Epson WorkForce Pro WF-R5690 Replaceable Ink Pack System

A powerful multifunction printer that drives productivity for workgroups.

The WorkForce Pro WF-R5690 multifunction printer offers heavy-duty, low-cost printing. Powered by Epson's new PrecisionCore™ printing technology, it features a Replaceable Ink Pack System that delivers up to 50,000 pages without changing the ink packs¹. And, it produces professional-quality prints – fast. Get low-maintenance, high-volume colour printing plus a high monthly duty cycle. The WF-R5690 includes auto 2-sided printing, copying, scanning and faxing. PCL²/genuine PostScript® 3™ support makes it ideal for shared printing on a network. Along with a Universal printer driver and Web Config, it’s also enabled with remote printer data collection compatible with MPS software solutions.

Model: C11CE27201

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Overview

BUILT TO PERFORM^®

Powered by PrecisionCore — the next generation of inkjet printing technology
Low intervention — Replaceable Ink Pack System lets you print or copy up to 50,000 ISO pages without changing the ink packs¹; up to 580 sheets total paper capacity with optional second paper tray
Fast output — prints at speeds of 20 ISO ppm (black) and 20 ISO ppm (colour)
Do more — 35-page duplex Auto Document Feeder; auto duplexing (print, copy, scan, fax); Document Capture Pro software included
Professional-quality results — laser-sharp text and brilliant colours on a wide variety of media
Duty cycle — up to 45,000-page monthly duty cycle³
Drivers and utilities — Universal printer driver; PCL² and genuine PostScript 3 support
Security features — PIN number certification for job release; user control access, printer and network settings via Web Config with printer’s IP address; SSL/TLS security; IPsec
Built-in connectivity — includes Ethernet, USB, wireless b/g/n⁴ and Wi-Fi Direct®⁴; easily print from tablets and smartphones⁵, including remote printing and access to Cloud
Enabled for remote printer data collection — compatible with MPS software solutions from PrintFleet®, ECi (FMAudit®) and others

Eco Features

Uses up to 70% less power than laser printers⁶
Save up to 50% of your paper supply with automatic, 2-sided printing
ENERGY STAR® qualified
RoHS compliant
Recyclable product⁷
Epson America, Inc. is a SmartWay^SM Transport Partner⁸

Better Products for a Better Future™
For more information on Epson's environmental programs, go to www.epson.ca/environment

What's in the box:

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-R5690 Multifunction Printer
Four DuraBrite® Ultra Ink packs¹ — Four R14X ink packs: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
CD-ROM for product setup
Power cord
USB cable not included

Specifications

Print:

Printing Technology: PrecisionCore^TM 4S print head 4-colour inkjetMaximum Print Resolution: 4800 x 1200 dpiISO Print Speed:

Black: 20 ISO ppm^†
Colour 20 ISO ppm^†

2-Sided ISO Print Speed:

Black: 11 ISO ppm^†
Colour 11 ISO ppm^†

Minimum Ink Droplet Size: 3 droplet sizes, as small as 2.8 picoliters

Ink:

Ink Type: DURABrite Ultra pigment ink (smudge, fade and water resistant)Ink Palette: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and BlackInk Configuration: 4 individual ink cartridgesReplacement Ink:

R14X Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
R12X Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
R12 Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

^* This product uses only genuine Epson-brand ink packs. Other brands of ink packs and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly.Ink Yield Information:

R14X Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (ISO pages - Black: 50,000 Color: 50,000)³
R12X Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (ISO pages - Black: 20,000 Color: 20,000)³
R12 Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (ISO pages - Black: 10,000 Color: 10,000)³

Fade Resistance / Print Longevity: Up to 118 years²

General:

Operating Systems:

Windows® 8.x (32 bits, 64 bits)
Windows 7 (32 bits, 64 bits)
Windows Vista® (32 bits, 64 bits)
Windows XP® SP3 (32 bits)
Windows XP Professional x64
Mac OS® X 10.5.8 – 10.9.x⁶

Server Systems:

Windows Server® 2012 R2⁷
Windows Server 2012⁷
Windows Server 2008 R2⁷
Windows Server 2008⁷
Windows Server 2003 R2⁷
Windows Server 2003⁷
Mac OS X Server⁶

Temperature:

Operating

50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)

Storage

-4° to 104° F (-20° to 40° C)

Humidity:

Operating

20 – 80% RH

Storage

5 – 85% RH (no condensation)

Sound Level:

Power: 5.3 B(A)
Pressure: 52 dB(A)

Dimensions:

Printing: 26.1" x 25.8" x 20.2" (W x D x H)
Storage: 26.1" x 17.1" x 18.6" (W x D x H)

Weight: 52.5 lbsSafety Approvals: Safety standards UL60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950 EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 class BCountry of Origin: Indonesia

Copy:

ISO Copy Speed:

Black: 19 ISO cpm^‡
Colour 19 ISO cpm^‡

Copy Quality:

Colour: Standard / Best
Black-and-White: Standard / Best

Copy Quantity: 1 – 999 (PC-free)Maximum Copy Size: 8.5" x 14" (PC-free)Copy Features:

Auto 2-sided
Preview
Resize
ID Copy
Collate
Adjustable Copy Density
Remove Punched Holes
Remove Shadows

Specifications Scanner:

Scanner Type: Colour flatbed / Automatic 2-sided ADFPhotoelectric Device: Colour CIS line sensorOptical Resolution: 1200 dpiHardware Resolution: 1200 dpiMaximum Resolution: 1200 x 2400 dpiColour Bit Depth: 9600 x 9600 dpi interpolatedLayouts: 48-bit colour / 24-bit output

Scan Features:

Other:

Scan-to-PC via Document Capture Pro
Scan-to-Cloud¹ (including email)
Memory Device
Password Protected PDFs

Fax:

Fax Settings: Black-and-white and colourFax Speed: 33.6 Kbps – as fast as 3 sec per pageMemory: Up to 550 pagesSpeed Dials: 200 (max.)PC Fax: Supported

Connectivity:

Standard Connectivity:

Hi-Speed USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specification)
Wireless LAN IEEE (802.11 b/g/n)⁴
Wired Ethernet (1000 Base-T/100 Base-TX/10 Base-T)
Wi-Fi Direct⁴

Network Printing Protocols: IPP, LDP, Port 9100, WSDNetwork Management Protocols: SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, DDNS, mDNS, SNTP, Ping, SLP,WSD, LLTDWLAN Security: WEP 64 Bit, WEP 128 Bit, WPA PSK (AES)

Mobile Printing Solutions:

Epson Connect: Epson® Email Print, Epson iPrint™ Mobile App, Epson Remote Print⁵Other: Apple® AirPrint™, Google Cloud Print™, Kindle Fire™

Paper Handling:

PC-Free Paper Support:

Plain: Letter, A4
Photo: Letter, A4, 8" x 10", 5" x 7", 4" x 6"

Paper Sizes: 3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", A4, A6, half letter, executive, user definable (3.5" – 47.2" in length)Maximum Paper Size: User definable up to 8.5" x 47.2"Paper Types:

Plain paper
Epson Bright White Paper
Epson Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy
Epson Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss

Automatic Document Feeder: 35 sheetsEnvelope Types:

No. 10
Plain paper
Bond paper
Air mail

Input Paper Capacity:

500 sheets plain paper (250 sheets plain paper x 2 trays)
80 sheets (rear feed)
580 sheets total
10 envelopes

Secondary Paper Tray Capacity:

Rear feed: 80-sheets

Printer Details:

Display: 4.3" colour touchscreenPrinter Language: Epson ESC/P®-R, PCL 5 emulation⁸,PCL 6 emulation⁸, PostScript 3Software Included: Epson printer driver, PCL 5 driver emulation⁸, PCL 6 driver emulation⁸, PostScript 3,Document Capture Pro
See Note¹⁰Monthly Duty Cycle: Up to 45,000 pages (Recommended monthly page volume: up to 2500 pages)⁹Telecom Regulations: FCC Part 68 (U.S.A.), IC/CS03 (Canada)Options: 250-sheet paper tray

Power:

Rated Voltage: AC 100 – 240V Universal (Automatic)Rated Frequency: 50 – 60 HzRated Current: 0.8A – 0.4APower Consumption: Epson ESC/P®-R, PCL 5 emulation⁸,PCL 6 emulation⁸, PostScript 3

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Notes:

^† Black and colour print speeds are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. For more information, visit www.epson.ca/printspeed
^‡ This product uses only genuine Epson-brand ink packs. Other brands of ink packs and ink supplies are not compatible and, even if described as compatible, may not function properly.
¹ R14X Black ink pack prints about 50,000 pages. R14X colour packs print about 50,000 pages on average. Actual numberof pages will vary. Replacement ink pack yields are based on testing with ISO/IEC 24712 patterns with Epson's methodology in Default Mode, printing continuously. Yields may vary considerably for reasons that include images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink colour. All ink colours are used for printing and printer maintenance. For print quality, part of the ink from the included cartridges or ink packs is used for printer startup and a variable amount of ink remains in the ink pack after the"replace ink pack" signal.
² Monthly duty cycle up to 45,000 is the highest duty a user could expect in a month, based on near-constant operation of a device of this kind. It is not recommendedthat the device be run at this duty. For best device performance, run the device at the recommended duty of 2500 pages per month.
³ Not all media types are supported for PCL printing.
⁴ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Wi-Fi Direct may require printer software.
⁵ Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.ca/connect
⁶ Scan to cloud requires an internet connection, a free Epson Connect account and a destination email address or cloud storage account. For a list of supported cloud services, visit www.epson.ca/connect
⁷ For convenient and reasonable recycling options, visit www.epson.ca/recycle
⁸ SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.

Specifications Notes:
^† Black and colour print speeds are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. For more information, visit www.epson.ca/printspeed

^‡ Black and colour copy speeds are determined in accordance with ISO/IEC 29183. Actual copy times will vary based on system configuration and page complexity. For more information, visit www.epson.ca/copyspeed

¹ Scan to cloud requires an internet connection, a free Epson Connect account and a destination email address or cloud storage account. For a list of supported cloud services, visit www.epson.ca/connect

² Display permanence based on accelerated testing of prints displayed under glass in indoor display conditions; album permanence based on accelerated testing of prints in dark storage conditions. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, temperature, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or UV filter or properly store them.

³ R14X Black ink pack prints about 50,000 pages. R14X color packs print about 50,000 pages on average. Actual number of pages will vary. Replacement ink pack yields are based on testing with ISO/IEC 24712 patterns with Epson's methodology in Default Mode, printing continuously. Yields may vary considerably for reasons that include images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. All ink colors are used for printing and printer maintenance. For print quality, part of the ink from the included cartridges or ink packs is used for printer startup and a variable amount of ink remains in the ink pack after the "replace ink pack" signal.

⁴ Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Wi-Fi Direct may require printer software.

⁵ Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.ca/connect

⁶ Some applications and/or functions may not be supported under Mac OS X.

⁷ Only printing and scanning are supported under Windows Server OS.

⁸ Not all media types are supported for PCL printing.

⁹ Monthly duty cycle up to 45,000 is the highest duty a user could expect in a month, based on near-constant operation of a device of this kind. It is not recommended that the device be run at this duty. For best device performance, run the device at the recommended duty of 2500 pages per month.

¹⁰ Internet access is required to install OS X drivers and software.