Expression EcoTank ET-2550by Epson
PROS
- The replacement ink is low cost with no cartridges to replace.
- The ET-2550 connects with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, or it can use the microSD card slot.
- It comes with enough ink to do 4,000 monochrome and 6,500 color pages.
CONS
- The initial cost of the printer is high.
- It has a tiny display, and--while it can copy and scan--there's no fax or automatic document feeder.
- Printing speed is slow, and graphics are below average.
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| Name | Expression EcoTank ET-2550 | SureColor P600 | Workforce WF-7610 | Officejet Pro 8620 | PIXMA iP110 |
| Manufacturer | Epson | Epson | Epson | HP | Canon |
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| List Price | $400 | $800 | $250 | $300 | $250 |
Sure, the Epson EcoTank line is initially more expensive than comparable printers, but the ability to fill up your ink tanks at about 1/20th…
Sure, the Epson EcoTank line is initially more expensive than comparable printers, but the ability to fill up your ink tanks at about 1/20th of the cost of buying new ink makes it an incredibly attractive option.
If you're replacing these every month or so, this is obviously a massive expense--the expensive printer / cheap ink combination is a godsend
If you're replacing these every month or so, this is obviously a massive expense--the expensive printer / cheap ink combination is a godsend
Serious photographers will love the sharpness and depth of the ET-2550's glossy photo prints — and given their heavy use of ink, stand to be…
Serious photographers will love the sharpness and depth of the ET-2550's glossy photo prints — and given their heavy use of ink, stand to benefit the most from this model's unique, refillable ink tanks. Photo print times are slow, however.
You can potentially save a lot of money on ink cartridge refills by opting into the EcoTank brand, but you'll have to exceed the cost of the…
You can potentially save a lot of money on ink cartridge refills by opting into the EcoTank brand, but you'll have to exceed the cost of the initial retail price first, which will likely take a few years of consistent printing.
As one of Epson's EcoTank printers, it sells at a much higher price than similarly equipped models, but includes much more ink, with replace…
As one of Epson's EcoTank printers, it sells at a much higher price than similarly equipped models, but includes much more ink, with replacement ink available at a very low cost.
... if you spend a bit more to upgrade to Epson’s EcoTank series, you won't have to buy new ink for a long, long time.
... if you spend a bit more to upgrade to Epson’s EcoTank series, you won't have to buy new ink for a long, long time.
Epson is attempting to rewrite printer history with its new line of EcoTank inkjet printers
Epson is attempting to rewrite printer history with its new line of EcoTank inkjet printers
The printers cost significantly more than non-EcoTank models, but the inks not only last longer, they are less expensive to replace.
The printers cost significantly more than non-EcoTank models, but the inks not only last longer, they are less expensive to replace.
[I]t’s a printer that comes with everything you need. You get up to two years’ worth of ink right out of the box along with a fully function…
[I]t’s a printer that comes with everything you need. You get up to two years’ worth of ink right out of the box along with a fully functional wireless printer and scanner combination.
