Test Epson Workforce 610 Multifunction Printer
Marque
Epson
Modèle
Workforce 610 Multifunction Printer
Site
maximumpc.com
Date
17.03.2010
Nombre de Visites
286
Epson has garnered significant attention for its line of photo printers, which deliver high-quality photographic output and reliable performance. The company is less known for building small-business printers, but the Workforce 610 should change that perception.This machine delivers a ton of features in an attractive, black package and features wired (10/100) and wireless (802.11b/g) Ethernet networking in addition to the ubiquitous USB 2.0 connectivity. A 1,200-by-2,400 dpi scanner is built in, enabling it to work as a copier and fax machine (in concert with the integrated 33.6Kbps modem). A 30-sheet document feeder folds neatly out of the way when not needed (and keeps dust bunnies from taking up residence inside the mechanism).Flash memory slots enable you to print photos directly from Compact Flash, MMC, xD-Picture, and Sony Memory stick cards, as well as most SD flavors (except the new SDXC format). There’s also a USB port for connecting a USB flash drive. One important feature you won’t find is an automatic duplexer; you’ll have to manage the process manually if you want two-sided prints (Epson’s printer driver provides on-screen assistance).The Workforce 610 uses four print cartridges in the typical CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) configuration. Black cartridges are available in three capacities: standard, high, and extra-high. Epson estimates that a standard cartridge will yield 245 printed pages, while extra-high cartridges will output about 910 pages. High-capacity color cartridges will generate 525 pages of mixed color, based on the ISO printer-cartridge output standards. A set of three high-capacity color cartridges sells for about $40, while extra-high capacity black cartridges cost $29. Based on these specs, we estimate that the per-page cost for all black-and-white printing will cost three cents per page. Mixed graphics printing will likely run around 12 cents per page. (This assumption is based on using extra-high-capacity black and high-capacity color cartridges.)



