The Launch of EPSON Compact L-Series Integrated Ink Tank Printers

Okay first up, I actually intended to go to this event but forgot my outfit at home. This would have been a nice thing to see up close.

Epson just launched their new A4 duplex integrated ink tank printer. The new L-series printers makes it as one of the lowest printing costs in the Philippine market. The device itself looks phenomenal, with sheen as shiny as a new car, this piece of hardware looks like they took a really good time designing it. They also use spill free ink bottles which fits snuggly in each tank making it convenient for users to actually change the thing without worrying too much about the process.

The hardware can be expected to have high yields as it has been tested remarkably well to have an output of about 7,500 pages for black and white prints and about 6,000 colored ones. This would make it lower operating costs in businesses with the pigment based prints water and smudge resistant too. Mind you, Epson is currently the only brand offering ink tank printers with auto-duplex function. They have been committed to improve productivity for business and home users.

They also have a 30 page Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) if you're a little too busy at work and want scanning and copying of multi-sheet documents done in no time. It can be a network printer too as it's got Ethernet ports, Wi-Fi and ad hoc connectivity so you don't need to fuzz much about setting it up on networks because it's easy. You can even print remotely from anywhere via Epson Connect which is Epson’s suite of connectivity solutions.

They are currently the number 1 ink tank vendor and about 20 million Epson ink tank printers sold worldwide since 2010, my former office could attest to it.

You have to note though that Auto duplex is available for all models except for L4150 printer model. The L6160, L6170, L6190 printers are top notch so if you're looking for an efficient one for your business, you should definitely take a look at these models. They also have the L4150 and L4160 models if you prefer different ones too.

The Affordable and Efficient CANON Pixma E610

It's one of the most ink efficient printers that I've ever seen in the few years that I've been in the IT industry. This would be a perfect thing to have in small office/home office and with it's features, you already have saved a ton since it's a multifunction printer.

It's a Network Printer, Scanner, Fax Machine and Copier all in one. I actually got stumped because when I took out the cartridges to replace it with the new ones, the supposedly empty ones still had some ink on them. This pretty much made me think, did the previous reviewer use it for his photos? Then why did it still have ink on them? The box says it all, this one's Ink Efficient!

I was getting very good quality prints the last time I did it on the MX527 even on fast settings; but this time, I thought about it and see what will happen if I'll take my time and see a more detailed one when printing. Although I've been doing A4's previously, I tried the small ones too. On theory it'll take about 50 seconds. But with the time I measured, it pretty much took less than that. Impressive.

Now watch how I do it while printing out my first photo off the Canon Pixma E610. This is on A4 size so it'll take a couple of minutes.

What's also neat is that this particular print out is part of system called ChromaLife100. If you hate things that would only last you a couple of decades, this one is better. It won't fade, change color or do  anything weird in a hundred years. Theoretical of course, and under perfect conditions.

You can also install the "My Image Garden" software that comes with the printer if you want something fun. You can use it to create collages, frames, your own calendar or even spruce up old photos in one tool. It's simple and you can learn about it in a few minutes, so you don't really have to put so much fuzz about it.

Design wise, I think they wanted a sleek black exterior. This one doesn't have anything hanging out unless you put out the paper tray. Folding it in would just make it fully fit and clean. Black is sexy, more like a car.

And as you've seen on the video, it was easy to change cartridges. My only blunder was the part where I thought the cartridge was supposed to be upright. I should have just slid it in.

The Fax machine in this multifunction printer is quite intelligent too. It'll ask you to input the number twice so you won't be making errors sending the document to the wrong recipient.

Unlike the CANON MX527, the CANON Pixma E610 doesn't have wireless capability but this 458 x 385 x 200mm box can still be your network printer via hi speed USB. You might consider a print server for this that supports bi directional printing. The E610 can print out on A4, LTR, 4 x 6", 5 x 7"and 8 x 10". I did the A4 and it was dreamy, very detailed on its output. 

Scanning on this piece of hardware is pretty good. It served me well because it's smart like the other model. It gets all the details on a single run. Amazing!

Just look at the celebrities that I shot and printed out in a very detailed way. Even the not so sharp ones still felt very nice. I showed it to my folks and they even want their photos taken by me now. Thanks for all the memories, the celebrities and artists that have graced my camera. It was made extra special by immortalizing them on photo paper, printed out in one of the best photo printers in the world. This is CANON Pixma E610. It retails for around Php 5995.00 on stores in the Philippines.

If you want to check out the Canon Pixma E610 and other printers from CANON

Check out their website

http://www.canon.com.ph

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I'll be at DUTDUTAN X!

It looks like the 10th installment of DUTDUTAN will happen in the World Trade Center on the 24th and 25th of this month. Not to mention Franco is also performing in the event. I am contemplating on getting a tattoo for myself and I was thinking more of a phoenix since I love medieval things. I must have been a spell caster in my past life. It is something like this but if they can jazz it up and make it a little more complicated and tribal I'm all for it!

I actually already tested it out but it didn't really quite look like it. They had to manage and get it all over my biceps which was pretty big at that time. Well, actually I liked the one that they did better. It was all black and some shades of gray. It did cost a lot when it was inked but really to have this be done by professionals in DUTDUTAN and a certified Philtag member may actually make the difference. It probably would look better. My photography friends and I will probably be in the event and I'll try and get my blogger friends to come too. This will be a great subject to write about definitely and since some of them don't probably have a clue about the bikini competition that comes later in the day, I'm pretty sure they will enjoy that part hahah! Right Jepoy, Marvin and Glentot?! =)

I hope they come too. There will be some weirdos there I'm sure so I will pretty much belong to the event. I hope no one stinks though!