Epson Stylus CX6600 Photo Printer, Copier, Scanner

by Epson

Product Details

• Item Weight: 24 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002A9RJ8
• Item model number: C11C578001
• Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 21, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The versatile Epson Stylus CX6600 provides premium performance at a truly remarkable value. This hard-working all-in-one offers photo quality printing from popular memory cards, full-featured scanning, and convenient color copying-all without a computer.

Up to 5,760 x 1,440 optimized dpi resolution delivers exceptional image quality for your best photos. The CX6600 also excels at printing graphics, documents, and flyers. Epson's exclusive DURABrite Inks ensure water-, smudge-, and light-resistant output, for vivid, long-lasting results. And, BorderFree printing means anyone can create beautiful photos in frame-ready sizes (4 by 6, 5 by 7, and 8 x 10 inches). Best of all, because it's a DURABrite Photo Series product, this flexible all-in-one comes with 20 sheets of photo paper, Photo Series software, and quick access to Epson's exclusive photo craft and photo sharing web sites.

With 48-bit color, 1,200 x 2,400 dpi hardware scanning, and Epson Smart Panel software, the CX6600 offers even more flexibility, making it easy to scan images to fax, e-mail, and more. And, there's a fast, simple way to restore faded color photos with exclusive Epson Easy Photo Fix scanning technology.

The Epson Stylus CX6600 even offers brilliant color and black-and-white copying, with or without borders, no computer required! Built-in card slots and photo proof sheet provide a simple way to print directly from digital camera memory cards. Ideal for any home setting, this product comes with cost-effective individual ink cartridges, plus both Windows and Macintosh compatibility. It's everything you need to create show-stopping projects--all in one affordable solution.

What's in the Box
CX6600, paper tray, color ink cartridge, black ink cartridge, power cable, 20 sheets photo paper, Photo Series disk, Smart Panel software, drivers, quick start poster, user's manual, warranty card; printer cable not included

Product Description

Epson Stylus All-In-One CX6600 offers the best in high-performance features. Enjoy the sharpest photo quality printing of pictures or everyday text. The DURABrite inks ensure vivid, long-lasting color -- they're water, smudge and light-resistant. For added flexibility, the Epson takes memory cards and offers a photo proof sheet to check your output. Designed to accomplish virtually any task, it belongs in any small office or studio. Convenient individual ink cartridges, for easier refilling Paper capacity - Input tray holds 150 sheets & 15 envelopes, Output tray holds 30 sheets BorderFree copies and prints photos in multiple sizes - 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10 and letter Full-featured Functions as flatbed scanner - TWAIN-compatible scanner with color CIS imaging line sensor for 48-bit color Compatible with both PC and Macintosh machines Accepts the following memory cards - CompactFlash Type I and II, Sony Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate, SmartMedia, Secure Digital(SD), IBM MicroDrive and xD-Picture Card Dimensions(LxWxH) - 23 x 17.75 x 12 Weight - 18.8 lbs. (without ink cartridges)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very impressed..., January 16, 2005

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Brosamj (East Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epson Stylus CX6600 Photo Printer, Copier, Scanner (Office Product)

I was nervous about getting an all-in-one printer. Usually these printers do an average job at three different things and don't really do anything well. But, I had good reviews elsewhere (Consumer Reports, etc.) and decided to give it a chance.

Pros:
*Fast Printer
*Very good quality (we printed our Christmas cards with a black and white picture on it and people were surprised it came off of our printer).
*Good copier and quick
*Easy to set up
*Easy to use
*Less expensive ink--I have had Lexmarks and other brands but the ink was very expensive. Epson is relatively inexpensive comparing with other printer ink costs.

Cons:
The biggest con that I have found with this printer is the out of ink problem. You have 4 different cartridges (black, cyan, magenta and another color). If one of those cartridges runs out, you cannot print anything. It locks you up until your replace that cartridge. This is silly because if you still have black, why can't you just print black and white?

Overall
I am pleased and think it is a terrific printer/scanner/copier all at a good price.

34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Value for the Money - So Far!, January 3, 2005

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Mike "Guitar Guy" (WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epson Stylus CX6600 Photo Printer, Copier, Scanner (Office Product)

Got this for Christmas. So far, no problems.

We upgraded from just a standard printer. Having a copier (both B&W & Color!) has already proven to be quite handy as many recipes were traded over the holidays!

Scanner: Have not had a bonafide use yet, but I see that it scans just fine. Resolution is much better than I expected. Also, even though this machine is not marketed as a fax machine, with some simple tweaking to Windows (via the Fax Wizard) it essentially becomes a fax machine. Scan your image to the computer and send as a fax OR receive a fax on the computer and print to the printer. Simple!

Like the idea of separate color cartridges a lot. Right now they are running pretty even (there is a handy gauge that shows the ink level of each cartridge), I can see that if you print a run of sunset pictures, you are going to run shy of yellow much quicker than blue. Cartridges are in the thirtie$ for a big black one and 10-12 for each color.

Reads directly from a multitude of memory cards. Have not tried printing this way and since the printer has no LED screen, it seems this might prove tricky, I shant pre-judge. Nice to know it can do it.

Print speed is a big step up from our old Lexmark 52. Both color and B&W. Have printed a couple photos and can find no faults. They are lovely.

Found the software to be quite adequate for my needs so far. Not buggy and is really quite clear from an instructional point of view.

Anyway, for $150, it's a LOT of technology for the casual user. It's astounding to realize that 10 years ago, you couldn't have touched this kind of hi-tech wizardry for under $5000. I don't know if I would rely on this machine for a business, but who knows? You're not out a lot of money for the try! Bottom line: Out of the box, it is a very good machine. Long term durability and costs remain to be seen!

TWO YEARS LATER!!!

Well, judging from the rest of the reviews, we lucked out with this printer. It really surprises me to see all these negative reviews. For us, the printer has been pretty near flawless. The only complaint I have is in regards to ink drain. It seems pretty fast but I have little basis to compare to. Maybe it's average for all I know.

As for operations, it's great! It's a very good scanner and printer. Photos STILL print without flaws. It has good computer interface (tells you how much ink you have, etc.) I'm really quite happy with this unit. Two years later, I guess if it falls apart tomorrow I got my $150 worth.

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars just google "clogged Epson" and see what you get, August 11, 2005

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vernoula "Mom and PhD" (Midlothian VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epson Stylus CX6600 Photo Printer, Copier, Scanner (Office Product)

Epson printers have a horrible history of irreversible clogging just around 1-2 years of life. Until then they deserve their glowing 5 star reviews...but only buy one if you keep printers only about a year. Something about the design...but I am currently typing this with inky hands after 2 hours of unscrewing, tugging, and rummaging around in the belly of the printer. I got the ink hose off and am working out all the dried up ink with a piece of wire and some paint thinner. Meanwhile, I doubt I can manuever the hose back on. I just figure the thing is dead anyway, it can't hurt to try and is kinda fun. (Mine worked longer than average...15 months so I figure it's OK to be cavalier).

If you decide to get an Epson remember these tips:

1. print something every day
2. power off your printer when not using it (so the thing can make minor adjustments)
3. ocassionally squirt some alcohol down the print nozzle (the pointy thing in the head after you take the cartridge out).
4. Maybe even run the head cleaning function once a month or so, though that EATS ink and the Epson cartridges are very expensive.

The point is to always keep the ink moving so it can't dry in there. After one month of inactivity while I moved houses mine dried up to what appears to be beyond repair.

OK...off I go with my inky fingers to squeeze more goo.