The top-of-the-line model, the EasyShare 5500, costs $300 and adds duplexing, an automatic document feeder, and a fax.
The base model, the $150 EasyShare 5100, sports the same features as the EasyShare 5300 except for the LCD screen and photo-card reader. If you’d like more options, Kodak provides two more models in the EasyShare 5000 series. In my testing, the EasyShare 5300 was a solid performer, with the exception of a minor scanning glitch that Kodak says it plans to fix in a software update soon. And although you’ll save money in the long run, there won’t be a compromise in the quality of your scans and prints. The EasyShare 5300 utilizes a two-cartridge, six-ink system the total cost for an ink refill is only $25 ($10 for black and $15 for five-ink color).
It also comes with a special promise from Kodak: the company asserts that this multifunction printer will save you money on ink, thus reducing the cost per print. The Kodak EasyShare 5300 is a multifunction device that features scanning, copying, and printing capabilities.
