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Features & Benefits
The small but powerful Epson XP-215 printer is a part of Epson 'small-in-one' printer, that comes with multiple functions such as printer, scanner and copier. The key feature of this printer is that it comes with USB, Wireless, Airprint & Google Cloud Print. Its print speed is upto 13 pages per minute for colour prints and upto 26 pages per minute for mono print, with 5760 x 1440 print resolution. While the printer supports multiple paper formats like A4, A5, A6, etc, there is only 1 paper tray with the capacity of 50 sheets. The user cannot install an optional paper tray.
The printer is compatible with both Windows and Mac. 12 Watt for standalone copying, and 2.7 Watt for sleep mode is the energy use of Epson XP-215. With this printer, the user would find the printing job cost-effective, because it supports individual Epson XP-215 ink cartridges. The individual cartridges means if there is 1 cartridge that has a run out, the user would only need to replace the empty cartridge, instead of all 4 Epson XP-215 ink cartridges. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black are the four colors these cartridges support.
Though the printer does not support duplex printing, has no memory card slot and no separate tray for photo paper, both scan and copy facilities available in this printer have good quality results. The scanner type is Contact image sensor (CIS) with 1200 x 2400 dpi scan resolution. For better user convenience, it provides WiFi, mobile device and Google Cloud printing capabilities. Using which a user can perform printing from anywhere in the world. All you need is to enable the WiFi feature and it would automatically find the relevant connection settings to configure the printer. So, if you’re looking for an all in one printer, with cost effective Epson XP-215 ink cartridges, this printer could be a good choice.
Expert Verdict
Using a printer can be tough, our expert review would somehow help you down. Epson XP-215 is a multifunctional printer that allows you to print, scan and copy. There are users who look for a small size printer with all these functions, and Epson XP-215 printer is the one. This mini printer is created to fit in for small spaces at home or at small offices. It’s powerful, and surprisingly intuitive. Whether you need efficiency or quality, the Epson XP-215 printer falls under the category. The budgeted printer could be further made cost effective, with the use of Epson XP-215 ink cartridges.
This Epson model promises a lot. Professionals who want to make a great impression on their prints, can rely on it. Both its print speed and print resolution are ideal for home users - 13 pages per minute for colour prints and upto 26 pages per minute for mono print, with 5760 x 1440 print resolution. Using compatible or original Epson XP-215 ink cartridges produces vivid colored prints. The ink delivers laser-quality sharp and bright texts with clear colors for all your everyday plain paper prints. Not only this, the drying of Epson XP-215 ink cartridges is instant. The quick dry means the document / photo will dry soon and you can share prints with respective clients and co-workers immediately, after the printing is done. If you wish to get prints in multiple colors, instead of black, you can install without any worry. The Epson XP-215 ink cartridges come in Tri-color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow). The big advantage of individual cartridges is that if a cartridge is empty, we would only have to replace the empty cartridge, instead of all the cartridges.
Obviously, if you are investing your valuable money in a printer, then you need a printer that’s capable of printing anywhere. In today’s world, where everything has become digital and easy to access, one would definitely go for a printer that allows Google Cloud printing. And luckily Epson XP-215 printer fits perfectly in this factor. Because it comes with Epson Connect that offers greater flexibility to quickly and easily print documents and photos over Wi-Fi from smartphones and tablet PCs. You can even print by SD card and by emailing documents or photos directly to the printer, from anywhere in the world. It also has the ability to set a custom paper format, if necessary. The supported paper formats are A4 (21.0x29.7 cm), A5 (14.8x21.0 cm), A6 (10.5x14.8 cm), B5 (17.6x25.7 cm), C6 (Envelope), DL (Envelope), No. 10 (Envelope), Letter Legal, 9 x 13 cm, 10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18 cm, 13 x 20 cm, 20 x 25 cm, 100 x 148 mm, and 16:9. With this, you can have 50 standard sheets and 10 photo sheets using 1 paper tray only.
Though you might miss having a second paper tray, speedy printing, copying and scanning make it a smart pick for any busy home office or small team. Regardless, the printer's relatively compact footprint, it’s a winner for day-to-day jobs. From text quality to print features and including the Epson XP-215 ink cartridges, we can easily say that the cost of this printer is worth it.
With the understanding that each product has its own pros and cons, here are some features lacking in the Epson XP-215 printer. There is no front USB port for printing from flash drives and no PictBridge socket as well. With no optional paper tray available, it does not support auto duplex printing. For paper trays also, there is no separate tray for photos.
Review
Epson XP-215 is part of the Epson’s smallest ever range of all-in-one home inkjet printers. This compact device offers cost-effective printing for home users who are looking for the added benefit of Wi-Fi connectivity as well as mobile printing.
The Epson XP-215 has a compact design which weighs approx. 3.9 kg and measuring about 390 x 300 x 145 mm (Width x Depth x Height). It contains a single paper tray that can store up to 50 sheets of A4 paper and 10 sheets of photo paper. It has a manual rear feed for other media types. The front end of the device has a control panel with various input functions. The device supports mobile printing via Wi-Fi or email.
The printer uses Claria Home Ink technology that offers a maximum resolution of 5,760 x 1,440 dpi. The printing speed of this printer is 13 pages/min for colour files, and 26 pages/min for monochrome. It takes 54 seconds for one 10 x 15 cm photo to print. Scanning resolution of Epson XP-215 is 1,200 DPI x 2,400 dpi.
Advantages:- Small footprint
- AirPrint, cloud and iPrint
- Wireless connectivity options
- Mobile printing
- Auto-connect Wi-Fi set-up
- High speed USB interface for fast data transfer
- Individual Inks (4-ink cartridge system)
- Claria Home Ink: Crisp, clear text and glossy photos
- No memory card slot
- Slow printing times
- Manual duplex printing
- Built for more comfort than speed
The Epson XP-215 Printer is simple and easy to use that offers very good prints and great value to the home user, although print speeds can be improved. The device is perfect for desktop operation. The Epson XP-215 offers simple printing and great inks at an affordable price. However, it might not fulfil all the requirements of a home office user, as it lacks many of the advanced features like fax, ADF, direct printing etc.
Cartridge Requirements:The Replacement cartridges for Epson XP-215 ink are:
- Epson 18XL (T1811) black
- Epson 18XL (T1812) cyan
- Epson 18XL (T1813) magenta
- Epson 18XL (T1814) yellow
- Epson 18XL (T1816) multipack
Getting poor prints from your Epson XP-215 printer?
Your printer might face some trouble in printing if your Epson XP-215 ink cartridges have not been recognised by the printer or are faulty. Because of that sometimes you may also get issues like poor print quality, blurry print, broken prints which are caused by clogged printhead nozzles. These issues are so common and could be solved easily by following these steps.
Note: you can stop the process at any step, if the prints start getting better.
Step one:Make sure your Epson XP-215 ink cartridges are not older than six months. If the cartridges are too old or haven’t been used since a long time then it might be possible that they have been dried out.
In that case, we recommend users to replace these Epson XP-215 ink cartridges with the newer ones and try making a test print.
Step Two:If not only the cartridges but also your printer was not used since a long time, it might be possible that the printhead nozzles of the printer have been blocked. This is not the only reason for a clogged printhead, sometimes the nozzles get blocked because of dirt in the printer. However, whatever, the reason behind the blocking of the printhead, it always end up in messing with the printouts.
To resolve the poor print issue you can go to the settings of your printer and run a print head cleanup. Test the print quality when the printer finishes the automatic cleanup. If you find an improvement then continue with this action until you get a satisfying result.
It is necessary that you run the cleanup for at least five times, then only you will start getting improved prints.
If you don’t find any improvement in the print quality, even after the five attempts, then it might be some technical issue with the printer. You can call the Epson support for an expert help and can fix your bugs.