Epson 500 Ink
WorkForce 500 Ink Cartridges

Epson 500 Printer Review

The Epson WorkForce 500 uses a 4-color, drop-on-demand printer ink system that produces a minimum droplet size of 3 picoliters. This inkjet unit has all-in-one capabilities including print, copy, scan and fax features. The 500 includes a built-in automatic document feeder that can hold up to 30 pages. Its print function turns out results with a high resolution of 5760x1440 dpi using black and color Epson 500 ink. Its copier includes features like PC-free and fit-to-page printing. This machine has a 2.5 inch tilt LCD monitor that allows users to preview documents and print without a computer.

Its copier can make up to 99 duplicates from an original document and has a maximum copy size of 8.5x11 inches. This unit's photo printing feature uses quality WorkForce 500 ink to produce 4x6 inch borderless photos in as fast as 26 seconds. Its fax function has a memory of up to 180 pages and the ability to work at a rate of up to 3 seconds per page.

The 500 has compatible tanks of black, cyan, magenta and yellow printer ink. Black and color Epson 500 ink cartridges are available in standard and high capacity containers. High yielding black WorkForce 500 ink cartridges expire after around 385 pages, while high capacity color tanks yield approximately 335 pages.

Using color and black Epson 500 ink, this unit can print on media like photo glossy paper, Epson bright white paper and matte scrapbook photo paper. Its input tray can store 100-sheets of paper and 10 envelopes. This inkjet printer includes technology such as Auto Photo Correction and Epson PRINT Image Matching software. Its connective options include a high-speed USB 2.0 port and a PictBridge port. The Epson WorkForce 500 includes Epson Vivid color software so users can create lab-quality photos, as well as a variety of multifunction features that make it an efficient business printer.