Epson WorkForce 545 Color Inkjet Wireless All-In-One Printer and Copier with Fax (C11CB88201)

by Epson

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 14.2 x 8.9 inches ; 17.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B005IVL0ZK
• Item model number: C11CB88201
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #9 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Printers > All-In-One Printers > Inkjet All-In-One Printers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 11, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

WorkForce 545 All-in-One

Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Wi-Fi

WHY BUY? Engineered for Business. The WorkForce 545 brings your home office the World's Fastest print speeds in its class¹, plus all the tools you need to take on any project. It boasts a 250-sheet paper tray. And, you can save on ink, with available Extra High-capacity ink cartridges. Get up to 40% less printing costs than color lasers11, you can even save time with speeds of 15 ISO ppm (black) and 7.2 ISO ppm (color)†. Use the 30-page ADF to quickly copy, scan or fax stacks of originals. Easily share your all-in-one with built-in wired and wireless networking5. Or, use Epson Connect to print from popular mobile devices4. This powerful product is built to help you keep your business running at full speed.

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FUNCTIONS

World’s Fastest printing¹

Up to 40% lower printing cost than color laser²

Larger paper tray — up to 250 sheets of plain paper

Extra High-capacity ink cartridges available — get about 2x more prints³

Epson Connect — instant wireless printing from popular mobile devices4

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SPEED AND IMAGE QUALITY

World’s Fastest print speed¹ Save time without sacrificing quality

Professional quality output Vibrant color documents and laser sharp black text

Epson Connect Print from your smartphone, iPad, tablet and more4

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AFFORDABILITY

Up to 40% lower printing costs² Get professional quality color at an affordable price

Get 2x more prints³ With available Extra High-capacity cartridges

Individual ink cartridges Replace only the color you need, plus instant-dry, smudge and water resistant inks

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RELIABILITY

Easy wireless printing Easily connect to your wireless network in seconds and print wirelessly with an up to 2.5 times faster transfer speeds than the previous 802.11g5

Convenient, 30-page Auto Document Feeder Easily copy, scan and fax stacks of documents

Reload paper less often Built-in, 250-sheet paper tray

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^†What is ISO ppm?

ISO ppm is based on the international standard for measuring print speed. Black and color print speeds are determined in default, single-side mode, in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity.

See www.epson.com/printspeed for details, including complete ISO reports.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES Built-in wired and wireless networking — easily share your all-in-one with others; built-in Easy Epson Wireless makes setup, networking and printing fast and easy5 Protect important documents — smudge, fade and water resistant prints; documents rival those from a laser printer PC-Fax — fax documents directly from your computer13 Front USB port — insert a thumb drive and upload files directly to your PC High-speed faxing in black and color — as fast as 3 sec per page; speed dial storage up to 60 numbers; fax memory up to 180 pages Save energy — uses up to 70% less power than laser printers9 Product protection you can count on — one-year limited warranty; phone support, without charge, for the life of the product14; plus, get free templates and "how to" tutorials Packaging Specifications (W x D x H) — Dimensions: Printing 17.6" x 21.9" x 9.4", Storage 17.6" x 14.2" x 8.9" and Weight 17.6 lb.

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WHAT'S IN THE BOX WorkForce 545 All-in-One Instruction manual CD-ROM with drivers8 Free sample paper pack (U.S. only) Power cord Telephone cord DURABrite® Ultra High-capacity Ink Cartridges*: Four 126-series: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

EPSON INK SUPPLIES 126 DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Black ink cartridge (T126120) 126 DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Cyan ink cartridge (T126220) 126 DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Magenta ink cartridge (T126320) 126 DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Yellow ink cartridge (T126420) 126 DURABrite Ultra High-capacity Color Multipack (CMY) (T126520) EPSON PAPER SUPPLIES Premium Presentation Paper Matte 8.5 x 11 in, 50 sheets (S041257) Bright White Paper 8.5 x 11 in, 500 sheets (S041586) Presentation Paper Matte 8.5 x 11 in, 100 sheets (S041062) Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss 8.5 x 11 in, 20 sheets (S041331) Premium Photo Paper Glossy 4 x 6 in, 100 sheets (S041727)

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ECO FEATURES

Uses up to 70% less power than laser printers9 Save up to 50% of paper with manual two-sided printing8 ENERGY STAR qualified Designed to be recycled10 Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay Transport partner12

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*Yields based on ISO/IEC 24711 tests in default mode printing continuously. Actual yields will be lower with higher-density images, hot or dusty conditions, less frequent printing or printing predominantly with one color. All ink colors are used for printing and all-in-one maintenance, and all colors have to be installed for printing. For print quality, part of the ink from the included cartridges is used for printer startup and a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridges after the "replace cartridge" signal. For details, see www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo

1. Fastest in its class; printing black text in default, single-sided mode, in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Compared to ink jet all-in-ones priced at $199 or less, as of March 2011, based on manufacturers’ rated ISO speeds or independent testing.
2. Compared with best-selling color laser all-in-ones priced at $499 or less, as of December 2010. Calculation based on continuous printing with highest-capacity cartridges. Actual savings will vary based on print task and use conditions.
3. Get about two times more prints per cartridge compared with Epson’s 126 Black ink cartridge.
4. See www.epson.com/connect regarding compatible devices and apps.
5. Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n certified; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Visit www.wi-fi.org/files/11nbasics_glossary.pdf for more information.
6. Epson provides phone support without charge for the life of the product. Telephone toll charges may apply.
7. Actual savings and yields may vary.
8. Some applications and/or functions, like two-sided printing, may not be supported under Mac^® OS X.
9. Compared to the best-selling monochrome and color multifunction laser printers available for $699 or less as of December 2010. Actual power savings will vary by product model and usage.
10. See our website for convenient and reasonable recycling options at www.epson.com/recycle
11. Up to 40% lower printing costs compared with best-selling color laser all-in-ones priced at $499 or less, as of December 2010. Calculation based on continuous printing with highest-capacity cartridges. Actual savings will vary based on print task and use conditions.
12. SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.
13. For sending faxes only
14. Epson provides phone support without charge for the life of the product. Telephone toll charges may apply.

Epson, DURABrite and WorkForce are registered trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better Future is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. SmartWay is a service mark of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Wi-Fi is a registered mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2011 Epson America, Inc. 8/11

Product Description

Engineered for Business. The Workforce 545 brings your home office the World's Fastest print speeds in its class, plus all the tools you need to take on any project. It boasts a 250-sheet paper tray. And, you can save on ink, with available Extra High-capacity ink cartridges. Get up to 40%less printing costs than color lasers, you can even save time with speeds of 15 ISO ppm (black) and 7.2 ISO ppm (color). Use the 30-page ADFto quickly copy, scan or fax stacks of originals. Easily share your all-in-one with built-in wired and wireless networking. Or, use Epson Connect to print from popular mobile devices. This powerful product is built to help you keep your business running at full speed.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

97 of 98 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works Perfectly, November 25, 2011

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Duffer. "Bo" (Conyers, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson WorkForce 545 Color Inkjet Wireless All-In-One Printer and Copier with Fax (C11CB88201) (Office Product)

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Of the more than 20 or so printers I have owned this is the best yet. The printer arrived along with a power cord, a telephone cord, an instruction sheet with 8 clearly defined steps to set up the printer for use, 4 individually wrapped ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta & Yellow), a software disk, a quick guide manual, an instruction sheet for Apple users and a packet of paper samples consisting of 2 sheets of paper.

There are two options in setting up the printer. One option is a USB cable connection to the PC. The other option is a wireless setup. I chose the wireless option which has two options as well. One is to use the USB cable for the initial setup and then remove it for wireless operation. The other option is to setup wireless without the USB cord. I chose the latter. The instructions directed the insertion of the software disk. This began a clearly written series of instruction pages which ended with a completely setup printer whose features all worked to perfection. This was an experience which I never had with any other printer. No fuss, no muss just easy does it and everything worked as it should.

Kudos to Epson for not only a top notch printer but for a rarely seen set of instructions written in English with no misspellings and easy to use. Many vendors, such as Dewalt, for just one example, seem to thumb their noses at providing useful and readable manuals. Epson is at the head of the class with this printer.

34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to setup, works great., November 9, 2011

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L. Brucker (Montclair, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson WorkForce 545 Color Inkjet Wireless All-In-One Printer and Copier with Fax (C11CB88201) (Office Product)

I read the reviews on here and was surprised... someone said "hard to set up". All I can say is "Did you remember to turn it on?" I took it out of the box, plugged it into the wall, used the menu to attach to my wireless network. It said connected. I walked over to my iMac and added the printer (worked great). Then i took out my iPad and iPhone and printed to it using AirPrint technology. No hassle, no confusion. Maybe the last guy had a dud. Great printer!

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good printer -Tough installation, October 22, 2011

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T. Keenan "Up North" (MI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson WorkForce 545 Color Inkjet Wireless All-In-One Printer and Copier with Fax (C11CB88201) (Office Product)

I wanted to print wirelessly from my iPad using AirPrint, and directly via USB cable from my laptop. The standard installation software didn't work, and I spent three phone calls and nearly two hours with Epson support before we could figure it out. It's working now, so it can be done.

The printer itself is terrific! The feature set for the money can't be beat. It prints,scans, copies, faxes, prints double-sided, and has an automatic document feeder. Photo printing is not gallery quality, but 4x6 prints are just fine. And this machine is FAST, as it claims. The paper drawer,while large, must be completely removed to add or change paper and is a little finicky.

The installation and setup was very complex - hence the four stars instead of five. But for less than $100 at a Big Box store and given it's features and performance, I'm very pleased.