Epson Stylus SX200 is a sleek neat-looking multifunction printer for business and home users. It offers printing, copying and scanning functions in a single unit. The printer supports four ink cartridges while offering high-quality printing at great speeds.
The all-in-one is 44 cm in width, 34 cm in height and 17 cm in depth. The size is small enough to easily move on a desktop while leaving space for you to work as well. The initial setup takes a little time, especially if you are a beginner. The control panel consists of eight well-highlighted buttons, four LEDs, and a small numeric selection section. But when it comes to printing speed and quality it never fails to impress. Epson Stylus SX200 ink cartridges take the front seat when it comes to yielding best quality at cheap price. In terms of speed, It takes 20 pages per minute to print a standard size word document. Besides, it prints and scans A4 size paper well enough. Using this printer, you can also print directly via PictBridge. While printing and scanning need connection with PC, copier works without it.
Advantages- Sleek and simple design
- Excellent print quality
- Great printing speed
- Support for four-colour Epson Stylus SX200 ink cartridges
- Good scanning speed
- Supports PictBridge
- Not easy to set up for beginners
- Lacks a fax function
- Not intended for medium to large business requirements
The compatible Epson Stylus SX200 ink cartridges are:
- Epson T0711 black ink cartridge
- Epson T0712 cyan ink cartridge
- Epson T0713 magenta ink cartridge
- Epson T0714 yellow ink cartridge
- Epson T0715 multipack ink cartridge
Epson Stylus SX200 is a simple multifunction printer that enables printing, copying and scanning from a single machine. Although it does not own features available in the latest all-in-ones, it is worth a buy for small business and home users looking for an efficient and cost-effective product.
Epson SX troubleshooting for printing issues
The Epson SX200 printer offers some good feature that makes it a good option for home and offices. It uses the Epson SX200 ink cartridges as consumables.
Many times while using this printer people come across printing issues like faded printing, banded prints etc. These problems are common to printers and can be solved easily. First of check that the printer is using the high-quality Epson SX200 ink cartridges. If so, then there is a possibility that the ink cartridges have been used up and need to be replaced. Follow these steps to about it:
Step One: Get the printer ready for the troubleshooting- A message will appear on the LCD screen when the cartridge has exhausted. It will specify which colour cartridge is over and needs to be replaced
- Press “OK” and the “Replace Now”
- In case you wish to replace a cartridge (whether it has exhausted or not) when the LCD screen shows no replacement message, press “Setup” button
- Select “Maintenance” followed by “Cartridge Replacement”
- Lift the scanner unit. Open the cartridge cover. Lift the tab of the cartridge that needs replacement
- Gently lift that cartridge and remove it
- Shake the new Epson SX200 ink cartridge while within the packaging. Doing this missed the contents well thus facilitating better print quality
- Do not shake it once the package has been opened
- Do not touch the green chip on the cartridge. Doing so may cause printing quality issues in future
- Take off the yellow tape from the cartridge
- Place the new cartridge in the slot and push till it clicks into place
- Close the cartridge cover and the lid of the printer
- The print head will move to the home position
- The printer will charge the ink for about 2.5 minutes
- LCD screen displays a confirmation message
How to run a product check for the Epson Stylus SX200 printer?
If you are unable to determine the wellspring of the issue, run a printer operation check to assist you determine whether the issue originates from the printer or your computer.
To run a printer operation check, follow the instructions listed below:
- Ensure that both the printer and computer are turned off.
- Detach the cable from the interface connector of the printer.
- Make sure that A4 size paper is loaded in the sheet holder & Epson Stylus SX200 Ink Cartridges in the product.
- Press the Setup button to enter the setup mode & select Maintenance, then press the OK button.
- Under maintenance, select Nozzle Check, then press the OK button.
- Press the Start button to begin the ink nozzle check.
- Depending on the results, check for the following:
- If the page prints and the nozzle check pattern is correct, your product is operating properly. Any operation problems you may have now is caused by your computer settings, cable, software, etc. Try uninstalling the software and reinstalling it.
- If the test page is printing but the nozzle check pattern has gaps, clean the print head.
- If the page does not print at all, the printer may have a problem.
What should we do if the printer makes grinding noise after Epson Stylus SX200 Ink Cartridge installation.
When the first time you install Epson Stylus SX200 Ink Cartridges ink cartridges, the printer must charge its print head for a couple of minutes. Hold up until charging completes (the green power light stops flashing) before you turn off the printer, as it might charge inappropriately or utilize more ink whenever you turn it on.Even if the print head stops moving or the printer stops making noise but the green light continues flashing, turn off the printer & wait for few minutes.
Ensure the Epson Stylus SX200 Ink Cartridges are embedded completely and the ink cartridge cover is completely closed. Additionally ensure that no packing material remains inside the printer. Wait for a few minutes, then turn the printer back on to clear the error.