written by suny6l on 09/09/2016
The print quality is not too bad but I had to remortgage my house to afford the ink. I would recomend looking at printers with cheaper ink!
written by Holiday Rep on 31/03/2010
The model I write about here is I think now out of production but there are several other models of very similar usability from this manufacturer, all with similar performance qualities. Most of these other models also use the same range of cartidges (5 single colours and a black)
Other models in the range are all known as STYLUS Photo - R200, R300, RX600, RX620, RX640 etc.
I write about this printer with some serious reservation.
Yes it has given me very good service even though throughout the time I have used it I have always used compatible inks.
Before I go into the main usable qualities of this machine I have to say that after some time of use this machine totally packed in on me and I found on the internet the solution to reset it and get it up and running as if it was new.
It has been said that these machines are built complete with an end of life chip in them and after a number of running hours they need to be reset(I found this to be very true)
Right the machine performs very well in printing tasks from mono printing to colour photo printing (even using compatible inks)(Although I do recommend that you use the very best photo paper you can get hold of and make sure the printer is set up for the correct paper too)
If you find that your printer at anytime will not respond to a printing request then before you do anything or make any changes to you computer, restart your computer with it atached and switched on.
The built in scanner I have no problems with at all and the software that came with the product is adequate but you may well have a preference for another piece of software that can be used in association with this model.
A tip is: If your printer (And that goes for most printers)is kept or stored in a warm room then from time to time put a test page through it to keep the print heads from drying out.
written by on 23/04/2008
The card reader is great, and the print quality, when it works.
Yesterday, I was supplied with my third printer, since Xmas.
Therefore I do not recommend Epson Stylus Photo RX500.
written by on 24/01/2008
This machine is expensive to run and consumes ink by the gallon but, worst of all, as far as I am aware the cartridges cannot be recycled. See the small print on most cartridge recycling facilities - NOT Epson. Epson website does, however, offer a recycling service via any of their 'Epson Express' centres - just try and find one!
As a small business who endeavour to be as environmentally friendly as humanly possible, this printer counter-acts all our other efforts. It is being replaced, this week, and I would not recommend it to anyone who is even slightly conscious of their impact on the environment.
written by markcross on 06/09/2007
Very happy with the RX500 it has been a reliable printer that is so easy to use. I love the one button print, scan and copy functions. The contact sheet print selection if you are just using memory cards and not connected to a PC is fantastic. I use this printer in the office and out at events for instant prints from my camera. Very good, very cheap to run. Never had a problem yet.
written by Mikecade on 26/08/2007
When it's good it's very, very good but when it's bad it's horrid. My RX500 has produced excellent results but at a cost - very thirsty on ink and prone to all sorts of problems ranging from being over-sensitive to the way paper is fed into it to producing a variety of blemishes on the finished product. Relevant Epson support is non-existent.
written by Rose3 on 05/07/2007
When we bought it we were looking for a good quality printer that would not cost us an arm and a leg in ink. We bought it at Staples and I feel let down. I would not recommend this printer to anyone. I don't think I would buy an Epson again either. I heard good things about Epson and this printer has not done a thing for us.
written by skylarks on 14/05/2006
This Epson Stylus Photo RX500 is not what I call a user friendly printer. It seems to have a mind of its own.
written by wimbledonian on 12/03/2006
I bought the Epson Stylus Photo RX500 multifunction printer for my father, but I found it hard to use. My own Epson printer, which is an ancient Stylus Colour 860, warns you against using the head cleaning function as it wastes ink. The RX500 does this every time it starts up, whether or not the heads need cleaning - there is progress for you!
written by warringeagle on 05/10/2005
I love the Epson Stylus Photo RX500 printer - if it were not for the cost of the ink, and the rate at which it is used up. Even printing black ink only on economy setting, the ink is 20% low after only a month of minimal use! Unreal! My former Epson (6 years old) did not use nearly this much ink! If you have lots of pictures to do, it will become very expensive. I feel a little burned by Epson at the ongoing expense of using the printer. I would look elsewhere. My next printer may not be an Epson.
written by aw on 10/05/2005
I was really looking forward to using the Epson Stylus Photo RX500 of this new machine as I recently was married and had to send out photos to multiple people. I thought it would be a good value and be able to crank out pics. Unfortunately, there are many problems with the printer. One of which, I am beginning to believe the buttons surrounding the lcd screen are just a selling point, as you think you will be able to reset or clear the machine if it begins to act up. None of the buttons on the front work except for the mode buttons. Also, you cannot print at all unless every ink cartridge is full (not even black and white). That is where value ends. Also, if you are out of warranty, Epson will make you pay to talk to them. In addition the printer as another suggested seems to have a mind of its own. It is also extremely slow to print images. One positive is that when it does print, quality is pretty good.
written by flatroofer2 on 03/05/2004
This Epson Stylus Photo RX500 is the first 3 in 1 Multifunction Printer, Scanner and Copier to have 6 inks, which I had been waiting for. This was to save room and to save the trouble of setting up each device. My priority was a good printer, which turned out to be brilliant. BUT here comes the crunch, you need to have a degree in computer studies to operate the stupid thing. It realy is difficult to operate. It seems to have a mind of its own. Printing on its own, printing on start up without any instructions. The controls on the front have no meaning. Pressing any of them has no effect. The LCD panel will not change what ever you do. I have managed to print a number of prints, but I can't use the same method each time. It is hit and miss. Instructions are useless. I have contacted Epson,but even they had trouble trying to instruct me. I asked them to send me the instructions they gave eventualy on the telephone, but they they did not have them in print or on the net or on any software.I could mention a number of faults, but enough said,you will have to make up your own mind. Should a printer be so difficult to use?
Written on: 17/06/2004
I have used the RX500 and found it very easy to use, if your reviewer is having problems then maybe he should RTFM (read the flipping manual).
Written on: 03/09/2005
I was delighted with the printer but after 13 months a service warning came up. 48 hours later it stopped working all together with the note "error". I expect to be told that the machine is not worth repairing. As a consequence I am looking at the HP Photosmart 2610 as a replacement.
Written on: 17/01/2005
I have the printer and its not rocket science to use it. Seriously its not that hard. As I just got it yesterday I'm impressed with its speed, quality and detail of the pictures, its also the quietest printer I've ever had. The scanner is a bonus as well because it is top quality. The only problem is that the printer is quite bulky.
Written on: 20/08/2004
The rx500 is simplicity itself to use. The front panel is a doddle. Read the manual!!
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Written on: 21/03/2010
I found this review very helpful because it supports my experience with another epson printer the R200.