Epson WorkForce 840

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

4
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros:

Two 250sheet paper trays.
Builtin wired / wireless (WiFi b/g/n) networking.
Very good print quality, excellent photo quality.

Cons:

Less than perfect results on cheap paper.
Inconvenient placement of USB port.

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Last revision on August 27, 2013

Reviewers Liked

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

Reviewers Didn't Like

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

Expert reviews and ratings

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...

By InfoWorld on November 26, 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,...

By About.com on May 24, 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...

By cnet on April 20, 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...

By Testfreaks on March 17, 2011

Epson is on the right track with the WorkForce 840. I like the increased paper capacity, the standard extra high capacity ink cartridges, the front side USB port and the large, easy to navigate touch panel. These are all important features in the SOHO...

By PrinterComparison on February 11, 2011

This feature-packed, high-volume printer is also a very good scanner and copier. It's a great fit for busy small offices, though its ink costs may deter budget buyers....

By Computer Shopper on February 01, 2011

The Epson WorkForce 840 All-in-One provides a good set of all-in-one functions and superior paper capacity for a small-office MFP, at a decent price....

By PC Mag on January 05, 2011

100

If you want great-looking prints fast, the Epson WorkForce 840 is a great...

By TopTenREVIEWS on June 01, 2010

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,...

By Hardware Secrets on September 12, 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...

By InfoWorld on June 11, 2011

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