Many of today’s printers can do more than just print. All-in-one printers can print, copy, scan, and some can even fax. However, the question is always, “How well can they perform each task?” When we tested the Epson WorkForce 610 All-in-One, we set out to answer that question.

As shown in Figure 1, the Epson WorkForce 610 comes in a large box with a picture of the printer on the top. Inside the box you will find the printer, plus several cables and guides. As shown in Figure 2, these include a CD with drivers and software, a Quick Start Guide, a Start Here guide, a telephone cord, a power cable and some paper samples. Four ink cartridges are also included. The three color cartridges are high-capacity and the included black cartridge is extra high-capacity. A USB cable is not included, but if the printer is networked, it is not needed.

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Figure 1: The box.

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Figure 2: The box contents.

This Epson comes well packaged, as shown in Figure 3. The plastic, tape, and packaging materials are all easily identified and easily removed.

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Figure 3: The printer with protective materials.