Epson Stylus Office BX630FW Ink Cartridges

Epson Stylus Office BX630FW Expert Review

Keeping costs down can be crucial for many small businesses and thankfully the Epson Stylus Office BX630FW is able to achieve this when it comes to business printing.

Additionally, users will appreciate the Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity offered by a printer that also provides PC-free printing.

The productivity boosting features available with the BX630FW include printing speeds of 15ppm in mono and 7.1ppm in colour. Up to 38ppm can be produced in draft mode. There is also a 250-sheet front-loading paper tray which combines with an automatic document feeder to help users copy, scan and fax documents.

With a 50 per cent cost per page saving offered when compared to other competitive lasers, this Epson can cut costs in addition to reducing a business’ environmental impact through its ENERGY STAR qualification.

Enhanced WPA2 wireless security means this printer can be shared across your business with confidence through Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity. Epson Connect is provided so that users will be able to print images and documents wirelessly through their smartphone or tablet device. IPad, iPhone and iPod Touch users will be able to print emails, photos, web pages and documents as a result of the printer being AirPrint Ready.

For added convenience and usability, a 6.3cm colour LCD screen, PictBridge, USB flash and memory card slots are all included for PC-free printing with ease.

Review

It’s clear that Epson released the BX630FW as a multifunctional solution for small businesses that need to carry out varying printing, scanning and copying tasks.

In terms of appearance, this Epson machine has the same sort of sleek design that has become synonymous with the Stylus range although being an “Office” printer, there is a lot more going on in the number of buttons on its control panel.

This is far removed from many inkjets which rely on a select few buttons to navigate through various functions and it may be the case that the added options are intended to differentiate this from home machines. That said, at first glance, the sheer number of standout buttons looks over complicated.

However, the performance of this printer is simple and concise with print speeds more than acceptable for a small business user. Quality is good too, although if you are predominantly printing a high volume of documents you may see higher text clarity displayed via a laser printer.

Affordable for the type of user it’s intended for, individual ink cartridges will always be welcomed by those who like to keep an eye on their consumables costs.

Pros

• Fast print speeds for a small business
• Affordable price with added benefit of individual inks
• 250-sheet paper tray for high volume printing

Cons

• Can be noisy when in operation
• No double-sided printing available

Star Rating: 4