Epson Eco Printers: Which EcoTank Model Fits Your Setup

Best for
Home printing with envelopes and photo paper

The Epson EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless Color All-in-One is the classic entry point to the supertank idea. Epson says each ink bottle set equals about 90 individual cartridges, and a set is rated for up to 4,500 black pages or 7,500 color pages. The box includes up to two years of ink by Epson’s estimate, so for a typical household the first refill is a distant concern.

It prints, scans and copies, using a flatbed scanner and Micro Piezo Heat-Free Technology for text and images. The listing rates it at 10 ISO pages per minute, which is fine for homework, tickets and forms but not a speed demon. One detail that sets it apart in this group is the media list: envelopes, glossy photo paper and plain paper are all named, where most of the other home models list plain paper only. It suits a household that wants one flexible printer, and gives way to the ET-2988 if speed and duplex matter more.

• Bottle set equal to about 90 cartridges
• Up to 4,500 black / 7,500 color pages per set
• Wireless plus hands-free voice-activated printing
• Flatbed scanner and copier, 11.4 pounds

Best for
Basic home printer with a color display

The Epson EcoTank ET-2803 Wireless Color All-in-One shares the same page yield as the ET-2800 at up to 4,500 black and 7,500 color pages, though Epson describes its bottle set as equivalent to about 80 cartridges rather than 90. It uses Epson’s EcoFit bottles, which are shaped to make filling easier and less messy.

Where the ET-2803 earns attention is usability. The listing calls out a high-resolution flatbed scanner, a color display for copying and navigation, and mobile printing through AirPrint or the Epson Smart Panel app, plus voice-activated printing. At 8.8 pounds it is also one of the lightest models here. Print media in the specs is limited to plain paper, so if photo paper and envelopes are a priority, the ET-2800 listing is clearer on that point.

Think of it as the ideal basic home printer for someone who likes to tap through a screen rather than rely only on an app. For anyone who prints many long documents, the auto duplex on the ET-2988 would save more paper handling.

Best for
Compact desks needing a small EcoTank

The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 Wireless Color All-in-One is the space saver of the group. Its listed dimensions of 13.6 inches deep, 14.7 inches wide and 9.3 inches high make it the most compact footprint among these six, which matters if the printer shares a desk with a monitor, console or speaker setup. It weighs 11 pounds.

The feature list covers cartridge-free printing with EcoFit bottles, Micro Piezo Heat-Free print quality and a flatbed scanner with a color display. Be aware that the listing is thin in places: it does not specify a page yield per bottle set, and the description text on the listing actually describes a different product, a portable document scanner, rather than this printer. We have ignored that text and relied only on the ET-4800’s own features and specs. If you want a documented page yield before buying, the ET-2800, ET-2803 or ET-2400 listings are more complete.

• Most compact dimensions in this roundup
• Flatbed scanner and copier with color display
• EcoFit refill bottles
• 10 ppm black copy speed per the specs

Best for
Families wanting duplex and faster output

The Epson EcoTank ET-2988 Wireless All-in-One Color is listed as an Amazon Renewed unit, so you are buying a refurbished printer rather than new stock, and that is worth weighing against warranty expectations. On paper it is the most capable home model here. It rates 15 black and 8 color ISO pages per minute with zero warmup time, and PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology that Epson says is 50 percent faster than its predecessor.

It also adds features the other home models lack in their listings: automatic 2-sided printing, a 100-sheet paper tray, a 1.44-inch color screen and a 4800 x 1200 dpi print resolution. The ink in the box is rated for up to 6,600 black and 5,500 color pages, and each replacement set is equivalent to about 80 cartridges. Mobile printing covers the Smart Panel app, AirPrint, Mopria Print Service and Mopria Scan.

This suits a family that prints reports, recipes and school projects in volume and wants duplex to cut paper use. If you prefer buying new, or print mostly in color, the ET-2800 and ET-2803 carry higher rated color yields per set.

Best for
High-volume home offices and small teams

The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5150 Wireless Color is the Epson supertank printer for people who print like a small office. It rates up to 17 black and 9.5 color ISO pages per minute with no warmup and a fast first page out, and it uses Epson DURABrite ET pigment inks rather than the dye-style setup described on the home models. Its PrecisionCore printhead is described as permanent, designed to last the life of the printer.

Each replacement bottle set is rated for up to 7,500 black and 6,000 color pages. The specs list a copy speed of 40 pages per minute, up to 250 copies per run and a sheetfed scanner, and the description mentions scanning contracts to email and face-down output for privacy. It is also the largest and heaviest printer here at 15 pounds and nearly 26 inches wide. If you want a matching wider family of machines to browse, our guide to Epson all-in-one wireless printers covers more options.

It suits a home business, a streamer printing merch inserts, or anyone who runs through reams each month. For light home use, it is more printer than you need, and the ET-2400 or ET-2803 will do the job in a smaller space.

Best for
Simple wired or wireless home printing

The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 Wireless Color All-in-One is the no-fuss option. Epson rates each bottle set at about 80 cartridges’ worth and up to 4,500 black and 7,200 color pages, with up to two years of ink in the box. It uses EcoFit bottles and Micro Piezo Heat-Free printing, and the listing carries an Energy Star feature tag.

What it offers over some siblings is wired and wireless connectivity, noted in the description, plus a rear-feed input tray. Its compatible device list is the broadest here: laptops, PCs, tablets and smartphones. At 8.6 pounds it is the lightest model in the roundup. The listing does not mention a color display, so if on-device navigation matters, the ET-2803 is the better fit.