Epson WorkForce 30 Ink Cartridges

Epson 30 Printer Review

The Epson WorkForce 30 color printer not only delivers impressive output quality, but it can reach speeds of up to 38 pages per minute in Draft mode, and ISO speeds of 16 ppm in black and 5.5 ppm in color. Third-party alternatives for Epson 30 printer ink can make it one of the most affordable inkjet models in its class.

The 30 has a height of 11.1 inches and a footprint of 17.1x18.5 inches, which makes it easy to share a desk with, and its 8.6-pound weight even includes the WorkForce 30 ink cartridges. An input tray of 100 sheets is fairly standard for its class, and the output tray can hold up to 50 sheets at once.

The USB 2.0 port is the only connection option, however, so those expecting networking (wired or wireless) will be disappointed. For the personal user at a single computer, though, it would make a good fit. The optimized resolution of 5760x1440 dpi can deliver great image quality, and it even produces near-laser quality text. The unit is compatible with major versions of Windows and Mac operating systems, for a little added flexibility.

Epson 30 printer ink is designed to be smudge-resistant, as well as fade and water-resistant. The Epson 30 ink cartridges come in multiple capacities, each very affordable. Best of all, third-party remanufactured WorkForce 30 ink is available from some retailers, for a lower price and a lower cost per page that can save users a lot of money.

While a single-function inkjet printer may not be overly flashy and appealing, the WorkForce 30 will be a good value for buyers on a tight budget who need excellent output quality. Its low price and inexpensive supplies make it very affordable to operate.