Epson Expression Home XP-5200 Precision Core 3-in-1 Ink Multifunction Printer, Scanner, Copier, WiFi, 1440dpi, Duplex, 2.4 Inch Display, DIN A4, incl. 3 Months Readyprint Flex Trial

After reading mixed reviews, I was a little hesitant to purchase this printer. However, it does the job!It’s not too noisy, easy to set up to my laptop, wireless connectivity is seamless!The quality is lovely, very compact, you can open it up when in use and also fold down the screen and paper trays for when it’s out of use.Can’t comment on how long the inks last as yet as I haven’t used it enough.I think this is a really good budget printer!

I bought this printer to replace my aging Canon MG5753 as it seemed to be a like-for-like replacement, with a slightly higher specification and much faster print speed.My first impression straight out of the box wasn't that great as a slim plastic cover that fits beside the paper feed tray fell off whilst I was removing the printer from the protective bag. I soon got it clipped back on but it wasn't a great start. There are a few slightly flimsy-feeling parts to this printer - that cover, the output tray and the console buttons, which resemble the kind of keys you got on a Sinclair ZX81 computer in the early 1980s. The display console itself can be tilted upwards to give you a better view of the screen and buttons.The process of setting up the printer is very easy though and you definitely don't need an app or a laptop to do so. In the interests of research, I did it without and the most fiddly part was inputting my Wi-Fi password using the cursors on the control panel. The Wi-Fi reception is excellent and better than my previous printer. After fitting the supplied ink cartridges, you need to align the print heads and it's all done automatically as part of the setup process, which took about 15 minutes to complete. This does use a little bit of ink so it's just as well that you get some included. On the subject of ink cartridges, you can buy 'compatible' ones (as I have) complete with chips that the printer will recognise. Whilst they cost roughly the same as Original Equipment ones, they're high capacity so should last a lot longer. Remaining on the subject of ink, the heated piezo print head used on this printer apparently results in a small amount being deposited in an 'ink receptacle' which you need to unscrew and empty from time to time - perhaps an automatic job for whenever you change the cartridges. EDIT: Actually, I've since found that you have to replace it as it can't be emptied because the ink is absorbed by felt-like pads within the receptacle. I've gone through two sets of cartridges and the receptacle is only about 2% full. You can buy replacement ones for a few pounds if you shop around.Print quality really is great with smaller type faces being crisp and clear. Colour reproduction is vivid and should meet most domestic needs. The print speed doesn't appear to be quite as fast as the maker claims but A4 b/w letters take 4-5 seconds to complete. The print queue lag is quite lengthy by comparison to my last printer and takes some 45 seconds before the printer begins after clicking 'print.' You have to physically turn on the printer to start printing as it doesn't have an 'auto-awake' function if it's left plugged in to the mains but switched off at the printer. However, you can leave it on standby for as long as you want by adjusting the relevant setting. The rest of the functions (scan, copy etc.) are easy to navigate, and the dual sided print function is accessed via the print manager function on your laptop or mobile app, or on the printer console if you're using it to photocopy. The mobile app is pretty good and is easy to download and use. Besides using it to control print jobs, you can also do other things like check the ink level.On the whole, this is a very good printer for the price. It's been a while since I bought one for domestic use but this one does everything I need it to do and the print quality and speed is a definite step up from my old one.

Good product wasn’t set up . Phone user friendly. Very well priced for what you get .

I could not be more disappointed with this Printer. I bought it to replace an ageing Epson Printer that was always reliable & reasonable to run, but this thing eats print cartridges. The ones supplied ran out in 10 days. I bought a genuine set of refills and have a low ink message after one month of occasional use. It did connect seamlessly to my computer but printing is a chore with lots of whirring and chugging before it prints anything. The screen display is so small and such low resolution its impossible to decipher which button its instructing you to press. It has been a total waste of money and ignore this review at your peril. I would suggest thinking about whether you really need a colour printer. If not buy a mono laserjet. Scan or copy function on this is redundant anyway now smart phones can quickly and easily scan documents into PDF files. So with hindsight I dont need the majority of this printers basic functions and very much regret buying it.

Very pleased with my new printer. I was a bit concerned after reading the other reviews but actually love my new printer. Compact and easy to use. Light too. Set up took about 30 minutes so be prepared for that. It was meant to arrive Wednesday and stayed in all day, but it didn’t, annoyed about that. Came the next day though.

Very pleased with this product - bit fiddly to set up at first - but once done no probs - printing is superb - have to beware default setting on printer is set to double side printing - can be adjusted on the phone app before printing - operates wirelessly after inputting your network details. Scanner excellent and can save it as a file if you don’t want to waste paper. Therefore highly recommend this printer because reasonable price and fairly straightforward set up and operation.