Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4540 Color Inkjet Wireless All-In-One with Fax and 580 Sheet Paper Capacity (C11CB32201)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

WorkForce^® Pro WP-4540 All-in-One

Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Ethernet | Wi-Fi^®

WHY BUY?

Engineered for ProductivityThe ultimate wireless all-in-one, the WorkForce Pro WP-4540 is twice the speed of inkjets and gives you the World’s Fastest auto two-sided print speeds², automatic two-sided copying/scanning/faxing, and professional quality output at half the cost of color laser printing.¹ Boasting two-sided print speeds of 9.2 ISO ppm (black) and 7.1 ISO ppm (color)^†, this ultra efficient all-in-one features a 580-sheet paper capacity and convenient 5.8" touch panel. Use the 30-page two-sided Auto Document Feeder to quickly copy, scan or fax one- or two-sided documents. Built-in wireless networking⁴ makes it easy to share your all-in-one with others. And a 20,000-page duty cycle¹⁰ gives you added peace of mind. Best of all, the WP-4540 offers low hassle, extra large, easy to install cartridges, with a high yield of 2400 pages Black and 1200 pages color.

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WHAT THE PRESS IS SAYING:

• "The duplex printing speed, at 9.2ppm in black and 7.1ppm in color, is the 'world's fastest auto two-sided print speed' as Epson claims"


• "A new standard feature for the Epson models is the Epson Connect, a mobile printing solution which includes mobile app printing, email printing, Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud print. Print photos, webpages, and documents remotely and wirelessly."


• "The ink jet market is evolving fast, and Epson is staying on top of this by pushing new features (i.e. mobile printing) and selling to more businesses outside of the SOHO market. In addition to this, these machines have very good paper-handling capacity (especially the WP-4540) and per-page operating costs. We give the WorkForce Pro WP-4530 and Pro WP-4540 our Editor’s Choice Award."


~Better Buys for Business, (October 2011)

FUNCTIONS

For heavy business printing, extra large cartridges available

50% lower printing cost than color laser¹

World's Fastest automatic two-sided printing²

580-sheet paper capacity with two trays for added convenience

80-sheet rear-feed tray for envelopes, labels ; card stock

5.8" smart tough panel - quickly navigate through tasks

ECONOMICAL

50% Lower printing costs¹High-quality output at a lower cost than lasers

Extra large ink cartridges availablePrint up to 4 reams of paper with one set of cartridges³

Save 50% of your paper supplyBuilt-in, automatic two-sided printing, copying, scanning and faxing

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE

World's Fastest business ink jet printer² Faster than any other competitive ink jet printer

Mobile device printing⁵Printing wirelessly from your smartphone, iPad^®, tablet or computer

Reload paper less often580-sheet paper capacity, with 80-sheet rear-feed tray for envelopes and labels

^†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. Black and color two-sided print speeds are determined in two-sided 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

• 5.8” smart touch panel — quickly and easily navigate through critical tasks


• Remarkable durability — 20,000-page duty cycle for added peace of mind¹⁰


• Built-in networking⁴ — easily connect and share with others in your workgroup via wireless or wired networking


• Professional quality color — print attention-getting marketing materials or presentations that exceed your clients expectations


• Do more — 30-page two-sided Auto Document Feeder to quickly copy, scan or fax stacks of one- or two-sided originals


• Smudge, fade and water resistant documents — ink won't run or smear


• PC-Fax — fax documents directly from your computer¹²


• 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


• Epson Connect — get instant wireless printing from popular mobile devices⁵


• Packaging Specifications (W x D x H) — Dimensions: Printing 18.2" x 25.3" x 18.3", Storage 18.2" x 16.5" x 16.6" and Weight 22.0 lb.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

• WorkForce Pro WP-4540 All-in-One


• Instruction booklets


• CD-ROM with drivers⁶


• Free sample paper pack


• Power cord


• Telephone cord


• 4 DURABrite^® Ultra Ink Cartridges:




• Black, Cyan, Magenta, YellowIncluded cartridges print about 1000 black and 900 color pages

EPSON INK SUPPLIES

• 676XL DURABrite Ultra — XL Black ink cartridge (T676XL120)


• 676XL DURABrite Ultra — XL Cyan ink cartridge (T676XL220)


• 676XL DURABrite Ultra — XL Magenta ink cartridge (T676XL320)


• 676XL DURABrite Ultra — XL Yellow ink cartridge (T676XL420)

ECO FEATURES

• Uses up to 70% less power than laser printers⁸


• Save up to 50% of your paper supply with automatic, two-sided printing


• ENERGY STAR^® qualified


• Designed to be recycled⁹


• Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay^SM Transport partner¹¹

Replacement cartridge 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

^†ISO ppm is based on the new international standard for measuring print speed. Black and color print speeds are determined in default, single-side mode in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Black and color two-sided print speeds are determined in two-sided 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.

1. 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.


2. Fastest in its class; printing black text in default, two-sided mode, in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Compared to ink jet all-in-ones priced at $499 or less, as of January 2011, based on manufacturers’ rated ISO speeds or independent testing.


3. 676XL Black Ink cartridge prints about 2400 ISO pages. 676XL color ink cartridges print about 1200 ISO pages on average.


4. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n certified; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Visit www.wi-.org/les/11nbasics_glossary.pdf for more information.


5. See www.epson.com/connect regarding compatible devices and apps.


6. Some applications and/or functions may not be supported under Mac^® OS X.


7. Only printing is supported under Windows Server OS, scanning and bundled applications are not supported.


8. 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.


9. See our website for convenient and reasonable recycling options at www.epson.com/recycle


10. Monthly duty cycle is the highest duty a user could expect in a month, based on near-constant operation of a device of this kind. It is not recommended that the device be run at this duty. For best device performance, run the device at the recommended duty.


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. For sending faxes only

Epson is a registered trademark, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better Future is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. DURABrite and WorkForce are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. 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. 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. 6/11

Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4540 Color Inkjet Wireless All-In-One with Fax and 580 Sheet Paper Capacity (C11CB32201)

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 16.5 x 16.6 inches ; 36.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 47 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: B005IIR8H2
• Item model number: C11CB32201
  

Price : $299.99
You Save : $100.00 (25%)

List Price : $399.99

Technical Details

• World's fastest auto two-sided printing
• 50% lower printing cost than color laser
• Automatic two-sided copy/scan/fax
• 580-sheet paper capacity
• Up to 20,000 page duty cycle

Customer Reviews

The Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4540 is a fairly large, square-footprint, wireless, all-in-one inkjet printer designed to meet the demands of a small office. Notably, it has two paper trays for less down time replenishing paper and large capacity ink cartridges. It is easy to set up as a wireless network printer so that all the computers in the network can print to it. The buttons on the front and the large, lcd panel make it easy for anyone to use without having even read the user manual.

I am using it as a wireless, home printer. There are multiple computers and users in my home - 7+ desktops and laptops - as well as an iPad. We can all print to this printer and have had no problems at all

First thing you will notice is that the box is BIG! It's also relatively heavy and because of the bulky size (it is well padded with packing styrofoam), you may need two people to pick it up and get it out of the box. The Amazon product page lists it as 22 pounds, but this is a mistake. The printer weighs 36.5 pounds without paper. It measures 18.1"W x 16.5"D x16.5"H. It is pretty much the same size and shape as a small, cube-shaped dorm refrigerator. And that is just the footprint size. You will need additional space around the front and the back of the printer to access paper trays and clear paper jams. I have it set up on one of my nightstands and it essentially covers the entire top.

There is an excellent START HERE document included, besides the users manual, which makes unpacking, assembling, and installing this printer a breeze. You will need a computer nearby and it is recommended that you have a usb printer cable (not included), even if you will be setting it up as a wireless printer. If you will be using it wirelessly, you will need to know your wireless router's SSID and your security password, if you have one. If your wireless router is not set to broadcast, it is easy to enter it manually.

Set-up and installation of software takes about 45 minutes. You will also need to install the software on all the computers that will be printing to this printer, so it will take a little time if you have multiple computers on your network.

Epson claims the large capacity ink cartridges make your printing costs about half those of a color, all-in-one laser printer priced at $699 or less. I haven't had it long enough to tell, but the cartridges seem to be reasonably priced at about $25/ea for the color cartridges (good for ~1200 pages) and the black is less than $40 (good for ~2400 pages). They are individual carts so you only replace what is necessary. Smaller capacity cartridges are included that should print about 1000 b/w pages and 900 color pages.

Epson also claims it prints faster than other inkjet all-in-ones priced at $399 or less. I don't have a lot to compare that to, but it does seem to print very quickly.

How does it print? Very well indeed! Although it seems a little noisier than my Epson Workforce 840, it is certainly acceptable. Text is crisp and clear and the ink is dry almost instantly. The max resolution is 4800x1200dpi optimized. Colors are bright, but much more dazzling when using premium quality paper.

When printing to photo paper the result is quite nice, but not photo lab quality. On plain, cheap copy paper, color prints are underwhelming, although that is the case with most ink jet printers. I would say this printer is best for high volume, text- based documents that have color components and the occasional photo printing for personal use. If you plan to print a lot of photos on photo paper, there are better choices.

As an all-in-one, this printer scans, faxes, copies, and is capable of double-sided printing. I cannot fax because I don't have a land line in my home. It scans at 1200x2400dpi hardware and 9600x9600dpi interpolated, and the resulting images are excellent. The scan utility works well and is pretty easy to use. You can even scan directly to an email or a .pdf. There is an automatic document feeder that makes scanning or copying a stack of pages much easier and quicker.

The copier allows you to reduce and enlarge from 25% to 400%. The touch screen on the front of the printer lets you quickly adjust these settings for whatever job you are currently working on. There is also convenient usb port on the front of the printer to allow you to easily print from a flash drive or a portable hard drive or even a camera.

A couple of surprising and exceptional features are AirPrint and Epson Connect. Airprint lets you print wirelessly from your iPad! You will need to install some additional software but that's it. My iPad picked up this printer instantly and printed a page perfectly. There are only a few printers that feature AirPrint currently and I'm very excited this is one of them.

Epson Connect actually assigns your printer an email address and will print documents and pictures sent to it. This is cool. Your printer is available to you wherever you are. I had my son email some pics of my granddaughter to the printer and it received them and printed them out without me having to even turn on my computer! You can log into Epson Connect and set up your preferences, including an approved sender list, as well as change your printer's email address to an easily remembered one. An approved sender list is a good idea because I can envision my printer's email ending up on some mailing lists and having all sorts of spam print out. You could run through a lot of ink that way.

I am greatly impressed with all the capabilities of this printer and the ease of use. I think it really shines as a small office workhorse or a home printer where there are several users.

I have worked with several different types and manufactures of printers over the years and every printer in which I have personally invested has been a home-use inkjet. Each of these printers has had its pros and cons, some distinguishing themselves as standouts for very poor performance while others have shown brightly. This is my first really in-depth exposure to a higher-grade printer outside of a busy office and so far it has been a positive experience.

First off, this is a large printer, a bit bigger than the average inkjet or even all-in-one printer. As it is targeted against color laser printers this should not come as a surprise. Weighing close to 50 lbs. (according to the shipping info) this printer has a lot of heft.

The printer itself comes partially assembled and it takes a little time to put everything right, from attaching the base to removing all of the tape that holds everything in place. The hard part is that this is such a bulky and heavy piece of equipment; there's nothing difficult about assembly, it just requires either one strong person to do the lifting or two people working together.

Once assembled and plugged in I turned on the printer and let it initialize. This took somewhere around 10 minutes, during which time it made all manner of odd noises and sounds until it finally offered to print a test page. I touched a button and it quickly cranked out the test page and then said it was ready. After that first power on, time-to-ready has been less than a minute every time.

I had no trouble setting this printer up and connecting it to my wireless network. I did have to fumble my way through the menus on the display to enter in the network key so that it could interact but this was relatively minor. Everything else fell into place easily and I had a minimum of troubles.

This is a FAST printer! One thing Epson does very well is build inkjet printers with astounding print speed and this printer follows that pattern. I have not done an actual measurement on the PPM speed but it seems to be only slightly slower than a professional-grade laser printer.

Some inkjet printers sacrifice speed for quality - not this one. Everything I have printed so far has been clear, crisp and clean. This is important - it would be a failure in its target market if it failed to deliver premium output, but Epson has worked hard on this printer and it shows. So far I have not had any glitches. To be fair, I have not tried printing out photographs yet.

I put this printer in front of the most demanding user I know - my wife, the school teacher. She uses an all-in-one for all its worth, daily, particularly for its ability to make photocopies. I was able to explain to her how to use this printer's copy functions and had her make some copies of papers she needed for a class she teaches. She quickly and easily figured out how to make two-sided copies and reduced the darkness level, as well as single-sided copies, collated copies and more. She was very impressed with this printer - high praise from her.

So far I cannot find too much to fault with this printer. In the testing I have done I have been very impressed with the speed, functionality and the ease of set-up and use. This kind of printer is a bit overkill for the average home user, but in a small office or even a classroom setting this is a phenomenal device that earns its keep. Time will tell if the ink usage is better than that of most other inkjet printers I have used but if Epson's claims are true and it can average 1000+ pages color and 2000+ pages black-and-white, then this very well may be the printer to consider instead of a color laser printer. All indicators are solid - this is a good workhorse printer.