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Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e
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TypeAll in One
TechnologyInkjet
SuperTank
No
WirelessYes
ColorYes
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Print Technology
Inkjet
TypeAll-In-One
SuperTank
No
WirelessYes
ColorYes
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Our Verdict
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e
The HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e and Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 are both wide-format all-in-one printers. The HP is the better choice overall for people who primarily need to print. It prints faster and, due to a much higher page yield, requires much less maintenance. That said, the Epson can accommodate a wider range of sheet sizes, going up to Supertabloid size sheets (13" x19"). Also, for anyone who has high scanning needs, the Epson is the clear choice. Its ADF-equipped scanner has a higher capacity, scans faster, and produces much better-looking scans.
Variants
- Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 (Black)
- Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7820 (Black)
- OfficeJet Pro 9730e (White)
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Main Differences for
Home
Home
Threshold
Home
7.7
6.9
Cartridge
7.1
8.7
Black Only Printing
0.055 US$/print
0.029 US$/print
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
8.0
7.5
Build Quality Close Up
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Type
All in One
All-In-One
Dimensions
0.0
4.5
ISO View Picture
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Height
13.7" (34.9 cm)
15.0" (38.0 cm)
Width
20.2" (51.4 cm)
22.9" (58.1 cm)
Depth
17.6" (44.8 cm)
18.0" (45.6 cm)
In Use Picture
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Max Height
20.1" (51.1 cm)
15.0" (38.0 cm)
Max Width
20.2" (51.4 cm)
22.9" (58.1 cm)
Max Depth
39.2" (99.6 cm)
28.0" (71.1 cm)
Weight
43.0 lbs (19.5 kg)
40.8 lbs (18.5 kg)
Display Screen
8.5
9.0
Display Screen Picture
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Display Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Screen Size
4.3" (11.0 cm)
4.3" (10.9 cm)
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Cartridge
7.1
8.7
Cartridge Picture In The Printer
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Technology
Inkjet
SuperTank
No
No
Photo Cartridge
No
No
Color
Yes
Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges
3
3
Black Cartridge Model
Epson 812 Black
HP 936 Black
Tested Black Page Yield
19 prints
76 prints
Estimated Black Page Yield
361 prints
1,444 prints
Color Cartridge Model
Epson 812 C/M/Y
HP 936 C/M/Y
Tested Color Page Yield
14 prints
28 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
297 prints
641 prints
Third-Party Cartridge
Purchased One Worked
Not Found At Time Of The Review
Ink Type
Pigment
Pigment
High Yield Cartridge
Yes
Yes
Expected Maintenance
7.0
7.0
Ink Related Maintenance
Expected
Expected
Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
No Drum Unit
Risk Of Clogging
4.0
Print Technology
Inkjet
Scanner Features
8.9
9.1
Scanner Flatbed Picture
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Scanner
ADF + Flatbed
ADF + Flatbed
ADF Capacity
50 pages
35 pages
Scan Speed
7 PPM
5 PPM
Duplex Scanning
Automatic (Dual-Pass)
Automatic (Single-Pass)
Max Flatbed Scan Size
11" x 17"
11" x 17"
Max ADF Scan Size
11" x 17"
11" x 17"
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
0.46" (12 mm)
0.00" (0 mm)
Fax
Yes
No
Copy
Yes
Yes
OCR Included
Software
Software
Ease Of Unclogging
Printhead Location
In The Printer
Printhead Serviceability
User Replaceable
High Flushing Volume
No
In The Box
In the Box Picture
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Scan Quality
8.0
6.0
Scan Quality Photo
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Max Scan Resolution
1,200 DPI
1,200 DPI
Max Scan Color Depth
24Bit
24Bit
Printing Size
Letter (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14")
Yes
Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17")
Yes
Yes
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
Yes
Yes
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Photo (2" x 3")
No
Photo (4" x 6")
Yes
Yes
Photo (5" x 7")
Yes
Yes
Photo (8" x 10")
Yes
Yes
Max Paper Weight
260 g/m²
300 g/m²
Battery
Advertised Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Tested Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Efficiency
Cost-Per-Print
8.3
8.9
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
19.99 US$
41.99 US$
Color Cartridge Price
38.95 US$
80.97 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.055 US$/print
0.029 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
0.131 US$/print
0.126 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
0.348 US$/print
0.316 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
Optional
Printing Speed
7.6
7.4
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
18 PPM
20 PPM
Color Document
7 PPM
14 PPM
Photo Printing Time
60.0 s
118.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
14.0 s
25.0 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
550 pages
500 pages
Document
Black & White Documents
8.0
8.0
B&W Document Picture
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Color Ink Needed For Black & White
Yes
No
Color Documents
8.0
8.0
Color Document Picture
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Cost-Per-Print
8.3
8.9
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
19.99 US$
41.99 US$
Color Cartridge Price
38.95 US$
80.97 US$
Black Only Printing
0.055 US$/print
0.029 US$/print
Color Printing
0.131 US$/print
0.126 US$/print
Photo Printing
0.348 US$/print
0.316 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
Optional
Printing Speed
7.6
7.4
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
18 PPM
20 PPM
Color Document
7 PPM
14 PPM
Photo Printing Time
60.0 s
118.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
14.0 s
25.0 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
550 pages
500 pages
Document Printing Sizes
Letter (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14")
Yes
Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17")
Yes
Yes
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
Yes
Yes
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Max Paper Weight
260 g/m²
300 g/m²
Scanner
Scanner Features
8.9
9.1
Scanner Flatbed Picture
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Scanner
ADF + Flatbed
ADF + Flatbed
ADF Capacity
50 pages
35 pages
Scan Speed
7 PPM
5 PPM
Duplex Scanning
Automatic (Dual-Pass)
Automatic (Single-Pass)
Max Flatbed Scan Size
11" x 17"
11" x 17"
Max ADF Scan Size
11" x 17"
11" x 17"
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
0.46" (12 mm)
0.00" (0 mm)
Fax
Yes
No
Copy
Yes
Yes
OCR Included
Software
Software
Scan Quality
8.0
6.0
Scan Quality Photo
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Max Scan Resolution
1,200 DPI
1,200 DPI
Max Scan Color Depth
24Bit
24Bit
Photo
Color Gamut
7.0
6.0
Parrots Picture
Color Range Picture
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Color Accuracy
6.9
6.6
Friends Picture
Color dE Picture
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Color dE Graph
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Average Color dE
6.33
6.89
Small Details
8.5
Small Details Photo
Max Print Resolution (DPI)
4800 x 1200
Photo Printing Sizes
9.5
Glossy Paper (4" x 6")
Yes
Yes
Glossy Paper (5" x 7")
Yes
Yes
Glossy Paper (8" x 10")
Yes
Yes
Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Glossy Paper (13" x 19")
No
Borderless Printing
Yes
Yes
Photo Printing Quality
7.0
Side By Side Print/Photo
Side By Side Print/Photo Large
Portrait Picture
Borderless Printing
Yes
Yes
Mobile App And Connectivity
Connectivity
9.0
10
Inputs Picture
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Wireless
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi via Router
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
No
Yes
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
USB Input To Computer
Yes
Yes
External Storage Support
Yes
Yes
Apple AirPrint
Yes
Yes
Mopria Print Service
Yes
Yes
Mobile App
10
10
App Printscreen
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Mobile App
Yes
Yes
App Name
Epson Smart Panel
HP Smart
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Photo (JPEG, PNG)
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
PDF
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Microsoft Office Files
Android Only
iOS Only
Text Files (TXT)
Android Only
iOS Only
Webpages (HTML)
Android and iOS
iOS Only
OS Compatibility
Windows
Fully
Fully
macOS
Fully
Fully
Chrome OS
Fully
Fully
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