Features & Benefits
The Epson XP-540 features the ultimate wireless printing, making it easier than ever to print from your iPad, iPhone, tablet or smartphone, whether at home or out and about. The Expression Premium XP-540 has built-in Wi-Fi direct, which means no router is required. Also, it lets you connect up to 4 devices at once. Enabling you to share photos with family and friends in more ways than possible with the scan to Facebook or the cloud. Moreover, the Automatic double-sided printing saves you a lot of time and reduces paper wastage, while the compact design saves valuable desk space. This powerful printer is ideal for delivering stunning photos and documents with sharp text and is perfect for a busy family. It supports Epson's Creative Print App. Compatible with both iOS and Android, this app can access and print your photos from Facebook and create custom greeting cards and stationery. This all-in-one printer has all the features for photos and documents. Thanks to the high yield Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges, it delivers crisp output. The Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges can be replaced with the newer one once they are expended. Plus you won't have to struggle every time to change the cartridges as it accepts XL Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges as well.
It is also compatible with Epson Connect that lets you wirelessly print documents, photos, emails and web pages whether at home or on the go. The benefits don’t end here, you can scan documents and save them to the cloud for easy access and collaboration. This XP-540 supports Android, Apple iPad and iPhone, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, Mac and Windows devices. Also, the scan documents can be sent to popular cloud services. You just need to install the included software and it's ready to get started. The PC-free photo printing made Navigating the printer menu easier than ever with the 1.44" LCD and touch panel. It enables you to preview, edit and print photos without a computer using the built-in USB and memory card slots.
Expert Verdict
The Epson XP-540 is a suitable printer for home and office users as it has all those features in place which are needed for daily tasks. It lets you carry out mobile printing with ease thanks to the apps available with the Epson Expression Premium XP-540. Using Epson Connect, you can send documents and photos to print without needing a PC whilst the iPrint app will help you print and scan wirelessly from a smart device ( smartphone or tablet ). This printer comes with 5 high capacity Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges, black, pigmented black, yellow, cyan and magenta. These Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges are replaceable. What’s best about this printer is that you only need to replace the cartridge that runs out of ink. The XP-540 supports both original compatible ink Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges. If you do not want to go on buying the costly genuine Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges you can opt for compatible cartridges and enjoy significant savings without seeing a drop in quality. What’s more, you can use standard or 33XL Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges with the printer. We highly recommend you use the XL ones as they work in the long run and save you a lot of time and money for the future. The addition of one more black ink cartridge is a hit as it helps in intensifying your photo prints.
Through the Epson Email Print app, printing from virtually anywhere is possible as this feature enables you to email documents and photos directly to the machine. This 100-sheet paper capacity printer has a tilting control panel that has all the handy information. Also, you can easily load and replace paper using the front-loading tray. The Epson Expression Premium XP-540 has double-sided printing functionality so you can save on the amount of paper you use. This printer makes it easy for you to print via its simple wireless connectivity. You can share the XP-540 with multiple computers (with 4 devices at a time), mobile devices and enjoy the freedom to print from anywhere. Also, the Wi-Fi Direct capability is available with the printer, meaning you can print without a wireless network.
One downside you’ll find in this printer is that if there is even a single cartridge empty or low on ink, it won’t run the print job. No matter if you want to print in black or white ink. It will keep on showing an alert saying ‘low on ink’ till you replace the low ink Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges. And at times it becomes frustrating. Though the print quality is quite satisfactory, the operations of printing and scanning can be a bit slow. It takes more time than you expected therefore, it is recommended that you set up the operation in a manner that it meets your deadline. This printer serves its purpose if you need a less noisy printer and it is a good purchase for less frequent use. Also, if you are new to technology, you might struggle a little bit to set up the machine. The setup of this unit can be very difficult if you are not a technology expert. Photo printing can be difficult when compared to other brands of photo printers. Also, one miss of this printer is that the paper drawer sits on the desk and you have to lift the printer to refill it. Though it has the capacity of handling 100 sheets at a time, the paper gets jammed sometimes. Considering all the ups and downs of this printer, it seems to be a good option for those looking to print and scan occasionally. It only requires effort during installation and once it is done, this printer does its work as it promises.
Review
The Epson XP-540 is a feature-rich, wi-fi enabled, all-in-one inkjet printer that can print documents, photos and more.The printer is an ideal solution to print high-quality photos and text documents at home. One can save more money as the printer uses individual Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges, allowing one to replace only the colour used.There is no need to be desk-bound as one can send the items to print using the mobile printing suite, Epson Connect. It has a colour LCD screen which makes it easy to navigate.
One can get high quality of prints, scans, and copies using the colour screen as it has straightforward controls that are easy to use.The printer speed is 32 pages per minute which is great for a home printer in both colours black and white. It creates high-quality photos and crisp, clear text documents with its Wi-Fi all-in-one, with individual inks and easy-to-use features.
Advantages- Compact Wi-Fi all-in-one for printing, scanning and copying applications
- Mobile printing that gives freedom to print and scan from almost anywhere
- Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct that allows wireless printing with or without a network
- Fast, duplex printing that saves time, money and helps to reduce environmental impacts.
- 3.7cm colour LCD screen: Scan, copy and print photos directly from a memory card
- Flimsy 100-sheet input tray
- The LCD colour screen is very small making it hard to see.
- Running costs can also rise quickly
The compatible Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges are:
- EPSON 33XL (T3351) black
- EPSON 33XL (T3361) photo black
- EPSON 33XL (T3362) cyan
- EPSON 33XL (T3363) magenta
- EPSON 33XL (T3364) yellow
Printing photos and documents on the go is easy with the Epson XP-540 printer.The Epson XP-540 gives high-quality prints when it consumes Epson XP-540 Ink Cartridges. It is an all-in-one printer that is reliable and produces professional quality prints, making it an ideal solution for home users.The XP-540 comes with a tilting control panel and a color LCD screen for ease of use.But the LCD colour screen is very small in size that makes it hard to see.If one is looking for a high quality printer with low expenses on long term usage,it is a good choice.
How to transport the Epson XP-540 printer?When you transport the printer or if you move it for repairs, certain steps need to be followed before transporting it. Here are some steps that will help you to pack your printer while traveling from one place to another without damaging the printer and its accessories.
Caution: Be careful not to trap your hand or fingers when opening or closing the scanner unit. Otherwise, you may get injured.
Important:- When storing or transporting the printer, avoid tilting it, placing it vertically, or turning it upside down, otherwise, ink may leak
- Leave the Epson XP-540 ink cartridges installed. Removing the cartridges can dry out the print head and may prevent the printer from printing
- Turn off the printer by pressing the power button
- Make sure that the power light turns off, and then unplug the power cord
Important: Unplug the power cord when the power light is off. Otherwise, the print head may not return to the home position causing the ink to dry, and printing may become impossible in that case - Disconnect all the cables attached, such as the power cord and USB cable
- Make sure there is no memory card inserted in the printer
- Remove all of the paper from the printer. If you remain with the paper it may cause paper jams
- Make sure there are no originals on the printer
- Open the scanner unit with the document cover closed. Secure the Epson XP-540 ink cartridges holder to the case with tape
- Close the scanner unit cover firmly
- Prepare to pack the printer as guided in the manual
- Pack the printer in its box, using the protective materials
When you use the printer again, make sure that you remove the tape securing the Epson XP-540 ink cartridge holder. If the print quality has declined the next time you print, clean and align the print head.