Epson Expression Home XP-4200 3-in-1 Ink Multifunction Printer, Scanner, Copier, WiFi, 1440dpi, Duplex, 2.4 Inch Display, DIN A4, incl. 3 Months Readyprint Flex Trial

Easy installation, got to use WiFi to connect to phone. Have to register the printer with Epson make sure you have the 6 character password that's on a small label under the scanner lid. Works well with smart scan app. You can also connect to a pc or laptop with a USB cable. All straightforward .

Lovely printer. So much better than the last few i bought from another brand which were so hard to work with. This one was so easy to install and print without any fuss. Finally i can feel less stressed every time i go to print or scan something, knowing that it will actually work.

I bought this printer to replace my aging Canon MG5753 as it seemed to be a like-for-like replacement, with a slightly higher specification and much faster print speed. My first impression straight out of the box wasn't that great as a slim plastic cover that fits beside the paper feed tray fell off whilst I was removing the printer from the protective bag. I soon got it clipped back on but it wasn't a great start. There are a few slightly flimsy-feeling parts to this printer - that cover, the output tray and the console buttons, which resemble the kind of keys you got on a Sinclair ZX81 computer in the early 1980s. The display console itself can be tilted upwards to give you a better view of the screen and buttons. The process of setting up the printer is very easy though and you definitely don't need an app or a laptop to do so. In the interests of research, I did it without and the most fiddly part was inputting my Wi-Fi password using the cursors on the control panel. The Wi-Fi reception is excellent and better than my previous printer. After fitting the supplied ink cartridges, you need to align the print heads and it's all done automatically as part of the setup process, which took about 15 minutes to complete. This does use a little bit of ink so it's just as well that you get some included. On the subject of ink cartridges, you can buy 'compatible' ones (as I have) complete with chips that the printer will recognise. Whilst they cost roughly the same as Original Equipment ones, they're high capacity so should last a lot longer. Remaining on the subject of ink, the heated piezo print head used on this printer apparently results in a small amount being deposited in an 'ink receptacle' which you need to unscrew and empty from time to time - perhaps an automatic job for whenever you change the cartridges. EDIT: Actually, I've since found that you have to replace it as it can't be emptied because the ink is absorbed by felt-like pads within the receptacle. I've gone through two sets of cartridges and the receptacle is only about 2% full. You can buy replacement ones for a few pounds if you shop around. Print quality really is great with smaller type faces being crisp and clear. Colour reproduction is vivid and should meet most domestic needs. The print speed doesn't appear to be quite as fast as the maker claims but A4 b/w letters take 4-5 seconds to complete. The print queue lag is quite lengthy by comparison to my last printer and takes some 45 seconds before the printer begins after clicking 'print.' You have to physically turn on the printer to start printing as it doesn't have an 'auto-awake' function if it's left plugged in to the mains but switched off at the printer. However, you can leave it on standby for as long as you want by adjusting the relevant setting. The rest of the functions (scan, copy etc.) are easy to navigate, and the dual sided print function is accessed via the print manager function on your laptop or mobile app, or on the printer console if you're using it to photocopy. The mobile app is pretty good and is easy to download and use. Besides using it to control print jobs, you can also do other things like check the ink level. On the whole, this is a very good printer for the price. It's been a while since I bought one for domestic use but this one does everything I need it to do and the print quality and speed is a definite step up from my old one.

The Epson Expression Home XP-4200 has been a great addition to my home office. Setup was quick and the WiFi connection worked on the first try, which isn’t always the case with printers. Printing quality is sharp and vibrant for everyday documents and photos, and the 3-in-1 features (print/scan/copy) make it really convenient. The scanner is surprisingly clear, and copies come out crisp. It’s also compact enough to fit on a small desk without feeling crowded. Overall, a reliable multifunction printer that does exactly what I need it to. Great value for the price.

I have just finished setting up the XP-4200 and must say how easy it was having just had the XP-2200 and sending it back because it was useless. The print quality is very good and the speed is also very good. Would definitely recommend this printer for home use

First impression, very good. Easy to set up using the Epson app, easy to connect to laptop, phone, tablet and by cable, to my desktop pc. Print quality appears to be excellent, though I haven't tried photo yet. Not fast, but fine for home use. Great value for money.

Genuinely the worst product I’ve bought in years. The software is terribly out of date and clunky. It refuses to stay connected to WiFi and none of the online features work. Setup failed eight times initially. I’ve reset the device three times in an attempt to mitigate issues and it yields the same results. The 8 year old HP printer it was meant to replace sits next to it and works just fine… it also has a paper tray, not a cheap hole on the top so won’t gather dust and the interface is better which tells you a lot about how dated this printer feels. My assumption is that the hardware is as outdated as the software to keep costs tiny and profitability high. Bye Epson, I’ve learned my lesson.

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