Epson XP-7100 inkjet all-in-one has top-notch features for home and small office users. The printer is excellent in printing glossy pictures and clear text. Additionally, it is backed by 30-page ADF, automatic duplexing, mobile printing and more.
The all-in-one comprises a weight of 8.2 kg and dimensions of 390 x 339 x 183 mm (Width x Depth x Height). A large 10.9 cm touchscreen comprises the entire control panel and enables the management of the operations and preview of pictures smoothly. The output quality of photos is above par compared to other printers of the same range and the text quality is easy-to-read kind. The printing speed for monochrome text is up to 15.8 ppm and for colour photos, it is up to 11 ppm. 5 individual Epson XP-7100 ink cartridges are available in XL size that prints twice as much as the standard version. The device allows printing pictures without a PC via memory cards. Mobile printing is possible through Epson free apps, WiFi and WiFi Direct. A 30-sheet ADF allows quicks copy and scan of multiple documents. The printer works with Windows and Mac PCs.
Advantages
- Big LCD touchscreen
- Large user-friendly control panel
- Wireless connectivity
- 30-sheet ADF
- Single-pass duplexing
- Cost-effective XL size Epson XP-7100 ink cartridges
- Mobile printing and Cloud printing
- Flexible paper trays
Disadvantages
- Low paper handling capacity (100 sheets)
- High running costs
- Lacks fax function
Cartridge Requirements
The compatible Epson XP-7100 ink cartridges are:
- 33XL T3351 Black ink cartridge
- 33XL T3362 Cyan ink cartridge
- 33XL T3363 Magenta ink cartridge
- 33XL T3364 Yellow ink cartridge
- 33XL T3361 Photo Black ink cartridge
Conclusion
Epson XP-7100 is an entry to a mid-level printer for those who look for superior-quality photos. Other versatile options including ADF, a dedicated paper tray for photos, mobile printing, and wireless connectivity add to the convenience. All in all, it is a printer for families, home users and small office users.
How to check the print head nozzles using computer utility to improve the output of XP printer?
By running the utility program, you can check the print heads before cleaning, so that you do not require to clean the nozzles unnecessarily. Follow the steps below:
Step 1: In a cassette load a few sheets of plain paper.
Step 2: Follow one of the processes below.
- For Windows- Access the Windows desktop and right click the printer icon for your product in the right side of the Windows taskbar, or click up arrow and select print.
- For MAC: In the menu select system preferences. Choose the suitable option for your product and then select Options and Supplies. Choose Utility and then select open printer utility.
Step 3: Select the nozzle check and click on the print option.
Step 4: Check the printed pattern to observe if there are any gaps in the lines. If the gap is observed clean the print heads immediately.
Step 5: If there are no gaps, click on the finish button.
How to clean the clogged print head nozzles for Epson XP printer?
Make sure your Epson XP-7100 ink cartridges are not extended. Cleaning the nozzles may utilize some ink. Make sure the Epson XP-7100 ink cartridges are not low on ink, otherwise you will not be able to continue with the process. Follow the steps below to run the utility.
Step 1: Make sure CD/DVD is not inserted for printing and the LCD screen is not showing any error.
Step 2: Load a few sheets of plain paper.
Step 3: Do one of the following.
- For Windows- Access the Windows desktop and right-click the printer icon for your product in the right side of the taskbar, or click the up arrow and select print
- For MAC: In the menu, select system preferences and choose the suitable option for your product. Then, select Options & Supplies. Choose Utility and select open printer utility from the utility option.
Step 4: Select head cleaning, a window will appear.
Step 5: Click on the start button to run the cleaning process. The power light flashes throughout the cleaning process and remain turned on until the process gets finished.
Step 6: Once the cleaning process is done, select print nozzle check pattern and click on the print option to ensure nozzles are cleaned.
Step 7: Check the printed pattern to inspect the gaps in the lines.
- If you don’t find any gap, click on finish.
- If there are any gaps or you find print is faint or light, click clean to repeat the process.
If you are still not able to resolve the issue after 2 processes. Wait for 6 hours and then check and run the utility again if required. Most of the print issues are caused due to the usage of low or dried out Epson XP-7100 ink cartridges. Check if your cartridges need replacement.