Epson WorkForce Pro WF-4640

WorkForce Pro WF-4640

4 Colour Multifunction Printers

Print | Copy | Scan | Fax | Ethernet | Wi-Fi Direct
Powered by PrecisionCore™ delivering Performance Beyond Laser™ for small businesses and workgroups



PRECISIONCORE - PERFORMANCE BEYOND LASER

Powered by PrecisionCore, this all-in-one delivers fast, high-quality prints, up to 50 percent lower printing costs vs. colour laser1, up to 580-sheet paper capacity, auto 2-sided print/copy/scan and 30,000-page monthly duty cycle2.


KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
  • Get Performance Beyond Laser – the WorkForce WF-4640 powered by PrecisionCore
  • Save on ink – up to 50 percent vs. colour laser1
  • Higher colour resolution6 – high-quality text, colour graphics and images
  • Fastest printing – professional-quality prints at speeds of 20 ISO ppm (black) and 20 ISO ppm (colour)5
  • Versatile paper handling – up to 580sheet capacity, with an 80-sheet rear tray; plus auto 2-sided print, copy and scan
  • Easy navigation and control – intuitive colour touchscreen
  • Remarkable durability – 30,000-page monthly duty cycle for high-volume printing2
  • Laser-sharp black text – crisp fonts, precise lines and neat edges on plain paper
  • Extremely durable prints – fade, water and smudge resistant output
  • Print anywhere, anytime – from iPad®, iPhone®, tablets and smartphones3 with wireless and Wi-Fi Direct®6

PRECISIONCORE INKJET TECHNOLOGY

Introducing PrecisionCore, the next generation of inkjet printing technology. From professional and industrial-level printers to your desktop inkjet, this groundbreaking technology delivers fast printing with superior quality results. A truly innovative system, PrecisionCore features Epson's advanced thin-film piezoelectric (TFP) elements, which are produced via the MEMS manufacturing process, based on semiconductor micro-fabrication techniques. At the core of this proprietary technology is the PrecisionCore MicroTFP print chip, a digital chip that prints at the micron level — 1/100th the size of a human hair. It's this extraordinary focus on accuracy and detail that enables PrecisionCore to deliver revolutionary results, whatever the task at hand.

Super Fast auto two-sided print speeds

The WorkForce Pro WF-4640 delivers professional quality, two-sided colour prints at super fast print speeds, making it easy to increase productivity, without compromising quality. Boasting drastically improved print speeds of up to 20 ISO ppm (black) and 20 ISO ppm (colour), any project can be handled with speed and ease.

Ultra efficient paper handling

The WorkForce Pro WF-4640 boasts 2 x 250-sheet paper trays and also includes an 80-page tray for envelopes, labels and specialty media for efficient paper handling. Additionally, the two-sided Automatic Document Feeder will copy and scan one- and two-sided originals.

High-speed faxing

The 35-page Automatic Document Feeder enables quick faxing of one or two-sided documents. Faxing speed is as fast as 3 seconds per page, including 550 page memory capacity with storage of up to 200 numbers. For enhanced productivity, PC-Fax is included allowing a fax to be sent directly from a computer.

Change cartridges less often

Save up to 50% lower printing costs than colour lasers. With the extra-large, high capacity 786XL cartridges, users can print more than four reams of paper at a time before changing cartridges6. Utilising the 786XL cartridges, the WorkForce Pro WF-4640 achieves a yield of approximately 2600 pages in black and 2000 in colour.
Alternatively, for users with lower print volume requirements, the 786 cartridges can achieve a yield of approximately 900 pages in black and 800 in colour.
Replace only the colour you need with affordable, individual ink cartridges.

Save energy, save paper

With the WorkForce Pro WF-4640's automatic, two-sided printing and copying, users can save up to 50% on paper supply. In addition, the WF-4640 saves energy by using up to 70% less power than laser printers5.

Designed to reduce paper jams

To maximise office productivity and efficiency Epson have designed and engineered the WorkForce WF-4640 to be jam-free.

Reliability

A durable performer, the WorkForce Pro WF-4640 boasts a duty cycle of 30,000 pages2. This dependable workhorse also comes with a one-year return-to-base warranty for dependable service and support. Phone support is included, without charge, for the life of the product.

Epson Connect* - Print anywhere, anytime

The new WorkForce Pro WF-4640 features a new paradigm of mobile printing convenience. Epson Connect and other supported services give users the freedom to print photos, documents and web pages wirelessly over a home network, or even remotely from anywhere in the world. Epson Connect comprises of Epson Connect Email Print, which allows customers to print electronic mail and file attachments by sending them to an e-mail enabled Epson printer.
Also part of Epson Connect is Epson iPrint support, empowers users to access, print and save photos and documents on iOS devices.
Users can also scan them to their devices or send them via email. This application can be downloaded free of charge from the Apple® iTunes® store.
Support for AirPrint enables direct wireless printing from iOS devices, without the need for additional drivers or software downloads.
Google Cloud Print support allows users to print out documents, spreadsheets and presentations stored on the Google cloud. This is ideal for Epson users who need to create, access, edit and print their documents while on the move. Google Cloud Print is compatible with a wide variety of mobile devices.

Built-in wireless networking

The WorkForce Pro WF-4640 is Wi-Fi CERTIFIED enabling networking which delivers up to 2.5 times the performance of the previous standard 802.11g6. The WF-4640 features Wi-Fi Direct enabling users to easily connect to wireless networks in seconds, allowing printing from virtually any room in the office.

4.3" smart touch panel

The WorkForce Pro WF-4640 features a large, intuitive touch panel for quick and easy navigation through critical tasks. Smart and simple icons make any task easy.

Convenient scanning features

The WorkForce Pro WF-4640 will scan and save electronic copies of printed reports, or turn documents into editable text with the OCR software7 included. Additional features include scan-to-PDF. The wireless connection enables the user to select a computer to send a file to the printer’s USB port and allows files to be uploaded straight to the PC.

Laser sharp text and vibrant graphics

Exclusive to Epson, DURABrite® Ultra Ink is a versatile pigment based, 4 colour ink technology which delivers brilliant, ultra-sharp detail on plain and specialty papers. These fast drying inks deliver durable prints which are water, fade and smudge resistant, as well as highlighter friendly.

This printer is designed to function only with genuine Epson ink cartridges and not with third party ink cartridges. The printer may not function properly or at all if you use third party ink cartridges.

Epson CoverPlus Service Packs

Optional 2 Year Return To Base Epson CoverPlus provides additional two years service; covering parts, labour & on-going technical support.

  • Additional 2 years Return to Base service & support;
  • Covers parts & labour including print heads;
  • Dedicated unlimited technical phone & email support;
  • Priority call queue;
  • Repaired by Epson trained professionals.

For more information visit Epson CoverPlus.

 

* Black and color print speeds are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. See www.epson.com.au/printspeed for details.

1Up to 50 percent lower printing costs compared with best-selling, color multifunction laser printers priced at $499 (USD) or less, as of June 2013. Calculation based on continuous printing with highest capacity individual cartridges sold in retail. Actual savings will vary based on print task and use conditions.

2Monthly duty cycle is the highest duty a user could expect in a month, based on near-constant operation of a device of this kind. It is not recommended that the device be run at this duty. For best device performance, run the device at the recommended duty.

3Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet and/or email-enabled device. See www.epson.com.au/connect for a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and Apps.

4WiFi CERTIFIED, level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. WiFi Direct may require printer software.

5Compared to best-selling, color multifunction laser printers priced at $499 (USD) or less, as of July 2013, based on manufacturers' specifications and independent testing. Actual power savings will vary by product model and usage.

6Performance will vary based on print task and use conditions.

7Some applications and/or functions may not be supported under Mac OS X.