Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4520 Ink Cartridges

The Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4520 can function proficiently for both small and home offices, offering users an easy-to-use multifunction design capable of printing, scanning, copying and faxing documents. While print speeds of up to 16 pages per minute for monochrome documents 11 pages per minute for color don't make the WP-4520 the quickest inkjet printer, this device makes up for its slow output with its low price tag and sharp printing. Adding to its list of positive features is affordable replacement WorkForce Pro WP-4520 printer ink and upgradable features, making this unit a good low-budget option for all-in-one needs.

The WP-4520 bundles a number of popular office-centric features such as a 30-sheet automatic document feeder for continuously scanning large jobs and a USB slot to scan documents to or print them from flash media. The device can also copy and fax without the assistance of a PC, thanks to its versatile control panel that includes buttons for speed dialing and selecting the number of duplicates for a job. The machine's wireless mobile connectivity also means users will be able to print projects on the go from compatible smartphones and tablets. In addition, the unit's ethernet interface will allow users to set up a network connection between multiple computers and easily share documents around the office.

Although it can handle a maximum monthly duty cycle of 25,000 pages, the WP-4520 is recommended to support approximately 1,600 pages per month. The option provided for users to expand its standard media capacity of 330 pages to a maximum of 580 pages is also useful for offices trying to raise their productivity. To help decrease paper use, the device provides an automatic duplex feature for double-sided printing.

This machine uses drop-on demand MicroPiezo inkjet technology, which combines with its Epson WP-4520 printer ink to print graphics, photos and text with a maximum resolution of 4800x1200 dpi. With features like adjustable copy density and automatic reduction or enlargement, the device also excels at duplicating projects with accuracy and a resolution of 2400 dpi.

Users will be responsible for replacing its 4 separate Epson WP-4520 ink cartridges, which includes black, yellow, magenta and cyan WorkForce Pro WP-4520 ink. Each color supply can last up to 1,200 pages and the black Epson WP-4520 ink cartridge has a capacity of 2,400 pages, allowing the unit to handle medium volumes.

According to experts, the WP-4520's ability to expand its media handling and its sharp output exceed the average seen among comparable inkjet printers. The one area where it underperforms is speed, but users that don't mind a slower output and instead are attracted to a low price tag, flexible connectivity, and easy-to-use multifunction features should enjoy this machine.

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