Product Description
You have a lot on your plate and need a printer that's going to give you great results without slowing you down. Our fastest WorkForce printer for home offices, the WorkForce WF-2960 delivers presentations, spreadsheets, flyers and more at remarkable speeds. Engineered with Epson's leading-edge PrecisionCore technology, this all-in-one printer consistently produces professional-quality prints with rich, vibrant colors and crisp text. With a built-in scanner, copier, fax and Auto Document Feeder-plus, a large 2.4" color touchscreen display and 150-sheet paper tray-the WF-2960 is the ultimate printer for productive home offices.
Dimension
Product Height : 10 inches
Product Width :16.4 inches
Product Depth :19.8 inches
Product Weight :14.1 pounds
Features
Professional-quality home office printing Epson’s leading-edge PrecisionCore technology delivers sharp text and vibrant color graphics at fast speeds
Our fastest WorkForce printer for home offices Stress-free setup and operation
Stress-free setup and operation Features a large 2.4" color touchscreen display for effortless navigation, plus easy installation and operation through your smartphone or tablet using the Epson Smart Panel app
Engineered for reliability Consistently delivers high-quality prints with heat-free technology and a PrecisionCore permanent printhead designed to last the life of the printer
Efficient, economical design Automatic 2-sided printing helps you save paper and reduce paper waste
Convenient connectivity Supports easy wireless connections, Ethernet and printing from Android or iOS devices
Easy, affordable color printing Individual ink cartridges make it easy to only replace the ink you need
Hands-free, voice-activated printing Easily print on the go using Alexa and Siri
Versatile functionality Create searchable PDFs and more with included Epson ScanSmart scanning software
Epson printing system is designed to be used exclusively with Epson genuine cartridges Use of non-genuine ink could cause damage not covered under the printer’s limited warranty
Print speeds vary with use. See manufacturer for info on print speeds.
What's Included
WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Printer
power cord
4 Claria 222 Ink cartridges (1x Black ink cartridge and 3x color ink cartridges: 1x Cyan, 1x Magenta, 1x Yellow)
Quick Start Guide
Reviews
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Reliable, Versatile Home Printer
----- SUMMARY ----- Verdict: The Epson WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Inkjet Printer provides everything I need in a home printer and more. It’s reliable, fast, convenient, and produces high-quality prints. The mobile app and voice-activated printing are neat features to have as well. From the initial setup to today, I haven’t experienced any issues. If you’re looking for an all-in-one printer, the WorkForce WF-2960 is a solid choice. Pros: - Compact, space-saving design - Easy setup process - Fast printing - Excellent print quality - Reliable - Supports Wi-Fi connectivity - Convenient paper handling - Voice-activated printing Cons: - None ----- DETAILS ----- Design: At 10 inches tall and a little over 16 inches wide, the Epson WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Inkjet Printer is pretty compact for an all-in-one. The input and output paper trays can slide into the printer when not in use for reduced footprint on your desk or wherever you decide to place it. On the back of the printer, there’s the power input, a LAN port, a USB port, an EXT port, and a LINE port. The front has a power button (with indicator light), a home button, a received fax light, a 2.4” color touchscreen, and a help button. The touchscreen is bright when illuminated (it automatically goes to sleep) and convenient to use. I just wish it was slightly bigger because some of the buttons are a bit small. Setup: There are only a few steps to complete the setup process for the Epson WorkForce WF-2960. First, you unpack everything, then you choose your setup method (either the smartphone app or on a computer). I chose the smartphone app and found it to be an easy, guided experience. You’ll turn on and configure the printer which involves choosing some basic settings like your language, date/time format, and Wi-Fi (or you can choose a USB or Ethernet connection). After that, you install the included ink cartridges, then the printer will start “charging” the ink. Lastly, you install the Epson software on your computer, and then you’re ready to print. The setup process took me about 10 minutes, and I didn’t experience any issues. Print Quality: Whether I print in black and white or in color, the print quality is excellent. I’m impressed by the crisp text and vibrant colors. Scans and copies are also high quality. What’s also impressive is the speed at which it does everything. Features: Aside from the excellent print quality and speed, my favorite features of the WorkForce WF-2960 are the 150-sheet paper tray, automatic 2-sided printing, and individual ink cartridges. The 150-sheet paper tray prevents you from loading paper frequently, and the automatic 2-sided printing helps you save paper. Since the printer uses individual ink cartridges, you can just replace the one ink cartridge you need, which is nice because they rarely all empty at the same rate. Another feature I’ve never had with a printer before is hands-free, voice-activated printing. There are select commands you can use with Alexa, Siri, or Google Assistant, such as asking the Epson printer to print your to-do or shopping list. Features like these make the WorkForce WF-2960 a productive and versatile all-in-one printer. Software: Epson’s Smart Panel app offers easy mobile printing as well as a variety of useful features, like the ability to check the printer status and ink levels, and initiate firmware updates or print head cleaning. The computer software is similar. Both are easy to use and reliably communicate with the printer. ----- WHAT’S IN THE BOX ----- 1 x WorkForce WF-2960 All-in-One Printer 1 x Power Cord 4 x Claria 222 Ink Cartridges (1 x Black Ink Cartridge and 3 x Color Ink Cartridges) 1 x Quick Start Guide
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Workforce WF-2960
Just got it installed so I don't have much of an opinion but I liked my older epson all in one better and don't like that tiny touch screen on this machine, guess I'll get used to it
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Perfect home/small office printer at a great price
It was a breeze to install, it prints over Wifi flawlessly and the print quality is perfect. And the price is really good. I don't know how much the ink cartridge will last the proce for the ink is average for most printers. Its not an issue for me, since I won't be using that much. But I am really satisfied with the purchase.
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It works well for me!
So far so good. I've used it a bit, and was surprised I did it correctly! The technician who installed it was very patient and made sure I could perform all the functions,
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Nice little gem of a printer
This is a fantastic little printer. Not big and clunky and smaller than my last. Loaded with a ton of features. Best part of this printer is the compatibility to use it with my phone. The problem these days are most things are done with your smart phone so with my last printer I would have to constantly send stuff from my phone to my pc and now that problem is gone I honestly don’t know how I lived without it all this time. The only negative thing I would say I have an issue with the printer is the initial set up process for it. I’m not saying the setup was hard by any means but it was long and tedious. There were a ton of steps to do and a lot of them in my opinion were not necessary and a huge waste of the ink that came with it. We’re living in a time where everything costs more including ink cartridges so seems a bit odd they are having you waste ink for testing the same things over and over again. Other than that the printer has been fantastic so far and I would highly recommend this model and brand(first time ever using this brand)
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Solid Epson Product.
Epson is constantly evolving their products. This Wf 2960 is proof of them constantly doing this. I have used their order version and their setup process has gotten better. Since I already had a Epson account it took about 30 mins to set up. 1 firmware update and I was in. I set up cloud scanning and remote printing and all. Cloud scanning is my go to. I use a family account and we can all pool and share the scanned location easily. WiFi setup was super simple. Multi document scanner is a plus. USB printing was easy. Print speed is pretty fast. I used android phone with no issue. I am running 13. This is direct print from Android. Using Epson software was pretty easy too. Touch screen on this version is much better than the non touch screen older version that I have. Way easier to setup. Ink size seems small so replacements might run you a bit if you print a lot. I did not use the fax option as.i don't use fax anymore. Based on previous use and experience I would recommend this product. Epson is a solid buy and use for multifunction printer.
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Good product
Actually pretty nice - I printed some photos and they're not photo shop great but good enough. Great for just everyday needs. As always wait for the sales.
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Great wireless printer
This is an excellent wireless printer and very easy to set up. The price is also very reasonable and offers color prints as well as black and white printing.
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Great Small Footprint Multi-Function Printer
When I first received my Epson Workforce WF-2960 All-in-One Printer, I was surprised by the small size and light weight of the box. This was supposed to be a full-functioned printer. I have had numerous printers in the past and they were always of large size and great heft. How could they get all of that in one small package, I wondered? I was even more surprised, when I removed the printer from its box. It had a very petite footprint. Now, would this small machine do all the things that it touted and do them well? I walked through the start-up, referencing the ‘WF-2960 Start Here’ guide and removed all the protective tape and other materials that had kept it safe during shipping. I then plugged the power cord into the unit and into a surge protected power strip. There are two set-up methods from which to choose. The first involves downloading the free Epson Smart Panel application from your Apple or Android app stores, then using your phone or tablet to perform set-up. The second skips to the “Turn on and Configure” section of the guide. I selected the second choice of “Turn on and Configure” and it involves turning on the printer, selecting your language from the 2.5” touch screen and then selecting ‘Continue set-up without the app.’ Once you have continued, you select and set your country, date and time. Then you are instructed to install the ink cartridges. This involves lifting the scanner unit from the front until its hinges lock in place. The ink carriage will be in place and is well marked to show what ink cartridge goes where and in what position. The guide says to gently shake only the black ink cartridge prior to removing it from its packaging. The color cartridges are not to be shaken. Then cut and remove the clear vacuum packaging from the cartridge and remove only the yellow tape, while only touching the top and sides of the cartridge. Once the black cartridge has been inserted into the ink carriage into the Black position, and has been pushed and clicked into place, proceed to do the same for the other three colored ink cartridges, by removing the yellow tape, positioning the cartridge straight down into its correct color holder and pushing it until it clicks. (I did not sense any clicking sounds, when I did this, but I did check to make sure that each cartridge was secure.) Please note that you must use genuine Epson ink. This unit uses Epson Claria 222 series inks. Black uses the 222120 Standard-capacity cartridge or 222XL120 High-capacity cartridge. The Cyan cartridge is 222220; Magenta is 222320; and Yellow is 222420, all in Standard-sized cartridges. As of now, Best Buy is the only place that I can find that sells these cartridges. Once all cartridges are securely in place, lower the scanner unit. Push past any resistance, until it is all the way down. The touch screen will display ‘Installed’, which you need to select, then the printer will charge the ink so that it will be available for printing. This will take around 5 minutes. The screen will announce the completion of the charging. Then, the next step is to align the print and adjust the print quality. You can delay this step until later, but I highly suggest that you complete this step immediately to ensure the best output from the printer. I was very glad I did. Load four Letter-sized (8.5” x11”) plain paper sheets into the bottom paper cassette (tray). These will be used for the four steps of alignment and adjustment. Closely follow the instructions on the screen to determine which number to choose for each step. I suggest using a magnifying glass to closely view the output of each step to determine the best adjustment. If this step is done properly, your printer output will be beautiful, as was mine. It was now time to load the paper into the paper cassette. I loaded mine with around 150 sheets of plain Letter-sized paper, though this printer can handle a large variety of papers and card stock. Please be aware that if you use coated paper that is one-sided, such as glossy photo paper, then you have to load the glossy side down in the cassette. Keep the edges of the stack of paper even and slide the paper edge guides lightly against the paper to ensure a straight and even path through the printer. The LCD touch screen will prompt you to connect a fax line. If you have a phone line available, then follow the instructions. I do not have a landline or Voice Over IP (VoIP) phone line to connect, so I skipped this step. Now, it was time to download the Epson Printer Drivers and Application Software onto the computer. At this point, your printer is not yet connected to your computer. You need to visit the Epson site and choose the WF-2960 printer from the list. There is a complete software package that can be downloaded. This gives you all the functionality of the printer, scanner and copier. It also provides specific photo, envelope and card printing applications. You will need an Internet connection on your computer for this download, as there is not a driver CD-ROM provided. Once you have downloaded and installed the computer software, follow the instructions in the software set-up to ‘Select Your Connection’ between the printer and the computer. You have three choices: Wireless Connection (you must have a wireless router that supports a 2.4GHz network, and the printer and the computer must be logged into the same network to connect); Direct USB Connection (you must provide your own USB cable); and a Wired (Ethernet) Network Connection (you must provide your own Ethernet cable.) My router only supports a 5.0GHz network connection. In order to accommodate this printer, I had to add an additional router that supports 2.4Ghz. To prevent the network from slowing down while only using the computer and not the printer, I will switch back and forth between networks when using the printer. So, it was time to try out the functions of the WF-2960. First, I printed out a plain document. The printing was very fast, and words on the page were dark and crisp. The printer does print duplex (both sides of the paper) and does this very quickly. Then, with the scanning application, I scanned a color leaflet that I had lying around. The scan was fast, the images clean and the colors were relatively accurate. Keep in mind that in order to know if colors are truly accurate, you must have a color calibrated computer monitor. I then put a document through the copier document feeder. The document fed accurately and scanned and copied in a few seconds. I found that the document feeder will not scan a two-sided document, without turning it over manually (a feature I assume you have to give up due to the unit’s small footprint). I then loaded a couple of pieces of Epson Glossy Photo paper face down into the printer, on top of the plain paper sheets that were already loaded. I opened the provided Epson Photo + application, input the appropriate settings into the application and then found that I had to change the paper settings on the printer touchscreen as well. I then printed a borderless 8.5” x 11” color photo from my computer. Somewhere along the way in the settings, I had turned on Quiet Printing. This slowed down the photo printing process dramatically, even though I was printing in Standard mode. The print was slow, as stated, but the results were remarkable. The print was very fine photo quality. I downloaded the Epson Smart Panel application onto my Android phone. I found the application was very intuitive, and made it quickly and easily able to connect to the printer and set up for a photo to be printed off of my phone. The printer responded immediately, but this is where I ran into an issue. The printer started printing onto the glossy photo paper, but had also picked up a piece of plain paper, which was about two inches in on top of the photo paper. I was unable to stop the printing in time and it was a tremendous waste of ink and expensive photo paper. To keep this from occurring again, I removed all the plain paper from the paper cassette, and placed only photo paper into it faced down. I tried the print again, with the printer setting off of quiet mode and set on Fine mode printing. The output was fast and beautiful. I am impressed, especially since I did not believe that the photo output on this printer would be this good with only three colors of ink and a black. This Epson WF-2960 All-In-One Printer does it all well and with a very small foot print. I would suggest this printer to anyone who needs a great multi-functional printer and doesn’t have a large area to place it.
