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Epson WP-4530 Printer Review

The Epson WorkForce Pro 4530 is a multifunction inkjet printer that has the business-centric features and capacity to support small offices. Among its class and even many similar laser units, the 4530 has some of the fastest print speeds, at up to 16 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 11 pages per minute for color. As WorkForce Pro 4530 printer ink contributes to a low cost per page, offices on a budget will benefit from this device.

The machine has the ability to print, scan and fax over a network with its ethernet connection. Users can also connect with Wi-FI, Apple AirPrint for mobile printing, and Google Cloud Print for printing through the cloud wirelessly.

Measuring 18x25x15.1 inches, this is a sizeable device that may be too bulky for a personal desktop. This can be overlooked, however, as it provides ample features and a large front panel for control that includes a full keypad for faxing, easy access to menu functions and alerts on document progress and Epson 4530 printer ink levels.

One of this unit's strong points is its ample paper handling that exceeds most comparable devices, incorporating a 250-sheet paper drawer and 80-sheet rear-feed input tray. The device also provides a built-in duplex feature that can conserve paper by printing double-sided documents. The printer supports a range of sizes and types such as photo media and iron-on transfers, and is capable of printing with consistent quality with a resolution of 4800x1200 when using color and black WorkForce Pro 4530 ink.

The device uses individual cyan, magenta and yellow Epson 4530 ink cartridges that have a maximum yield of 1,200 pages, which makes it capable of supporting an office with medium volumes. The black Epson 4530 ink cartridge can yield up to 2,400 pages.

For an all-in-one printer that offers a fair price tag and a good balance of performance and capabilities, the 4530 is one of the better models in its class. Both its speed and flexible media handling set this inkjet printer above most of its competition.