Epson WorkForce WF-3640 DTWF Ink Cartridges

Epson WorkForce WF-3640 printer has an excellent paper handling capacity and comes with a long list of multifunction printer features. Designed for an office environment, the multifunction unit offers print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities. The device is available in XXL or XL high-capacity Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges which yield 1,100 pages at a time, allowing users to save on printing cost.

The device has an organised control panel with a 3.5-inch colour touchscreen that makes it easy to navigate between functions and options. There’s a numeric keypad for entering fax numbers or the number of copies, along with buttons for other basic functions. The SD card slot and the USB port are located at the front. The device also allows you to connect to a network using wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi, or to a device using Wi-Fi Direct. You can also access the printer remotely using Epson Connect, Apple AirPrint, or Google Cloud Print. The device also supports a 35 sheet ADF. It has dual paper trays, each of them is capable of handling up to 250 sheets of paper. The printer also supports duplex scanning combined with duplex printing, allowing you to copy both single and double-sided documents.

The maximum printing resolution of this device is up to 4,800 x 2,400 dpi for both monochrome and colour files with the printing speed up to 19 ppm and 10 ppm respectively. It supports printing on different media types which include envelopes, glossy paper, matte photo paper and plain paper. The printer is Energy Star qualified.

• Fast print speed
• Dual paper trays
• ADF support
• Duplex printing
• Supports different print media
• Supports Wired and wireless connectivity
• Energy Star certified
• Supports mobile printing
• Supports Apple’s AirPrint and Google Cloud Print
• Uses DURABrite Ink system

• Non expandable paper tray capacity
• Slow copying speed
• Expensive printer
• Poor photo quality

The Epson WorkForce WF-3640 targets the home users that does a lot of printing and copying. Its fast print speed and good output quality make a remarkable choice as compared to other multifunction printers available in the market. Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges use DURABrite Ink to produce laser-like business graphics. However, its high purchase price and non-expandable paper capacity may be impractical for a growing office.

The Replacement for Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges are:

• Epson T2711 black
• Epson T2712 cyan
• Epson T2713 magenta
• Epson T2714 yellow

How to initiate Print Head Cleaning?

The Epson WorkForce WF-3640 printer is an ideal printer for offices. This printer is shipped with printer and scanner drivers, software and Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges. It offers wireless connectivity.

However, at times you’d notice a decline in the print quality of the printer. added prints, horizontal or vertical banding or fusing may occur. These print defects may require an immediate print head cleaning. Print head cleaning needs to be done when the print head nozzles get clogged. You can save on the ink of Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges by running selective colour print head cleaning tests.

To clean the printhead, you need to follow these instructions:

1. Load a set of few new papers. You need not load a large set. But remember that the papers should be new.
2. Press the Home button on your printer if required.
3. Go to the Setup option.
4. In the Setup option, select Maintenance.
5. Now click on the Print Head Cleaning option. A screen will appear asking if you would like to “clean the printhead to correct missing dots”. Click on Proceed.
6. On the next screen that appears on the panel, select the All Colours cleaning cycle to check all the colours of the ink cartridges. If you wish to run cleaning cycle for all the colours other than black, select the option All Except Black. If you wish to run the cleaning cycle for only Black, then select that option.
7. If you have pressed the Colour button, for example, then once the cleaning cycle is over, a message will appear on the screen. Never turn the printer off while this process is going on. It will damage the machine.
8. Now select Print Nozzle Check Pattern. Check the test print to see if the pattern is correct. If not then run the cleaning cycle again and take a test print. Once the pattern is correct the press the Color button. Give a confirmation that the print head is clean now. If up to 4 cycles, the test pattern is not correct and the print head is not clean then try replacing the old cartridges with new Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges.

Q. Will I receive ink cartridges when buying a Epson WorkForce WF-3640 printer or do I have to buy Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges separately?
A. When you buy an Epson WorkForce WF-3640 printer, you will receive a pack of starter ink cartridges that are made specially for the installation of the printer. You can buy more ink cartridges when the starter ink cartridges run out. You can find a range of Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges on our website.

Q. Is automatic duplex printing supported by Epson WorkForce WF-3640?
A. Yes, this printer supports automatic duplex printing.

Q. What types of memory cards does Epson WorkForce WF-3640 support?
A. It supports memory cards such as Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, MagicGate Memory Stick Duo, SDXC, SDHC and SD without an adapter. With the use of an adapter, it can support the following memory cards: Memory Stick Micro, SDHC, miniSD, microSDXC, microSDHC and microSD.

Q. What are the dimensions of Epson WorkForce WF-3640 and how much does it weigh?
A. The dimensions of this printer are:- 449 mm (Width) x 427 (Depth) x 308 mm (Height). It weighs around 11.5 kg.

Q. How much ink does each of your compatible Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges contain?
A. The ink volume of the black cartridges (T2711) is 17.7 ml and the ink volume of the colour cartridges (T2712 Cyan, T2713 Magenta, T2714 Yellow) is 10.4 ml.

Q. How much noise does Epson WorkForce WF-3640 generate?
A. Epson WorkForce WF-3640 generates 48 dB noise during the operation.

Q. Can I purchase these Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges in bulk or is there a risk involved of the cartridges drying up?
A. Yes, you can purchase these items in bulk. To avoid the risk of the ink in cartridges drying up, make sure that they are stored correctly in a cool and dry place and are used before expiry date printed on them.

Q. What is the optical scanning resolution of Epson WorkForce WF-3640?
A. Epson WorkForce WF-3640 has an optical scanning resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi ( Dots per inch).

Q. My product is printing blank pages from Windows. What would be recommended for me to do?
A. In case you receive blank prints, while printing the pages attempt couple of arrangements as stated below:

• Ensure you have selected the correct paper size settings in your printing program and printer programing software.
• Run a print head nozzle check to see if any of the nozzles are clogged. Then clean the printhead, if necessary.
• Make sure that the yellow tape on the Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges installed in your product was evacuated.
• If a blank page exists in a document you are printing and you wish to skip printing it, select the skip blank page setting in your printer software as instructed.

Q. I am searching for a decent Epson printer for my work environment. Do you provide printers too?
A. Unfortunately, till now we only supply cartridges on our site. If you wish to purchase a decent quality Epson printer, you can get one from the Epson official site.

Q. I have installed the ink cartridges and getting a noise after the establishment. How can i remove noise after ink installation?
A. In the event that you hear noise from your product after installing ink, try these solutions:

• The first time you install Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges, the product must prime its print head. Hold up until priming finishes before you turn off the product, or it may prime improperly and use excess ink the next time you turn it on.
• If the print head stop working and start producing noise, and the charging has not yet finished after 6 minutes then, turn off your product. Turn it back on and check to see if charging is still in progress. If it is still in progress, contact Epson for help.

Q. What is the expected shelf life of the Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges if they are stored properly?
A. The expected timeframe of realistic usability of the cartridges is around 6 months, that can be extended to 12 months if stored properly in cool or dry place.

Q. I have an all-in-one Epson WorkForce WF-3640 printer. I use it mostly for printing stuff from my PC and copy documents. But now I need to scan some files onto my PC. Can you tell me how do I use the control panel buttons to scan?
A. To scan any file or image to a memory device or to your PC using the Epson WF-3640 printer’s control panel, follow these steps:

1. Make sure you installed the product software and connected the product to your computer or network.
2. Place your original on the product for scanning.
   Note: To scan a double-sided document, place it in the ADF.
3. Press the home button, if necessary and select Scan. You see a screen with following options for your Scan to action:
   • Memory Device - it will save your scan file on a memory card or USB device and lets you select the file format, quality, and other settings.
   • Cloud - it will send your scanned files to a destination that you have registered with Epson Connect.
   • Computer - it will save your scan to your PC or as an image capture in OS X 10.6/10.7/10.8/10.9.
   • Computer (WSD) - It lets you manage network scanning in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista (English only). To use this feature, you must first set up WSD (Web Services for Devices) on the computer.
4. Select the Scan to Computer option to scan your files onto your PC
5. Select Presets to save your scan settings.
   Note: Presets can be locked by an administrator. If you cannot access or change this setting, contact your administrator for assistance.
6. Select the target computer, then select the format and 2-sided setting if necessary.

Q. I am from Ireland and recently moved to the US. I brought my Epson WF-3640 printer with me here and now can't find the Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges for it. What should I do?
A. Some Epson printers and the ink cartridges are specific to a regional market and not sold worldwide, although the same printers are sold in the U.S. and Canada. If you have a printer sold in the U.S. or Canada, you may not be able to easily get the Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges for it in foreign markets and vice-versa. We recommend you to contact the Epson dealers at your current location and ask them if they can help you get the Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges.

Q. I have been printing only black and white documents from a while and now I found that the colour Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges are expended. Why does this happen?
A. To keep the print head clear and ready to print, the Epson WorkForce printer uses a small amount of ink from all the Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges whenever it prints. Even if you select Black/Grayscale, some colour ink is still being used. Epson printers contain a permanent print head that needs to be charged with all colours to work. Even when users are printing black text only, a small amount of colour ink is used to keep the print head charged. The print head needs to be kept charged to prevent air bubbles from entering. Air bubbles can damage the print head.

Therefore, once one of the Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ink cartridges are expended, the printer signals you to replace the cartridges in order for printing to continue.

Q. I am trying to send a fax for the first time from my Epson WorkForce WF-3640 printer. Can you tell me how do I create a header for my faxes from my Windows PC?
A. Follow the steps below to create header for the faxes from a Windows PC:

1. You can set up your fax header and select your fax settings using the FAX Utility for Windows.
   • For Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen
   • For Windows (other versions): Click or Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Software
2. Select Fax Settings for Printer in the Fax Utility Window tab and select Fax setting
3. Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to enter your fax header information and select your fax settings.
   Note: For detailed information, select the FAX Utility Help option.