Pros
- Speedy graphics printing
- Inexpensive
Cons
- Slow text printing
- Expensive inks
At A Glance
A standout among cheap MFPs, the Stylus NX400 is fast and competent, but with a few compromises.
Manufacturer’s Description
Memory card slots to print PC-free Easy color restoration of faded photos One-touch copying, high-quality scanning Borderless 4x6 photo in as fast as 26 sec Smudge, water & highlighter resistant prints Truly touchable photos with instant dry ink 2.5-inch LCD to edit and print photos, PC-free
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | C11CA20201 |
| Inventory Number | 32013 |
| Requirements | |
| Operating System Compatibility |
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| Display | |
| Display type | Color |
| Ports and Connections | |
| USB 1.1 | Yes |
| USB 2.0 | Yes |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Parallel Port | 0 |
| Serial Port | No |
| Power | |
| Maximum Power Draw (watts) | 12 watts |
| Standby Power Draw (watts) | 25 watts |
| Faxing | |
| Fax page memory capacity | 0.0 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 17.7 inches |
| Depth | 13.5 inches |
| Height | 7.2 inches |
| Weight | 15.2 pounds |
| Media Handling | |
| Standard Number of Input Trays | 1 |
| Standard Input Sheet Capacity | 120 |
| Manual Feed Slot | 0 |
| Automatic Duplexer | Not Available |
| Max Input Trays | 1 |
| Maximum Paper Height | 14.0 |
| Storage Media | |
| Compact flash | CompactFlash |
| Micro SD | xD-Picture Card |
| SD card | SD Card |
| Memory stick | Memory Stick |
| Compact flash | No |
| Resolutions | |
| Monochrome horizontal optical resolution | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| Color horizontal optical resolution | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| Scanning | |
| Scanner Type | Flatbed |
| Maximum External Bit Depth |
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| Maximum Scan Resolution | 9600 x 9600 |
| Optical Scanning Resolution | 1200 by 2400 |
Performance
| PCWorld Test Center (Quality) | |
|---|---|
| Print quality: Text | Very Good |
| Print quality: Color photo | Superior |
| Print quality: Grayscale photo | Good |
| Copy quality | Good |
| PCWorld Test Center (Speed) | |
|---|---|
| Print speed: Text | 5 ppm |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Scan Quality | Good |
| Color Output Quality | Good |
| Final Scan Time, 2-by-2-Inch Document, 600 dpi | 21.77 |
| Sports Action Shot (secs) | 72.99 |
| Tested Lineart Speed (ppm) | 3.6 |
| Tested Grayscale Speed (ppm) | 4.3 |
| Line Art Output Quality | Fair |
| One-Page Line Art, Maximum Resolution | Good |
| Three-Page Word Document (secs) | 45.62 |
| Grayscale Glossy Output Quality | n/a |
| 300dpi Line Art Image (secs) | 16.56 |
| Ten-Page Word Document (secs) | 155.82 |
| Tested Glossy Photo Speed (ppm) | 0.8 |
| Preview Scan, One-Page Word Document, 300 dpi | 15.53 |
| Preview Scan, 4-by-5-Inch Document, 100 dpi | 15.59 |
| One-Page Webpage (secs) | 21.27 |
| Two-Page Excel Document (secs) | 35.72 |
| Final Scan Time, One-Page Word Document, 300 dpi | 10.15 |
| Final Scan Time, 4-by-5-Inch Document, 100 dpi | 12.52 |
| One-Page Copy (secs) | 20.24 |
| Preview Scan, 2-by-2-Inch Document, 600 dpi | 15.58 |
| 4 by 6 Color Photo (secs) | 12.68 |
| One-Page Word Document, 300 dpi | Good |
| 4 by 6 Grayscale Photo (secs) | 13.96 |
| Tested Color Speed (ppm) | 3.4 |
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