Compare Epson Wf 7820 Vs Epson Wf 7840

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 and Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 are wide-format, wireless, all-in-one printers that are designed for home and office needs. Almost all the features of these printers are somewhat the same. However, they both differ by some printer functions and properties. Continue reading this page to know the complete specifications, features, reviews, pros & cons, installations, Wi-Fi setup, and troubleshooting of the Epson WF-7820 and Epson WF-7840 printers.

Here are the complete specifications of the Epson WF-7820 and Epson WF-7840 printers

EPSON WF-7820	SPECIFICATIONS	EPSON WF-7840
Print
PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology	Printing Technology	PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology
Max up to 4800 x 2400 dpi	Print Resolution	Max up to 4800 x 2400 dpi
For single-sided ISO: 25 ISO (black); 12 ISO ppm (color) For 2-sided ISO: 16 ISO ppm (black), 9 ISO ppm (Color)	Print Speed	For single-sided ISO: 25 ISO (black); 12 ISO ppm (color) For 2-sided ISO: 16 ISO ppm (black), 9 ISO ppm (Color)
Ink
DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink	Ink Type	DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink
4 x individual ink cartridges	Ink Cartridges	4 x individual ink cartridges
General
Windows Mac	Supported OS	Windows Mac
ENERGY STAR qualified RoHS complaint Recyclable Product Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay Transport Partner	Eco Features	ENERGY STAR qualified RoHS complaint Recyclable Product Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay Transport Partner
1-year limited warranty (U.S. and Canada)	Warranty	1-year limited warranty
Copy
For Black: 23 ISO For Color: 10 ISO	Copy Speed	For Black: 23 ISO For Color: 10 ISO
Text Text and Image Text and Image (Best) Photo	Copy Quality	Text Text and Image Text and Image (Best) Photo
11” x 17”	Copy Size	11” x 17”
Automatic 2-sided Preview ID Copy Collate Reduction/Enlargement Adjustable Copy Density	Copy Features	Automatic 2-sided Preview ID Copy Collate Reduction/Enlargement Adjustable Copy Density
Scanner
Color Flatbed/Automatic 2-sided ADF	Scan Type	Color Flatbed/Automatic 2-sided ADF
CIS Sensor	Photoelectric Device	CIS Sensor
Optical: 1200 dpi Hardware: 1200 x 2400 dpi Max resolution: 9600 dpi	Resolution	Optical: 1200 dpi Hardware: 1200 x 2400 dpi Max resolution: 9600 dpi
11.7” x 17	Scan Bed Size	11.7” x 17/ A3
Automatic 2-sided scan Scan to PC Scan to Cloud Scan to Email Scan to Network Folder Scan to FTP Scan to Memory Device Scan to ScanSmart Remove Shadow/Push Holes	Scan Features	Automatic 2-sided scan Scan to PC Scan to Cloud Scan to Email Scan to Network Folder Scan to FTP Scan to Memory Device Scan to ScanSmart Remove Shadow/Push Holes
Scan File Formats: PDF, JPEG, TIFF, Multi-TIFF, BMP (Win), PNG	Other Scan Features	Scan File Formats: PDF, JPEG, TIFF, Multi-TIFF, BMP (Win), PNG
Automatic Document Feeder
50 sheets, 2-sided	Capacity	50 sheets, 2-sided
11” x 17”/ A3 max.size	Document Sizes	11” x 17”/ A3 max.size
Fax
33.6 Kbps	Fax Speed	33.6 Kbps
Receive memory: 6 MB Page memory: 550 pages	Memory	Receive memory: 6 MB Page memory: 550 pages
Send/ Receive Fax to Email Send/Receive Fax to Folder	PC Fax	Send/ Receive Fax to Email Send/Receive Fax to Folder
Black-and-white Color capable	Features	Black-and-white Color capable
Connectivity
Hi-Speed USB Wireless Wi-Fi Direct Ethernet	Standard Connectivity	Hi-Speed USB Wireless Wi-Fi Direct Ethernet
Mobile Printing Solutions
Epson Email Print Epson Remote Print Epson Smart Panel App (iOS and Android) Epson iPrint App (iOS and Android) Creative Print App (iOS and Android)	Epson Connect	Epson Email Print Epson Remote Print Epson Smart Panel App (iOS and Android) Epson iPrint App (iOS and Android) Creative Print App (iOS and Android)
Apple AirPrint Android printing Mopria Print Service	Other	Apple AirPrint Android printing Mopria Print Service
Paper Handling
Plain Paper Bright White Paper Multi-Purpose Plus Premium Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte Ultra-Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Photo Paper Glossy Card Stock Envelope	Paper Types	Plain Paper Bright White Paper Multi-Purpose Plus Premium Presentation Paper Matte Presentation Paper Matte Ultra-Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Glossy Premium Photo Paper Semi-Gloss Photo Paper Glossy Card Stock Envelope
Up to A3 (11” x 17”)	Borderless Sizes	Up to A3 (11” x 17”)
No.10	Envelope Types	No.10
Plain Paper: 250-sheets Envelopes: 10 Photo paper: 50	Input Capacity	Plain Paper: 250-sheets Envelopes: 10 Photo paper: 50
Printer Details
4.3” LCD touchscreen	Display	4.3” LCD touchscreen
Epson Printer Driver Epson Scan 2 Epson ScanSmart Epson FAX utility	Software Included	Epson Printer Driver Epson Scan 2 Epson ScanSmart Epson FAX utility
Inside the box
Epson WF-7820 Wide-Format All-in-One printer User guide Genuine ink cartridges Setup CD Power cord	Components provided	Epson WF-7840 Wide-Format All-in-One printer User guide Genuine ink cartridges Setup CD Power cord

Epson Wf 7820

Printer functions: Print, Scan, Copy, and Fax
High-speed wide-format printing
Auto duplex print, scan, copy, and fax
Convenient wireless setup
Eco Features
Epson ScanSmart
User-friendly interface

Epson Wf 7840

All-in-one printer
Designed for large printing needs
4.3” color touchscreen
Eco Features
Complete duplex solutions
PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology
Convenient and easy to use

REVIEWS

Epson Wf 7820

Epson Wf 7840

Epson WF-7820 is a wide-format, multi-functional printer that is ideal for small to mid-size home/office printing, scanning, copying, and faxing needs. It can print on 13-by-19-inch paper types and scan, copy, and fax 11-by-17-inch documents. This printer is designed as a replacement for Epson WF-7710. Even if its printouts are excellent, the running cost is quite high, and neither comes with bulk ink nor an ink subscription program.

Epson WF-7840 is also a wide-format printer that is designed as a replacement for Epson WF-7720. This printer's print quality and other functions are the same as the Epson WF-7820. These printers support the auto-duplex print, scan, copy, and fax features and come with a convenient wireless setup and Bluetooth connectivity options.

One major difference between these two printers is the paper capacity. The Epson WF-7840 printer has two cassettes and a 50-sheet rear tray. At the same time, the Epson WF-7820 printer has a 250-sheet paper cassette and one-sheet multipurpose tray.

Epson Wf 7820

Fast printing
USB drive support
Mobile printing solutions
Auto duplex scan, copy, fax, and print

Epson Wf 7840

Excellent printouts
USB drive support
Borderless printing
Affordable printer

Epson Wf 7820

Low paper capacity tray

Epson Wf 7840

High cost per page

INSTALLATION

01. Epson Wf 7820 Installation

Step 1: Preparing the printer

Unpack your Epson WF-7820 printer completely to begin the setup process.
To do so, remove the printer from the Styrofoam pieces and packing covers.
Gently peel off the packing tapes and remove other packing materials from the printer.
Make sure that the packing materials are removed properly and without damaging the printer parts.
After unpacking your printer completely, place it near an AC outlet and go to the next step of the setup.

Step 2: Turning on the printer

Connect your Epson WF-7820 printer directly to an electrical outlet.
Now, gently lift the printer’s control panel.
Press the button named Power on the control panel.
Once the Power light on your printer becomes stable, configure the basic settings, such as language, date/time, country, etc., as per your preferences.
Finally, save the settings.

Step 3: Installing the ink cartridges

Raise the scanner unit of your printer.
Locate and open the ink cartridge cover.
Now, gently shake and unpack the ink cartridges that are shipped along with your printer.
Install all the unpacked ink cartridges in their slots properly.
After installing all the cartridges, close the ink cartridge cover and lower the scanner unit.
Now, your printer will start the ink charging process. It might take up to five or six minutes to complete. So wait patiently for the process to complete.
Once the ink charging process is done, you can go to the next step of the Epson WF-7820 printer setup process.

Step 4: Loading paper

Pull out the paper cassette from your printer.
Now, fan a stack of plain, thin, A4, U.S. letter paper and load it in the cassette.
Ensure that the paper is loaded with its printable side facing down.
Adjust the width guides properly.
Place the cassette back into the printer.
Set the paper settings when prompted.

Step 5: Configuring the fax settings

If you’re not using the fax function on your printer, skip this step and go to the next one.

Get a telephone line cord recommended for your printer.
Now, turn off the printer if it is turned on.
Connect the telephone line cord’s one end to the LINE port of your printer securely.
Similarly, plug the other end of the cord into the telephone wall jack.
Turn on the printer.
Now, you can see the screen prompting you to configure the fax settings.
Select Proceed to configure the fax settings.
If you wish to set the fax settings later, select Close instead of Proceed.

Step 6: Installing the printer on a computer or smartphone

Initially, make sure that your printer is not connected to the computer over a wired or USB cable connection.
Now, run the printer driver file on your computer.
Select the desired connection type and connect your printer to the computer when prompted.
Finish the driver installation process by following the instructions displayed on the screen.
If you wish to install your printer on a smartphone, use the Epson iPrint app, the AirPrint (iOS only) feature, or the Wi-Fi Direct connection.

02. Epson Wf 7840 Installation

Step 1: Unpacking the printer

Open the top cover of the product box.
Take the WF-7840 printer and its components, such as a power cord, set of ink cartridges, setup CD, etc., out of the box.
Unpack your printer completely by removing all the packing components and materials from it.

Step 2: Turn on the printer

Power on the printer to begin the hardware setup.
To do so, plug the power cord’s one end to your Epson printer and the other end to an electrical outlet.
Press the Power button if necessary.
Configure the basic settings and save them.

Step 3: Installing the ink cartridges

Raise the top cover of your printer.
Open the ink cartridge cover.
Shake, unpack, and install all the ink cartridges in their slots.
Check to ensure that the cartridges are seated properly.
Close the tank cover and lower the top cover.

Step 4: Loading paper

Take the paper cassette completely out of the printer.
Move the guides to the ends.
Load the desired paper type in the cassette with its printable side facing down.
Adjust the guides properly.
Make sure that the cassette is not overloaded.
Place the cassette back into the printer.
Set the paper settings and save them.

Step 5: Connecting the telephone line cord

*Note: Skip this step if you’re not going to use the Fax function on your printer.

Connect your WF-7840 printer to the telephone wall jack using the phone cord.
Ensure that the phone cord is connected to the LINE port on your printer.
Select Proceed on your printer.
Configure the fax settings by following the instructions displayed on the screen.
Finally, save the settings.

Step 6: Installing the printer

Run the printer driver file on your computer or open the Epson iPrint app on your smartphone.

Install the printer on your computer or smartphone by following the instructions displayed on the screen.

WI-FI SETUP

Epson WF-7820 Wi-Fi Setup

Ensure that your WF-7820 printer is turned on and ready for the Wi-Fi setup.
Open the Home screen on your printer.
Locate and press the Wi-Fi icon on the printer’s home screen.
Select Wi-Fi (Recommended) > Start Setup or Change Settings > Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
Now, your printer will search and display the SSIDs of the available networks within its range.

Select your network’s SSID from the list.
Type the selected network’s password in the given field when prompted.
Press OK and follow the on-screen instructions to connect your printer to the wireless network.
After connecting the printer to the wireless network, connect your computer or smartphone to the same network.
Install the printer on your PC or smartphone using its software or app.
Finally, print, scan, copy, or fax a test page over a wireless network to check whether the Wi-Fi setup is done correctly.
If the printer prints the test page successfully, it means the Wi-Fi setup process is done correctly.
Otherwise, re-perform the setup process.

Wi-Fi Setup: Epson WF-7840

Ensure that the wireless router or access point you’re using has a WPS button.
Now, open the Network Connection Settings screen on your printer by pressing the Wi-Fi icon on its home screen.
Select the Wi-Fi (Recommended) option followed by Push Button Setup (WPS).
Press the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)" button on your router when prompted.
Complete the Wi-Fi setup via WPS by following the rest of the instructions displayed on the screen.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Some quick troubleshooting instructions to fix your Epson WF-7820/WF-7840 printer problems are given below. Contact us to get real-time technical assistance in fixing your printer problems.

For Epson WF-7820

Restart the machine as the first step of troubleshooting your Epson printer problem.
Use the Help screen or the Product Status message displayed on your printer to know the cause of the issue and fix it.
Check and update your printer software.
Run a product check to see whether your printer is working properly.
Restore the printer settings to default and reconfigure them if they are configured wrongly.

For Epson WF-7840

Check and turn on your Epson WF-7840 printer if necessary.
Update the printer software if you’re using an outdated version of it on your computer.
Check whether any error code or message is displayed on your printer or computer screen. If yes, perform the necessary solutions to fix it.
Connect your devices (printer and smartphone or computer) to the same network.
Restore the printer settings if none of the solutions fix your printer problems.

EPSON Wf 7820

EPSON Wf 7840

Epson Wf 7820

Epson Wf 7840

REVIEWS

Epson Wf 7820

Epson Wf 7840

Epson Wf 7820

Epson Wf 7840

INSTALLATION

01. Epson Wf 7820 Installation

02. Epson Wf 7840 Installation

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