Epson XP-800 Ink
Expression Premium XP-800 Ink Cartridges

Epson XP-800 Printer Review

As the most fully-featured model in its line, the Epson Expression Premium XP-800 Small-in-One inkjet printer has some nice upgrades from other models, but a slightly higher price tag and a little more bulk to go with them. It still performs at up to 12 ISO pages per minute in black and 11 pages per minute in color, and uses the same design for Epson XP-800 printer ink supplies to keep costs down across the whole lineup.

The biggest change from other models is the inclusion of an automatic document feeder for serious scanning and copying, and faxing is an added function for the XP-800 model as well. Both ethernet and Wi-Fi networking are available, with easy wireless setup for devices that support WPS.

For printing from smartphones and tablets, the unit supports Epson Connect apps, as well as AirPrint and Google Cloud Print for multiple solutions depending on a user's mobile device of choice. The paper tray is still limited to 100 sheets, as with the other models in its class, but most personal users, and even shared home environments, won't find it too inconvenient.

Concerns about pricey printer ink are not necessary, as the Epson XP-800 ink cartridges are affordable. Duplexing can help conserve paper, by printing on both sides, and several quality modes are available to help extend the life of Expression Premium XP-800 ink cartridges. Compatible Expression Premium XP-800 ink supplies may be available from some third-party vendors as well.

Though it is a little larger and more expensive than others in its model line, the XP-800 is a great value considering the extra features and the inexpensive cost of Epson XP-800 ink. As a photo inkjet printer that can also handle office tasks, it is a very well-rounded machine.