The Epson Expression Home XP-5100 Small-in-One Printer ($119.99) is an entry-level, low-volume inkjet all-in-one (AIO) printer designed for occasional general family use. This wireless 3-in-1 (print, copy, and scan) AIO competes against an army of entry-level AIOs that all have a similar issue: While they're cheap to buy, they're expensive to use. If you know what you're getting into, though, and your print load is light, the XP-5100 is a fine little printer that produces quality output. Lean Printing Machine Measuring 7.4 by 14.8 by 19.8 inches (HWD) and weighing 12.1 pounds, the XP-5100 is close in size and weight to several competitors, including the Canon Pixma TS5120 Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer, the HP Envy Photo 7155 All-in-One Printer, and the HP Envy Photo 6255. The Canon Pixma TS3120, the bottom-basement model in Canon's Pixma TS-series, is slightly smaller. Paper input consists of one 150-sheet tray that pulls out from the front of the chassis. Above that and ju...
The Epson Expression Home XP-5100 is a small but capable photo-centric all-in-one inkjet that delivers good print and copy quality for a competitive purchase price, but its high running costs peg it for light-duty use.
Good output quality, especially photos; Easy-to-use color display and control panel; SD card support; Capable of borderless prints
High running costs; Modest software bundle