Teachers across Canada are rethinking all aspects of the classroom. Whether to make classrooms more engaging or working with tighter budgets, teachers and their students can benefit from the latest innovations in heat-free printing technology from Epson. Today’s business printers and photocopiers are affordable to own and operate, and they bring numerous advantages over laser printers. Here are our top 7 printers and photocopiers for teachers in Canada.

1. Epson EC-C110 Mobile Printer
2. Epson ST-4000 Supertank MFP Printer
3. Epson EC-4040 MFP Printer
4. Epson EC-C7000 Wide Format MFP Printer
5. Epson WF-C5210 Colour Printer
6. Epson WF-M5299 Mono Printer
7. Epson WF-M5799 Mono MFP Printer

Before we get into the details of each printer, here’s what you need to know about Epson business printers and photocopiers:

• Powered by PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology — Offering precise ink drop placement, fast print speeds, and outstanding print quality, Epson PrecisionCore printers do not use heat for document imaging. As a result, these classroom printers produce print shop quality worksheets, charts, posters, and other materials quickly and reliably with fast first page out times, no warmup required, and low energy requirements.
• Inkjet-based classroom printing solutions — As much as teachers love printing colour documents, colour laser printers are often cost-prohibitive for schools and classroom use. While colour inkjets have had their place, ink costs are a legitimate concern. Epson solves the ink problem with high-capacity ink cartridges, replaceable ink packs, and “supertank” printers, bringing per-page colour print costs down dramatically.
• Performance — Epson business inkjet printers are classroom workhorses capable of high speeds (some of the printers listed here reach print speeds of up to 24 pages per minute) and professional quality up to 4800 dpi. Epson DuraBrite pigment inks offer bold colours and deep blacks that dry instantly.
• Auto duplex printing — Most of these printers feature automatic two-sided printing, which can reduce your paper consumption up to 50 percent.
• Multifunction — Many of our top 7 printers for teachers in Canada are all-in-one photocopiers that print, scan, copy, and fax. We also listed a couple of excellent single function units for teachers who just want the ability to print.
• Energy savings — Energy Star qualified, Epson business inkjet printers and photocopiers have met some high standards for energy consumption due in large part to no heat as noted above. Since their energy demands are so low, the run on standard 110-volt outlets.
• Epson reliability — With fewer moving parts than laser, Epson’s inkjet-based classroom printers are extremely reliable. These printers are backed by Epson’s standard depot warranty. Upgraded / extended warranties are also available.

With an entire family of printers, Epson has many fantastic printers and photocopiers available in a variety of price points and configurations. Here are our top 7 printers for teachers in Canada.

1. Our Favourite Printer for Teachers

Epson EC-C110 Mobile Printer

• Mobile colour inkjet printer
• Lightweight and portable
• Wireless printing from mobile devices
• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Want a printer you can use at home, in the classroom, in the conference room, or even in the library or park? The 3.5-pound Epson EC-C110 mobile printer prints high resolution colour documents at 6.7 / 3.8 (black/colour) ISO colour pages per minute. The printer runs on either AC or battery power. It automatically powers off to conserver battery power.

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2. Say Goodbye to Ink Cartridges

Epson ST-4000 4-in-1 Supertank MFP Printer

• Supertank printer for cartridge-free printing
• Up to 2 years of ink in the box
• Multifunction: Print, copy, scan and fax
• 30-sheet ADF (fast auto 2-sided printing)
• 250 sheet plain paper tray capacity
• Wireless and Ethernet networking
• Runs on 110-volt outlet

If you’re tired of dealing with ink cartridges, you’re going to love the Epson ST-4000 “supertank” printer. The ST-4000 comes with enough ink to print up to 14,000 / 11,200 ISO black / colour pages before it runs out of ink. Economical, mess-free ink bottles make refills easy and affordable. The Epson ST-4000 comes with a 50-sheet auto document feeder, high capacity 250-sheet paper tray, and a standard 2-year warranty.

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3. When Speed Counts

Epson EC-4040 Multifunction Printer

• Fast, high capacity printer for teachers
• Print, copy, scan, and fax
• 24 / 22 (black / colour) ISO pages per minute
• 50-sheet ADF (fast auto 2-sided printing)
• 500 sheet plain paper tray capacity
• Wireless and Ethernet printer
• High capacity XL ink cartridges
• Low printing and energy costs
• Runs on 110-volt outlet

Using high capacity XL ink cartridges, the Epson EC-4040 has up to 50 percent lower printing costs versus comparable laser printers. The EC-4040 is ideal for shared use among teachers with its fast print speeds, low printing and energy costs, automatic duplex printing, and two 250-page paper trays.

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4. If You Need a Wide Format Printer

Epson EC-C7000 Wide Format Colour MFP Printer

• Wide format 13” x 19” multifunction printer
• Scan, copy, print, and fax
• 50-sheet ADF (fast auto 2-sided printing)
• 550 sheet plain paper tray capacity
• Fast print speeds for busy classrooms
• 4.3-inch colour touchscreen
• Low energy consumption
• Runs on 110-volt outlet

Need to print larger colour documents like classroom signs, newsletters, posters, maps, and oversized worksheets? Then take a look at the Epson EC-C7000. This multifunction printer from Epson has a 50-sheet auto document feeder, advanced security features, fast first page out time, fast print speeds, low energy costs, and just about everything you need in a classroom printer.

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5. Printer with Replaceable Ink Pack System

Epson WF-C5210 Colour Printer

• Single function printer
• Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS)
• 24 ISO black and colour pages per minute
• Up to 830 sheet plain paper tray
• Low printing costs
• Low intervention
• Runs on 110-volt outlet

If you’re looking for a fast, single function colour printer to replace a high volume laser printer in your classroom, consider the Epson WF-C5210. It can handle demanding printing requirements with ease, and at a very economical cost per page. The Epson WorkForce C5210 is right at home in classrooms, shared workspaces, administrative offices, and school libraries. The WF-C5210 uses Epson’s Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS), with each high capacity ink pack containing vast amounts of ink for low intervention, high volume printing.

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6. Best Monochrome Single Function Printer for Teachers

Epson WF-M5299 Workgroup Mono Printer

• Single function monochrome printer
• Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS) — Up to 40,000 ISO page yield
• 24 ISO pages per minute with fast first page out
• Up to 830 sheet plain paper tray capacity
• Runs on 110-volt outlet

Monochrome laser printers are popular in schools for good reason, but they use a lot of energy and have a lot of moving parts that must be maintained and replaced regularly. The Epson WF-M5299 monochrome inkjet printer can handle the demand you place upon it just like your laser printer, but at a potentially significantly lower overall cost. The WF-M5299 uses the Replaceable Ink Pack System, which has a page yield of up to 40,000 pages before it runs out of ink. There’s no warm-up time, so your classroom materials begin printing right away at a speed of up to 24 ISO pages per minute. It plugs into a standard 110-volt outlet, so there’s no need to hire an electrician.

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7. Best Monochrome Multifunction Printer for Teachers

Epson WF-M5799 Monochrome MFP Printer

• Monochrome multifunction printer
• Print, scan, copy, and fax
• 50 Page ADF (auto 2-sided printing)
• Up to 830 sheet plain paper trays
• Replaceable Ink Pack System (RIPS)
• PCL support
• Runs on 110-volt outlet

If you prefer a monochrome printer but want an all-in-one, check out the Epson WorkForce M5799 multifunction monochrome printer. The Epson WF-M5799 comes up to two years’ worth of black RIPS ink in the box, which covers roughly 30,000 ISO black pages. Features include a 50-page auto document feeder, built-in fax, automatic duplex printing, up to 1,330 page capacity (with optional paper trays), security features, and low energy requirements. Do more with less and reduce your ink, paper, and energy costs by switching from laser to the Epson WF-M5799 monochrome multifunction printer.

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