The ESP 5250’s scan and copy results were good overall, too. However, using Kodak’s own photo paper, the same images dazzled–rivaling or surpassing output from the Canon Pixma MP560 and the HP Photosmart Plus, depending on the test. Plain-paper prints were adequate: Text seemed charcoal rather than black, and images appeared slightly grainy. In PCWorld Labs tests, the ESP 5250 was only slightly faster than the ESP 3250, generating 4.7 pages per minute printing text, and 2.7 ppm printing graphics.
KODAK ESP 3250 REVIEW DRIVER
The driver and the LCD walk you through manual duplexing on the PC but for the Mac, you’ll find just a klunky workaround documented on Kodak’s support site. A single media slot takes MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, and SD Card. Its single, 100-sheet front input tray also catches up to 50 sheets of output, right on top of unused sheets–a common, but clumsy, design among low-cost models. Other than that, the ESP 5250 is a sparsely featured machine. And in the back of the machine is a roller insert that helps you clear paper jams (though we experienced none). It’s best for light-duty school or home use.Īside from the Wi-Fi, one highlight from the ESP 5250’s feature set is the 2.4-inch, tiltable color LCD, whose menus are as intuitive as the navigation buttons that work with it. Otherwise, it’s essentially the same average-quality, slightly slothful machine as its $20-cheaper cousin, the Kodak ESP 3250 All-in-One. The low running costs will keep it affordable into the future as well.The Kodak ESP 5250 All-in-One color inkjet multifunction printer costs only $150 (as of February 5, 2010) and includes Wi-Fi connectivity–a nice feature to have at this price point. They found print speeds to be slower than rated, however, and disliked the lack of wireless support.įor home users who need basic features and want a very affordable upfront price, the Kodak 3250 is an excellent choice. They praised the low cost per page of Kodak 3250 ink, and liked the sharp photo quality and automatic paper detection feature. The large capacity of ESP 3250 ink cartridges gives them a low cost per page that keeps operating costs down, and users can purchase compatible ESP 3250 ink instead of OEM versions for even lower prices.Ĭomputer Shopper gave the 3250 a 3 star rating out of 5 in its review. Kodak 3250 ink cartridges are easy to find and very cost-effective. Unlike some inkjet models, printer ink is not overly expensive.
The model still includes Kodak's EasyShare software, which makes editing and printing photos very simple. Nearly every other aspect of the machine is comparable to more expensive models in its line, including 1200 dpi scanning resolution and fast printing speeds. The paper tray is smaller than some models, as it holds only 100 sheets, and the LCD screen on the control panel is only 1.5 inches, compared to more expensive models that feature 3 inch or larger screens. Kodak had to make a few tradeoffs to achieve the low price of the 3250, but not as many as you might think. The cost of printer ink is affordable, as Kodak 3250 ink is some of the least expensive in its class. It produces excellent photos with sharp details and vivid colors, and has fast print speeds of around 30 pages per minute for black and 29 pages per minute for color. The Kodak ESP 3250 provides the essential features that most home users need in an all-in-one inkjet printer, at a price that is extremely affordable.