Epson WorkForce 645 Wireless Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax (C11CB86201)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

WorkForce 645 All-in-One

Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Wi-Fi

WHY BUY?

Engineered for Business.Ideal for the busy home office, the WorkForce 645 is the hassle-free all-in-one that brings you the World's Fastest one- and two-sided print speeds in its class¹, plus automatic two-sided printing/copying/scanning. It boasts a 250-sheet paper tray, and you can save on ink with available Extra High-capacity ink cartridges — up to 40% less printing costs than color lasers¹³. You can even save time with the WorkForce 645 with speeds of 15 ISO ppm (black) and 7.2 ISO ppm (color)^†. Use the 30-page ADF to quickly copy, scan or fax stacks of two-sided originals. Easily share your all-in-one with built-in wired and wireless networking⁵. Or, use Epson Connect to print from popular mobile devices⁴. This powerful product is built to keep your business running at full speed.

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FUNCTIONS

World’s Fastest automatic two-sided printing¹

Up to 40% lower printing cost than color laser²

Larger paper tray — up to 250 sheets of plain paper

Extra High-capacity ink cartridges — get about 2x more prints³

Epson Connect — instant wireless printing from popular mobile devices⁴

Automatically copy, scan ; fax 2-sided originals

SPEED AND IMAGE QUALITY

World's Fastest one- and two-sided print speeds¹Save time without sacrificing quality

Professional quality outputVibrant color documents and laser sharp black text

Epson ConnectPrint from your smartphone, iPad, tablet and more⁴

AFFORDABILITY

Up to 40% lower printing costs²Get professional quality color at an affordable price

Get 2x more prints³With available Extra High-capacity cartridges

Save up to 50% of your paper supplyAutomatic two-sided printing

RELIABILITY

Easy wireless printingEasily connect to your wireless networkin seconds and print wirelessly with an upto 2.5 times faster transfer speeds than the previous 802.11g⁵

Large paper trayHolds up to 250-sheets, for high-volume print needs

Instant-dry, smudge and water resistant inksPlus individual ink cartridges allow you to replace only the color you need

What is ISO ppm?

ISO ppm is based on the international standard for measuring print speed. Black and color print speeds are determined in default, single-side mode, in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity.

See www.epson.com/printspeed for details, including complete ISO reports.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

• Do more — 30-page Auto Document Feeder to quickly copy, scan or fax stacks of one- or two-sided originals
• PC-Fax — fax documents directly from your computer¹¹
• Front USB port — insert a thumb drive and upload files directly to your PC
• High-speed faxing in black and color — as fast as 3 sec per page; speed dial storage up to 60 numbers; fax memory up to 180 pages
• Protect important documents — smudge, fade and water resistant prints; documents rival those from a laser printer
• Save energy — uses up to 70% less power than laser printers⁹
• Product protection you can count on — one-year limited warranty; phone support, without charge, for the life of the product⁶; plus, get free templates and "how to" tutorials
• Packaging Specifications (W x D x H) — Dimensions: Printing 17.6" x 21.9" x 9.4", Storage 17.6" x 14.2" x 8.9" and Weight 17.6 lb.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

• WorkForce 645 All-in-One
• Instruction manual
• CD-ROM with drivers⁷
• Free sample paper pack
• Power cord
• Telephone cord
• DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Ink Cartridges:
• Four 126-series: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

EPSON INK SUPPLIES

• 126 DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Black ink cartridge (T126120)
• 126 DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Cyan ink cartridge (T126220)
• 126 DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Magenta ink cartridge (T126320)
• 126 DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Yellow ink cartridge (T126420)
• 126 DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Color Multipack (CMY) (T126520)

EPSON PAPER SUPPLIES

• Premium Presentation Paper Matte 8.5 x 11 in, 50 sheets (S041257)
• Bright White Paper 8.5 x 11 in, 500 sheets (S041586)
• Presentation Paper Matte 8.5 x 11 in, 100 sheets (S041062)
• Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 8.5 x 11 in, 20 sheets (S041331)
• Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 x 6 in, 100 sheets (S041727)

ECO FEATURES

• Uses up to 70% less power than laser printers⁹
• Save up to 50% of paper with automatic, two-sided printing
• ENERGY STAR qualified
• Designed to be recycled¹⁰
• Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay Transport partner¹²

Yields based on ISO/IEC 24711 tests in default mode printing continuously. Actual yields will be lower with higher-density images, hot or dusty conditions, less frequent printing or printing predominantly with one color. All ink colors are used for printing and all-in-one maintenance, and all colors have to be installed for printing. For print quality, part of the ink from the included cartridges is used for printer startup and a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridges after the "replace cartridge" signal. For details, see www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo

1. Fastest in its class; printing black text in default, single-sided mode, in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Compared to ink jet all-in-ones priced at $199 or less, as of March 2011, based on manufacturers’ rated ISO speeds or independent testing.
2. Compared with best-selling color laser all-in-ones priced at $499 or less, as of December 2010. Calculation based on continuous printing with highest-capacity cartridges. Actual savings will vary based on print task and use conditions.
3. Get about two times more prints per cartridge compared with Epson’s 126 Black ink cartridge.
4. See www.epson.com/connect regarding compatible devices and apps.
5. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n certified; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Visit www.wi-fi.org/files/11nbasics_glossary.pdf for more information.
6. Epson provides phone support without charge for the life of the product. Telephone toll charges may apply.
7. Actual savings and yields may vary.
8. Some applications and/or functions, like two-sided printing, may not be supported under Mac^® OS X.
9. Compared to the best-selling monochrome and color multifunction laser printers available for $699 or less as of December 2010. Actual power savings will vary by product model and usage.
10. See our website for convenient and reasonable recycling options at www.epson.com/recycle
11. For sending faxes only
12. SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.
13. Up to 40% lower printing costs compared with best-selling color laser all-in-ones priced at $499 or less, as of December 2010. Calculation based on continuous printing with highest-capacity cartridges. Actual savings will vary based on print task and use conditions.

Epson, DURABrite and WorkForce are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better Future is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. SmartWay is a service mark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2011 Epson America, Inc. 8/11

Engineered for Business. Ideal for the busy home office, the Workforce 645 is the hassle-free all-in-one that brings you the World's Fastest one- and two-sided print speeds in its class, plus automatic two-sided printing/copying/scanning. It boasts a 250-sheet paper tray, and you can save on ink with available Extra High-capacity ink cartridges - up to 40% less printing costs than color lasers. You can even save time with the Workforce 645 with speeds of 15 ISO ppm (black) and 7.2 ISO ppm (color). Use the 30-page ADF to quickly copy, scan or fax stacks of two-sided originals. Easily share your all-in-one with built-in wired and wireless networking. Or, use Epson Connect to print from popular mobile devices. This powerful product is built to keep your business running at full speed.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 14.2 x 8.9 inches ; 17.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B005IVL0SC
• Item model number: C11CB86201
  

Price : $124.99
You Save : $25.00 (17%)

Technical Details

• World's fastest all-in-one
• 15 ISO ppm black, 7.2 ISO ppm color
• High-speed Two-sided printing
• 250-sheet paper tray
• Low ink cost

Costumer Reviews

This printer is a few steps up form my Workforce 635 which I've reviewed in March of 2011. The front interface and buttons are the same layout which is grouped in sections (Fax, Copy, Scan) and has its own set of buttons accordingly. While in theory its easy, seeing all the buttons covering the front is a bit confusing but you'll get used to it. One big main start and stop button is plenty, not one for each group. I got the 635 in only March and now its November and Epson has replaced this model already. It seems every 6 months is a new release which is just too soon.

This model is basically the same as the earlier 635 with a different set of inks, its 's 127 but you can use the normal capacity of 126 fro what i'm now finding out. But the different inks ave very confusing because the packaging some say Ultra High Capacity and others say Extra capacity even in the same code. The replacement inks for CMY are $41 and Black is $19, which is about $60 bucks comparing it to the price of this printer which at the time of my review is $150. It costs half the amount of a brand new one.

I've also noticed that if an ink tank is low and you get the "replace/ink empty" error on the screen, you cannot even print in just black ink till you get another ink. It locks the printer out and your stuck till you replace the empty ink, shame on you epson!

Other than the ink situation the printer itself is fast in both scanning and printing but much slower if printing photos, especially on photo paper. The quality is great especially in black though colors sometimes look a little off compared to my canon. I use this printer for copying and printing stuff off the web and leave the photo printing to my canon. I do like the flip up paper feeder on top and is something I like about most Epson's.

I use a mac and windows, the setup for mac was super easy but for windows, it was a little more tricky. Because the window pc wasn't the "main" pc, you have to install a network program that configures it slightly different which I find weird.

Lastly, I have a larger version of this printer the 845 for my office which has the addition of dual paper trays and a touch screen. Honestly, there is no difference between them other than those two things. For me, I'd say spend as little as you can on printers because they don't last like they used to and the inks are overly priced. That's just my opinion. I gave this printer 4 stars for the printer itself but not for Epson. I wish they would stick to one set of inks though. Of P.S. don't even think of using non epson inks, they will clog the printer up bad that's if you can even get them to work.

Pros:

size

features

speed

separate ink tanks

wireless

Epson connect lets you print from iPad and iPhone

Cons:

windows install is a pain

paper trays are cheap plastic and stick sliding in or out

too many buttons on the front

Pros:

High Capacity Ink Cartridges INCLUDED

Functionality

Relatively Compact Size

Lightweight

Two-Sided Printing

Two-Sided Scan and Copy

Wireless

iPhone and iPad Printing

Cons:

Less than perfect text alignment (may be related to print speed)

Average photo speed and quality

I just installed my WorkForce 645. Thusfar, it has exceeded my expectations. The workmanship, design, quality, are all superior.

Setup was simple, and excellent instructions are provided. Four high-capacity ink cartridges are included! This is a real bonus compared to competitors.

The test page printed very well. I sent a FAX successfully. I also scanned a document with no problems whatsoever.

I particularly like the relatively small size and light weight. It is designed with the user in mind. The front panel even tilts upward to make it easier to see.

I have noticed less than perfect text alignment, but I believe it may be related to the extremely quick print speed.

Photos take much longer to print and are of average quality. If you are looking for high-quality photo printing, this may not be the perfect machine for you. However, if you are looking for high-efficiency features like an auto document feeder, an auto duplexer, and less expensive ink cartridges then this machine may be just what you are looking for. I would highly recommend it for a small office environment.