The Epson Artisan 810 is a home office inkjet all-in-one that scans, faxes, copies and prints at 38 ppm in both black and color in Draft mode. You also get a 7.8” touch panel for easier operation and a 3.5” LCD for previewing photos. When you’re doing office tasks, the 30 page ADF, paper-saving auto-duplexer, and Wi-Fi and Ethernet can help you cut costs and save time. When you’re printing out photos, the dedicated photo tray will help you choose the right paper for the job. Other notable features include CD/DVD printing, a charging dock for USB-enabled devices, and iPhone printing compatibility. But while the extensive spec sheet is nice, performance is what really counts. A couple of reviews for the Artisan 810 are now online, and the feedback is promising.

Peter Piazza of About.com gives the Artisan 810 an excellent 4.5 stars out of 5. He’s a fan of the auto-duplexing, big touchscreen, fuss-free Wi-Fi setup and operation, high quality output, and fast print speeds. But even more telling are the perceived drawbacks – lack of instructions for CD/DVD printing and the fact that 6 ink cartridges means more to re-fill when you run out. Maybe I’m easy to please, but those drawbacks sound pretty tolerable to me. In any case, the review concludes that the Artisan 810 is an excellent overall value with little to quibble about.

HardwareGeeks.com gives the Artisan 810 a Must Have Award for some of its less-discussed features. According to the review, the USB charging port is convenient, and the scanner is fast with sharp resolution. The inks get special recognition for their ability to dry quickly and resist smudging while maintaining their sharpness and rich colors. Overall, HardwareGeeks.com considers the Artisan 810 a “fantastic printer” that talks the talk and walks the walk.