In the first of Epson?s Photokina announcements, the manufacturer has unveiled a series of three new all-in-one models aimed at entry-level consumers.
The Epson Stylus DX6000, DX5000 and DX4000 Series are billed as ?ideal for a wide range of printing needs from documents to photo printing,? for those who output low levels of prints.
All three models feature Epson DURABrite Ultra ink, a print resolution of up to 5760x1440dpi and Epson?s Micro Piezo technology. The all-in-ones are additionally each compatible with four individual ink cartridges priced under £10.
Stylus DX Series features include Epson PhotoEnhance software, which offers automatic photo enhancements such as levels adjustments and red-eye removal. For scanning, Easy Photo Fix technology is included for restoring old and faded photos while ABBYY FineReader Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software is on hand for converting scanned documents into text on a computer.
The DX6000 and DX5000 feature memory card slots and PictBridge compatibility to suit the needs of digital camera users. There are also print speeds of up to 27 pages per minute and a photo print speed of just 28 seconds, while scanning resolution is billed as up to 1200dpi. The premium level DX6000 additionally features a 2inch LCD for reviewing images without the need for a computer.
The DX4000 Series meanwhile prints up to 23 pages per minute and features a scanner with a resolution up to 600dpi. Epson is billing the DX4000 as ?an ideal printing solution for a home environment where quality, flexibility and cost matter.?
Announcing the launch, Coll Kretz, Product Manager, Epson Europe says, ?As well as providing crisp and smudge-proof output on plain paper, thanks to our DURABrite Ultra ink, you can create high-quality photos on glossy paper that are bright and vibrant. All three models also deliver cost effective printing through the individual ink cartridges, making them your perfect home printing partner.?

Epson Stylus DX6000, DX5000, and DX4000 Series key features summary:
Four individual ink cartridges
Epson DURABrite Ultra ink
Up to 5760x1440dpi optimised dpi resolution using Micro Piezo technology
Automatic PhotoEnhance technology
Epson Easy Photo Fix scanning software
Manage, file and print photos with Epson Creativity Suite
USB connectivity

Epson Stylus DX6000 Series additional features summary:
Print speeds of up to 27ppm and 28 seconds for a 10×15 photo
2.0? LCD viewer
Memory card slots and PictBridge
1200dpi scanner

Epson Stylus DX5000 Series additional features summary:
Print speeds of up to 27ppm and 28 seconds for a 10×15 photo
Memory card slots and PictBridge compatibility
1200dpi scanner

Epson Stylus DX4000 Series additional features summary:
23ppm black and white and 12ppm colour print speeds
600dpi scanner

The DX6000, DX5000 and DX4000 are all available now. Find out full details at www.epson.co.uk