Epson WorkForce 60 Ink Cartridges

Epson 60 Printer Review

Combining a package of impressive features and all-in-one capabilities that will enable users to print, scan and copy documents, the Epson WorkForce 60 comes close to being one of the top picks in its class of inkjet printers. Expert tests reveal this unit's output speed to be one of its best features, printing monochrome and color documents at quick rates of up to 38 pages per minute. The device also benefits from flexible connectivity and affordable WorkForce 60 printer ink, but a limited paper capacity and no built-in fax modem will keep it from being the best solution for home offices.

The 60 is distinguished by its balance of office and photo-centric features, providing a 30-sheet automatic document feeder for unattended scanning and a 2.5-inch LCD that will enable users to preview photos prior to printing. The option to print straight from PictBridge cameras, memory cards and USB flash drives gives the device the connectivity to eliminate the need for a computer in order to print photos. The machine is also able to print and scan over a shared network connection through its built-in ethernet interface or wireless networking support.

The 60's front panel design will make it easy to use, providing a range of buttons that will allow users to navigate menus, make quick edits to images and select the number of copies needed for a job. Due to its low paper input capacity of only 100 pages, however, experts recommend that this machine be used for light-duty home offices.

While text quality tested a touch below par for what's expected of an inkjet device, characters have enough detail to support internal jobs and a decent resolution of 5760x1440 dpi using black Epson 60 printer ink. Photos performed well in tests, printing with sharp color detail, as well as providing water and scratch resistance.

The unit's individual cyan, magenta and yellow supplies have a standard yield of 480 pages, while the separate black Epson 60 ink cartridge can last around 740 pages. High-capacity WorkForce 60 ink is available, and increases yields to a maximum of 755 pages for each color supply and 965 pages for the black supply. To minimize costs for replacements, users have the option to purchase remanufactured Epson 60 ink cartridges over expensive OEM supplies.

Despite the fact that the 60 has some of the quickest speeds in its class and optional long-lasting supplies, its disappointing paper input will keep users from printing more frequently. Those with light-duty needs stand to benefit the most from this multifunction device, which can print wirelessly without the need of a computer and switch between important business projects and printing family photos.