For most of 2011, the darling deskside printers I used at my offices and at MedikLabs was the Epson WorkForce 840, a printer very powerful for its size and cost.

Not only did we like it, but it was instrumental in cementing a friendship where we placed several of them at a friend’s ranching operations.

However, all that vanished upon opening and using the new Epson Workforce Pro WP-4540 printer.

Another AIO printer, with printing, copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities, this device came in a mungo huge box reminiscent of the HP OfficeJet Pro series.

The WorkForce Pro WP-4540 is wireless, with additional Ethernet and USB ports. It auto-duplexes, has two paper bins with over 500 sheet paper capacity. Apple AirPrint functionality is also built in.

In use, this printer is a gem of a player. It is just about the fastest inkjet printer to have come through here, and about as fast or faster than the deskside laser printers in use.

To see this printer shoot out double-sided color prints is quite impressive, as the Epson DURABrite inks dry really quickly.

The street price makes the Epson WorkForce Pro WO-4540 a no-brainer to insert into your business.

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