Epson TX117: affordable multifunction home device

Epson TX117 одним из лучших решений эконом-класса. Low cost, combined with improved performance makes the Epson TX117 one of the best economy-class solutions. Specifications, parameters and its speed will be further considered. Also, recommendations will be given regarding the operation of this solution and the order of its adjustment is given.

Purpose of the All-In-One

отлично подойдет для тех случаев, когда выдвигаются высокие требования к качеству документации и быстродействию, а вот лимит по печати не настолько уж и большой. Epson TX117 is perfect for those cases when high demands are placed on the quality of documentation and speed, but the limit on printing is not that big. Under such requests, home workflow systems fall. It is also justified to use such an MFP in a small office with similar requirements. In all other situations, it is better to purchase more expensive MFPs with a large margin for printing.

General specifications

Epson TX117 составляет 3000 страниц. The resource by volume of printing for a month for Epson TX117 is 3000 pages. In the print solution mode, the output resolution is 5760 x 1440. In all other cases, the hardware resolution is 1200 x 600. But in the scanner mode by interpolation this value can be increased to 9600 x 9600. The set of ports for connection is represented only by USB. Therefore, the management functions of the MFP in this situation are assigned to the computer system to which it is connected.

Independently, this solution can only work in the multiplier mode. At the driver level, there is support for standard formats up to A4, and photos - 20 x 25. Print speed for A4 output is 30 pages in black and white and 15 in color. принтер Epson TX117 затратит 89 секунд. For one high-quality photo with dimensions of 10 x 15 printer Epson TX117 will spend 89 seconds. The level of power consumption during operation of this multifunctional device does not exceed 10W, and the recommended operating temperature range is limited from below 10, and from above - 35 degrees.

Cartridges. CISS

в исходной комплектации оснащается таким набором картриджей: Epson TX117 in the original configuration is equipped with this set of cartridges:

• T0733 is purple.

• T0732 - blue.

• T0734 - yellow.

• T0731 - black.

The capacity of each of them is 100 ml, and this, according to the Japanese manufacturer, should be enough for 200 pages A4. There are also improved modifications of cartridges for Epson TX117. Cartridges are in this case indentichnuyu marking, which in the end is complemented by the letter "H". In this case, the capacity for ink is increased to 200 ml, and this allows you to print up to 400 pages.

All branded cartridges for this model multifunctional device are designed for one cycle of use. After that, the manufacturer recommends purchasing a new set of cartridges, which costs 1600-1700 rubles, and this significantly increases the cost of maintaining the MFP. There are refilled models of cartridges, a set of which can be purchased already for 2300-2400 rubles. But from a practical point of view, it is most optimal to supplement such a device with an external NPC system. It costs about 3000 rubles, but it is bought once and its resource is enough for a long time. In the future, it will only be necessary to buy them in order to consume ink and pour them into appropriate containers.

Software

Epson Stylus TX117. The list of supplied software is a significant plus Epson Stylus TX117. выделяют такую особенность рассматриваемого МФУ, что кроме драйверов в списке поставки фигурирует внушительный набор прикладного софта. Reviews highlight this feature of the MFP in question, that besides the drivers in the delivery list there is an impressive set of applied software. This and Finereader for recognizing electronic documents, this and Easy Photo for adjusting pictures and photos, this is a special manager for diagnosing the status of a multifunctional device. All this allows us to further expand the capabilities of such a multifunctional device.

But the list of drivers in this case is minimal and allows using this solution with only two types of operating systems. As it is easy to guess - this is "Windows" and MacOS. A certain drawback may be considered the lack of drivers for the OS family of Linux, but not so often can be found on modern personal computers such software.

The order of adjustment. Reviews

The order of setting up such an MFP is as follows:

• The device is installed in the maximum close to the computer, from which control will be carried out in the future.

• We implement all necessary connections.

• We start the process of installing drivers.

• After the dialog box appears with a request to turn the MFP on, press the Power button on it.

• At the end of the driver installation process, restart the PC.

• Print the test sheet, and then copy it with this peripheral device and scan.

Epson Stylus TX117. The lack of a built-in MFP NPH system is a key disadvantage of the Epson Stylus TX117. лишь только на этот его минус указывают. Reviews only on this minus indicate. Solve this problem by installing an external such system. Of course, it will have to be bought separately. With the configuration of it, as a rule, there are no significant problems. Epson TX117 значительно больше. But the pros in the Epson TX117 is much larger. It's low cost, it's high speed, it's photographic print quality. The installation of external CISS generally turns this MFP into an ideal peripheral solution, in which printing costs are generally minimal.