Quiet, fast, reliable printer with phenomenal cost-per-page.
923240
Phenomenal printer. I've had mine for about a year and, in that time, printed thousands of pages. The printer is quiet, fast, and reliable; it never jams, and the print quality is terrific. Plus, the toner cartridges last for absolute ages. I'm never going back to an inkjet.
4396848
I am not going to waste your time by repeating all of the features of this FABULOUS printer since they are already well-documented in the product description.  I am simply going to tell you how incredibly impressed I am with this office machine!  I had been using an Epson WorkForce 845 prior to receiving this Epson WorkForce WF-3640.  One of my favorite improvements is the actual 'buttons' for numbers.  The touchscreen numbers on the 845 were always an annoyance of mine. I had given the 845 very high ratings and remained continually impressed with the speed; but I believe the 3640 is even faster.  There is no need to waste your money on a laser printer!  Epsons new WorkForce models use moveable PrecisionCore printheads. I personally believe Epson's claim of print speeds up to 20 ppm for both color and black pages. That's faster than an affordable color laser. The 3640 offers a 250-sheet main input tray; a second paper tray for convenience; a rear feed for thicker media; two-sided printing; a 35-sheet automatic document feeder which makes it easy to scan multi-page documents using the top scanner unit; FAX capability; and a larger, 3.5-inch touchscreen on the control panel.  The ink costs seem to be affordable. Cartridges for the 3640 cost $30-$35 and last 1100 pages, or 2.7 to 3.2 cents per color, per page. The 3640 includes Wi-Fi compatibility and a well-developed suite of wireless and mobile printing features. The 845 did NOT include Apple AirPrint and Google Cloud Print support. Having these features included in the 3640 is a very welcome addition.  I have been using 3640 for almost a month, and I have yet to find a complaint.  I highly recommend the Epson WorkForce WF-3640.
3412513
I had a workhorse HP 2420D for over 14 years. It finally gave up the ghost and I reluctantly had to retire it. I was very pleasantly surprised to find such a fast, quiet, and space saving alternative in the 402DN. And it was so reasonably priced. The last time I think the 2420 was almost $900. The printer is considerably lighter which is nice, but does make me wonder if I will get the same longevity, however at the price point it is well worth it. My staff loves the speed and quiet and are very happy
2469761
I've been using this printer since May 2009, and have put it through the paces printing readings for graduate school. I've cranked at least 10,000 pages through it - all with off-brand toner cartridges - and it's performed like a champion. I have it connected via USB cable to my Airport Extreme wireless router, so I can print from any computer.

Some important factors for me:

1. It's incredibly fast, both to start and per-page. I can hit print, and usually my job is done by the time I walk over to the printer.

2. It never gets in the way of my work; it just works. It does not jam. Refilling the paper tray and replacing the toner are no-brainers.

3. It's incredibly cheap per-page. Off-brand toner cartridges have worked flawlessly - I get them on Amazon in 2-packs.
1036938
Fast, Quiet, easy to operate through network.
Prints first page from energy saver mode (sleep) faster than you can reach for it, like 3 seconds. Scan to PC worked without any hiccups. Aftermarket toner cartridges available for $20.

CON: i needed the printer to be compatible with HP PCL5 drivers, but it is not and i tried for a couple hours with old Canon drivers. Called tech support twice, got through fast, they gave me suggestions to try but none were successful. I am using 1 old software package so there are no stars off on this one. Buy it you'll thank me, WAY better than any inkjet printer ever made, if you need color buy a xerox Phaser color laser.
647428
I love this printer! I had an Epson 1280 which I used for over 10 years. It finally gave up the ghost and I had to replace it. The 1280 could print 13 x 19 but I very seldom used that size paper. 8.5 x 11 had always been about 99% of my printing anyway. The XP-620 fit the bill.
Pros:
- The color prints are simply outstanding and are fast, less than a minute per print (720 dpi, fast mode). Higher quality could be had per the instructions but I have a hard time imagining it's worth it given the results I've seen so far.
- Three paper trays: CD/DVD and two for paper. When loading the trays you are asked on the color LCD screen the type of paper (size, glossy or not, etc.) and when printing the paper defaults to standard settings for the paper selected. You can always vary the quality selected by default if desired through the menu options.
- The scan function gives you a choice of automatically saving a scan in several formats (jpeg, pdf, etc) as well as scan dpi, color, grayscale or black/white. Most conveniently, if you select pdf as the format, you have the option of collecting all the scans into one pdf document. Scanning in jpeg, you can select the folder for saving the scans and the naming convention, the program will add a number at the end to each file. This along with the pdf option saves a lot of time in scanning. This printer does not have a document feeder for scanning, go for a higher price model for that. I can now get rid of my Epson 4490 Photo scanner, not needed.
- Making a quick copy is simple, insert select copy from the printer LCD screen
- My iPad Air 2, iPad 4 and iPhone 6 will all print wirelessly to the XP-620 over the local network. I've haven't tried printing without the network yet, the printer does appear as a WiFi source in the WiFi pane of the iPads and iPhone.
- The scanner does have a FAX mode but it has to be connected to a phone line and I didn't try that feature.

Cons:
- Installing the XP-620 software killed my twain connection. At first I could not access either scanner with IrfanView or any program using Twain drivers. I tried a bunch of things, none worked but found that I really didn't need it. I just scanned into a folder and then worked on files if needed. Epson provides a scanning software package that's easy to use with lots of options. With the Epson software I can scan with either the XP-620 or the Epson 4490.
- Maybe a con or not. I got about 200 full page color photos out of one order of XL ink for $98.95. Buying the ink directly from Epson was the best price at the time with no tax and free shipping and a 10% discount from the $98.95 price.

Epson obviously gives the printer away at a huge discount on the expectation of reaping profits on the sale of ink. As long as it's reasonable at 50 cents a print, I don't mind.
2625527
This printer is amazing.  The ink is relatively easy to find and not super expensive.  The printer is very reliable.  There is a top and bottom paper loading trey and you can easily switch between which to use.  The whole thing closes up very nicely so you can keep dust out.  Ink installation is a breeeze.  Printing speed is perfect.  Scanning is realitively easy.  The software isn't bloated and annoying.  Basically if you are looking for a printer that simply prints... doesnt cost a lot.. and gets the job done this is it.  Ive seen and used quite a few printers and have constantly appreciated my decicion to buy this one.
440848
Wanting a multifunction printer that was reasonally priced with photo quality features at the hundred dollar budget price cap I had at the time, led me to the 1210. Having done a web search on this printer yielded very little info to make a confident purchase decision, I went ahead and bought it at retail sale price. I was not dissapointed at the print quality, which is quite good when print is at best setting, with glossy type photo paper used. Although print speed at these settings could reach about 3 minutes for a full page printout, I can tolerate this but others may not. Now for the really good stuff. I have had this baby for about a year now, having already replaced the black print cartridge once but still using the tri-color cart. Sure the thoughtful software kindly reminded me 6 months ago that I should replace it, but ignored it and it still is going.

I mostly print out playlists,and regularly printout full color images that don't always take more than half page, and for most non photo printouts I engage FASTDRAFT mode, which is fast and uses a lot less color ink. Being dilligent about using FASTMODE I believe is the reason the ink has lasted so long because the printer defaults to NORMAL print mode after every print job. I think it is amazing the tricolor ink cart has lasted me this long, although I sense it going out any day now. Other than not having any photocard slots, this is a very nice second printer. And lastly, use your own judgement as to when to replace the ink.
4361263
Every feature on this machine is helpful and works smoothly. The double-sided option, two paper trays, all made me very happy. My last printer did long service for me, but this brings me up to speed.  One comment, and it's one made so often that the printer manufacturers really ought to take notice:  the ink cartridges are small and expensive.  You need to replace often, which is a pain in the middle of a big project. You're left to choose between forking over mega dollars to keep spares on hand, or just buy it as you need it.  My last printer had an extra-large tank for black, and that was helpful.  But overall, this printer is genius.

You hear me on those ink supplies, Epson?
1918709
I have previously owned an Epson, and returned again since this was the only product in its category that had all the features I needed. It is incredibly quiet, and prints very quickly, no matter if it is a Speed or Quality print you are sending to it. It prints up to 13" x 19" sheets or even on rolls of banner paper and printable CD's.
4316
It's amazing that such a simple and inexpensive printer can do such a good job.  It's quiet, fast, and reliable.  What more can you ask?  I only wish it could duplex, but hey...
712995
We've owned this printer for about 2.5 months and printed 890 pages to date and I have to say this is a great printer!

Pros:

- It was relatively inexpensive up front

- Toner cartridges promise to be the same (7000 page cartridge for about $75)

- Duplexer equipped to save paper and time

- Network capable (which allows us to print from anywhere in the house)

- Fast output

- Good software that allows several printing options

- Small footprint design

- Memory expandable

- Bulk paper tray expandable

Cons:

The printer is a little noisy but that doesn't bother us, it is not that much louder than an inkjet at full bore.  The hardest part was getting my firewalls to accept the new device, but that is not the printers fault.

I bought this for my wife who is taking classes that require a horrendous amount of printing.  After going through several ink cartridges, I decided to take the plunge, and thank goodness, we love this printer!
1496688
The MFC-J5720DW is the ultimate productivity inkjet. The sideways paper handling makes for a smaller footprint than competitors from Canon and such, and pretty much every aspect is well thought out. The ADF works very well (single-pass duplex scanning FTW!), and the cloud integration is the best in the industry, bar none -- I can rapidly scan to or print from my OneDrive, Dropbox, etc., or directly toss things into a OneNote notebook. There's also mobile printing via apps for iOS, Android, and Windows phones.

Real-world printing and (particularly) scanning speeds are a lot faster than the Canon flagship multifunctions I had before, and the touch screen has a nice UI (though it's a resistive, rather than capacitive, panel, so fingernails help with accuracy).

The large-format print support (11x17") is great, as is the stock two-tray setup and built-in duplexer (which works quite well). The scanner/copier part warms up quite rapidly, so no need to sit there waiting, as with many scanners/MFPs.

My Canons had all sorts of issues with Wifi drop-outs and such, but this printer has been rock-solid for 7 months now, and Brother's even added a few new features in that time frame. Best inkjet printer I've ever used.
1089698
I have had this printer for the past two weeks and have used most of the functions.  I am incredibly pleased with the quality, size, quietness and speed of this printer.  It connected to wifi easily and the touch screen is responsive, although it can easily be controlled by my computer.  Because the price was so reasonable I had doubts about what it would be like, but I am certainly not disappointed in any way.  I had read previously complaints about the setup being difficult and requests to join the automatic cartridge program being an issue, however there was basically one question about joining with a yes or no answer so I did not find that to be an obstacle to the process in any way.  I write honest reviews because I rely on previous buyers comments before I push the 'add to cart' button.  I do not see how anyone could be disappointed with this copier
3953051
In the interest of making this review short and sweet, I'll start out by saying this: the Epson Workforce 845 is probably the best mid-range office machine on the market right now. You can pick one up for as little as $139.99 and that pricepoint is simply ridiculous.

I switched over from a godawful HP C7280 (spent $279.99 on that turd) which only made it 2.5 years before succumbing to the infamous "ink system failure" error message that is all too common to HP fans. Honestly, after dealing with the C7280 and looking at some of the bloated prices for the 8600 series, I really don't see myself going back to HP anytime soon. Right now, it seems the only reliable/affordable printers are made by Canon, Epson and Brother.

Anyway, back to the Workforce 845:

1. Setup is amazingly quick and easy (even registration).
2. Each printer has its own unique email address that you can email documents to when you're away from home.
3. Printer is quiet and fast (even with double-sided printing).
4. Big footprint (2 paper trays), but sleek design (and lite!).
5. Fax features are just okay...not great. This is the one disappointing area.
6. Epson uses insta-dry inks, which means no smearing on your docs. If you print out multiple copies of a doc, it's nice to not see smudge marks on the back of every copy.

As of right now, I'm extremely happy with this purchase; it was very affordable and the speed and quality are tremendous. I don't want to dump all over HP, but that company has seen better days and their current products, like the 8600 series with its "supposed" 20PPM print speed (roll eyes here), are just too overpriced. Additionally, the 8600 series seems to have some issues detecting tray 1 and tray 2 when using envelopes and the available fix, from what I've read, is only temporary.

If you need a high quality printer for your home or office, look no further than the Workforce 845; otherwise, check out what Canon and Brother offer. Sometimes it's just a matter of preference.
2729698
Really, really nice printer. Installation was a breeze. What I like most is the photo printing. Absolutely beautiful photos! The highest print quality setting --which is quite slow while printing but worth it--prints photos that have fooled people I've shown them to into thinking they were professionally done prints. And--the ink is half the price of other printer brands' refills.

Ink cartridge replacement is easy--credit that to intuitive design. Scan to files works without a hitch. The copy function works perfectly--albeit a bit slow but that might be because I'm comparing it to a laser printer at work.

I think this printer is a great value.
2473851
I bought this HP to replace a Brother MFC9340CDW printer that had a fuser issue. This HP blows the Brother printer away. The speed of printing, quality of prints, easy of use, and quietness are all top notch for me. I use it in my small construction company and print roughly 20-30 color documents per day. I'm using Office Depot multipurpose paper and the prints are very good quality. Nothing that the average print recipient could complain about. Our logo comes out clean and crisp. The document starts printing the second I click the mouse on "print". Duplex (2 sided) printing is excellent and pretty quick. Same with envelopes.
Scan feature gives different options of where to send the scan and seems easy to use. Scan quality is very good. We don't use the fax function.
 At this point, I highly recommend this printer. Especially over the Brother.