Epson WorkForce 845 Wireless Color Printer (C11CB92201)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

WorkForce 845 All-in-One

Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Wi-Fi

WHY BUY?

Performance is Everything.The World’s Fastest two-sided all-in-one¹, the WorkForce 845 delivers high-speed, automatic, two-sided printing, copying, scanning and faxing while providing high quality prints your business deserves. And, it makes it easy to print multiple pages with a 500-sheet paper capacity. Save on ink with the included Extra High-capacity ink cartridges — up to 40% less printing costs than color lasers¹², a savings that helps make business printing affordable. Easily share your all-in-one with multiple PCs with built-in wired and wireless networking⁵;. Or, use Epson Connect to print from popular mobile devices⁴. Built to perform, this powerful product is the perfect partner to help keep your business running at full speed.

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FUNCTIONS

Up to 40% lower printing cost than color laser²

500-sheet paper capacity with two trays

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

Epson Connect — instant wireless printing from popular mobile devices⁴

World’s Fastest automatic two-sided printing¹

SPEED AND IMAGE QUALITY

World's Fastest 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

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

AFFORDABILITY

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

Get 2x more prints³With available Extra High-capacity cartridges

Large paper trayHolds up to 500 sheets, for high-volume print needs

Automatic two-sided printing/copying/scanningSave up to 50% of your paper supply

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

• Fast two-sided documents — easily copy, scan or fax your two-sided original


• Built-in wired and wireless networking — easily share your all-in-one with others; built-in Easy Epson Wireless makessetup, networking and printing fast and easy⁵


• 7.8" touch panel — lights up only the buttons you need; includes a 3.5" LCD


• Quickly scan and archive with included OCR software⁸ — scan important documents and save them as JPEGs or PDFs


• Sharp documents — laser quality black text delivers crisp, high quality proposals and brochures


• 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 computer¹³


• 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 product; plus, get free templates and "how to" tutorials


• Packaging Specifications (W x D x H) — Dimensions: Printing 17.6" x 22.3" x 12.3", Storage 17.6" x 14.5" x 11.8" and Weight 22 lb.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

• WorkForce 845 All-in-One


• Instruction manual


• CD-ROM with drivers⁸


• Free sample paper pack


• Power cord


• Telephone cord


• DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Ink Cartridges:




• Four 127-series: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

EPSON INK SUPPLIES

• 127 DURABrite Ultra Black ink cartridge, Extra High-capacity (T127120)


• 127 DURABrite Ultra Black ink cartridge (Dual Pack) Extra High-capacity (T127120-D2)


• 127 DURABrite Ultra Cyan ink cartridge, Extra High-capacity (T127220)


• 127 DURABrite Ultra Magenta ink cartridge Extra High-capacity (T127320)


• 127 DURABrite Ultra Yellow ink cartridge, Extra High-capacity (T127420)


• 127 DURABrite Ultra Color MultiPack, Extra High-capacity (T127520)

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 partner¹¹

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, two-sided mode, in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Compared to inkjet 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 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. SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.


12. Up to 40% lower print 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.


13. For sending faxes only.

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

Performance is Everything. The World's Fastest two-sided all-in-one, the Workforce 845 delivers high-speed, automatic, two-sided printing, copying, scanning and faxing while providing high quality prints your business deserves. And it makes it easy to print multiple pages with a 500 sheet paper capacity. Save on ink with the included Extra High-capacity ink cartridges up to 40% less printing costs than color lasers, a savings that helps make business printing affordable. Easily share your all-in-one with multiple PCs with built-in wired and wireless networking. Or,use Epson Connect to print from popular mobile devices. Built to perform,this powerful product is the perfect partner to help keep your business running at full speed.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 14.5 x 11.8 inches ; 22 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 28 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: B005IVL0RS
• Item model number: C11CB92201
  

Price : $177.99
You Save : $22.00 (11%)

List Price : $199.99

Technical Details

• World's fastest all-in-one
• 15 ISO ppm black, 9.3 ISO ppm color
• 2-sided ISO ppm: 7.4 blk/5.4clr
• 500-sheet paper capacity
• Low ink cost

Customer Reviews

Epson WorkForce 845 Hands-on-Review

I just purchased and setup an Epson Workforce 845, and couldn't be happier with its speed, features, and overall value. In fact, I was surprised by the price on Amazon.com-only $199.95 when I purchased it--because I'm sure I paid more last year for the previous model Epson Workforce 840. That Workforce 840 quickly became the main inkjet printer in my home office, replacing two printers from HP and Canon that were once wired via USB to separate computers, and always running out of ink or needing cleaning. In addition to similar speed and high capacity paper trays and ink cartridges shared by the 840 and 845, wireless connectivity is another key reason I purchased the new 845, which has even more wireless features. With the 840, I was able to "cut the cords" at home, and since then my three teenagers and wife have been printing out their homework and email on the 840 using everything from their laptops to their iPhones.

This time, I got the Workforce 845 just to handle my projects in my office--although when my kids find out they can send me print jobs via the internet using the new Epson Connect feature I'm sure that's what they'll do when we run out of paper or ink on the home Workforce 840. Since I'm running a new service business in my area, I needed a printer like the Workforce 845 to print up lots of flyers, handouts, and mailings. Without a doubt, the incredibly fast printing speeds on the Workforce 845 and its dual paper trays (with up to 500 sheet capacity) are going to save me time, while its duplex printing capability will save me money on paper supplies.

Ok, I admit I'm one of those guys that stick flyers and coupons in your mailbox, in store windows, and on your car's windshield. In my line of work, doing so brings helps to bring in a lot of business, and that's one of the reasons I specifically chose the Workforce models and their DuraBrite inks. There's nothing worse than watching my outdoor flyers turn to unreadable, abstract art when it rains--which I often experienced with flyers I made with my old HP and Canon printers. But the black and color inks on posters and flyers made with the Workforce 840 and 845 appear to be waterproof, and even a hard rain doesn't wreck them. More likely the rainwater will cause the paper to degrade long before the inks.

As for print quality, even at its fast default settings, text is very readable on Workforce 845, with high contrast and good detail. I rarely use it to make photo prints, but occasionally family members use it to make prints directly from their digital camera memory cards on glossy 4x6 paper or on plain paper (the memory card slots handle every type of card we have except for the micro-SD cards in our camera phones, which require an SD adapter). The large 3.5-inch color preview monitor on the printer also makes it easy to adjust photos before printing, or select menu items, quality controls, and utility settings. And unlike full-page photo prints made on plain paper with other brands I've owned, the Epson prints are instant dry, and don't buckle up the paper with extra moisture.

Other features that I've found to be well above average on the Workforce 845 are its fast, full-featured flatbed scanner (which rivals many stand-alone scanners for speed, quality, and advanced controls--but doesn't ship with film holders!) and its related copy speed and quality. The auto document feeder has never jammed on the 840, and it appears to be the exact same mechanism on the 845. The fact that I can operate the printer, scanner, copier, and even the fax from a wifi-connected computer is also pretty amazing.

With the 840's wifi, I also found it easy to print email and other documents from my iPad 2, but was bummed that I couldn't do the same with my Droid Incredible phone. Now the latest versions of Epson's free iPrint app is available for both Apple and Droid operating systems. These allow you to adjust and crop photos if desired, while Epson's Email Print lets you use any wireless computer, phone, or tablet to send documents and photos to the printer's Internet address.

The only features I'd like to see improved (besides including film holders for the flatbed as mentioned) are the size and capacity of the ink cartridges. I think a printer destined for office use, and sporting a 500 sheet tray, should come with larger capacity ink cartridges than the Extra-high capacity cartridges available for the 845. That way I'd get a break on ink costs over time. But I've got to give Epson credit for including a set of the Extra-High Capacity 127 inks in the printer box, and not skimping on the normal capacity 126 inks or even partially-filled starter inks like those found in other manufacturer's printer boxes.

After my HP OfficeJet died after 6 1/2 years, I began doing an in-depth analysis of all mid-range All-In-Ones multi-function printers that met my wish list. There was a tie between the Epson Workforce 875, the Canon Pixma line of AIO's, and the HP AIO's. I decided to go with the Epson because of the features, the reviews, and the price. It's only been 4 hours but I've decided to return it.

The first thing I noticed when I played with the print settings is that the Fast Economy and Economy print quality is so poor that you have to print in Normal mode just to have text you can actually read. On those 1st two modes, the print came out jagged and letters weren't filled in all the way. I even changed out the paper to see if it printed any better - it didn't.

I then downloaded the Epson i-Print app for my iPhone and printed a picture taken with my new iPhone. I put premium glossy photo paper in the printer and printed five different ways and the pictures came out muddy and with horizontal and vertical lines. There's no way it could compare to the prints I order from an online digital print company like Shutterfly.

Epson online support advises that users running Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7 that wish to use the SCAN BUTTON on the front of the printer MUST connect to the printer with a USB cable. The whole entire Epson Scan software does NOT work with Mac OS X 10.6 or 10.7. (I guess it defeats the whole idea of wireless scanning). Furthermore, the ABBEY FineReader software that is included that converts scanned documents to Editable Text (OCR) is not supported on Mac OS X 10.7 either, contrary to the manufacturer's representations.