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The Epson Workforce ST-C5000 Super Tank Color Multifunctional Printer is a versatile inkjet printer designed for efficient home or office use. It offers print, scan, copy, and fax capabilities, delivering vibrant color and crisp black prints at up to 4800 x 1200 dpi resolution and speeds of 25 ppm for both color and black. Featuring a 4.3" color touchscreen LCD for easy navigation, this ENERGY STAR qualified printer boasts a substantial paper capacity of 550 sheets across two input trays, plus a 50-sheet manual feed slot, and supports automatic duplex printing and copying. With Wi-Fi connectivity, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, and a recommended monthly duty cycle of 3300 pages, the ST-C5000 is ideal for environments requiring high-volume, reliable document handling.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $1,011.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Epson Workforce ST-C5000 Super Tank Color Multifunctional Printer is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,011.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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