Epson Stylus D 120 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Can the photo printer match its promised speed?

Pros: Ease of use and set up, fast, near laser quality text, borderless photos

Cons: Not as fast as claimed, some fuzziness on text, dithering patterns visible in lower quality (read faster) print modes

Verdict: The D120 provides a combination or near laser printer print speeds and text quality but with the added bonus of colour printing and photo quality output making it a good all rounder and one ideally suited the needs of busy office or home office ...

Review summary: The Epson Stylus D120's main innovation is the Dual Black Ink System. Rather than containing one black cartridge, the Epson Stylus D120 actually houses two of them.

Verdict: Epson claims that the Stylus D120 is excellent for business use, but we'd dispute that. Even with two black ink cartridges, the Epson Stylus D120's text output is ordinary and in no way compares to that of a cheap laser printer. However, the Epson ...

Review summary: Is this the sensible alternative to a personal laser printer for the small or home office?

Verdict: The Stylus D120 is best summed up as a general-purpose ink-jet printer with provision for an extra black ink tank. It offers print speeds similar to entry-level mono lasers, but black print quality is not as crisp. Cost of printing is also quite a bit ...