Epson XP-850 is a compact inkjet 4-in-one that offers everything that photo enthusiasts seek. It offers photo quality that lasts for generations with important add-ons which include WiFi, automatic duplexing, touchscreen, and mobile printing among others.
Although it is a multifunction device, its footprint is small. It weighs 8.7 kgs and measures 390 mm in width, 339 mm in depth and 191 mm in height. The initial setup of the device is fast and easy to understand. It offers a big 8.8 cm colour touchscreen that allows you to preview photos and perform other operations easily. The Epson XP-850 ink cartridges are available in six colours that add depth to photos. Colour printing happens at a speed of 9 ppm whereas mono printing happens at a speed of 9.5 ppm. It manages many types of media including border printing, CD/DVD printing, automatic duplexing and 30-sheet ADF. The device supports PictBridge allowing you to print photos directly from the camera. WiFi and WiFi Direct is available for wireless connectivity. In addition, it enables mobile printing and Cloud printing via Epson Connect. The machine supports Windows and Mac operating systems.
Advantages- Small footprint
- Intuitive touchscreen
- Superior-quality photo printing
- Wireless connectivity
- Automatic Document Feeder
- Automatic duplexing
- Enables mobile printing and Cloud printing
- PictBridge support
- Print speed may be sluggish
- The main paper tray holds up to 100 sheets
The compatible Epson XP-850 ink cartridges are:
- 24XL T2431 Black ink
- 24XL T2432 Cyan ink
- 24XL T2433 Magenta ink
- 24XL T2434 Yellow ink
- 24XL T2435 Light Cyan ink
- 24XL T2436 Light Magenta ink
Epson XP-850 is not just a device for photo enthusiasts but also for those who run a small business. Along with printing, scanning, copying and faxing capability, it features ADF and automatic duplexing. Even the Epson XP-850 ink cartridges keep up with the affordability factor. It is a smart deal, especially for a small-scale photography business.
How to resolve the issue if a scanned image appears distorted or blurry while printing?
If a scanned image appears distorted or blurry, attempt the following solutions:
Step 1. Make sure that the page loaded is not wrinkled or warped. If the page is wrinkled, this might prevent the original from laying flat on the scanner glass.
Step 2. Do not move your original or product at the time of scanning.
Step 3. The product will not operate appropriately if it gets tilted at an angle. Place the product on a flat, stable surface that expands beyond the base of the product in all directions.
Step 4. Adjust the scan setting of the Epson printer and try scanning again. Do the following:
- Select the unsharp mask setting.
- Adjust the auto exposure
- Increase the print resolution
How to check the ink cartridge status of Epson XP-850 printer for low ink?
A low ink reminder appears if you try to print when the ink is low. One can check the Epson XP-850 ink cartridge status any time using a utility on the Windows computer.
- To check the cartridge status, access the Windows desktop and double-click on the product icon in the Windows taskbar. A window will appear on the screen describing the amount of ink left in all the cartridges.
- Replace or reinstall the Epson XP-850 ink cartridges as indicated on the screen.
Note: If the cartridges installed in the printer are broken, incompatible with the printer model, or is not properly installed, the Epson Status Monitor will not display the accurate cartridge status. - To disable the low ink reminder, right-click on the product icon in the Windows taskbar and select monitoring preferences. A window will appear on the screen, select your preferences as per the requirement.
- Deselect the low ink reminder alert checkbox given at the bottom of the screen.
- To disable any sort of promotional offers, deselect the Display Epson offers checkbox. Once you are done click on the OK button.