January 23, 2012

Epson PictureMate Show PM300 – Compact Show and Print Photo Printer

By Databazaar Blog

The Epson PictureMate Show PM300 has a large 7” color LCD screen that instantly grabs your attention. You can use this high-resolution wide screen to preview and edit your pictures as well as view your pictures in a slideshow. The Auto Photo Correction feature includes a number of functions to facilitate professional photo editing. You can store hundreds of pictures in the 270 MB internal memory.

The versatile slideshow feature includes options that are suitable for the home office as well as animation options that are sure to be a hit with the kids. With the PictureMate Show PM300 you can print a richly colored, high-resolution 4” x 6” print in approximately 37 seconds. Print sizes can range from 0.3” x 0.3” up to 4” x 6”. The vibrant prints are smudge free, fade and water resistant.

You can connect this printer to your PC using USB 2.0 cable. The Bluetooth® adapter provides the wireless printing option. For PC-free operation you can use a memory card, USB flash drive or digital camera to directly print and store your pictures.

This easy to use printer comes with a fully functional remote from which you can access all the printer commands.

Summary

The Epson PictureMate Show PM300 is a compact show and print photo printer.

MSRP: $299.99

Manufacturer

Epson

Product Page

Epson PictureMate Show PM300

Supplies

Print Pack

T5845M, T5846 Ink & Paper Pack

Specs that matter

Notable Features:	Prints 4” x 6” photos in approximately 37 seconds; Input Tray can hold 20 sheets of PictureMate® photo paper; PC-free printing; 7” widescreen display; 270 MB internal memory to store and view photos in a slideshow; Wireless printing using Bluetooth®
Max. Printer Resolution:	5760 x 1440 dpi
Max. Printable Area:	4” x 6”
Copier Reduction/Enlargement:	25%– 400%
Paper Compatibility:	PictureMate® photo paper
Standard Interface:	USB connection between printer and PC, flash memory (thumb drives), Bluetooth (with optional Bluetooth Photo Print Adapter for Epson), PictBridge™ and USB Direct Print-enabled digital cameras
OS Compatibility:	Windows® 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 2000; Mac OS® X 10.3.9, 10.4.x, 10.5.x, 10.6.x
Warranty:	1 year limited warranty

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January 16, 2012

Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 Designer Edition – the package prototyping solution

By Databazaar Blog

The Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 incorporates Epson’s latest achievements in high-resolution ink jet technology and their first of its kind, Epson UltraChrome™ HDR White Ink. This aqueous based white ink uses the new Organic Hollow Resin Particle Technology to produce white color; no known carcinogens are involved.

This printer has a 9-color system that uses the HDR (High Dynamic Range) pigment based inks that provide a wide color range. The high precision 10-channel print head is capable of printing both color and white in the same pass. The built-in cleaning cartridges automatically clean the print head, making it virtually maintenance free.

Both Reverse white and Surface white printing press methods are supported. In the reverse white method all the colored inks are applied first followed by white; the prototype is viewed from the “reverse” side. In the surface white method white color is printed first followed by all the other colors; the prototype is viewed from the surface of the media.

The front loading media includes a number of new substrates and ink jet coated clear as well as metallic films. Both rolls and cut sheets are supported, with the maximum roll width not exceeding 24”. This printer incorporates roll media length tracking and identification that is useful for tracking partially used rolls and issuing alerts when nearing the end of media. The Epson ePlaten™ Media Loading Technology ensures accurate media loading, movement, skew adjustment and tracking.

The control panel consists of a 2.5” color LCD that displays the status of the print job and intuitive navigation buttons for the basic printer functions. The Designer Edition includes support for the EFI®eXpress.

With this printer, you can produce proofing prints for a variety of packaging, including the most difficult flexographic and gravure print jobs.

Summary

The Epson Stylus Pro WT7900 Designer Edition has been specially engineered to deliver package prototyping solutions.

MSRP: $6,995

Manufacturer

Epson

Product Page

Epson Stylus Pro WT7900

Supplies

Ink

Photo Black, Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Vivid Light Magenta, Orange, Green, White

Specs that matter

Release Date:	September, 2011
Notable Features:	Aqueous based white ink; Built-in cleaning cartridges for automatic maintenance; Supports both reverse white and surface white printing methods; 9-color system uses HDR pigment based inks; Automatic nozzle verification, cleaning and print head alignment; Front loading media; ePlaten™ Technology to control precise media loading, movement, skewing; 2.5” color LCD control panel
Printer Resolution:	1440 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi
Paper Sizes:	Maximum paper width 24”; Minimum paper width 8.27”
Paper Compatibility:	User-adjustable roll media adapters accept either 2" or 3" media cores; Media weight 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm posterboard
Standard Interface:	a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) and an Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)
OS Compatibility:	Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit); Macintosh Leopard 10.5, Snow Leopard 10.6
Warranty:	1 year on-site limited warranty

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December 02, 2011

Epson WorkForce All-in-Ones 435, 545, 645, 845 – enhance productivity at the workplace

By Databazaar Blog

The Epson WorkForce 435, 545, 645 and 845 All-in-Ones are ideally suited for home offices and businesses. With the WorkForce AIOs you can print, copy, scan and fax at an affordable price as well as save on power consumption. These printers consume up to 70% less power as compared to laser printers. The use of Extra-High capacity ink cartridges brings savings of up to 40% as compared to color laser printers.

All four WorkForce models have built-in wired and wireless network and include Epson Connect to enable wirelessly printing from mobile devices. They also include memory card slots, high-speed USB and ABBYY® FineReader® OCR software.

The higher-end WorkForce 845 is suitable for small to medium sized businesses that have demanding printing requirements. It delivers very fast one-sided print speeds of 15 ISO ppm (black) and 9.3 ISO ppm (color); two-sided 7.4 ISO ppm (black) and 5.4 ISO ppm (color). Productivity enhancing features include two 250-sheet paper trays, a 30-page Automatic Document Feeder (ADF), automatic two sided printing and copying and a 7.8” smart touch panel.

The WorkForce 645 and 545 are suitable for home offices. They include productivity enhancing features such as a 250-sheet paper tray, ADF and automatic two sided printing and copying. The WorkForce 645 delivers fast one-sided print speeds of 15 ISO ppm (black) and 7.2 ISO ppm (color); two-sided 7.5 ISO ppm (black) and 4.5 ISO ppm (color). The WorkForce 545 delivers print speeds of 15 ISO ppm (black) and 7.2 ISO ppm (color).

The WorkForce 435 is a low-end model suitable for home offices and small entry-level businesses.

Summary

The affordable Epson WorkForce AIOs boost productivity at the workplace.

MSRP: The Epson WorkForce 435, 545, 645 and 845 AIOs are priced at $99.99, $129.99, $149.99 and $199.99 respectively.

Manufacturer

Product Page

WorkForce 435
WorkForce 545
WorkForce 645
WorkForce 845

Supplies

Ink

WorkForce 435 - Epson 124 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
WorkForce 545 - Epson 126 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
WorkForce 645 - Epson 126 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
WorkForce 845 - Epson 127 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	11th October, 2011
Notable Features:	Print, Copy, Scan and Fax functions; Fastest print speeds; built-in wired and wireless networking; affordable individual ink cartridges; wireless printing from mobile devices using Epson Connect; fast scan, copy or fax of two-sided documents; 30 page Auto Document Feeder; PC-Fax to enable faxing documents directly from your computer; ABBYY® FineReader® OCR software; memory card slots
Green Features:	Energy Star qualified, uses up to 70% less power than laser printers, automatic two sided printing
Printer Resolution:	5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
Max. Paper Size:	8.5" x 44"
Max. Scan Resolution:	9600 x 9600 dpi interpolated
User Interface:	The 435 has a 2-line text LCD; the 545 and 645 models have 2.5” LCD; the 845 model has 7.8" touch panel with 3.5" TFT screen
Standard Interface:	Hi-Speed USB, Wireless (802.11 b/g/n), Wired Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), Network Card Included, Epson Connect Email Print, AirPrint™
Memory Card Support:	Available in WorkForce 545, 645 and 845 models
OS Compatibility:	Windows® 7 (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows Vista® (32-bit, 64-bit), Windows XP SP1 or higher (32-bit), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Mac OS® X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, 10.6.x, and 10.7.x
Warranty:	1 year limited warranty

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November 11, 2011

Epson Stylus NX430 Small-in-One – the compact, efficient All-in-One

By Databazaar Blog

The Epson Stylus NX430 Small-in-One is part of the company’s new line of Small-in-One printers. This small, compact wireless printer supports printing, copying and scanning. It also prints out brilliant photos. Easily configure and connect to this printer on your wireless network from smartphones, iPads, tablets and other devices. It is ideal for use in homes and small businesses.

The smart touch panel and easy to use features allow for quick setup and control. Save paper by using the manual two sided printing option. The 2.5” color LCD panel and built-in memory card slots support PC-free photo printing. The printer offers improved image quality with red-eye removal, photo restoration and correction.

Use this printer for quick, high quality scanning of important documents at scan resolutions of up to 2400 dpi.

The printer supports Epson Connect which provides the Email Print and Epson iPrint solutions. Email Print allows users to print from their mobile devices to any Epson printer, anywhere; all that’s required is the email address of the Epson Email Print enabled printer. The Epson iPrint service allows users to print documents, photos and web pages from their mobile devices to any nearby wireless Epson printer, as well as scan documents and save them as files on their mobile device.

Summary

Epson Stylus NX430 Small-in-One™ is a compact, efficient, wireless all in one printer.

MSRP: $99.99

Manufacturer

Epson

Product Page

Epson Stylus NX430

Supplies

Ink

Epson 124 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), Epson 126 High Capacity (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	6th September, 2011
Notable Features:	Compact, easy to install and use. Wi-Fi enabled. Copy, Print, Scan and superior photos. Smart touch panel with 2.5” color LCD, Memory card slots supports PC-Free printing. Picture quality improvement with red-eye removal, photo restoration and correction. Manual two side printing. 2400 dpi high quality scanning. Supports Epson Connect services.
Printing Technology:	4-color (CMYK) drop-on-demand MicroPiezo® inkjet technology
Operating Systems:	Windows®7 (32 bit, 64 bit), Windows Vista®(32 bit, 64 bit), Windows XP SP1 or higher (32 bit), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Mac4 OS® X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, 10.6.x, 10.7.x
Connectivity:	Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED (b/g/n)2
Scan Resolution:	2400 dpi
Maximum Print Resolution:	5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
Maximum Copy Size:	8.5" x 11"
Copy Quality:	Color/Black-and-white: Draft/Normal
Copy Quantity:	1 – 99 (PC-free)
Maximum Paper Size:	8.5" x 44”
ECO features:	ENERGY STAR qualified, RoHS compliant
Warranty:	One year limited warranty

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November 04, 2011

Epson Artisan 837 – brilliant photos at super-fast print speeds

By Databazaar Blog

Epson Artisan 837 is one of the latest and best all-in-one printers from the house of Epson. Artisan 837 delivers the best of both worlds with its sleek, compact design and high performance. Epson claims that this model offers the world’s fastest 4 x 6 inch print speeds and ultra-high definition prints by using the MicroPiezo technology. This provides brilliant photos in vivid colors without compromising on the print speed.

The 7.8 inch easy to handle touch panel has a large display that lights up only the buttons you need. It also has a 3.5inch LCD to preview, edit and print photos. Features such as auto photo correction and red-eye removal add value to your photo printing experience. With built-in wireless and Ethernet networking you can print and scan from any room in the house.

You can send faxes in color at a faster than before rate of 3 seconds per page. Store up to 60 speed dials and up to 180 pages in the memory. The 30-page automatic document feeder facilitates quick copying, scanning and faxing. This printer also has individual ink cartridges, so you need to replace only the color that you need.

Adding more zing to your photo printing experience is the option to create coloring books, personal note paper, invitations and greeting cards using your own photos. Instant wireless printing of photos and attachments can be done from your mobile devices too.

Summary

Epson Artisan 837 offers lab quality photo prints without compromising on the print speed.

MSRP: $299.99

Manufacturer

Epson

Product Page

Epson Artisan 837

Supplies

Ink

Epson 98 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta), Epson 99 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light Magenta)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	August 9,2011
Notable Features:	Sleek and compact design, Fast photo printing, built-in wireless, 30 page automatic document feeder, printing from mobile devices
Green Features:	Energy Star Qualified, Automatic two-sided printing, supports printing on recycled papers
Pages per minute:	ISO Print Speed – 9.6 ppm in black and 9.1 ppm in color
Resolution:	5760 x 1440 dpi (maximum resolution)
Paper Tray:	Input, Output and Secondary
Paper Capacity:	Input – 120 sheets plain paper and 20 sheets premium photo paper glossy, Output - 30 sheets
Interface:	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n8 Ethernet – 10/100, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, PictBridge
Compatibility:	Windows and Mac
Weight:	24.9 pounds
Warranty:	1 year

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November 02, 2011

Epson LabelWorks™ LW-300 and LW-400 – professional quality label printing made easy

By Databazaar Blog

Earlier this month Epson introduced the LabelWorks LW-300 and LW-400 label printers. The LabelWorks™ printers are compact, portable and easy to use and are suitable for offices and homes. Design and print professional quality labels for files, storage bins, household items, clothing and more. The small lead margins reduce the margin wastage by almost 60%. The ergonomically designed keyboard has distinctive keys for each function. These printers support 7 languages, 14 font types, 75 frames, more than 300 symbols and a large variety of tape cartridges in traditional colors and specialized media.

The LW-400 can print up to 4 lines of text and supports tape widths ranging from 6mm to 18mm (~¼" to ~¾”). It has a backlit display and built-in memory that can store up to 50 user created label designs. This printer is very versatile and can print specialty labels like iron on, glow-in-the-dark, fluorescent and metallic labels, barcodes for products and merchandise, and labels for a/v cables and computer wiring. It has special print modes for flag, tab and wrap style labels.

The LW-300 which is the lower end model can print up to 2 lines of text and it supports tape widths up to 12mm (~½”). Its built-in memory can store up to 30 user created label designs. The lower end model does not include barcode printing and specialty print modes.

Summary

Epson LabelWorks LW-300 and LW-400 print professional quality labels for use in offices and homes.

MSRP: The LW-300 is $39.99 and the LW-400 is $49.99

Manufacturer

Epson

Product Page

Epson LabelWorks LW-300 and LW-400

Supplies

Tapes

Epson LC Series Labelling Tape Cartridges

Specs that matter

Release Date:	October 4, 2011
Notable Features:	Compact, portable label printer, supports 7 languages, 14 font types, 75 frames, more than 300 symbols, up to 60% reduction in margin wastage, built-in memory for storing user created label designs, tape cartridges in traditional colors and specialized media; the LW-400 supports specialty print modes and barcode printing.
Cartridge tape widths:	6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm, 18 mm
Batteries:	6 AAA
AC Adapter:	Yes

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October 01, 2011

Epson Stylus – Stylish photos in vibrant colors

By Databazaar Blog

Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is designed to cater to the high resolution print needs of graphic design firms and creative agencies. It combines Epson Ultrachrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology to produce a wide range of colors. Designers can now create mock-ups without the intervention of outside vendors.

The print speed varies from 4:08 to 10:59 depending on the photo size. Photos of various sizes can be printed at ease. The Variable Droplet Technology produces up to 3 different droplet sizes per print line giving superior quality photos in vibrant colors. Photos are also fade resistant and report a longevity of up to 200 years for both color and monochrome photos.

This printer supports languages such as EPSON ESC/P2 raster photographic drivers and an optional PANTONE(licensed). This is supported by most leading third party RIPs and workflows and you can now print with both color and black ink directly on clear or metallic media.

Summary

Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is an ideal choice to print superior quality photos in vibrant colors.

MSRP: $6,995

Manufacturer

Epson

Product Page

Epson Stylus Pro 3880

Supplies

Ink

Epson UltraChrome K3 (Photo or Matte Black, Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Vivid Light Magenta, Light Black, Light Light Black)

Specs that matter

High print resolution, Vibrant colors in the photos, Epson Ultrachrome K3 with vivid Magenta Ink Technology
Green Features:	Energy Star compliant
Pages Per Minute:	4.08 to 10.59
Resolution:	2880 x 1440 dpi
Paper Capacity:	up to 120 sheets of plain paper, 50 sheets of photo paper
Interface:	Hi Speed USB ports, Ethernet port
Compatibility:	Windows, Mac
Dimensions:	27 x 15 x 10 inches
Weight:	43.2 pounds

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September 27, 2011

Epson Workforce – fast and efficient printing solutions for your workgroup

By Databazaar Blog

WorkForce Pro – a new printer launched by Epson is targeted as an ideal solution to the printing needs of small offices and workgroups. Three new inkjet products belong to this category of printers - the WorkForce Pro WP-4540 All-in-One, WorkForce Pro WP-4530 All-in-One and WorkForce Pro WP-4020 single function. These printers bring down the cost per page by 50% when compared to conventional laser printers.

These printers have an excellent print speed and are considered to be ideal for a busy work group. In fact, Epson claims this to be the World’s fastest automatic two-sided printer. The paper capacity is up to 580 sheets, which includes an 80 sheet rear feed tray for alternate papers, envelopes, labels and cards. The print speed is at 16 ppm for black and 11 ppm for color. The first two printers in this series, the WorkForce WP – 4540 and WorkForce Pro WP-4530 are 4-in1 printers with options to print, copy, scan and fax.

The 5.8 ‘’ smart touch panel ensures easy and convenient navigation through the menu options for the various tasks performed by the printer. You can save up to 50% of your paper supply through the built-in automatic two-sided printing and copying. The Epson Connect functionality enables you to connect to popular mobile devices and print documents through wireless connectivity.

Summary

The Epson WorkForce series with its high print speed and professional quality print output is an apt choice for a fast paced work environment in a busy workgroup.

MSRP: $179.99 - $399.99

Manufacturer

Product Page

WorkForce Pro WP-4540
WorkForce Pro WP-4020
WorkForce Pro WP-4530

Supplies

Ink

T676XL120 (676XL Black), T676XL220 (676XL Cyan), T676XL320 (676XL Magenta), T676XL420 (676XL Yellow)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	August 30, 2011
Notable Features:	Fast automatic two-sided printing, Extra large ink cartridges, 30-page two sided automatic document feeder, built-in wireless connectivity
Green Features:	Energy Star qualified, uses up to 70% less power than laser printers, automatic two sided printing
Pages Per Minute:	16 ppm for black, 11 ppm for color
Resolution:	4800 x 1200 optimized dpi
Paper Trays:	One input tray and a rear-feed tray for alternate papers and envelopes
Paper Capacity:	580 sheets plain paper
Interface:	High speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi connectivity, Ethernet, Network card
Compatibility:	Windows and MAC
Dimensions:	18.1 x 25.7 x 18.2 inches
Weight:	36.4 pounds
Warranty:	One year limited warranty

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August 17, 2011

Multi Function Printers: Features and functionalities

By Databazaar Blog

Printers are no longer machines that just print documents and images. Multi Function Printers, popularly known as MFPs, can also perform various other related functions such as scan, copy, and in some cases even fax. Renowned tech products magazine, pcworld, recently conducted a test drive to find out the printing needs of offices from various fields. Six popular inkjet MFPs were installed in three very different office to test their performance in the real world.

Each of the offices was given two MFPs which would suit their specific print needs. These printers were tested for a week. The printers used for the research were:

• Epson WorkForce 840 All-in-One Printer
• Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901
• Brother MFC-J6710DW
• HP Officejet 7500A Wide Format e-All-in-One
• HP Envy100 e-All-in-One
• Lexmark Genesis

Here are the features that you can look forward to in an MFP as found from the pcworld test drive.

Printer cum scanner: Most MFPs combine the features of printing and scanning for both A4 size and wide documents. Lexmark Genesis printers have an additional FlashScan feature which uses a camera to take a photograph of the image to be scanned resulting in a scanned output almost instantaneously.

Touchscreens: Touchscreens have become a very common feature in printers nowadays. Each brand of printers comes up with its own unique features for the touchscreen. Among printers used for the pcword’s research initiative, Brother MFC-J6710DW lacks a touchscreen.

Web based Apps for Printers: HP and Lexmark are the only brands which offer web-based applications for their MFPs. HP, in partnership with Disney and Dreamworks, delivers features such as printable games, posters, puzzles and so on. MSNBC and yahoo offer news feeds while Bing, Google and MapQuest provide help with maps.

Lexmark’s Genesis on the other hand, has an app called ePrint that allows you to send print jobs to the printer from any device with an internet connection, from anywhere in the world through the printer’s unique email address.

Cloud printing: An amazing feature that has just found its entry into the printer market. You can now print documents and images from your android-enabled phones without driver or connectivity issues.

Automatic double sided printing and automatic document feeder are other features that you might want to look out for. While duplex printing is definitely more environment friendly, it also consumes more time. If your work involves a great amount of faxing then buying a printer with in built features for fax might be a good idea. Ink costs, too, are one of the most important features that you have to consider while choosing an MFP. Most of the printers used in the pcworld test initiative are reasonably priced as far as ink costs are concerned.

MFPs are most suited for small and medium sized offices that look for printers which offer features like scanning and faxing in addition to printing. With the wide range of MFPs now available in the market, you can always find one which suits your needs perfectly.

Keywords:MFPs, Scanning, MFP and cloud printing, web apps for MFPs, duplexing features in MFPs, touchscreens in MFPs

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January 25, 2011

Epson Unleashes the Workforce 840 Multifunction Inkjet Printer

By Sean Doherty

Printer News: Epson Workforce 840 Offers Fast Double-Sided Printing

Earlier this month, Epson shipped its most ambitious WorkForce printer yet — the WorkForce 840. It boasts 15 one-sided ISO pages per minute in monochrome and 9.3 one-sided ISO ppm in color. That's not the fastest inkjet printer on the planet, but when it comes to duplex prints, the 840 is a contender with speeds up to 7.4 ISO ppm in black and white and 5.4 ppm in color.

When I tested these specifications, one-sided prints output in half the time it took two-sided prints to complete. The duplex engine in the Epson Workforce 840 has a short paper path. That plus Epson's DURABrite fast-drying ink explains the fast duplex printing speeds. And you won't have to visit the printer often to load paper. The printer ships with two paper trays capable of holding a ream of paper (500 sheets), as well as a 30-page automatic document feeder that rests on an 8.5 x 12-inch flatbed scanner.

The Workforce 840 includes built-in WiFi. The 7.8 inch tilting touch panel enables you to skip the PC for many jobs such as printing from a camera via PictBridge or from a memory card. Speaking of which, you can also scan output directly to memory cards as well as to network folders and email.

Summary

Multifunction color inkjet printer best for small and home offices that require high-capacity, two-sided monochrome and color printing

MSRP: $299.99

Manufacturer

Press Release

Epson Announces the World's Fastest Automatic Double-Sided Printing Solutions for Small Offices — Epson WorkForce 840 All-in-One and Epson WorkForce 60 Printer

Product Page

Epson WorkForce 840 All-in-One Printer

Supplies

Ink Cartridges

127 Extra High-Capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow; 126 High-Capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Specs that matter

Release Date:	January 5, 2011
Notable Features:	Fast two-sided printing, 500 sheet paper capacity, large control panel and display, small footprint, WiFi, print from smartphones.
Green Features:	Energy Star, RoHS, low energy power-off mode, two-sided printing, Epson Recycling Program
Pages Per Minute:	ISO: 15 ppm (black and white) 9.3 ppm (color)
Resolution:	5760 x 1440
Paper Trays:	2
Paper Capacity:	530
Interface:	Ethernet, USB 2.0, WiFi
Compatibility:	Windows, Mac
Dimensions:	17.6 x 22.3 x 12.0 inches
Weight:	22 pounds
Warranty:	1 year

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