Epson WF-7520 Ink
WorkForce WF-7520 Ink Cartridges

Epson WF-7520 Printer Review

Geared primarily towards small or home office printing, the Epson WorkForce WF-7520 offers tabloid-sized printing and an all-in-one design for scanning, copying and faxing documents. Expert tests on speed show the device is quick among comparable models, printing a maximum of 15 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 9 pages per minute for color projects. While this inkjet unit has a lot to offer in its office-centric design, its WorkForce WF-7520 printer ink lends to high running costs that make it one of the pricier devices in its class of multipurpose color printers.

The WF-7520's designation as a tabloid printer means it can accept a wide range of paper sizes, with its scanner supporting a maximum size of 11.7x17 inches and the printer capable of handling a size of up to 13x19 inches, or up to 44 inches in length using the rear paper tray. Paper handling includes two separate input trays, one for standard letter-size media and another for larger media that combine to support a total capacity of 500 pages. The device also incorporates a 30-sheet automatic document feeder that's dedicated for fast, automatic scanning jobs.

Connectivity options range from its standard USB port to ethernet and Wi-Fi connections, which will allow users to establish a connection to a network and print wirelessly from devices like iPads, iPhones, PCs, and smartphones. The unit also supports direct photo printing with the inclusion of memory slots that are compatible with flash memory like Memory Stick and SD Memory Card.

The large front control panel includes a color LCD for quick troubleshooting and setup tips and a number pad for dialing fax numbers. This panel also comes with technology that will track and alert users when the Epson WF-7520 ink or the paper supply needs to be replaced.

The unit's standard magenta, cyan and yellow Epson WF-7520 ink cartridges can last for 480 pages and print graphics with an on-par output quality and resolution of 5760x1440 dpi, while its black WorkForce WF-7520 ink can last up to 740 pages. Optional high-capacity supplies can last for 755 pages for each color supply and 945 pages for the black Epson WF-7520 ink cartridge to support low-volume printing.

The WF-7520 offers a range of impressive features that outperform comparable models, from its paper handling that can accept a versatile range of media sizes to its duplexing capabilities and assortment of connection options like Wi-Fi and direct photo printing. Small or home offices that can look past expensive low-yielding printer ink will benefit from this inkjet unit.