
Here again, that should be enough for most micro offices, but it's not a match for the Epson WF-3640's duplexing ADF, which can turn the page over to scan the second side.įor my tests, I connected the 8610using its Ethernet port and installed the drivers on a Windows Vista system.

In comparison, the Epson WF-3640 boasts a second 250-sheet drawer and a manual feed.įor scanning, the 8610 supplements its letter-size flatbed with a 35-page automatic document feeder (ADF) that can scan at up to legal size. The 8610's paper handling for printing is a little limited, with a 250-sheet paper tray and a duplexer (for two-sided printing). Note that connecting the printer to a network that's connected to the Internet also lets you print though the cloud and take advantage of HP's print apps. Set it up as a personal printer with a USB cable instead, and you can print by connecting directly from a mobile device using Wireless Direct-HP's equivalent to Wi-Fi Direct. Connect it to your network by Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and you can print to it though a Wi-Fi access point. The printer also offers mobile printing, with the ability to print from iOS, Android, and Blackberry phones and tablets. (Opens in a new window) Read Our Canon Pixma MX532 Wireless Office All-In-One Printer Review It can also work as a standalone copier and fax machine, and can both scan to and print from a USB memory key. The 8610's basic MFP features include printing, scanning, and faxing, including over a network. However, it delivers faster speed and a significantly lower claimed cost per page, which is enough to keep it in the running for most offices. The 8610 earns a little lower score for text and photo quality than the Epson WorkForce WF-3640 ($480.66 at Amazon) (Opens in a new window), our Editors' Choice heavy-duty micro-office color MFP, and it comes in nowhere near the Epson printer for paper handling. It also delivers fast speed and a low running cost along with a level of output quality and paper handling that makes it a strong choice for light- to moderate-duty printing in a micro office or moderate- to heavy-duty printing in a home office.

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