Powerful & professional printers that drive productivity for workgroups
Powered by PrecisionCore, Epson’s most advanced printhead technology, the WorkForce Pro WF-5690 multifunction inkjet printer delivers high quality printing results. Businesses of all sizes, including the largest of enterprises, can take advantage of the low energy consumption, low cost‑per‑page and fast speeds available on WorkForce Pro printers. Enterprises can rely on advanced features for enhanced compatibility and business integration, such as PDL emulations, increased security functions and excellent reliability.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Get Performance Beyond Laser™ – the WorkForce WF-5690, powered by PrecisionCore™
- Cost savings – up to 50 percent vs. colour laser1
- Heavy-duty, reliable performance – 35,000-page monthly duty cycle; up to 2500 pages recommended monthly for high-volume printing2
- Fast output – prints at speeds of 20 ISO ppm (black) and 20 ISO ppm (colour)†
- Do more – 35-page duplex Auto Document Feeder; auto 2-sided print, copy, scan and fax; Document Capture Pro software included
- Professional-quality results – laser-sharp text and brilliant colours on a wide variety of media
- Low intervention – print or copy up to 4000 black and colour pages without changing the cartridge; up to 580 sheets total paper capacity with optional second paper tray
- Easy networking and administration – network setup and security features for wired and wireless4 connections; supports PCL5 and PostScript®
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.
Save up to 50 percent on printing costs vs. colour laser1
Why settle for black-and-white prints when you can print in colour? WorkForce Pro printers with PrecisionCore deliver outstanding results without breaking the bottom line. Do it all on-site, without having to spend extra time and money at the local copy shop. Print more with high capacity ink cartridges of with approximately 4,000 page cartridge yield.
Fast print speeds
PrecisionCore technology ensures each nozzle on the print head delivers up to 50,000 droplets per second. The result? Fast print speeds that rival those of colour lasers. The WorkForce Pro WF-5690 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.
Higher colour resolution vs. colour laser printers4
Packing a greater number of nozzles into a smaller surface area, this high-resolution inkjet printhead, along with PrecisionCore technology, gives you ultra-sharp text, as well as stunning graphics and images — all with smooth gradations on both plain and specialty paper.
Ultra efficient paper handling
The WorkForce Pro WF-5690 boasts a total of 330 paper capacity including an 80-page rear tray for envelopes, labels and specialty media for efficient paper handling. An optional 250 sheet paper tray is available to increase paper capacity to 580 pages if required.
Extremely durable prints
PrecisionCore technology enables the use of advanced ink formulations, DURABrite® Ultra Ink. This innovative, pigment based 4 colour ink set, along with PrecisionCore printing technology delivers smudge, fade and water resistant prints that are highlighter friendly too.
Laser-sharp black and colour text
Delivering perfectly round droplets and extremely accurate dot placement, these remarkable print heads ensure extraordinary output, whatever the application delivering brilliant, ultra-sharp text on plain and specialty papers.
The ultimate in wireless and network printing
Using the WorkForce Pro WF-5690 has never been easier — whether in the office, on the road or even across the globe.
Simple wireless connectivity
Connect to your wireless network in a snap — even the latest wireless standard, 802.11 n, is supported. No network? No problem. Wi-Fi Direct means no router is required6 enabling users to easily connect to wireless networks in seconds, allowing printing from virtually any room in the office.
Wired networking
Built-in Ethernet makes sharing the printer on your network quick and easy.
Productivity anytime, anywhere
Easily print from your tablet or smartphone using Epson Connect™. Supports Android™, Apple® iPad and iPhone, Chromebook™, Kindle Fire™, Mac® and Windows® devices. Wirelessly print documents, photos, emails and web pages whether at the office or on the go. You can also scan documents and save them to the cloud for easy access and collaboration
Print from your iPad or iPhone
Apple® AirPrint™ makes it simple to print emails, photos, web pages and documents straight from your iPad or iPhone. There's no software to download, no drivers to install and no cables to connect. Your Apple device will automatically connect to the printer.
Share your Google® content
Print on the go from a smartphone or tablet using Google Cloud Print™ with your Gmail™ or Google Drive™ account. Plus, print from your Chromebook™ and Google Chrome™ without installing drivers or connecting cables. It's now even easier to share your Google content from anywhere.
Save energy, save paper
The WorkForce Pro WF-5190 includes features such automatic, two-sided printing whereby users can save up to 50% on paper supply. Save energy by using up to 70% less power than laser printers5.
Change cartridges less often
Save up to 50% lower printing costs than colour lasers. With the extra-large, high capacity 788XXL cartridges, users can print more than five reams of paper at a time before changing cartridges. Utilising the 788XXL cartridges, the WF-5690 achieves a yield of approximately 4000 pages in black and 4,000 in colour.
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.
Reliable
A durable performer, the WorkForce Pro WF-5690 boast a duty cycle of 35,000 pages.2 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.
† 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.
