Question 1

Is this compatible with my Dell laptop?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Printers are typically compatible with ALL devices like most peripheral devices made today.

The issue you actually concerned about is the available drivers for your specific OS (Windows XP/7/8, Mac OSX).

For the most part, owning this same printer, the drivers are available. Even if not automatically installed, a quick google search will provide results.

Question 2

does this printer work on a 64bit operating system?

Accepted Answer

This printer is connected to an Apple Computer.  I am not sure it would be called at 62bit system.

But usually printers will work with most all systems.

Question 3

does this printer have a legal size drawer /cappability?

Accepted Answer

Epson WF-2530 does not use dedicated paper trays. Paper is fed from a rear paper feeder with adjustable paper guide, which can accommodate various sizes of sheets and envelopes--to a maximum 8.5" width. Maximum capacity for paper feeder is 100 sheets for letter-size paper, but users are advised to feed non-standard sheets (e.g., legal or pre-punched) one at a time.

Question 4

Is this printer good for printing on labels, cardstock, & other specialty paper items?

Accepted Answer

I set this up for a customer! Labels should not be a problem. Both color and black & white were quite sharp, Since labels come on a standard 8.5 x 11, with the right template should work fine.  The input tray(rear loaded) was adjustable.  I didn't print any labels, but I perceive no problem.  Hope this helps

Question 5

I have Windows 8. Is this printer compatible?

Accepted Answer

yes it is compatible. I print and fax from my laptop wirekessly. It was very easy to set them up. they link together and "talk to each other" and pretty much setup them selves.

Question 6

does this print on dvd's?

Accepted Answer

Hey Gail,

Though I've never tried it, I don't think you can actually insert a DVD into this device for printing. The device would (based on looking at it) probably bend and break the DVD (or the printer) if you had tried.

I would recommend buying some DVD cover stickers/sleeves and printing on those. Hope this helps.

Question 7

does it have "thumb drive - usb" port to access/print documents?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't.

Question 8

I'm buying a printer for my son's dorm. I have a workforce 845 that does double sided printing. Does This Epson do double side printing?

Accepted Answer

From what i can see it does not. Now this doesn't necessarily mean it can't, i just have no need for double sided printing and therefore have never tried. But in everything i read about it before i bought it nothing ever said anything about double sided printing. Hope this helps.

Question 9

Is this printer compatable with iPad?

Accepted Answer

don't know as I don't use smart phones but I love it just the same but it costs $50 to re ink

Question 10

Will this printer do wireless printing from an Ipad?  If so does it require special software from Epson or possibly no additional software is required ?

Accepted Answer

Don, Apple states that the WF-2530 supports AirPrint, which is Apple's solution for wireless printing from the iPhone and iPad. Alternatively, printing can be done through the internet using Google Cloud Printing or Epson Connect (document is emailed to the printer).

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