Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 Inkjet Printers achieves something not all printers can achieve, and that’s printing both monochrome and color pages at virtually the same rate. And while this printing may be a little on the slow side, ask yourself what you would like: your family photos to be printed quickly or accurately? Check out our best printer for art prints, and for other great options! So, what qualities rank the Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 among the best printers? Keep reading to find out!
Related: If you are looking for the best printer for your business, read the Epson Ecotank review
Why We Like It – Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000
The Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 prints at a speed fast enough that, if you’re using it solely as a home text printer, you’ll be more than satisfied. However, considering the printer uses Claria Ultra HD Inks, the print quality of photos is stunning. You’ll be able to print memorable photos of your family at photographer-levels of clarity!
- Monochrome and Color Pages Print at Almost the Same Speed
- Prints Both Monochrome and Color Pages with Stunning Accuracy
- Plethora of Mobile Printing Options
- A Little on the Slow Side
- High Running Costs
Speed
The Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 Photo Printer is rated as having a print speed for monochrome pages at 9.2ppm and 9.0ppm color pages. While we know this is a little on the slower side, you have to appreciate that when it comes to a print Epson made monochrome and color pages print at almost the exact same rate. Consider it a best photo printer and best printer for heat transfers in that regard too. Still, check out the Canon TS9521C Wireless Crafting Printer if you want something faster or looking for a best printer for cardstock too.
Related: In case you want a relatively fast printer, check the Epson Stylus C88 review
Print Quality
Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 Wireless Wide Format Printer uses the new Color Claria Photo HD Inks which allows it to print photographer-quality photos. In fact, these ink cartridges were mainly reserved for photographers until recently. Borderless prints come out stunning and bright, and printing text on plain paper is legible right down to the lowest point setting. Any craft printing or photo printing, including what the Silhouette Crafting Printer churns out, will have a hard time keeping up.
Efficiency
It’s hard to calculate running costs for a printer that uses six ink cartridges instead of just two or four. But people have tried, graciously, and the number they came up with hovers around five cents per monochrome page and 14 cents per color page. While this may not sound like much more, anyone whose not a professional photographer should be wary as these numbers can add up very quickly. Of course, you can always consider the HP OfficeJet 3830 if you’re looking to keep running costs down.
Advanced Features
The connectivity options on the Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 include wi fi, wi-fi direct, wired USB connections and a USB host. Switching gears to mobile connectivity, options include the Epson Connect suite of mobile printing options, Android printing, Apple AirPrint, Fire OS printing, Google Cloud Print, and Mopria. Long story short, if you have a phone connected to the printer in some manner, you can print something without problems.
Value
The Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 comes with a 200 standard A3 printer paper cassette in the front and a 50 sheet feeder, mainly for wide-format and premium photo paper, in the back. And while the printer is on the small side for a wide-format printer, it’s still large enough that smaller home offices may find it a little difficult finding a spot for it. This is dependent on the size of the office and the desk, of course.
Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 Wrap Up
The biggest drawback of the Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 is the high running costs. While they are common with photo printers, it can get especially high with photographer quality prints if you’re not a photographer. Still, with a plethora of connectivity options and stunning print outs, can you really argue with the results?
