Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Print/Scan/Copy Wi-Fi Ink Tank
Epson EcoTank ET-2850 Print/Scan/Copy Wi-Fi Ink Tank Printer, With Up To 3 Years Worth Of Ink Included
Packed with features
Print, copy and scan quickly and efficiently. This compact printer features a 100-sheet rear tray, automatic double-sided printing, a 3.7cm colour LCD screen and print speeds of up to 10.5 pages per minute5 so you can speed through a variety of tasks with ease giving you more time to relax.
Modern flexibility
A printer for the modern user, this EcoTank allows you to print, scan, and more directly from your phone or tablet using the Epson Smart Panel app3. What’s more, with full Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity, integrating this printer with your existing home set-up will be a breeze!
Heat-Free Technology
With our forward-thinking Micro Piezo Heat-Free Technology you can enjoy the benefits of greatly reduced energy consumption and less need for replacement parts. Unlike other printers, the printhead also comes pre-installed so setting up your printer is hassle-free.
Average cost per page saving and average number of inkjet cartridges required to print the same number of pages as EcoTank “102” and “104”ink bottles. Comparison between average yield (A4 prints of ISO/IEC 24711) of EcoTank “102” and “104” bottles and the genuine consumables used within the 50 best-selling inkjet cartridge printers (according to GfK Inkjet Printing Devices and Inkjet Printing Cartridges Point of Sale panel market data for Germany, France, UK, Spain and Italy Apr-19 – Mar 2020).
Quoted yields are extrapolated based on Epson original methodology from the print simulation of Test Patterns provided in ISO/IEC 24712 or 29103. Quoted yields are NOT based on ISO/IEC 24711 or 29102.Based on print volume of 100 pages per month and the lowest yield produced from the first set of inks.
Quoted yields may vary depending on the images that you are printing, the paper type that you are using, the frequency of your prints and environmental conditions such as temperature. During the initial printer setup, a certain amount of ink is used to fill the print head’s nozzles, therefore the yield of the initial bundled set will be lower.
| Weight: | 5.4 kg |
| Dimensions: | 34.7 x 37.5 x 18.7 cm; 5.4 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Epson |
| Model: | C11CJ63401 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Epson |
| Dimensions: | 34.7 x 37.5 x 18.7 cm; 5.4 Kilograms |
One of the issues with past printers I’ve had is that we don’t print things very frequently and would often find the ink cartridges no longer worked when we came to print again. This ink tank system resolved this issue and we are very happy about this (no more wasting money on cartridges that dry out between printing sessions ).
Before installing I had already downloaded the app that is required to print.
Before printing check the print quality as set to photo high quality and if like me you use cheap paper it helps not to waste ink and soak the paper.
Bit different to what I’m used to but hey it works and hopefully I will save a fortune in ink
Pleased with print quality.
You have enough ink to completely fill the ink tanks even after the device sets up.
Only day one so will update if things change.
Negatives – it is not easy to see the ink tank levels in anything less than full bright direct light. The monitor on the computer for ink levels is hidden in Epson Status Monitor 3, a button in the Properties page on the pop-up status button. Not obvious.
Overall v pleased and happy I won’t have to buy any more HP cartridges every 11 minutes.
My only slight criticism is the paper sits at 45 degrees in a feeder at the back rather than horizontally inside the printer. Even the instructions say ‘if you leave (the paper) in the printer the paper may curl or the print quality may decline’.
A small price to pay for not having to buy HP cartridges again.
Loading the inks was very easy
The quality of prints is just what I need for a home printer
Can send from my phone to printer from all over the house
We found this easy to set up, and we do usually struggle with anything technical we do quite a lot of printing and found cartridges we’re running out faster and faster! Love how you can physically see ink levels on this, and so far it’s going down very slowly, loving it.
I struggled a little with the initial set up but when I brought the printer closer to my router, it all connected up to the Wi-Fi much easier. It’s now set up a few meters away from the Wi-Fi and works perfectly.
The Epson App is easy to locate on the Apple App Store and pair with the device. The print quality is very good producing both black and white and colour documents. I’ve recently been away on holiday and had to print off numerous documents. The ink levels hardly seem to have dropped at all. With my old printer, cartridges would have needed to be replaced with that amount of printing! I really like how you can see at a glance, how full the ink tanks are.
I haven’t managed to connect to my Chromebook via Wi-Fi yet, but that’s down to my lack of IT skills. It works perfectly with a printer cable I bought separately for a few pounds.
I’m really pleased with this device and would recommend.
I just wanted a printer that would print documents/scan and print, all for home use. This was so easy to set up through my smart phone. Then I set it up on my computer. No problems at all, so far.
his product is excellent to use. I used a cable for connection, and found the machine to be very quick to responed, and all functions scan, copy and print have been excellent all the time I have wanted to use it. I would certainly purchase it a gain.
It’s a great printer. Fast and uses very little ink. I like the fact you can monitor the ink levels. I need this printer for work and it’s doing a great job so far. Setting it up was not as easy as they made it sound. Could not use the app to connect. In the end my daughter had to do all the set ups for me. Thankfully, so far it’s stayed connected.
Purchased to replace 8 year old Epson printer that seemed to drink cartridges. Thus the reason for changing to this type of MFD. Also went for this model because it prints in duplex automatically.
Have been impressed so far with ease os set up (using ethernet connection to PC not WiFi), print speed and low ink usage.
I was a bit intimidated by the different ink system but they really thought of everything, you CANNOT spill it or put it in the wrong tank, the nozzles are a special shape to avoid that.
The app makes it really easy to print and scan, and the quality is good. I’m especially impressed by the scanner, the “high quality” option is tremendous – you can see the grain of the scanned paper.
I had one kerfuffle with a paper jam but it was easily resolved, and the app will tell you if there is an issue with the printer, and guide you to fix it.
We’re in the future!
I have printed over three hundred full colour A4 pictures and I have barely used any ink. Much better than using highly expensive cartridges. My advice would be to use ONLY Epson dye based inks rather than cheaper other makes. Amazon has good deals for complete sets and I also bought a large black bottle because whilst I’ve used very little ink, the black one is a tiny bit emptier. My only regret is that I didn’t go for an A3 version. The images are breath-taking and the ink dries instantly
1. The ink tanks. The cost of printing in both monochrome and full colour is the lowest in this category but a wide margin! This means you will recoup the extra you’re paying for this quality of printer over time, and continue to save for long afterwards.
2. Speed of printing. Excellent in this price range, both monochrome and colour. And printing on both sides is fast too!
3. Small footprint on your desk. Although it is rear loading, the paper feeds from the top, so the amount of space required behind the printer is kept to a minimum.
4. Can be connected to wi-fi. You can send documents/pictures to the printer from anywhere in the building – or the world! And it will print from your friends’ or family’s or work colleagues’ mobiles and tablets etc.
Longevity cannot be assessed yet, but Epson is usually pretty good in this way – and there’s a 3-year warranty for peace of mind.
The only downside – not the best printer for photos, but perfectly adequate for everything else.
I’d say: allow a good hour for set up because you need to download the app, fill the inks and wait about ten minutes for them to initialise, and then it needs a bit longer to set up after that. Just scan the barcode, download the app and Bob’s your uncle, Fanny’s your aunt; you are walked through every single step. I then went onto my gorgeous iMac and just found the printer and added it. The only pain in the proverbial is getting the little-used wifi password. Other than that, it couldn’t be more perfect!
The only issue I had was when I loaded the paper (I have the 2856 model), it said it wasn’t A4. I got a bit frustrated about that, because, obviously it was. In the end, I ignored it and just sent a document to print and that was that. It’s faster than our old Brother printer and so far, I am very happy with it.
I print a lot, so hopefully the ink lasts as they say.
Most importantly it doesn’t seem to waste ink the the Epsons of old.
Only negatives I have is that the espon software for PC is a tad rubbish and constantly wants to update. The Epson App on ipad, phone etc. is much better. Lastly you have to take care to load paper well (with guides tight to the paper) and not overload it or it can dog ear plain paper or worse jam.
It also stopped taking the ink, first I thought it was the ink issue, but the issue was with ink tank. I was able to return it, as it was still in warranty but now it’s been returned from repairs without my printer cable. Honestly, you cannot make this up. It’s very frustrating, losing my time, getting on with my work without my printer.
Loved it. The refillable tanks were what sold it for me.
It’s is extremely easy to set up and the quality is excellent I would definitely recommend if wanting to upgrade your printe
Inks seem to last forever, I have had mine for 3 years not needed to replace any ink.
Plenty of ink and the print quality is great. Set up was much easier than I had read in some reviews so far I’m happy with this purchase the price will be saved in the cost of ink across it’s lifespan.
Good printer, got at much cheaper price, delivered in time.
Took over an hour to set up and when printing my first 22 page document went haywire half way through and wasted 20 pages of paper. Wouldn’t reset until I switched it off and on twice. Despite that good print quality and uses only a little ink so probably saves money in the long term.
The previous printer I bought was ”wifi only” even though the ink was very inexpensive on the subscription service as he does a LOT of printing of all his interests and I did not know it was wifi only ( and was shocked )
So I am returning the other one and this one was recommended to me for the high volume printing via USB and it works a treat now I have figured it out
I had trouble getting one bit of protective blue tape and foam off and did not read that you have to lept the whole top and then get the inner foam one out
THEN I thought I had set it up but I hadn’t as you have to do an ink set up by pressing the ink button for 3 seconds which takes 20 minutes , had a few hitches but once it was done properly it now works a treat and we both just use it via USB which is fine for both of our needs
Would never go with another printer again due to the HIGH capacity in tanks as my Grandson was going through the cartridges at the rate of knots but this ink should last him a long long time and no need for internet with this one which keeps him safe as we have no option now than a USB compatible printer , which is fine 🙂
Paper has to be manually fed from the back, unable to connect it to the WIFI and no ethernet connection.
Not easy to use.
QVC Wanted 249.96 but with Amazon 218.47 for the same model and was delivered the next dayQVC SAID IT WOULD TAKE 10 DAY’S TO DELIVER.Setting up was a bit of a long job but was able to do it with help from my daughter.My eyesight is fading and the panel writing is quite small.At the moment is working great + a good saving on price.
Having now tried various printing items I am very pleased with the overall quality of the printer. Having always used Epson printers I was somewhat reluctant to replace my old Epson SX535WD but in the end I had no choice I am certain that this ET-2850 will serve me well in the future.
I love the refillable ink, but only time will tell if it is worth it.
Very lightweight which I love, however overall quite flimsy.
Not sure it is worth the high price tag, however happy with this replacement for my heavy bulky HP officejet printer.
I will be using this printer to print packaging and marketing materials for my small business.
Print quality is really good from what I have seen so far, however does print the colours darker than how they appear on my PC therefore I have had to edit my files before printing.
Overall very happy with my purchase and would recommend this product.
The ink tank is a good idea. We has endless trouble with non-HP cartridges. The hugely expensive “originals” were the only ones that ever worked satisfactorily on our HP OfficeJet. It seemed to have a mind of its own too. If it didn’t;’t want to work on any given day it just spent ages re-adjusting itself. Setting up the Epson was a challenge (hardware and software) for a non-expert but, having overcome the initial difficulties, we have a machine the works well. It looks and feels a little flimsy but the design seems good and it keeps on giving.
Instructions are a bit vague and the ‘smart’ setup on the app didn’t work so it was a manual setup for the wifi. The printer ran out of paper whilst printing a large document and there were no instructions as to what to press to resume printing after loading the paper. It turns out it is the copy button. Apart from this the printer works well, is fast and has a nice accurate print. There are large ink reservoirs so it should last a long time between refills. I have tried the printer With Linux Mint, windows 11 and Mac Ventura 13.3 all work well.
I have a dual boot PC but prefer to use Linux and am delighted to say it’s working well. No need to use the supplied Epson driver software as Linux Zorin and Mint knows what it is. I did test print from printer settings app and also from Libre Office on plain paper and from Shotwell photo app, all look good. Krita wouldn’t print but there are ways round that.
Also printed fine from my phone using “Epsom print enabler” app.
Does quick great quality prints and the Epson ink doesn’t smudge like the old inkjets. Printed 10 full A4 prints and can’t see the ink level dropped, that would have emptied my old printer cartridges.
Definitely recommend this printer, I love it.
After 6 months of very regular use, this little printer has not yet required a top-up of ink, in fact it is still 80% full approximately. There have been no paper jams, no need to unclog inkjet nozzles, and no mis-prints. I estimate I may need to add ink in about a year’s time. Absolutely brilliant.
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This Epson EcoTank printer (ET-2810) was a distressed purchase after Canon sent my old printer a “firmware Update” which killed it. Why I installed a firmware update for a printer, I will never know. Anyway, in protest, I defected to Epson.
There were several reasons I chose this printer:
1) Eco Tank seems to be the way forward, huge ink capacity and no cartridges, therefore cheaper to run and better for the environment with far less waste.
2) Epson were running a 25 cashback offer at the time, which equated to a further 15% off the purchase price.
3) Recent reviews were favourable, most of them giving upvotes for print quality and value for money.
4) it comes with 4 full bottles of CMYK ink, 65ml in each – which Epson claim is equivalent to 72 ink cartridges… Strewth!
I’ve had this printer for a couple of weeks now, and I do like it a lot. However, the menu system is entirely app-based, not via any screen on the printer (it does not have a menu screen!) and installation of the menus on my PC was a little laborious. The corresponding app on my Samsung Galaxy was equally slow in installing, but once completed, both appear to be working OK.
By the way, if you own an iPhone or Mac, don’t expect the native IOS AirPrint to work. It won’t. You HAVE to install Epson Smart Panel for iPhone and also the same for the Mac. AirPrint does NOT work.
In operation, the printer is faster than the previous printer, and the text it produces is very crisp, almost laser-like in print quality. I have used the scanner a couple of times, the menu system on the app for the PC takes some getting used to, and some of the settings are a chore to find and adjust, but the results are OK. Not the best scanner in the world, but good enough for documents.
The footprint of the ET-2810 is a little smaller than the Canon MG7550 but you need a little space at the rear to allow the paper loading tray to sit at the correct angle (I have my printer hidden in a cupboard which keeps the dust off) and I just flick the cupboard door open when I use the printer.
From what I can tell, the amount of ink this printer uses will make it very economical to run, and the 65ml bottles of original Epson ink bottles are available for under 10 each at the time I write this.
In all, a good printer and good value for money.
Reviews –
This printer had very good reviews and it took a long time for me to choose this one (ET-2850). Whilst reading the reviews I noticed most of the reviews were for a different Epson printer. The actual printer being reviewed is shown in very small letters so be sure you are reading a review for ET-2850.
There were many reviews about the size of the LED screen. The screen is small but I am not having trouble reading it. It would definitely be a challenge for some especially if the environment isn’t well lit.
What’s in the box –
The item listing indicates the box contains a ‘printer’. Unless I missed it, the listing did NOT say there are 4 small ink bottles within the box. For that reason, I ordered ink which cost an additional 37. After ‘charging’ the ink and printing 3 test pages the ink levels have dropped slightly. The label atop the printer (see photo) indicates 14,000 Black and 5,200 colour which is a lot of printing in my view. Did I need the additional ink? Not sure yet but be aware of that nuance.
Set up –
This took a while (about an hour) to set up because the instructions don’t advise that you’ll need to use both your smart phone and the LED screen on the printer. Have them both ready. Whilst initialising the ink, it locked up 2 times but that’s because I didn’t know to use the LED screen. Once I figured that out, it was quite easy.
I’ll update soon about the print quality, etc, but so far so good.
UPDATE July 2022
The printer does a good job with documents but I’m having trouble with photos. The first photo printed in 1.5 minutes in best’ quality which is quite slow. I changed the setting to’ normal’ and it prints much faster but every photos has a gray tone which has gotten worse with each one I print.
I’m going to brighten the exposure in PS just to get this project done but I’m not happy with the quality of printed casual family photos. Let’s hope this is an easy fix
I don’t know if this is an issue with eco printing, this printer (ET2850), or just a setting problem but I’m disappointed just now.
FINAL UPDATE
I have now tried all the options for printing photos and it’s still disappointing. If you need good quality printed pictures, this is not the printer for you. I take a lot of pride in my images and. My 40 Argos printer did a better job with photos than this eco printer. It’s great for documents and I’m happy to save all those wasteful cartridges, but if I need pictures I’ll need to order prints online.
The end.