Pros

  • Nice output quality
  • Duplex printing and scanning
  • CD/DVD printing

Cons

  • Inks are somewhat pricey
  • User guide is online only

At A Glance

Epson's Expression Premium XP-800 Small-in-one Printer is a great little multifunction that handles every SOHO chore in the book and is especially well-suited for graphic artisans. But considering how much the printer costs, it feels like the ink should be cheaper.

The Specs

Requirements
Operating System Compatibility
  • Macintosh OS X 10.5 (Leopard)
  • Macintosh OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
  • Macintosh OS X 10.7 (Lion)
  • Macintosh OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 7 Starter
  • Microsoft Windows 8
  • Microsoft Windows 8 Desktop
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Business (64 bit)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit)
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit)
  • Microsoft Windows XP
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • USB 2.0
  • Wi-Fi
Ethernet Type 10/100 Mbps
Wireless connection
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • Wi-Fi
PictBridge Yes
Faxing
Maximum Fax Speed 33.6 kbps
Tansmission Time (Per Page) 3 sec per page
Dimensions
Width 17.2 inches
Depth 23.5 inches
Height 8.1 inches
Weight 21.5 pounds
Media Handling
Standard Number of Input Trays 2.0
Standard Input Sheet Capacity 100
Media Sizes Accepted Letter inches
Paper Handling Support
  • Envelopes
  • Labels
  • Photo Paper
Storage Media
Memory stick Memory Stick Duo
Compact flash Yes
SD card
  • SD Card
  • SD Memory Card
  • SDHC Card
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed
Printer Type
Colors Available Matte Black

Performance

PCWorld Test Center (Speed)
Print speed: Text 10.3   ppm
Print speed rating: Text Very Good
Print speed: Color photo 2.8   ppm
Print speed rating: Color photo Superior
Copy speed 4.8   ppm
Copy speed rating Very Good