Another smart looking inkjet all in one from Epson, the Epson Stylus Colour Dx6050 intends to serve the needs of a small office or home. It primarily intend to serve as an image printer and claims to have the hardware and software for the same purposes.
The all in one has a printer which has a resolution of up to 5760 x 1440 dpi in both colour and monochrome. It has a healthy speed of 27 ppm for both colour and monochrome. Most printers have a lower speed when printing in colour but the Epson Stylus excels in colour printing also, mostly because of the inbuilt Epson Stylus Colour Dx6050 Ink Cartridges which have CMYK cartridge. The scanning resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi is also a good one and gives good scans, though, like many other low specced scanners, it too is a bit rough and hazy on the edges.
Being primed for image printing, the connectivity options in this all in one include PictBridge support, flash memory support, and the usual USB. The input tray is a small capacity and can accommodate only up to 100 sheets. The print costs also come out be on the higher side, as this is a normal cartridge printer and thus even only one colour ink gets finished the whole cartridge has to be changed. This problem can be resolved by using compatible Epson Stylus Colour Dx6050 Ink Cartridges.
The printer is a lightweight unit, one that can be easily setup on a small desk. The additional software provided with it make image adjustments and printing easier. It is also practical to use with the memory card, etc connectivity available in the front side itself.
Advantages:- Very good copying and printing speeds
- Good print results for both, colour and texts
- Wide range of connectivity options for external media
- PictBridge, USB, and flash memory support for direct printing
- No automatic document feeder and small primary print tray
- Scans are a bit washed out at the edges
Epson Stylus Colour Dx6050 is a stylish and compact, value for money inkjet all in one that serves most requirements of a small setup, both at home and in offices. While the scanner is sketchy, it gives good image printouts and has a good speed, though a bigger input tray will utilise the fast speed better, as at full speed its paper will last for just under 4 minutes. For light duty cycles, it provides a good option to the buyer.
Cartridge requirementsThe compatible Epson Stylus Colour Dx6050 Ink Cartridges are:
- Epson Stylus T0715 Ink Cartridges
- Epson Stylus T0711 Black Ink Cartridge
- Epson Stylus T0712 Cyan Ink Cartridge
- Epson Stylus T0713 Magenta Ink Cartridge
- Epson Stylus T0714 Yellow Ink Cartridge
The print results of Epson Stylus Colour Dx6050 may have horizontal bands because of some problem with its printheads or cartridges. Follow the steps below to resolve such issues:
Step 1: If you are using paper that is printable only on one side then make sure that the printable side faces up in the sheet feeder.
Step 2: Check for the clogged ink nozzles and run the head cleaning utility to clear them.
Step 3: Use Epson Stylus Colour Dx6050 ink cartridges within six months after opening the packages.
Step 4: Check the ink light on Epson status monitor. If the light is flashing then replace the appropriate ink cartridge. You can replace Epson Stylus Colour Dx6050 ink cartridges before it is expended by clicking on maintenance tab and by following the on-screen instructions. Leave the old cartridges in the printer until you have obtained a replacement otherwise, print head nozzles may dry out.
Step 5: Make sure that the paper type that is selected in the printer driver is appropriate for the type of the paper loaded in the printer.
How to solve blurry or smeared printout problem?The printouts from the Epson Stylus Colour Dx6050 Printer may appear blurry or smeared because of incorrect paper or dust inside the printer. Follow the steps below to solve the problem:
Step 1: Use the appropriate paper type that is fit for your printer.
Step 2: Make sure that the cartridges you are using are compatible Epson Stylus Colour Dx6050 ink cartridges.
Step 3: Please check if the printer is on a stable flat surface that extends beyond the base in all directions.
Step 4: Check for the paper used for printing must not be damaged, dirty or too old.
Step 5: If the paper is curled towards the printable side, flatten it or curl it in the opposite direction.
Step 6: Remove each sheet from the output tray as it gets printed.
Step 7: Place a support sheet beneath the stack if printing on glossy media or load one sheet at a time.
Step 8: Do not touch or allow anything to come in contact with the printable side of the glossy paper and allow the ink to set for a few hours before handling them.