Printer Review from an Artist.
Printer cost with a 3-year extended warranty - $199.00. Came with four full bottles of Ink. Each bottle was huge, and enough to completely fill up the tanks. In my old Epson printer that used Epson 127 Ink Cartridges a cartridge held 8ml of ink. The cost per cartridge for the XL Black was $31.00 on Amazon. In comparison, a bottle of ink for the tank printer costs $15.00 and holds 65ml. The Epson 127 Ink Cartridge is rated at 175 pages for the XL cartridge and the Tank Printer is rated at 4500 pages per bottle of ink. So, the difference in cost is striking.
Unboxing the printer was simple enough. The printer weighs about half the weight of my old Epson printer. The new printer does not have printer drawers but, back feed only. This actually worked out well for me since I was constantly taking the paper in out and out of the drawers when changing paper size. Also, with this direct paper feed, I figure it will handle my heavier weight card stock paper that I use for my art and greeting cards. To my great surprise, the printer offers two-sided printing. This is really handy when printing my Zines. The printer setup was extremely easy as they recommend a phone app, that walks you through each step with pictures. And it communicated perfectly with the phone for the setup. It takes about 15 minutes to completely set up the printer. I have learned to not rush setup. Take your time, and follow the instructions step by step, Which include filling the tanks.
Features,
* The printer dues Dual-Sided Print - Great for zines.
* It has fax capability, but we do not have a landline, so that will not be used.
* It does copying, with a document feeder or you can lift the feeder and place the document on the glass.
* I mostly use my Epson Precision San copier but it is nice if you wish to make a quick copy of a document.
* Some reviews complained about the very small LED display but I find that by using the app or computer I can control all that I need to do.
Print Alignment. I did this test but the printer heads did not require any alignment.
During the setup process, the program installs the printer driver on my computer. However I found it to be the very basic driver, and I went to the Epson Website and downloaded and installed the latest driver which is very robust and has all the settings that I needed.
The printer's footprint is smaller than my old printer. And my old printer had two paper drawers, though I never used the second drawer.
Negatives.
The output tray is flimsy and seems like it would easily break if bumped when I walked past the printer, so I have to be careful about this.
So far I do not see a way of checking the ink levels from the computer. And they said in the instructions to be sure to check your ink levels. You can see on the front of the printer, where you can see the ink levels. When you purchase more ink, you can attach the bottle and it will not overfill the tanks, and you can then use more ink from the bottle later. So I will purchase a complete set of ink and keep it and as it runs low with about 1/4 left in the tank, I will just fill it up.
So far I am very happy with the investment and now printing and ink cost is not a major factor. And I figure I will do a lot of printing with this printer when the holiday season rolls around for my greeting cards.
As for print quality, I will need to report on this later, though there were no negative reviews of print quality. A test print on regular paper and the colors seemed to be spot on.
One note, I still will continue to use my Canon Pro-300 Wide Printer for my Fine Art Prints, but the new Tank Printer will be my studio workhorse.
Epson EcoTank ET-4800 Wireless All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, ADF and Ethernet – Idea
4.1 | 3,509 ratings
Price: 239.99
Last update: 01-11-2025
About this item
Innovative Cartridge-Free Printing ― High-capacity ink tanks mean no more tiny, expensive ink cartridges
Dramatic Savings on Replacement Ink ― Save up to 90% with replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges (1) – that’s enough to print up to 4,500 pages black/7,500 color (2), equivalent to about 90 individual ink cartridges (3)
Stress-Free Printing — Up to 2 years of ink in the box (4) – and with every replacement ink set – for fewer out of ink frustrations
Zero Cartridge Waste – By using an EcoTank printer, you can help reduce the amount of cartridge waste ending up in landfills
Impressive Print Quality ― Unique Micro Piezo Heat-Free Technology produces sharp text – plus impressive color photos and graphics – on virtually any paper type
Built-in Scanner & Copier ― High-resolution flatbed scanner and a color display for easy document copying and navigation
Modern Connectivity ― Features Ethernet and wireless, plus hands-free voice-activated printing (5). Easily print from your smart device (6) with the intuitive Epson Smart Panel App (7)
Designed for Reliability ― Worry-free 2-year limited warranty with registration (8), including full unit replacement. Genuine Epson Ink ― For genuine Epson quality; use of non-genuine ink could cause damage not covered under the printer’s limited warranty
With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product. Both the email and the attachments will print automatically.
Visit epson.com/connect (U.S) or epson.ca/connect (Canada) to learn more about Email Print, create your Epson Connect account, and register your product to the Epson Connect service.
Dramatic Savings on Replacement Ink ― Save up to 90% with replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges (1) – that’s enough to print up to 4,500 pages black/7,500 color (2), equivalent to about 90 individual ink cartridges (3)
Stress-Free Printing — Up to 2 years of ink in the box (4) – and with every replacement ink set – for fewer out of ink frustrations
Zero Cartridge Waste – By using an EcoTank printer, you can help reduce the amount of cartridge waste ending up in landfills
Impressive Print Quality ― Unique Micro Piezo Heat-Free Technology produces sharp text – plus impressive color photos and graphics – on virtually any paper type
Built-in Scanner & Copier ― High-resolution flatbed scanner and a color display for easy document copying and navigation
Modern Connectivity ― Features Ethernet and wireless, plus hands-free voice-activated printing (5). Easily print from your smart device (6) with the intuitive Epson Smart Panel App (7)
Designed for Reliability ― Worry-free 2-year limited warranty with registration (8), including full unit replacement. Genuine Epson Ink ― For genuine Epson quality; use of non-genuine ink could cause damage not covered under the printer’s limited warranty
With Epson Email Print, you can print from any device that can send email, such as your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Just activate your product's unique email address. When you want to print, attach a PDF, Microsoft Office document, or photo to an email and send it to your product. Both the email and the attachments will print automatically.
Visit epson.com/connect (U.S) or epson.ca/connect (Canada) to learn more about Email Print, create your Epson Connect account, and register your product to the Epson Connect service.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 40"D x 47"W x 23"H |
|---|---|
| Controller Type | Android |
| Printer Media Size Maximum | 8.5 x 14 inch |
| Power Consumption | 12 Watts |
| Included Components | EcoTank ET-4800 all-in-one, manual, CD-ROM for product setup, power cord, 1x bottle 522 Black (65 mL) and 1x bottle each 522 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (65 mL) |
| Print media | Paper (plain) |
| Scanner Type | Flatbed, Sheetfed |
| Max Input Sheet Capacity | 100 |
| Max Copy Speed (Black & White) | 10 ppm |
| Compatible Devices | Laptops |
| Sheet Size | 8.5 x 14 |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Dual-sided printing | No |
| Wattage | 12 watts |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Hardware Interface | USB, Ethernet |
| Ink Color | Black |
| Additional Printer functions | All In One |
| Control Method | Voice |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Number of Trays | 2 |
| Number of USB 2 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Model Series | EcoTank |
| UPC | 010343957879 010343940666 010343940437 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00010343940437, 00010343940666 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 8 MB |
| Item Weight | 11 pounds |
| ASIN | B09P45LR5T |
| Item model number | C11CJ65201 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars
2,777 ratings
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,241 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #6 in Ink Tank Printers |
| Date First Available | December 23, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Epson |
| Country of Origin | Philippines |
Top reviews from the United States
Michael A. Adkins
First Impressions - Complete Review
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
Michael A. Adkins
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2024
Printer cost with a 3-year extended warranty - $199.00. Came with four full bottles of Ink. Each bottle was huge, and enough to completely fill up the tanks. In my old Epson printer that used Epson 127 Ink Cartridges a cartridge held 8ml of ink. The cost per cartridge for the XL Black was $31.00 on Amazon. In comparison, a bottle of ink for the tank printer costs $15.00 and holds 65ml. The Epson 127 Ink Cartridge is rated at 175 pages for the XL cartridge and the Tank Printer is rated at 4500 pages per bottle of ink. So, the difference in cost is striking.
Unboxing the printer was simple enough. The printer weighs about half the weight of my old Epson printer. The new printer does not have printer drawers but, back feed only. This actually worked out well for me since I was constantly taking the paper in out and out of the drawers when changing paper size. Also, with this direct paper feed, I figure it will handle my heavier weight card stock paper that I use for my art and greeting cards. To my great surprise, the printer offers two-sided printing. This is really handy when printing my Zines. The printer setup was extremely easy as they recommend a phone app, that walks you through each step with pictures. And it communicated perfectly with the phone for the setup. It takes about 15 minutes to completely set up the printer. I have learned to not rush setup. Take your time, and follow the instructions step by step, Which include filling the tanks.
Features,
* The printer dues Dual-Sided Print - Great for zines.
* It has fax capability, but we do not have a landline, so that will not be used.
* It does copying, with a document feeder or you can lift the feeder and place the document on the glass.
* I mostly use my Epson Precision San copier but it is nice if you wish to make a quick copy of a document.
* Some reviews complained about the very small LED display but I find that by using the app or computer I can control all that I need to do.
Print Alignment. I did this test but the printer heads did not require any alignment.
During the setup process, the program installs the printer driver on my computer. However I found it to be the very basic driver, and I went to the Epson Website and downloaded and installed the latest driver which is very robust and has all the settings that I needed.
The printer's footprint is smaller than my old printer. And my old printer had two paper drawers, though I never used the second drawer.
Negatives.
The output tray is flimsy and seems like it would easily break if bumped when I walked past the printer, so I have to be careful about this.
So far I do not see a way of checking the ink levels from the computer. And they said in the instructions to be sure to check your ink levels. You can see on the front of the printer, where you can see the ink levels. When you purchase more ink, you can attach the bottle and it will not overfill the tanks, and you can then use more ink from the bottle later. So I will purchase a complete set of ink and keep it and as it runs low with about 1/4 left in the tank, I will just fill it up.
So far I am very happy with the investment and now printing and ink cost is not a major factor. And I figure I will do a lot of printing with this printer when the holiday season rolls around for my greeting cards.
As for print quality, I will need to report on this later, though there were no negative reviews of print quality. A test print on regular paper and the colors seemed to be spot on.
One note, I still will continue to use my Canon Pro-300 Wide Printer for my Fine Art Prints, but the new Tank Printer will be my studio workhorse.
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L. Pellegrini
VERY SATISFIED WITH THIS PRINTER
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024Fernanda
Im in love!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
Fernanda
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
Setting it up was a breeze, and I like that the printer is lightweight.
Initially, I made a mistake by not selecting the proper setting for glossy photo paper, resulting in low print quality. However, after adjusting the setting on my second attempt, the quality was outstanding!
Many negative reviews about quality are likely due to users not choosing the correct paper setting. It's important to match the paper type to the setting, whether it's photography paper, regular paper, and so on.
I am so happy with my purchase????
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