But its real strength is in printing photos on glossy photo paper. In all of our tests, the Epson EcoTank ET-8550 performed well, with crisp quality prints across the board. With an impressive 5760 x 1400 dpi print resolution and a scan resolution of 1200 x 4800 dpi, you can expect incredibly accurate printing and photocopies. But we won’t complain about a machine putting quality ahead of speed for photo printing (and it does print quietly, at least). Auto duplex and colour printing is slower. The printer’s speeds are fair- for us, mono A4 pages came out at 32ppm. However, the ET-8550 is more home than office-focused, so it lacks ADF and fax facilities. Paper sizes up to A3+ are supported, and we found we could even print 2m banners via the rear tray. The printer is also generously kitted out with features, including A4 auto-duplex, the ability to enlarge A4 photocopies to A3, and printing to a variety of blank media. Its design is sleek, with a small footprint roughly A3 in size, and only 16cm tall, making it much easier to accommodate than other A3 printers we’ve tested. The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 is an A3 photo printer featuring an impressive six refillable tanks instead of four - meaning greater clarity and quality to images (and substantially reduced running costs). Read our full Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4630 review . It’s sadly no longer available direct from Epson, but it’s still stocked by third-party sellers. It’s acceptable for general photo printing, but pale compared to professional photo printers.įor every other task, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4630 is an exceptional machine particularly for small offices. With a maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi, we found printing photographs less impressive. Text, charts and diagrams are sharp, and we struggled to tell the difference between a print from the WF-4630 and a mid-range laserjet. Quality was also exceptional for this inkjet. It’s around half this time for duplex printing. Our tests matched Epson's claims of approximately 20ppm for both black-and-white and color print jobs. But it’s not quick - it took us around twenty minutes to get started, but at least you only have to do it once. Initial set-up is very simple, with the clear touchscreen display an able guide through every step. Not only did we find the unit reasonably priced, but the printer’s use of larger XL print cartridges means it can offer economical on-going costs that even rival laser printers. One of the main attractions for the WF-4630 is its affordability. In our tests, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4630 proved to be an affordable printer for small businesses and workgroups, boasting fast print speeds, excellent print qualities, and a host of features including remote printing and scanning. Read what Tom’s Guide thought in their Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 review . With an outstanding performance and low ink costs, the Epson ET-5850 is ideal for the busy office or home office. The 4.3-inch touchscreen effectively operates like a phone, making it very accessible. Otherwise, there’s little to complain about, with colors appearing natural and well-saturated. Graphics were sharp and detailed, although the testing team did spot very mild banding visible in parts. Print quality is just as good as you’d expect. However, scans do come out slightly too dark by default (and the packaged software is somewhat lacking). Copies and scans are lightning fast, too. Double-sided text printing was recorded at 14.5 ppm A six-page color PDF with text and graphics printed at a similarly quick 32.8 seconds (11 ppm). In tests by the Tom’s Guide team, the ET-5850 printed a five-page text document in 19.6 seconds (approx.
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