Epson Stylus NX430 Small-in-One All-in-One Printer
Manufacturer: Epson Part number: C11CB22201
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- Bottom Line:
- The Epson NX430 "Small-in-One" printer is a solid investment for students and office jockeys who print high-quality photos and documents but don't have the space for a large format device.
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CNET editors' review
Epson Stylus NX430 Small-in-One All-in-One Printer price range: $86.00
- Reviewed by: Justin Yu
- Edited by: Rich Brown
- Reviewed on: 11/11/2011
The good: The Epson NX430 stuffs a printer, scanner, and copy machine into a device that also fits in small places, and Epson's iPrint software extends your printing reach to compatible Android and iOS devices.
The bad: The printer lacks an Ethernet port for wired networking, and its "moderate-capacity" cartridge bay is a money sink if you print a high volume of photos and color documents.
The bottom line: The Epson NX430 "Small-in-One" printer is a solid investment for students and office jockeys who print high-quality photos and documents but don't have the space for a large format device.
Released in time for the back-to-school season, Epson squeezes a printer, scanner, and copy machine into a small device it's calling the "small-in-one." The Stylus NX430 occupies roughly the same amount of desk space as your average Blu-ray player, and it performed twice as fast as the four other competitive models, with high-scoring quality results to boot. We recommend investing in Epson's extra-large-capacity ink refill tanks if you print a large volume of full-color documents and photos, but if price and space hold top priority on your printer shopping list, the $99 Epson Stylus NX430 is worth your dollar.
Design and features
The Stylus NX430's space-saving design is the printer's main focus, measuring a little more than 15 inches wide, 20 inches deep, and 11 inches tall. Relative to other printers, its size falls somewhere between a single function inkjet and a color laser printer, but at 9 pounds it's only half the weight of the average color laser printer and ideal for offices that frequently move workstations.
The center control panel sits within a console that rotates up to a suitable viewing angle. Though I'm not usually a fan of virtual-only button layouts, I like that the only buttons that light up on the NX430 are the four-way directional pad and the power on and off controls--the rest of the functions illuminate depending on the particular function you're accessing.
I did notice that the screen on this machine feels distinctly less responsive than the capacitive touch dials on the higher-end WorkForce 845 All-in-One. By contrast, NX430's plastic surrounding the screen has a tendency to flex as you press down on it, lending a mushy feeling to menu navigation. The screen itself never gave me trouble in terms of virtual button actuation, however.
I can't fault a $99 device for not including an auto-document feeder or multiple paper input trays, so all paper handling is fed through the single tray on the back and exits through the "mouth" below the controls. You'll also notice a memory card reader up front that lets you walk up and print from an expansion card without actually touching a computer. You can preview your photos on the ample 2.5-inch LCD touch panel, and even make simple adjustments to crop dimensions, resize, or perform one-button touch-ups.
Epson gives you the option to connect the printer to your computer using direct USB or Wi-Fi. I assume most of you will prefer the latter, since Epson doesn't include a USB cable in the box. Smart setup on the touch panel is a two-part process: turn on the machine and click Network Setting, then designate your wireless network and enter its password, and that's it. The entire setup from start to finish, with a connection established on our lab network, took us less than 2 minutes. The installation process also includes a step that asks if you want the system to automatically hunt and install firmware updates, and we recommend you click "yes" when prompted; the appeal of Web-connected printers like the NX430 means you don't have to wait for Epson to ship you software updates, so take advantage of it.
Connecting through Wi-Fi also means you can take advantage of Epson's host of free mobile printing apps that let you print directly from mobile devices. First, the Epson iPrint application for iOS and Android devices enables you to print Web pages, photos, documents, and anything else on a smartphone directly to the WorkForce NX430, though I noticed the printer cropped photos when I flipped orientation from portrait to landscape and vice versa, so I wouldn't recommend using the app to print important images like business presentations this way; it's more appropriate for quick outputs of snapshot photos and to-do lists.
Performance
In our speed tests, the Stylus NX430 performed at an average rate printing photos, but it sprints ahead of the competition with presentation output speed, color graphics speed, and especially text speed. To widen the margin further, the NX515 printed a staggering 14.11 pages per minute of plain text on plain white paper.
Meanwhile, the next fastest printers are the Lexmark Interpret S405 and the Canon Pixma MX410 that both registered only 7.65 and 6.08 pages per minute (PPM), respectively.
In fact, the Epson churned out more pages per minute (text, graphics, and presentations) than most inkjet printers I've tested to date. Look no further than the Epson Stylus NX430 printer if you need hard copies of your documents in your hand as quickly as possible.
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The printer also doesn't disappoint in terms of print quality. With so many driver options to choose from, Epson makes it easy to cater to your prints in the most efficient way possible. I tried to cycle through most of the options, including using Epson's Vivid colorspace as opposed to Adobe's RGB, but I found that Epson's preset setting produced the most pleasing and accurate images. By far, the most accurate samples came from black and colored text and graphics containing thick, black lines.
Considering the cost of the printer and the consumables, the Epson's print samples are some of the most evenly saturated, fully formed shapes I've seen in a while. I'm satisfied with the weight of thin and thick lines, and the readability is clear even down to the smallest fonts on normal white document paper. I'm equally happy with the photo quality that continues to live up to the Epson name. All the printouts display smooth quality and are free of graininess or blotchy facial tones.
Service and support
Epson backs the Stylus NX430 with a limited one-year warranty that includes toll-free customer support weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT. Further support is available online through a model-specific troubleshooting guide, FAQs, e-mail support, driver updates, and document downloads.
Conclusion
The Epson WorkForce NX430 lives up to its "small-in-one" moniker with the size and features to match. Students and small offices cramped for space will have to sacrifice an auto-document feeder and double-sided prints to get the NX430 under $100, but its Wi-Fi connectivity, quick print speeds, and the most recent addition of iPrint apps for smartphones make this multifunction a worthwhile grab.
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User reviews
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Worst printer regarding cost of consumables.
by artistxx on January 11, 2012
Pros: Easy to setup and print wirelessly.
Cons: Cost of ink isn't sustainable. I print a few pages a week and must replace at least one cartridge a month ($20) I'm guessing 50cents a sheet to print.
Summary: Look elsewhere.
Summary: Look elsewhere.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent, cheap, small printer
by German4589 on March 31, 2012
Pros: -easy setup on wireless mode
-small size
-extremely cheap (I bought this for 59 on amazon)Cons: - a little noisy
-small cartridgesSummary: I obviously would recommend this machine, has a very good build quality, works flawlessly, I've been using this for about a month right now, and haven't experienced any ...
Summary: I obviously would recommend this machine, has a very good build quality, works flawlessly, I've been using this for about a month right now, and haven't experienced any problems since I set it up. Is a must buy if you're an student with not much space, and doesn't print lots of pages, but if you do print a lot, think twice before buying because the cartridges run out very quickly and cost around 15 each.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Works perfectly and doesn't take up space.
by peco412 on March 27, 2012
Pros: Small footprint, does everything, everything works.
Cons: Not for high volume use.
Summary: Although I feel for those who have had issues setting up their NX430s, I didn't have any. My small primary laptop computer doesn't have an optical drive, so ...
Summary: Although I feel for those who have had issues setting up their NX430s, I didn't have any. My small primary laptop computer doesn't have an optical drive, so I downloaded all of the software directly from Epson's website. Perhaps starting with the most up to date software helps. I'm pretty sure that I also updated the firmware on the printer at one point, too. That was painless, too, apparently. I had the NX420 for a short while before upgrading to the NX430. Due to my space limitations, the $10 cost of the upgrade for the slightly smaller size and slightly better design of the NX430 was well worth the it. I print from several different laptops, both PC and Mac, and also from a first generation iPad and a few iPhones, both 4 and 4S. All work flawlessly and the print quality is more than sufficient for my needs.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Absolutely amazing
by natvet on March 24, 2012
Pros: everything, runs like "butter"
Cons: alphabet found by clicking arrows
Summary: Absolutely fabulous product all around including the price.
Summary: Absolutely fabulous product all around including the price.
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Great mobile printer!
by Farsidekey on January 13, 2012
Pros: Easy setup, prints surprisingly fast.
Scan to PDF wirelessly is great, impressive quality.
Tested across multiple mobile phone users in a mobile office, no problems.Cons: Would be nice to be able to print without a network, but not necessary for my needs.
Summary: -The printer is very small and able to fit in a cabinet in my mobile office where space is at a premium.
-The paper input tray will feed paper from ...Summary: -The printer is very small and able to fit in a cabinet in my mobile office where space is at a premium.
-The paper input tray will feed paper from a 90 degree position against the back wall of the cabinet with no problems, even if it falls forward over the scanner.
-The power connection in the back is recessed so it can sit flush with the back wall.
-Wireless setup was simple with Sprint "Sierra Wireless" mobile hotspot. No problems printing from Android "nexus S" or IPad 2 with Epson Apps.
I haven't had it long enough to judge how long an ink cartridge lasts but the company pays for them so it's not an issue. -
Friends don't let friends buy Epson
by abell1204 on January 4, 2012
Pros: At less than $60 I'm surprised they could produce the box and packaging for that.
Cons: The product suffers from being too cheap AND from being from a company that doesn't care
Summary: The Yellow ink cartridge broke right out of the wrapper. the Much-too-heavy plastic bag caught on the click-tab and ripped it, so the cartridge would not remain seated. This kept ...
Summary: The Yellow ink cartridge broke right out of the wrapper. the Much-too-heavy plastic bag caught on the click-tab and ripped it, so the cartridge would not remain seated. This kept the machine from ever initializing. The software cannot be told to "continue" past this error, so this meant a trip to the store to buy a replacement cartridge.
The std cartridge is #124, but stores do not carry that number, only #125 and #126 (26 being the extra capacity ink, which I did not need.
the listing of what models fits what printer is confusing, different between the black & yellow, so even with the help of an employee, we both guessed (wrongly) that the #125 cartridge would work. It won't. It's is IDENTICAL IN EVERY WAY and it fits PERFECTLY, but the sensor tabs are different so the printer can't sense the pack.
#124 fits #125 does not #126 does and each one has a different, but overlapping "fits" listing????? Are they kidding? That is how little they think of their customers?
Back to the store, get the correct cartridge (expensive extra-capacity is all anyone carries) print FIVE pages in black and white ...
and the software tells me that ALL cartridges are ALL low on ink!
I printed three envelopes and all three came out with an ink smudge on the leading edge.
I owned the first Epson COLOR inkjet printer they ever made. The Stylus - back before EVERY printer they made was called that. I'd forgotten why I hadn't had an Epson since. -
Looks neat and clean on my home office desk.
by chefsonny on December 10, 2011
Pros: value
feature packed
easy to useCons: non that I can see
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TERRIBLE!!
by sterdoug on December 3, 2011
Pros: NONE TO BE FOUND.
Cons: Horrible printer. Went through 2 of these. Neither one successfully went throughout the setup process and had to be sent back. Followed the process to the letter. Got printer error and would no longer turn on. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DOG!!!!!!!
Summary: Horrible printer. Went through 2 of these. Neither one successfully went throughout the setup process and had to be sent back. Followed the process to the letter. Got printer error ...
Summary: Horrible printer. Went through 2 of these. Neither one successfully went throughout the setup process and had to be sent back. Followed the process to the letter. Got printer error and would no longer turn on. STAY AWAY FROM THIS DOG!!!!!!! Have had other printers and none were bad rom the start, but 2 in a row. UGHHHH!
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Small, simple, practical, although not impressive.
by Remrie on January 7, 2012
Pros: 1. Small and great for mobile offices
2. Simplistic and straight forward
3. Effective and great quality
4. minimal cables and software
5. Compatible with Apple AirPrint
6. Timely, responsive, and quick.Cons: 1. Far too few ports for PC, Apple, and Misc connections.
2. Does not comunicate directly to phone or PC, requires a router as a bridge to print wirelessly.
3. Such router may not be substituted for Mobile Hotspots on phones,
No link = No print.Summary: They have the chance to take this product and make it the best on the market if they want to make products that own their competitors so consumers don't ...
Summary: They have the chance to take this product and make it the best on the market if they want to make products that own their competitors so consumers don't have to think twice. They already created a great base, but it needs a lot of features and advance intuitive capabilities for users to get creative with it. If there is ever an age for a smartprinter to go with a smartphone, this is their chance.
Otherwise I'm stuck kicking the dirt tinkering around with this trying to get it to work for my mobile office in a semi truck traveling cross country.
I was surprised to discover it does not connect directly with a laptop or phone by Wifi.
To bypass my lack of a router I signed up for Mobile Hotspot via Verizon, My laptop recognizes my phone as a hot spot, hence this review, however my phone has not displayed my phone as an available wireless network.
If it can, then it will print, if not, then I'm boned. And without any ports to plug my iphone into this printer which is compattible with Apple AirPrint wireless printing, it's baffling why they have this box with lots of room to spare lacking ports for alternative connections.... I cannot plug anything into this other than the power cord and some Misc cord that plugs into a port I don't even recognize nor ever used.
I would recomend this for someone who wants something that performs well who isn't tech savy. Almost no setup required out of the box. However for the more technically inclined who intend to use every feature of this printer to it's fullest potential, you may find yourself more in need of a printer comparable to Watson.
At $60 it's worth it, if I can use the XL Epson ink cartridges then that will be a great money saver. And if it doesn't work, you are not out of a lot of cash.0 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Epson
- Part number: C11CB22201
- Description: The Epson Stylus NX430 packs quality and performance into one space-saving printer. It fits perfectly in virtually any setting. And, it features Epson Connect, so you can enjoy instant wireless printing from popular mobile devices. It's easy to share your small-in-one with Easy Epson Wireless setup and the latest in wireless technology. Use the 2.5" LCD, smart touch panel and built-in card slots to print brilliant photos - PC-free. Whatever you're printing, you can focus on what's important thanks to whisper quiet operation. You even can scan and archive important documents, quickly produce color copies, and use the image enhancement tools to get perfect photos.
General
- Copier Type Digital
- Fax Type Plain paper
- Printing Technology Ink-jet - Color
- Display Diagonal Size 1.5"
- Office Machine Features Built-in card slot
- Width 15.4 in
- Depth 11.8 in
- Height 5.7 in
- Weight 9.3 lbs
- Bundled with Power cord
Copying
- Maximum Copies 99
- Automatic Duplexing None
Printing
- Inkjet Technology Epson Micro Piezo
- Max Printing Resolution up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (color)
- Max Printing Speed up to 6.2 ppm (mono) / up to 3.2 ppm (color)
- Ink Cartridge Configuration 4 cartridges (1 each: cyan, magenta, yellow, black)
- Ink Palette Supported (Colors) cyan, magenta, yellow, black
- Color 4-ink
- Minimum Ink Droplet Size 3 pl
- Ink Type Epson DURABrite Ultra inks
Scanning
- Scan Element CIS
- Optical Resolution 1200 x 2400 dpi
- Interpolated Resolution 9600 x 9600 dpi
- Color Depth 24 bit
- Color Depth (Internal) 48 bit
Document & Media Handling
- Max Original Size Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
- Original Type Sheets
- Max Copy Size 8.5 in x 44 in
- Supported Media Type Envelopes,
Plain paper,
Photo paper - Supported Media Sizes 5 in x 7 in,
4 in x 6 in,
8.5 in x 44 in,
Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in),
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in),
A6 (4.13 in x 5.83 in),
A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in),
8 in x 10 in - Borderless Photo Sizes 5 in x 7 in,
8 in x 10 in,
4 in x 6 in,
A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) - Standard Media Capacity 100 sheets
- Document & Media Handling Details Input tray - 100 sheets - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
- Speed Details Printing : up to 6.2 ppm - B/W (ISO/IEC 24734),
Printing : up to 3.2 ppm - Color (ISO/IEC 24734) Finishing Equipment
- Collator None
- Stacker None
- Stapler None
- Binder None
PC Connectivity
- PC Connection Availability Yes
- PC Connection IEEE 802.11n,
Hi-Speed USB,
IEEE 802.11b,
IEEE 802.11g - Operating System Support MS Windows XP Professional x64 Edition,
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x,
MS Windows 7,
MS Windows XP SP1 or later,
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.x,
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11,
MS Windows Vista (64-bit versions),
MS Windows Vista,
MS Windows 7 64-bit Edition,
Apple Mac OS X 10.7.x - Software Included Drivers & utilities,
EPSON Scan Power
- Power AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational 13 Watt
- Power Consumption Standby 0.2 Watt
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories USB cable,
Four DURABrite ultra ink cartridges - Consumables Included 1 x Cartridge ( Black ) - up to 200 pages - Epson 124,
1 x Cartridge ( Cyan ) - up to 220 pages - Epson 124,
1 x Cartridge ( Magenta ) - up to 220 pages - Epson 124,
1 x Cartridge ( Yellow ) - up to 220 pages - Epson 124 - Compliant Standards CISPR 22 Class B,
RoHS,
CSA 22.2 No. 60950,
UL 60950,
FCC Part 15 B Environmental Standards
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Sound Emission 38 dB (operating)
- Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
Accessories
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Epson products on Shopper.com
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- Manufacturer:Epson
- Address:
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 - Phone: 1-800-873-7766
- Fax: 1-562-290-5220
