Epson Stylus SX425W Ink Cartridges

Features & Benefits

Epson SX425W printer is often chosen by many homeowners and business owners, because of its excellent performance. The printer takes out prints at a resolution of 5,760 x 1,440 DPI, which is good enough for many users. You can take advantage to print your documents and photos with the best possible result. With good quality of prints, the Epson printer is capable of scanning and copying. Both photos and documents scan very sharp and accurately coloured. The copy quality is also nice for colour and monochrome documents.

35 pages per min for Monochrome, 15 pages per min for Colour and 54 Seconds per 10 x 15 cm photo (Glossy Photo Paper), is the expected printing speed of Epson SX425W printer. If you do not have the CD or DVD motorist, you do not need to be worried about that at all. Since you are still able to install and utilize the Epson SX425W, with some easy steps. Another hassle free feature of this printer is you don’t need to be concerned if you are running out of Epson SX425W ink cartridges. Because they are easily available and affordable in the market. You’ll need individual black, cyan, yellow and magenta ink colors to keep your printer in an efficient manner. You can even just replace the color Epson SX425W ink cartridges that are empty. The printing job gets more convenient with being able to view and print photos directly from the memory card and bright 3.8 LCD screen.

So, if you want to get a printer that could be used straight away, the Epson SX425W printer is the one. It is a great all round printer that can print high quality photography as well as clear and crisp documents, when used with good quality Epson SX425W ink cartridges . With Windows 2000, Windows Vista, and Windows XP operating systems, it can help you get the job done without any hassle at all.

Expert Verdict

The Epson SX425W printer provides great quality at reasonable print costs. It becomes an all in one printer by allowing it to perform print, scan and copy functions. The quality of both the mono letters and graphics produced with this printer are good enough for fulfilling the requirements of any business / professional job. Its Mono texts are dark, with crisp edges to the letters, on the other hand the colour graphs and illustrations are beautifully clear and vivid. The Epson SX425W users are pleasantly overwhelmed by the quality of the Epson SX425W ink cartridges. The cartridge colours are accurate and lifelike on even the most challenging images. There are 4 colored Epson SX425W ink cartridges that could be used ideally with this printer - Cyan, Black, Magenta, and Yellow. Epson's Premium Glossy photo paper might be reflective at times, but there aren't any odd tints to it.

From the CIS scanners used in Epson's cheaper MFPs, the scan quality could be expected of the high standards. Both photo and document scans are sharp and very accurately coloured. It provides a resolution of 1,200 x 2,400 dpi which is certainly good enough for most home users. But if you are archiving family photos and records, you might want a dedicated higher-resolution scanner. Moreover, the copy quality is equally good for both colour and mono documents. For Epson's cheaper MFPs, the Epson SX425W represents a serious move in the right direction. Most importantly, you can free yourself and go wireless with this all in one printer. It allows you to print and scan both your photos and documents effortlessly from anywhere in the home or office area. Which means, you can definitely enjoy the benefits of our easy to use all-in-one wireless printer from wherever you are in your home or office. If in any case, you lose the wires and you need to produce first-class documents and lab-quality photos urgently, you can easily print from wherever your laptop or computer is in the house. No unsightly cables are essential.

There is an LCD screen of 3.8 cm, which lets users view, select and make copies of photos and documents with the latest, and high-speed wireless technology. You won't even have to wait around for the results. Thanks to the integration of the latest 802.11n wireless technology, the print comes out at a fast speed and from a longer range. The Epson SX425W printer supports multiple paper types, including the Epson Premium Glossy Photo paper. However, the print speed is highest when printed on A4 plain paper. 10 x 15 cm is the photo print speed when printed on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper in borderless mode. Please note that the print speed may vary at times. It all depends on the system configuration, print mode, document complexity, software, type of paper used and connectivity.

The biggest advantage of this printer is the economical ink. With a choice of Epson SX425W ink cartridges for your printing needs, big savings can be made. Which makes it an affordable solution too, as by using individual ink cartridges, you can only replace the colour Epson SX425W ink cartridges used.You can enhance colour and contrast, getting the best photo results possible. This product also meets the strict Energy star guidelines that are set by the European Commission. Which can significantly reduce the electricity usage, saves energy, money and the environment, without affecting the print quality.

Recapping, this all-in-one printer comes with its speedy scanning, printing, copying, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Users can manage to get documents out at a good speed. An exciting feature of this Epson printer is its ability to edit and restore old and faded graphics. All you need to do is scan them into the printer and use Epson’s software to get back your lost memories.

Review

Epson SX425W is a compact all-in-one printer that offers many advanced features at a low cost. It is best known for its high-end features at a very low cost. The printer has scan, copy and fax functions along with direct printing, LCD display, wireless connection and memory card slots.

It weighs approximately 6 kg and measures 450 X 342 X 182 mm. This sleek design printer has a flatbed scanner and neatly placed button control panel with LCD display on the top. The printer has an input paper tray at the rear end that can hold up to 120 sheets at a time. It also has a telescopic output tray at the front bottom.

The printer uses Epson SX425W ink cartridges that are easy to maintain and replace.

• Wireless, and USB connectivity
• Memory card reader and USB slots
• Fax functionality
• Low cost
• Small footprint
• Direct print

• Slow printing speed
• No ADF
• No Automatic duplex printing
• Small LCD display

The Epson Stylus SX425W is a low-cost all-in-one printer that boasts as many features as any other high-end multifunctional printer can offer. It is capable of producing high-quality prints, copies, and scans at a decent speed. The printer also offers fax and wireless functionalities that make it budget friendly yet great printer for small office users.

The replacement cartridges for Epson Stylus SX425W ink are:

• Epson T1291 black
• Epson T1292 cyan
• Epson T1293 magenta
• Epson T1294 yellow
• Epson T1295 multipack; 4 colours

You can also pick Epson SX425W ink multipack (T1295 multipack) to save more on your printing expenses.

How to fix printing issues with Epson Stylus SX425W?

Printing problems can be caused by a number of factors. Two of the major causes are; an empty EPSON SX425W ink cartridge and/or a blocked print head. Here are a few solution to get rid of such printing issues:

This is the first and basic solution to get rid of blurry or smeared printout, faded print out, incorrect colours, smudges etc. Follow these steps to check the ink level of the cartridges:

1. Right-click the printer icon on the taskbar, then select printer settings

2. Click the Maintenance tab, and then click the Speed & Progress button

3. Click the Monitoring Preferences button and then click on the Select Shortcut Icon check box.

4. Open the printer driver, click the Maintenance tab, then click the EPSON Status Monitor 3 button. A graphic will display the ink level of the cartridges

5. If you find the level too low, then you need to replace your Epson SX425w ink cartridges. However, if you find enough ink in there, it might be the issue of the clogged printhead.

Solution 2: Clean the Printhead

If you find that the printout is unexpectedly fade, then it may be possible that the printhead of the printer is blocked and its nozzles are not delivering the ink properly onto the papers. To resolve this issue, you can use Head Cleaning Utility in the printer driver. Follow these steps:

1. Make sure that no warning errors are displayed on the LCD screen

2. Select the Head Cleaning option by right-clicking the printer icon on the taskbar

3. Follow the on-screen instructions

1. Make sure that no warning errors are displayed on the LCD screen

2. Access the Epson Printer Utility 4

3. Click the Head Cleaning button in the Utility dialogue box

4. Follow the on-screen instructions

Once the process is completed, make a test print on the paper you inserted earlier. If the print quality is not satisfying, run the head cleaning process again. If still the print quality does not improve, we would recommend you to contact Epson support.

Q. Can I use compatible Epson SX425W ink cartridges instead of the original ones without worrying about any damage to my Epson printer? Please give me some advice.
A. Yes definitely, compatible ink cartridges are not manufactured to damage your printer in any manner. They are passed through different quality tests so you do not need to worry about the quality of your printer machine while using the compatible cartridges.

Q. What type of paper can I use to print with an all in one Epson SX425W printer?
A. With this printer, it is recommended to use photo paper, glossy photo paper, and premium glossy photo paper. You can use various sizes from A4 inkjet paper to glossy photo paper.

Q. How much space does this printer require?
A. The Epson SX425W printer measures 182x450x342 and weighs around 5.6 kg.

Q. My Epson SX425W has run out of yellow ink. Do you provide yellow Epson SX425W ink cartridges separately, please?
A. Yes, we provide individual packs of all colors of Epson SX425W ink cartridges. To buy the yellow color SX425W ink cartridges separately, please visit - https://printerinkcartridges.ie/t1284

Q. With the Epson SX425W printer, can I perform a print job using Wi-Fi?
A. Yes, the printer comes with Wi-Fi support. It allows you to print and scan from anywhere in the house or office.

Q. Which memory cards are supported by this printer?
A. This Epson printer supports SD, SDHC, Memory Stick PRO, MMC, xD, and xDH memory cards.

Q. I need a heavy duty printer with high page yield that can easily print from Wi-Fi connectivity also. Is the Epson SX425W printer suitable for my needs?
A. Absolutely, this printer is perfect for you. It’s an all in one printer that allows you to print, scan as well as copy.

Q. How long would it take for an Epson SX425W printer to print 60 pages?
A. Epson SX425W printers come with a print speed of 35 pages per minute for black and white documents and 15 pages per minute for coloured documents. So, you would not have to wait longer than 4 minutes for printing 60 pages with this printer.

Q. Can using compatible Epson SX425W ink cartridges invalid my printer’s warranty?
A. You can use compatible Epson SX425W ink cartridges with your printer without worrying about invalidating your printer’s warranty. However, Epson printers do not cover any damage caused due to compatible ink cartridges. But, we assure you that our compatible ink cartridges are of high quality and will not cause any problems to your printer.

Q. What is the difference between Epson T1285 ink cartridges and the T1295 ink cartridges?
A. Both are Epson SX425W ink cartridges. The only difference between the two is that the T1295 model has a higher page yield which means the cartridges can print more pages per ink cartridge. You will not find any difference in the quality and both the ink cartridge models will work fine with your printer.

Q. Who is this printer most suitable for?
A. The Epson SX425W printer comes with scanning, copying and faxing functionalities as well. The printer also comes with Wi-Fi support, a memory card reader and has an LCD screen. It is quite compact with good printing quality and can handle up to 120 pages at a time. All these features make this printer suitable for both users in small offices, as well as home users.

Q. Are there any other colours of Epson SX425W ink cartridges that I can use with this printer?
A. No, Epson SX425W ink cartridges are only available in cyan, magenta, yellow and black. This is because Epson SX425W printers, like most printers, use the CMYK(cyan, magenta, yellow, black) colour model for their printer. A mixture of these colours enables the printer to make all other colours, hence it does not require more colours.

Q. I want best quality print output for the professional documents I share with clients across the country and overseas. Do EPSON SX425W ink cartridges contain good quality ink for that?
A. These ink cartridges are filled up with premium quality ink, which is one of the highlights it boasts of. whether you want to print documents in colour or in black, you can be sure of highly satisfying results when you use these ink cartridges. With these ink cartridges, you’ll also cut costs effectively, which makes them the best choice indeed.

Q. I am what you may call a light user who doesn’t print too often. I need to buy EPSON SX425W ink cartridges from you guys, this time in a multipack. Which package would you recommend so that there’s no wastage of any kind nor storage hassles? Thanks.
A. Please go for our 12 cartridge multipack as it will be of good value for you and will ensure you don’t have to worry about storing and looking after the cartridges in case you don’t need to use them. And of course, you’ll also be saving more money when you buy this multipack.

Q. Can I expect a positive, satisfactory and helpful customer support experience from your end especially in case of returning a product I may not be ok with? I’m not happy with the current dealer I buy ink cartridges from.
A. We assure you of the best customer service support and the cooperation at the highest level which you’d naturally expect as a customer. We have gained a respectable reputation in the market for quality of high standards and also offer all the support customers need, including customer-friendly returns policy which sees to it that you are never at any disadvantage. We offer hassle-free 30-day returns policy promptly and provide a refund or replacement of your product as per your wish.

Q. Can I buy single Epson SX425W ink cartridges for the Epson Stylus SX425W printer?
A. Yes, you can. The single cartridges are listed on this page with different options in multipacks.

Q. It can be seen that buying the Apple pack of four Epson SX425W ink cartridges would be more economical than the Fox pack. However, I don't use my printer very frequently. Should I buy them? Will the cartridges dry out?
A. The Epson SX425W ink cartridges have a life of twelve months approximately. However, once opened from the pack and installed in the printer, the cartridges should be used regularly. This is to prevent the drying up of the ink and any blockage inside the machine. The high capacity Epson Apple series ink cartridges are the most economical option for this printer. However, if you don't use your printer regularly then it is recommended to purchase the cartridges when there is a requirement. Or you can also choose for the Fox series ink in the Epson T1285 multipack containing the standard capacity cartridges for the Epson SX425W printer.

Q. There is an alignment problem in the printouts generated by the Epson SX425W printer. How can I use the print head alignment utility on Windows 98 or ME?
A. You can use the Head alignment utility in the event of horizontal banding or broken text through misaligned vertical lines, to realign the heads in the printer. To access this utility, you can go to Start, Select settings and then select Printers. Now, right click on the relevant printer and select Properties. After this, click on the utility tab and then select Print Head Alignment. Follow the instructions appearing on the screen. Before the Printhead Re-alignment utility is used, it is recommended that you run the head cleaning utility to check whether the head is performing at its optimum or not. For step by step instructions please refer the user manual for the Epson SX425W printer.

Q. I wanted to order a multipack of EPSON SX425W ink cartridges for my office. This is the first time I am ordering a compatible version and I’m not very confident about the same. What is the Product Guarantee if the cartridge doesn’t work with my printer?
A. We manufacture our compatible cartridges with utmost care. The compatible cartridges are at par with the quality of original cartridges and yield good results. In the event that a compatible or remanufactured product is deemed to be faulty we will replace or refund for the item from 12 months following the date of purchase. For more information visit : https://printerinkcartridges.ie/terms-and-conditions

Q. What are the colours in which your compatible EPSON SX425W ink cartridges are available in?
A. The compatible EPSON SX425W ink cartridges come in 4 colours namely cyan, magenta, yellow and black. We refer them from the names T1281, T1282, T1283, T1284 . If you happen to buy the multipack, it is referred as T1285. You can order the cartridges by referring to their original names only; there is no need to refer their codes.

Q. I recently changed my EPSON SX425W ink cartridges. The ink on the prints have lately started to spill and the prints are unclear despite the fact that I have used the cartridge only twice since installation. Have I received faulty cartridges?
A. The spilling of colours and deteriorated quality of prints is not by cartridges but is a fault of the printer. We would strongly recommend you to clean the nozzle heads with a cloth and restart your printer. Hopefully this will rectify the glitch. In case the issue still persists contact our customer care service on +44(0)28 308 33221.

Q. I saw the compatible cartridges on your website and wanted to order Compatible EPSON SX425W ink cartridges for my home. I reside in Galway. Does your delivery service operate for Galway? If yes, then in how much time will the delivery be received?
A. Yes, We deliver all over Ireland. The delivery is done by our third party courier partners i.e. Fastway couriers who are punctual with their deliveries. It usually takes 24 hours to deliver, but due to workload it might take 1-2 days. For more assistance regarding deliveries feel free to call customer support service on +44(0)28 308 33221 or drop a mail to us at info@printerinkcartridges.ie. You can order the same using the following link: https://printerinkcartridges.ie/t1285-multi-pack-saver-t1285-12-3.

Q. Will you recommend me to use EPSON SX425W printer for printing photos?
A. Yes, the EPSON SX425W is an all in one printer with many features supporting photo printing. The printer supports printing on photo and glossy paper. The ink of Epson SX425W ink cartridges does not fade and stays on the glossy paper for vivid and long lasting prints. Epson claims to provide Lab-quality glossy photos last over 200 years in a photo album.

Q. How to install the ink cartridges in the printer?
A. The cartridges are easy to install. Place the cartridge in the respective slot as marked inside the printer till they locked into the base. Printer needs to be switched on while you replace the cartridges. Select the command for cartridge replacement on the connected PC or on the printer screen.

Q. When I try to print from my laptop, the printer EPSON SX425W is not in the list. Is the printer broken?
A. No, It’s not necessary. There is a possibility of printer not correctly installed or the USB port not connected. To ensure that the document will print make sure the printer is installed on the device. This can be viewed in 'computer's devices', press install. If the printer is installed then check USB connection to see if the port is working or not. If the problem is still not rectified contact Epson for further help.