For most tasks this printer works very well. If you are into photography, however, be aware that ONLY the LIGHTEST WEIGHT paper will work with this printer. Heavier weight paper jams every time. (A problem with most similar, front feed, printers.)
I bought this printer to withstand four years of college, and I can currently say that it has been excellent for one year. From what I can tell, it will probably suffice for the rest of my undergraduate education and through two years of graduate school. The print speed is great and the extra high capacity ink cartridges have lasted longer than any other ink cartridges I've used. The only thing it leaves me desiring is a double-sided printing option. I don't need automatic duplex printing, but it would be convenient if there were a software update that would allow for "manual" double-sided printing (where I could reinsert the paper and the printer would print everything in the correct order).
Kudos, Epson! For the first time ever for a computer novice such as myself, the set up of a printer with wi-fi and fax features was easy and flawless. So enjoyable, I'm tempted to try it a second time just to prove it wasn't a fluke. On second thought, why try to improve on success? I'll just wait till my next purchase of a Epson printer, albeit some years down the road!
I had purchased another printer, and tried to install it,very tedious, and I could not get it to print properly, after several failed attempts, I sent it back And this Epston Workfore 545 was given to me as a giftt. It was a snap to install, and it is so fast!!! I love it, can't do without it. Make me an Epson user for life. Love the all in one, scan, prints and faxes, what a JOY!!!
My only real problem is ink. It doesn't last as long as I thiought it would and it seems Im always buying more. Besides that I am very oleased wirh this printer