If you are looking for reasonably priced inkjet that also offers some advanced features, Epson Expression Home XP-3100 is the name. Apart from printing, scanning and copying, the device offers wireless network, automatic duplexing, LCD screen and mobile printing.

With a weight of 4.3 kg and dimensions of 375‎ x 300 x 170 mm (WxDxH), the machine occupies little desk space. For this model, Epson has gone a little further to offer an easy-to-use 3.7cm LCD screen. The control panel on the front side looks very well organised. Also, the printing speed for monochrome has gone better with 33 ppm. But the speed for colour remains at up to 15 ppm. From the long-term costs perspective, the machine is a good choice. First, the Epson Expression Home XP-3100 ink cartridges are available in XL size and can be replaced individually, when required. Second, the automatic duplexing feature prints on both sides and save costs per page. Furthermore, the device is equipped with a multipurpose tray that manages up to 100 pages. WiFi and WiFi Direct ensure seamless mobile printing experience on the go. The printer is compatible with many versions of Windows and Mac OS.

Advantages

• Compact all-in-one
• 3.7 cm LCD screen
• Professional quality printing
• High-speed monochrome printing
• Support for WiFi and WiFi Direct
• Automatic duplexing capability
• Epson Expression Home XP-3100 ink cartridges
• Mobile printing possible

Disadvantages

• Not intended for office users
• A fax machine is not integrated
• ADF is a lacking

Cartridge Requirements

The compatible Epson Expression Home XP-3100 ink cartridges are:

• Epson 603XL Black ink cartridge
• Epson 603XL Cyan ink cartridge
• Epson 603XL Magenta ink cartridge
• Epson 603XL Yellow ink cartridge
• Epson 603XL Multipack ink cartridge

Conclusion

Epson Expression Home XP-3100 is a versatile and efficient printer that offers both quality and speed. Features including LCD screen, WiFi and WiFi Direct, automatic duplexing and XL size ink cartridges with individual configuration are the highlights. Go for it if these features are your requirements.

How can I resolve the issue if my Epson Expression Home XP-3100 printer is creating printouts with incorrect or garbled text and images with unexpected colours?

While printing a large document, there can be problems such as incorrect or garbled characters. Check the steps given below to fix this problem:-

• First of all, safely connect the USB cable into the ports of the printer and computer.
• If there are any paused printing tasks, cancel them.
• The computer should not be kept in the Hibernate mode or the Sleep mode at the time of printing.
• The printed characters may be incorrect or garbled as you are still using the old printer driver which you have used earlier with a different printer. So, check the printer name above the printer driver window and select the appropriate driver for printing.

The issue of prints with wrong or unexpected colors can be resolved by performing the following steps:-

• The photo adjustment setting of the Epson printer driver depends upon the paper type.
• To change the settings, from more options tab, select custom in color correction, and then choose an advanced option.
• Change or edit the settings and switch from auto-correct mode to the option of your choice.
• Incase, performing step 3 does not make any difference or give satisfactory results, Use any color correction method except, photo enhance in the color management.

What can be done to conserve black ink when the Epson Expression Home XP-3100 Ink Cartridges are running out?

A window might appear if the black ink is running out and there is enough ink left in the color cartridges then the black Epson Expression Home XP-3100 Ink Cartridges. From the popup window displayed, you can either choose to keep using the black ink as it is or can conserve black ink with the mixture created by using the remaining color inks to make black.
Steps to perform this process are as follows:-

• In the window, click the yes button to use a combination of remaining color ink to prepare black color.
Note: The same window appears every time you print a similar job, and always you have 3 options, “Yes”,”No”,”Disable this option” to choose from.
• Tap the No button to keep using the remaining black ink in the Epson Expression Home XP-3100 Ink Cartridges.
• Click on Disable this feature to continue using the remaining black ink.