A powerful, high performance printer, the Epson WorkForce 30 blazes through critical documents at speeds about two times faster than those of competitive printers (up to 38 ppm black; laser quality black text up to 27 ppm). The results are always impressive with the 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi. Individual ink cartridges give you control over ink usage, so you can replace only the cartridge that you need. Delivering laser quality text and brilliant color photos, it’s the perfect addition to any home office. With its small, compact design, it fits in even the smallest work area. With dual Black ink cartridges, this budget-conscious performer is ready to handle all your high-volume printing projects.
Features
Print Speed: 38 ppm Black, 20 ppm Color
Resolution: 5760 x 1440 Optimized dpi
Paper Handling: 100 Sheet Input Capacity
Connectivity: Hi Speed USB
Environments: Windows Vista, XP, XP Professional x64, 2000, Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4.11 and 10.5.x
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)
Envelope Sizes
No. 10, DL, C6; plain paper, bond paper, air mail
Borderless Photo Sizes
3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", A4
Total Media Capacity
100 sheets
Media Feeders
1 x autoload - 100 sheets
Output Trays Capacity
n/a
Connections
1 x Hi-Speed USB
Consumables Included
68 High-capacity Black (2 required), Cyan, Magenta and Yellow and/or 69 Black (2 required), 69 Cyan, 69 Magenta, 69 Yellow
Compliant Standards
n/a
Power Device
Power supply - internal
Voltage Required
AC 120 V
Frequency Required
50/60 Hz
Power Consumption
15 Watt
System Requirements
OS Required
Windows Vista, XP, XP Professional x64, 2000, Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4.11 and 10.5.x
Epson WorkForce 30 Color Inkjet Printer Features
• Save time — Draft speeds up to 38 ppm (black); laser quality black text up to 20 ppm
• Get twice as much, twice as fast — Faster text printing with dual Black ink cartridges
• Protect important documents — Smudge, fade, and water resistant, highlighter friendly documents rival those from a laser printer and photos rival those from the lab
• Share prints worry-free — Truly touchable photos you can present to clients immediately after printing
• Save energy — Uses up to 3x less power than a laser printer
• Save paper — Built-in double-sided printing
• Replace only the color that you need — Easy-to-use, individual ink cartridges
• Print more, change cartridges less often — High-capacity Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink
cartridges available
• Get product protection you can count on — 1-year limited warranty and quick product exchange
Epson WorkForce 30 Color Inkjet Printer Included Items
Epson WorkForce 30 Color Inkjet Printer
Instructional manual
CD-ROM with drivers and bonus software
Power cord
5 DURABrite Ultra Ink cartridges (two 69 standard-capacity Black ink cartridges and three 69 standard-capacity color ink cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
Comments about Epson WorkForce 30 Color Inkjet Printer:
I use this printer at home. It has great print quality and I like being able to purchase only the the color ink that I need, rather than a complete cartridge where I have to throw out some unused ink. The only negative about this printer is that it is fairly noisy.
Primary use:
Personal
10/22/2008
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
5.0
Workforce 30 means value for your buck
By Sweepsailor
from Los Alamitos CA
About Me Quality Oriented
Pros
Compact Design
Durable Construction
Easy Setup
Easy To Use
Fast Operation
Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Casual Printing
High-Volume Printing
Photos and Graphics
Professional Documents
Comments about Epson WorkForce 30 Color Inkjet Printer:
I purchased this as a replacement for my older worn out Epson C88 that finally died. After careful internet research and shopping I got another Epson despite misgivings. I was pleasantly surprised at the cost ( around 80 bucks at large electronic store near me) but cheaper if ya shop on line.
The ease of set up was great- simply follow instructions and you will not go wrong. When finished with software installation plug in your USB cable from the old one, then download the latest driver from the mfgr. website, install it and you are ready to go.
The feature I loved was the seamless transfer of all my Epson printer settings from the old C88 that were laboriously made by me previously. One I discovered was a setting for QUIET mode when printing. Nice touch when I wanna print early in the morn when people are sleeping or late at night.
The quality is way above my expectations even with mundane and cheeper house brand media. It ALL looks great even for a novice like me. Great for black and white and all types of color.
The printer is so new on the market that cheaper ink cartridges are not available, they will be in a few months. Now Epson says DO NOT use because it voids the warranty. Hey if the machine is around 80 bucks and replacement OEM ink is 75 bucks a pop for all, I will risk it when available. I used much cheaper ink for two years in my C88 with great results and never had a problem, But it is a personal choice - I opted for a cheeper price of ink over warranty of a very inexpensive but useful printer.
I would recommend the Workforce 30 to anyone looking for value and a small foot print near a cluttered workspace like mine.
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