I am thinking of purchasing an Epson multipurpose printer/scanner/copier to replace my Canon MP 360, and have difficulty in deciding between the current DX [copier series] 5000, and the RX [photo copier series] 520, which having been replaced recently by the updated RX 640 is now available at a substantial reduction bringing the price in line with the newer DX 5000.
The only differences that I have discerned are that the RX 520 has a small preview screen, incorporates picbridge/card slots, scans up to 2400 dpi against 1200 for the DX 5000, but prints a little slower. It has 8 mil individual ink tanks, which although dearer than the 5.5 mil tanks on the DX 5000, appears to work out at a similar cost per mil overall assuming that ink usage is similar for both machines since they share an identical print resolution, but use different grade inks.
Unfortunately I've been unable to find the knowledgable and understanding PC World staff shown on TV to resolve this and assist my purchase
2007-01-12 21:22:59 · 3 answers · asked by Novice 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
This will be a "for whatever it's worth" answer. If the RX 520 price is really in line with the DX 5000 series, I'd go with the RX 520. The preview screen (assuming it's also functional with document copying / scanning and not just photos) means you won't have to be tied in to a computer to see what the finished product will look like. Same with the picbridge and card slots. Higher resolution means a better looking finished product. So what if the RX 520 prints a little slower. Even if it's 8 color ppm vs. 16 color ppm, are you suggesting you don't have the extra minute to spare? :-)
To put it another way, if I had a choice between a Ford Escort and a Ford Mustang for the same price, I'd go for the Mustang..... even if the Mustang needed premium gasoline to run.
plrr
2007-01-13 01:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by Angry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The volume of copies you make should be one of the deciding factors. If you make more copies then prints or equal amounts then go for the copier.
Look at each machines ability to match your work load needs and growth (3 to 5 years).
2007-01-13 03:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by triggs_2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go for RX520 (due to bigger tanks and better scan resolution)
2007-01-13 01:27:11 · answer #3 · answered by Steve B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋