An all-in-one printer that performs reliably and doesn’t cost much, the Epson Stylus SX100 printer offers all the basic functions in conjunction with a variety of components such as Epson Stylus SX100 ink cartridges. With 32.7 x 43.4 x 18.5 cm dimensions and 4.6 weight, it produces fine quality text and images with functions and features that include generic and sufficient control panel located at the left-hand side, a Contact Image Sensor (CIS) scanner to handle documents up to A4 and more. The printer can be connected to a home PC for printing and can also be used to carry out functions of a colour photocopier in standalone mode.
Also, the Epson Stylus SX100 printer is a compact all-in-one printer that prints smoothly with numerous ink cartridges, notably with Epson Stylus SX100 ink cartridges at minimal cost. It also yields fine borderless photos from 10x15cm to A4 size and though the only connection option available for it is a USB 2.0 socket at the back and it doesn’t support connecting a PictBridge camera, your printing jobs will not be hampered once you are accustomed to printing in this mode. The printer has also secured a certification for its energy conservation feature. Besides, software installation that may be required at any point for the printer is also easy. Additional support for printing web pages and basic photo editing functions is also provided with purchase of this printer. Choosing Epson Stylus SX100 ink cartridges will be the right choice and decision that can be taken.
Advantages:- Cost-effective
- Uncomplicated, easy to use and manage
- Saves energy
- Adequate support for printing web pages and basic photo editing functions
- Not very quick with printing and scanning
- Limited features
- Only USB 2.0 socket connection facility
- Connecting PictBridge camera not supported
Replacement for Epson Stylus SX100 ink cartridges are as follows:
- Epson T0715 ink Cartridge Multipack
- Epson T0711 Black
- Epson T0712 Cyan
- Epson T0713 Magenta
- Epson T0714 Yellow
The Epson Stylus SX100 printer is a very economical and efficient performer that even prints images in colour. Though not high on very advanced features and functions, it carries out important, regular tasks efficiently and also saves energy.
How to align the Epson Stylus SX100 Ink Cartridges for better print quality ?
If you get a horizontal line or blank text in the text or graphics on your printed pages when you are printing with Epson Stylus SX100 cartridges, you may need to align the print head. Follow the given procedure to align the print head:
Step 1. Turn on the Epson Stylus SX100 printer and load the paper.
Step 2. For Windows: Right-click the printer icon on your taskbar . Select Print Head Alignment.
Macintosh OS X : Open the Applications folder and select EPSON Print Utility. Select your Epson Stylus CX in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment.
Step 3. Look at the four sets of patterns in your printout. For each set, if there is no visible vertical lines, enter its number in the corresponding box on the screen and click Next
Step 4. If you can't find an aligned pattern, choose the one that's closest to being aligned. Click Realignment and then Print to print another alignment sheet and repeat this step.
Step 5. Click Print to print a color horizontal alignment sheet, if there is no gap or line between the rectangles and enter its number in the box on the screen.
Step 6. Click Finish to close the Print Head Alignment Utility. Even after aligning the printheads, the print quality does not improve, try replacing the cartridges with the new Epson Stylus SX100 Ink Cartridges that will probably help to resolve the issue with quality of the print.
How to install the new Epson Stylus SX100 Ink Cartridges?
If the quality of print doesn't improve after cleaning and aligning the print head, you can replace the cartridge. When a cartridge is more than six months old and printouts don't look good, you may need to replace it with the Epson Stylus SX100 Ink Cartridges. Follow the given procedure to replace the cartridges and make sure you must complete all the steps in one session:
Step 1. Power on the Epson Stylus SX100 and make sure that the document cover is closed, then open the scanner.
Step 2. Press and release the ink button. Power On and ink lights flashes.
Note: Do not hold down the ink button for more than 3 seconds or the printer will start to clean the print head.
Step 3. Open the cartridge cover.Squeeze the tab at the back of the cartridge and lift it straight out. Dispose of it carefully.
Step 4. Before you open the new Epson Stylus SX100 Ink Cartridges package, shake it four or five times. Then remove it from the package.
Note: Do not touch the green chip on the front of the cartridge. This can damage the ink cartridge.
Step 5. Place the new ink cartridge into the cartridge holder and push it down until it clicks into place
Step 6. Close the ink cartridge cover and press it until it clicks into place and close the scanner.
Replacing the old and dried ink cartridges with the new Epson Stylus SX100 Ink Cartridges will result in better print quality.