PCR’s guide to the latest printers and print accessories

Whether your customers are looking for a family printer, something for a home office set up, or a printer capable of handling a large operation, here are some great options.

Epson EcoTank 7750

Specs: Prints up to 3,400 photos with the included ink, High-quality photos: Four dyes and a pigment ink for great results, Enjoy hassle and mess-free refills with the enhanced ink bottles, Wi-Fi & apps: Print from mobile devices, 3-in-1 with 6.8cm LCD screen: Print, copy & scan – plus double-sided printing.

“The Epson EcoTank ET-7750 is an A3 cartridge-free model designed for printing high volumes of photos at an ultra-low cost. Its ultra-high-capacity ink tanks removes the need for cartridges, and makes it possible to print lots between refills – up to 3,400 photos (10x15cm) with the included ink bottles. The EcoTank is hassle-free to use, boasting an SD card slot, borderless photo printing and dual paper trays. In addition, with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, users can send files to print from smart devices via the Epson iPrint app.”

Contact: Epson

SEH Technology PS55 Print Server

Specs: Quick installation, Supports standard operating systems 2 x USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, WLAN (802.11b/g/n) up to 300 MBit/s Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS-PBC), Button for status and diagnostics, Automatic printer error notification, Browser-based management, Regular software updates, Supports 10 languages, Free warranty for up to 60 months.

“The PS55 from SEH Technology is the ideal solution for using up to five USB printers or multifunction printers through a WLAN network easily. Devices that previously could only be used at one workplace now can be shared by all network users, increasing productivity and flexibility at any location. Setting up the wireless connection is simple thanks to a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. The PS55 also offers guaranteed network security, with coded printing via an IPSec connection, complex access control, the ThinPrint protocol and integration into a network protected by the 802.1X authentication standard.”

Contact: SEH Technology

Brother HL-L3270CDW Colour Wireless LED printer

Specs: Fast print speeds of up to 24 pages per minute, Large paper capacity of 250 sheets, Automatic 2-sided printing, Easy to use 6.8cm colour touchscreen, Wired and Wireless connectivity & – Near-Field Communication (NFC) for quick mobile printing, Inbox toners – Bk: 1,000 pages*, CMY: 1,000 pages each (*Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752).

“The reliable Brother HL-L3270CDW colour laser printer, is quiet and compact – ideal for the busy home or small office. Designed to be desktop friendly, this robust printer is fast, yet quiet, enabling you to carry on working, while the document is being printed. This model also has a larger than average paper input, so that you don’t need to worry about refilling the paper tray.”

Contact: Brother UK

Epson WorkForce 7710DWF

Specs: Up to 18ppm print speeds, 35 page A3 automatic document feeder, double-sided (duplex) printing, 10.9cm touchscreen, Wi-Fi connectivity, print via NFC, Scan-to- Cloud.

“This high-quality 4-in-1 features single and double-sided printing, scanning and fax all up to A3. You’ll stride through tasks with print speeds of up to 18ppm and a 35 page A3 automatic document feeder (ADF). And that’s not forgetting its flexible wireless connectivity solutions such as NFC1 and Scan-to-cloud. This A3 4-in-1 printer will meet the needs of even the most demanding home office and small office users. It offers double-sided (duplex) printing, scanning and faxing all up to A3, plus its automatic document feeder can process up to 35 double-sided A3 pages. It’s also simple to operate directly thanks to its intuitive user interface and 10.9cm touchscreen. Print from anywhere in the office with Wi-Fi connectivity or use Wi-Fi Direct to print from compatible wireless devices without a Wi-Fi network. You can also print via NFC with a simple tap of a compatible Android device on the printer. Epson’s free mobile printing apps and solutions provide further versatility; Email Print allows you to send items to print from almost anywhere in the world. And with Scan-to- Cloud, you can enjoy the benefits of collaborative working.”

Contact: Target Components

RICOH IM C400 A4 colour intelligent MFP

Specs: Fast 43 ppm, 1,200 dpi print performance, High capacity Single Pass Document Feeder (SPDF), Integrated fax facility, 2,300-sheet, 3-tray auto- switching paper supply (option), Super-sized 10.1 inch Smart Operation Panel, RICOH Always Current Technology keeps the device up to date, Web help and RemoteConnect reduce downtime.

“With a 10.1 inch smart touch-screen control panel, it’s always running the latest technology. This intelligent A4 MFP scans, copies, prints and faxes A4 documents effortlessly. No more frustration with an out-of-date device, this colour MFP will transform your workflow, powering through office tasks. You can also add additional functionality that your business may need in future. Your MFP is always ready to operate. You can print, copy and scan more materials, faster and remotely from wherever you are. This color MFP is the first Ricoh A4 device to feature Ricoh ‘Always current technology’ ensuring it will always utilise the most up- to-date technology. Designed to improve your workflow it powers through prints, copies, scans and faxes more materials, faster and remotely from wherever you are.”

Contact: Ricoh

Epson EcoTank M2170

Specs: Economical ink tank printer with lots of ink included, Reliable and durable: One-year or 100,000- page warranty, Reduce energy usage: Save up to 95% in power consumption, Time saving: Wi-Fi, double- sided printing, 250-sheet tray, mobile printing, Fast, business-quality printing: 20ppm print speeds, no warm up time, PrecisionCore printhead

“The economical Epson EcoTank ET-M2170 is fundamentally different to laser printers. It features a large refillable ink tank that users fill with ink bottles instead of toner. From the start users have enough ink to print thousands of pages, slashing costs and saving time by not having to frequently change toner. The printer is a cost-efficient solution, printing up to 11,000 pages with the included black ink. The EcoTank can also save up to 95% in power consumption compared to mono laser printers.”

Contact: Epson

SEH Technology PS03a Print Server

Specs: Quick and easy installation, Supports all standard operating systems, Button for status information and diagnostics, Automatic printer error notification, Browser-based management, Print job monitoring, Regular firmware updates, Supports 10 languages, Free warranty for up to 60 months, IPv6 support and IPSec support, Access protection and encryption of print data.

“SEH Technology’s Gigabit Ethernet Print Server PS03a enables users to embed non-network-ready printers into the network with ease, adding a second network interface to printing systems. Data transmission is also completely secure with IPv6, access protection, authentication controls and encryption of print data. The PS03a is easy to install by simply connecting up to five devices to the USB interface, including; ink-jet printers, laser printers, label printers, large format printers, multi- functional devices and digital copying machines.”

Contact: SEH Technology

Epson Workforce Pro C5790DWF

Specs: Print up to 10,000 pages without replacing the ink, Uses up to 90 percent less power than competitive colour lasers, Save at least 50% on colour CPP (cost per page) versus comparable laser models, Added functionality with software tools such as Epson Open Platform.

“The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5790DWF is perfect for the business environment, from small offices to large corporates who may have traditionally used lasers and want to cut costs, increase productivity and reduce downtime. This is while also cutting their environmental impact and improving CSR reputation. Delivering the Fastest First Page Out Time (FPOT) in its segment for both colour (5.3 seconds) and mono (4.8 seconds) prints against comparable lasers, it also has the fastest colour scan speed in the segment at 24ipm.”

Contact: Epson

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