The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5799 ($399.99) is a monochrome inkjet all-in-one printer designed for small-to-midsize offices and work groups. We don't typically see monochrome inkjet AIOs, but as a business-centric model with low long-term running costs and admirable output quality, it's a viable alternative to buying a laser printer. In fact, its running costs are lower than most of its laser competition, which are typically less expensive to use than inkjet printers. These perks make it an excellent choice for offices where monochrome printing is key. Middleweight Contender Measuring 17.7 by 16.7 by 22.8 inches (HWD) and weighing 41.2 pounds, the WF-M5799 is close in size and girth to many of its laser AIO competitors. The Canon MF424dw ($733.53 at Amazon) and the Brother MFC-L5700DW ($733.53 at Amazon) , for example, have very similar footprints and weigh about 5 pounds less, while Canon's imageClass MF249dw (an entry-level Editors' Choice laser AIO), is significantly smaller al...
Loaded with productivity and convenience features, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-M5799 is an excellent workhorse monochrome inkjet all-in-one printer for small and midsize offices.
Very low running costs; Excellent print quality; Expandable paper capacity; Single-pass auto-duplexing ADF
Slightly slower than competitors; Low recommended monthly print volume