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Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890: Setup, Drivers, Ink and Common Problems

Inkjet Released 2023 Current Around $499 new

The WF-C5890 is the 2023 successor to the WF-C5790 and the current mid-size WorkForce Pro all-in-one, with a faster engine, the same 902 ink packs and a replaceable maintenance box, plus cloud fleet management through Epson's PORT platform. The WF-C5390 is the print-only sibling. It is built for workgroups that print thousands of pages a month and want laser-class reliability without toner. Admin security features are enabled by default, so plan for password management.

Sold in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia. Sold as WF-C5390 is the print-only sibling in United States.

Setup & Wi-Fi Drivers & apps Common problems
Print speed
25 ISO ppm black / 25 ISO ppm color
Two-sided
Automatic
Document feeder
50 sheets (duplex scanning)
Paper capacity
330 sheets expandable to 830
Resolution
Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Display
4.3-inch color touchscreen

Is the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 right for you?

The WF-C5890 is the 2023 successor to the WF-C5790 and the current mid-size WorkForce Pro all-in-one, with a faster engine, the same 902 ink packs and a replaceable maintenance box, plus cloud fleet management through Epson's PORT platform. The WF-C5390 is the print-only sibling. It is built for workgroups that print thousands of pages a month and want laser-class reliability without toner. Admin security features are enabled by default, so plan for password management.

Best for: Workgroups wanting a current managed colour inkjet MFP

Setting up the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890

Deploy on Ethernet with a static IP, set the admin password on first boot and install the PCL or PostScript driver or the Universal Print Driver. Register with Epson Cloud Solution PORT if you want remote monitoring. Install ScanSmart for duplex scanning or configure scan-to-folder in Web Config.

  1. Unbox and prepare. Remove every piece of shipping tape and packing material, install the ink cartridges, and load paper in the tray.
  2. Join your Wi-Fi. Keep the printer close to the router for setup. Most printers only connect to the 2.4GHz band, so if your router broadcasts one merged network name you may need to split the bands temporarily. See our Wi-Fi guide if it will not join.
  3. Install the setup app. Use Epson's official app rather than a driver you found on a search result — third-party driver sites are the most common source of printer malware.
  4. Add the printer. On Windows 11: Settings › Bluetooth & devices › Printers & scanners › Add device. On macOS: System Settings › Printers & Scanners › Add Printer.
  5. Print a test page and run a scan if this is an all-in-one, so you find any problem now rather than when you are in a hurry.

Ink, toner and supplies

The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5890 uses the following consumables. Match the number exactly when you buy: the same printer family often uses several different cartridge numbers by region.

  • Epson 902 / 902XL ink packs
  • Epson T6716 maintenance box

High-yield (XL) versions almost always cost less per page if you print regularly. On third-party ink and toner, read our honest assessment first, and note that some manufacturers push firmware that rejects non-original chips.

Full specifications

Print Speed25 ISO ppm black / 25 ISO ppm color
ResolutionUp to 4800 x 1200 dpi
DuplexAutomatic
Adf50 sheets (duplex scanning)
Paper Capacity330 sheets expandable to 830
Display4.3-inch color touchscreen
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC
MobileEpson Smart Panel, AirPrint, Mopria
OsWindows 11/10, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS, Android
Dimensions16.7 x 19.9 x 13.7 in
Weight33.3 lb
Monthly Duty45,000 pages
ExtraReplaces WF-C5790; uses 902 ink packs; adds Epson Cloud Solution PORT support; print-only sibling WF-C5390
FunctionsPrint, Scan, Copy, Fax

Official drivers and apps

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Epson's official driver page

Problems owners report with this printer

Code or messageWhat it means
Maintenance box at end of service lifeReplace maintenance box
W-13Document jam in ADF

Epson error codes

0x10Epson error 0x10: ink system fault troubleshooting 0x11Epson error 0x11: what triggers it and how to clear it 0x1AEpson error 0x1A: cartridge and carriage circuit fault 0x41Epson error 0x41: paper transport failure fix 0x44Epson error 0x44: what it means and how to recover 0x50Epson error 0x50: feed sensor fault troubleshooting 0x53Epson error 0x53: scanner mechanism fault fix 0x69Epson error 0x69: fix guide for the fatal print error

All Epson error codes

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