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Features & Benefits
Epson XP-245 is a stylish, compact and lightweight machine that doesn't take up much valuable desk space and comes with software (CD), setup guide, power cord and main unit. This small-in-one printer promises to save your money with its high-yield and extra-large Epson XP-245 ink cartridges. Compromise can be a thing of the past as this machine combines all the three main features: printing, copying and scanning neatly packaged in just a single unit. It uses individual Epson XP-245 ink cartridges, so you are free to save money as only the colour that gets empty, needs replacing. Using Epson Connect, printing on the go is also made easy. Other than these, this printer provides a facility for multiple users to easily print and scan wirelessly from around the home using Wi-fi or without a wireless network using WI-fi direct printing. What’s more, this Printer is compatible with both Windows and Mac OS. This XP-245 printer is ideal for producing sharp, clear text documents and glossy, lab-quality photos, thanks to its starter 29XL Epson XP-245 ink cartridges, it prints and scans in a high resolution and at a very good speed. It supports one paper tray, allows manual duplex and borderless printing, providing you with all important features in one single unit. Besides, it supports 50 standard sheets and 10 photo sheets at the time of printing.
Whether you have a smartphone or tablet, the iPrint can be downloaded to a range of devices for truly wireless printing and scanning. Its benefits don't end here - with Epson Email Print, it is possible to print from almost anywhere in the world by easily emailing photos and documents directly to the printer. Plus the Creative Print app enables you to print photos directly from Facebook, create custom greeting cards and stationery, and transform your photos into colouring book templates.
Expert Verdict
The Epson XP-245 is a budget-friendly home printer. It is the sort of printer that everyone is going to buy because this printer produces good quality prints and the initial prices are attractive. However, the downside is that it can be more expensive to run in the long run, so it’s recommended to consider your requirements and buy accordingly. The low-cost Epson XP-245 ink cartridges are the right choice for many home offices when simplicity and ease are what you are looking for. This Epson printer is compact so it will fit in well even in a small space. Some believe that smaller printers are functionally limited, but it's not like that, they fulfil more than your basic requirements and this machine does that.
Featuring both scan and copy features along with printing, it is useful for getting a quick copy when you are not able to get access to an industrial photocopier. This Epson model is compatible with Epson’s iPrint app which helps you control your printer from a smart device, you can scan and print pictures from it. At this much price of the printer, it is nice to see all this functionality combined in a 3-in-one unit. Ink is supplied individually as it has individual Epson XP-245 ink cartridges. Moreover, it enables you to replace only those Epson XP-245 ink cartridges that run out of ink, saving you a great amount of money.
This model is not faster in printing, that is one of the drawbacks of this printer. Considering its speed, if you plan to print out 100 pages, keep in mind to allow enough time to run the printer before your deadline. Printing quality stands up quite well, so it is worth the money. Colourful prints are bright and black prints also come out well, making it look decent enough for home use. If you are looking for something that does the job, it is a good machine for printing out the odd bit of homework
Review
The Epson XP-245 is an excellent printer in its range for small office and home users, who are looking for the lightweight printer with space and money saving features. It offers impressive outputs for all functions including printing, copying, and scanning, all packaged in a stylish and compact unit. With its Wi-fi connectivity and mobile printing feature, you get the freedom to print and scan from almost anywhere across the world. This small-in-one will help with on-the-go printing tasks and is budget friendly in nature, whether you choose original Inks or the high-quality compatible Epson XP-245 ink cartridges.
The Epson XP-245 weighs 3.9kg and measures around 15.3 x 11.8 x 5.7 inches. It supports one paper tray, allows manual duplex and borderless printing. The Print resolution is 5760 x 1440 dpi, and the printing speed per minute is 27 pages for monochrome and 15 pages for colour. The scan resolution is 1200 x 2400 dpi and uses a contact image sensor. With the excellent printing capabilities, it is good value for money. It substantially saves money as uses individual inks, so you’re sure to replace only the used Epson XP-245 ink cartridges.
Advantages
- Supports Wi-Fi for easy wireless printing and scanning
- Compact - Small and lightweight design
- Come with individual inks
- Accepts Epson 29 and 29XL ink cartridges
- Supports Epson Connect feature
- Come along with a Power Cable
- Uses Epson Email Print function
- Small footprints
Disadvantages
- The Design is not Appealing
- Has Simplistic LCD Display Panel
Epson XP 245 Ink Specifications
Printer Ink for Epson XP-245:
Epson XP 245 Black ink T2991
Epson 29XL Ink Cartridge referred to as T2991 Black with a print capacity of 470 Pages.
Epson XP 245 Cyan ink T2992
Epson 29XL Ink Cartridge referred to as T2992 Cyan with a print capacity of 450 Pages.
Compatible Epson XP 245 Magenta ink T2993
Epson 29XL Ink Cartridge referred to as T2993 Magenta with a print capacity of 450 Pages.
Compatible Epson XP 245 Yellow ink T2994
Epson 29XL Ink Cartridge referred to as T2994 Yellow with a print capacity of 450 Pages.Conclusion
The Epson XP-245 is a multifunctional printer that produces high-quality outputs and can be used to print, copy and scan from A4 to B5 size documents. It uses Epson Connect app which is used to enable printing on the go from any compatible device such as a tablet or smartphone. With its Individual paper feeds, the device square shape might also not suit everyone’s need but would be a perfect fit for tech-loving home users.
How to resolve the poor print quality issue of Epson XP-245 printer?
One might get poor print quality if the Epson XP-245 ink cartridges used are no longer recognized by the printer or there is an issue of the clogged printheads. You must try the following troubleshooting steps, described below to get rid of the problems associated with the printer like blurry print, broken prints, banding, missing colors, faded colours, and misalignment in the prints.
- Always use the paper supported by this printer.
- You must select the appropriate paper type setting for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
- Do not print on the paper that is damp, damaged, or too old. This might give you curls while printing.
- If the paper is curled or the envelope is puffed up, flatten it and then supply it for printing.
- Perform a nozzle check pattern, and then clean the print head if any of the print head nozzles are clogged.
- Align the print head for clogged nozzles.
- Print using a higher quality setting. Do not stack the paper immediately after printing.
- Dry the printouts completely before displaying them. When drying the printouts, avoid direct sunlight, do not use a dryer, or do not touch the printed side of the paper.
- When printing images or photos, use only high-quality paper that is recommended to use to ensure high-quality printouts, rather than using the plain or low-quality one.
- To obtain the optimum printing results, select the paper type that suits your needs
- Always use high-quality Epson XP-245 ink cartridges for printing, as your printer is designed to adjust colours based on the use of high-quality Epson ink cartridges. Use of low ink cartridges may cause print quality to decline.
- You must use the Epson XP-245 ink cartridges before the date printed on the package. For the best results, use the ink cartridges within six months of opening the package.