs: