The Epson WorkForce 30 Color Inkjet Printer is ideal for the small business and home office. It can produce black text with laser-quality output at laser-fast speeds - about two times faster than similar printers. Its small, compact design fits in even the smallest work area, yet it is well suited for high-volume printing - thanks to its dual black ink cartridges. The prints from the WorkForce 30 are smudge, fade, and water resistant, and can even stand up to highlighter pen use. It not only saves you time by printing fast, but will also save you money with its individual color ink cartridges, two-sided printing capability, and EnergyStar compliant rating.
| Printing Method | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Drop-on-demand MicroPiezo ink jet technology |
| Maximum Resolution | 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi |
| Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 3 picoliters |
| Tipo de Tinta | Tinta de pigmento DURABrite Ultra |
| Ink Palette | CMYKK |
| Ink Cartridge Configuration | 5 individual ink cartridges |
| Ink Cartridges |
68 High-Capacity Black (2 required) (Approx. 795 pages total) 68 High-Capacity Cyan (Approx. 520 pages) 68 High-Capacity Magenta (Approx. 520 pages) 68 High-Capacity Yellow (Approx. 520 pages) 69 Standard Black (2 required)(Approx. 465 pages total) 69 Cyan (Approx. 350 pages) 69 Magenta (Approx. 350 pages) 69 Yellow (Approx. 350 pages) |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Print Speed |
Black text: 38ppm Color text: 20ppm Laser quality black text: 27ppm Laser quality color text: 11ppm |
| Buffer de Entrada | Não especificado pelo fabricante |
| Ciclo de Trabalho da Impressora | Não especificado pelo fabricante |
| Print Archival Life | Up to 105 years |
| Paper Handling | |
|---|---|
| Largura Máxima do Papel | 8,5 polegadas |
| Maximum Printable Area | 8.5 x 44" |
| Paper Sizes | 3.5 x 5", 4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10", 8.5 x 11", 8.5 x 14", A4, B5, A5, A6, Half Letter, Executive, User Definable (3.5 - 44" in length) |
| Borderless Photo Sizes | 3.5 x 5", 4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10", 8.5 x 11", A4 |
| Paper Types | Plain Paper, Epson Bright White Paper, Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided, and Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper (letter), Envelopes (No. 10, DL, C6; plain paper, bond paper, air mail) |
| Maximum Paper Thickness | 12.5mil |
| Paper Capacity | 100 sheets/10 envelopes |
| Special Media Support | 2-sided Printing |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Cartões de Memória Compatíveis | Não tem |
| Capacidade de Impressão Direta | Não |
| Compatível com Rede | Não |
| Suporte PostScript | Não |
| System & Software Requirements | Windows 2000, XP, XP Professional x64, Vista; Macintosh OS X (10.3.9, 10.4.11 & 10.5.x) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Status Display | Indicator LEDs |
| Display de Preview de Imagem | Não |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, Ink, Paper Feed |
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 50-60Hz, 1.0 Amp (max.) |
| Dimensions | 17.1 x 6.3 x 9.8" (435 x 160 x 249mm) |
| Peso | 8,6 libras (3,9kg) |
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A great value. This inexpensive printer gets the job done. From opening the box to printing the first sheet took only 15 minutes. (A great relief after dealing with some other popular brands!...Read complete review
A great value. This inexpensive printer gets the job done. From opening the box to printing the first sheet took only 15 minutes. (A great relief after dealing with some other popular brands!)
This is not a photo printer, although it will print pictures that is not what it is intended for. We are using it mostly for business. (printing documents, receipts etc.) Very fast print speeds.
Some complain that it is noisy and it IS a bit louder than some other printers. That is not an issue to me.
This is my second Epson and I would definitely recommend it.
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Won't print B&W without color cartridges
Would not have bought it if I'd know that the color cartridges must be loaded in order to print just B&W. I use it almost exclusively for B&W printing, also Ep...Read complete review
Would not have bought it if I'd know that the color cartridges must be loaded in order to print just B&W. I use it almost exclusively for B&W printing, also Epson has made it impossible to use second party ink cartridges. Epson's are very expensive. I will be giving the printer away once the cartridges are used up. The printer is also very noisy. The print quality is fine. If you plan to do mostly B&W printing, done get this printer.
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Comments about Epson WorkForce 30 Color Inkjet Printer:
When my old Epson C88+ died, I needed an inexpensive general-purpose color inkjet that did a good job with proof color prints. The WorkForce 30 was just the ticket. With 5-cartridge printing, the color gamut is quite good, and it's surprisingly fast. For the price, there's nothing nearly as good from anyone else.
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General printing as well as speciality items print very well. Printer menu offers a lot of useful options for just about any application. I like Epson - this supplemented another Epson C120. They are almost identical & I wanted another like I had as it has served me well. 3rd Epson printer I've owned in 10+yrs (1 died after much hard use). Like small footprint as space is at a premium here.
Only thing I don't like (but to me wasn't a deal-breaker) is a #10 envelope must be fed on it's edge, not it's top (or bottom). Use it several times each day, often multiple pages.
GREAT VALUE!
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I use this printer for general printing and for printing on fabric for mixed media projects. I have not had a chance to use it a lot since getting it, but have always been happy with Epson printers and expect to be happy with this model. My only complaint so far is that it is VERY noisy when pulling the paper.
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[...] performs exactly as described. We would definitely order from B&H again!
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This printer is in use for a writer and the efficiency, quality, and user friendly attributes are superb.
Some might complain about the initial noise when it starts printing, but once that's past this printer is quiet and fast.
I've owned Epson's before and I'll own them again.
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Would not have bought it if I'd know that the color cartridges must be loaded in order to print just B&W. I use it almost exclusively for B&W printing, also Epson has made it impossible to use second party ink cartridges. Epson's are very expensive. I will be giving the printer away once the cartridges are used up. The printer is also very noisy. The print quality is fine. If you plan to do mostly B&W printing, done get this printer.
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Comments about Epson WorkForce 30 Color Inkjet Printer:
A great value. This inexpensive printer gets the job done. From opening the box to printing the first sheet took only 15 minutes. (A great relief after dealing with some other popular brands!)
This is not a photo printer, although it will print pictures that is not what it is intended for. We are using it mostly for business. (printing documents, receipts etc.) Very fast print speeds.
Some complain that it is noisy and it IS a bit louder than some other printers. That is not an issue to me.
This is my second Epson and I would definitely recommend it.
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Affordable and quality printing
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I purchased this printer and I must say it is an amazing machine. The Workforce 30 uses five separate ink cartridges, three color and two black. The speed at which it prints was startling. Compared to my old printer, which only chugged along at a snails pace, this Epson unit is like a formula one race car. I love the fact that you only replace the empty color cartridge and that the unit can accept the many after-market continuous flow ink systems available out there today. Adding an after-market ink system may void your warranty, but the low price of this printer makes that a non-issue. The Workforce 30 and 40 are available in wifi-capable versions as well. Overall, this is an excellent peripheral to any desktop printing operation and is highly recommended. I did a lot of research on affordable printers before making this purchase and couldn't be happier with the results.
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Good buy for home office basic printer. Easy set up. [...]
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I Use in a home Office
Prints very fast
Quality is great
It has a quiet mode if needed
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I just wanted a printer, not an all-in-one. This printer worked great right out of the box. It's also quieter than my old Epson. Loading paper from the top allows me to print on some heavier stock which is a plus for my application. Color output is good also. Great printer for the price.
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Very inexpensive ink compare to other printers. Very good print quality.
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Epson was very good in sending me a replacement
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I use the WorkForce 30 to view photographs I will consider for portfolios. I like its efficiency and quality of reproductions.
I find that sizing can sometimes be problematic.
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The color head on my HP G95 all in one printer died and I needed a way to print color without breaking the bank. The Workforce 30 fit that role perfectly. Excellent quality with quick output make it a grat printer for me. Oh and the [$] rebate didn't hurt either.
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Quick easy set up to Windows XP and WordPerfect X3-I was printing letters and envelopes within 20 minutes of opening box
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Loading paper from the top makes it easy to add a different type or size of media.
Switching from normal paper to photo paper to even a single bank check is quick and simple.
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Print quality good. Speed OK but startup slow. It also has dropped out of the Airport Network and I can't figure out why.
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