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Epson WorkForce 840

Based on 10 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

4
Average:

4
Bad:

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Pros

Two 250sheet paper trays.
Builtin wired / wireless (WiFi b/g/n) networking.
Very good print quality, excellent photo quality.
Automatic document feeder.
Builtin duplex printing.
Generous 500page paper capacity.
Fast at default settings on plain paper.
Inexpensive inks.
Easy to set up.

Cons

Less than perfect results on cheap paper.
Inconvenient placement of USB port.
Slow photo printing.
No control panel to PC scanning via WiFi.
Can’t scan to Mac as easily as Windows.
Expensive Ink.
Minor annoyances include slow photo print speeds and the omission of USB and Ethernet cables.

By InfoWorld on November 26, 2011

Ranging from $150 to $300, these inkjets handle printing, scanning, and good old fashioned faxing at prices that almost make it seem you're getting the faxing for free. Many include CD and DVD printing, wireless networking, automatic document...

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By Hardware Secrets on September 12, 2011

The WorkForce 840 packs a lot of features into a relatively compact device. It can print, copy, scan, and fax. It performs each of these functions admirably. It has some features not always found on all-in-ones, including a hinged scanner lid,...

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By InfoWorld on June 11, 2011

You can connect the WorkForce 840 via USB, ethernet, or Wi-Fi, and the machine is easy to install. Note that if you opt for "first time" setup, you'll have to wade...

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By About.com on May 24, 2011

The Epson WorkForce 840 all-in-one inkjet printer for small-business owners and busy home users. It's fast, offers two paper trays, an automatic document feeder and duplex printing, and a fax, scanner, and copier. Wi-Fi b/g/n networking is built in,...

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By PCWorld on May 23, 2011

There's no skimping on this small-office model, which offers speed and paper capacity to spare, plus sharp output and affordable inks....

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By Maximum CPU on May 16, 2011

Ok, I get it – those of us with corporate environments enjoy the use of professional multifunction devices at the office. Whether it’s scanning that article out of the newspaper, printing your tax forms, or long edge binding that screenplay...

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By Chip Chick on April 22, 2011

Epson’s WorkForce 840 does a lot of justice to the term “all-in-one”. It’s a whole lot of machine, and it’s easy to set up and easy to use. Though it’s a pretty large device, it has a relatively small footprint and a...

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By TechwareLabs on April 21, 2011

There are numerous all in one devices competing in the SOHO marketspace. For a product to distinguish itself it has to be affordable, intuitive and easy to configure and use, utilize current technology effectively, or have some key features that...

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By cnet on April 20, 2011

The Epson WorkForce 840 costs a bit more than the average all-in-one inkjet, but its strong performance and long list of features more than justify its price and CNET's Editors' Choice...

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By Testfreaks on March 17, 2011

The Epson WorkForce 840 Printer is an excellent multi-function device that would work great in any small office or home office. Users will certainly appreciate the high capacity paper trays and the ability to print two sided pages. The 840 prints...

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