Epson Workforce WF-2650 User Manual

The Epson WorkForce WF-2650 is a compact, all-in-one inkjet printer designed primarily for home office use. It combines printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities into a single device, making it an ideal choice for users who require versatility without sacrificing space.

Design and Build
Weighing approximately 14 pounds and featuring a footprint of 16.7 by 14.2 inches, the WF-2650 is designed to fit comfortably on a desk or small workspace. Its sleek design includes a monochrome LCD screen for easy navigation through its various functions.

Printing Technology
Powered by Epson’s PrecisionCore technology, the WF-2650 delivers high-quality prints with laser-like performance. This technology allows the printer to produce up to 40 million precise dots per second, resulting in sharp text and vibrant color graphics that are smudge, water, and fade resistant.

Key Features

• Print Speed: The WF-2650 offers print speeds of up to 33 pages per minute (ppm) for black-and-white documents and approximately 3.8 ppm for color documents.
• Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): A 30-page ADF facilitates easy scanning and copying of multi-page documents.
• Duplex Printing: Automatic two-sided printing helps save paper and reduce waste.
• Connectivity Options: The printer supports Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct connections, allowing users to print from mobile devices without needing a network connection. However, it lacks an Ethernet port.
• Mobile Printing: Users can print directly from smartphones or tablets using services like Apple AirPrint or Google Cloud Print.

Ink Cartridges and Running Costs
The WF-2650 utilizes individual ink cartridges that allow users to replace only the colors they need. While this feature can be cost-effective for low-volume printing, the running costs are relatively high compared to competitors—approximately 6 cents per black-and-white page and 17.3 cents per color page.

Performance Evaluation
In terms of output quality, the WF-2650 performs well across various media types:

• Text Quality: Suitable for most business applications but may not meet high standards required for professional resumes.
• Graphics Quality: Adequate for internal documents and presentations.
• Photo Quality: Produces better-than-average photo prints when using recommended paper types.

However, some reviews have noted slower copy speeds compared to similar models in its class.

Conclusion
Overall, the Epson WorkForce WF-2650 stands out as a compact multifunction printer suitable for personal or light-duty shared use in small offices. Its combination of features makes it a reasonable choice if Ethernet connectivity is not essential.