December 04, 2008

Kodak ESP 9 Inkjet All-In-One Printer Focuses On Low-Cost Ink

By Kara Hiltz

Printer News: Kodak ESP 9 Brims With Advanced Features and Promises to Save You Money

Every product needs an angle in today's hyper-competitive marketplace. Kodak designed the ESP 9 for people who would prefer to spend more on a printer and save money on ink cartridges.

Kodak's ESP 9 all-in-one printer includes copy, scan, and fax capabilities with a low-cost six-ink cartridge system. Despite its focus on affordability, Kodak claims that the ESP 9 also produces high-quality documents. You'll also find an automatic document feeder, duplex printing, WiFi, borderless photo printing, and memory card slots.

For all of these features, Kodak says that you'll pay an average of $70 per year on ink (a $110 savings). I don't know about you, but I've spent more than that on a nice dinner for two. I need to find some restaurants with a budget-conscious angle.

Summary

Inkjet all-in-one printer best for small office / home office with a long-term outlook.

MSRP: $299.99

Manufacturer

Press Release

Kodak's New Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printers Promise Lowest Ink Replacement Cost in the Industry

Product Page

Kodak ESP 9

Supplies

Ink Cartridges

Kodak Color Cartridge (Item #1810829), Kodak Black Cartridge (Item #1215581)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	September 22, 2008
Notable Features:	Borderless photo prints, WiFi, low-cost ink cartridges, intelligent paper tray adjusts automatically depending on the paper size, automatic duplexer, built-in automatic document feeder, 3-inch display, Bluetooth compatibility (requires optional accessory)
Green Features:	Double-sided printing, intelligent paper tray means less wasted paper
Pages Per Minute:	32 (b/w); 30 (color)
Seconds Per Photo:	28 (4 x 6-inch)
Paper Trays:	2 (including one designated photo tray)
Paper Capacity:	120 (photo tray holds 40 photos)
Interface:	2 USB 2.0 ports, WiFi, Ethernet, Memory Card Slots, PictBridge, Bluetooth (with optional accessory)
Compatibility:	Windows, Macintosh
Dimensions:	17.5 × 10.0 × 17.0 inches
Weight:	21.9 pounds
Warranty:	One Year

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