How do you choose an Epson EcoTank printer?

An EcoTank printer is much like a normal printer in many ways. The difference is in the printing technique. An EcoTank doesn't use ink cartridges or toner cartridges, but ink from a large, refillable ink tank. You purchase this ink as cheap ink bottles and empty them in the ink tank yourself. This makes printing about 10 to 15 times cheaper than with ink cartridges. Are you going to purchase an EcoTank printer? It'll include enough ink for thousands of prints by default.

At first glance, the different EcoTank printers look very much alike. This makes it difficult to choose one. Every EcoTank printer starts with 'ET-', which is followed by a number. This number indicates what series the EcoTank is a part of. Does the code start with a 1, 2, or 3, such as the ET-2650? The printer is made for home use. The number 'ET-77' indicates a photo printer. Is there an 'M' in front of the code, like with the ET-M1100? Then it's a black and white printer.

If you're looking for a printer for home use that makes printing affordable, you'll end up with a printer with ink reservoir. This is mostly profitable for people that print a lot, because the EcoTank is more expensive to purchase. So, are you a teacher, self-employed, or do you have a large family? Then an EcoTank home printer is for you. Aside from printing, it also makes scans and copies. The higher the number behind the 'ET-', the more elaborate the printer.

Printing your own photos is fun, but it's usually not much cheaper than printing them at a copy shop. An EcoTank photo printer is the exception to the rule. You can choose from the ET-8500 (A4) and the ET-8550 (A3). These printers produce a color photo for just € 0.01 per photo. According to Epson, these printers include enough ink to print 3400 photos with a 10x15cm dimension by default. These printers cost between € 450 and 650, so they're especially suitable for frequent users.

If you want to print reports and invoices at the office, you don't need a color printer. For this reason, Epson has come up with the EcoTank Mono. This lets you print documents in black and white fast and at a low price. A print costs just € 0.04, which makes the Mono the most affordable EcoTank. With the ET-M1 series, you can only print. The ET-M2 series also makes copies, scans, and double-sided prints. Do you also want an ADF and fax? Choose a printer from the ET-M3 series.