Epson EcoTank ET-2803 Wireless All-in-One Printer

After decades of TERRIBLE printers and a great deal of research, recently, I decided to finally purchase this printer. I got it when it was on sale for $100 off. I was cautiously optimistic when it arrived and after the first print job – I wasn’t entirely impressed until I realized I’d printed on the wrong setting. Once I’d realized – I was the problem, and changed the setting, I realized this is the best purchase I’ve made in years! This printer is reasonably small, easy to set up and incredibly economical. The ink lasts FOREVER. I’ve been printing full colour photographs and school projects for my child. It’s barely made a dent in the ink. All printers I’ve ever used before this had tiny cartridges that would run out after just a few prints. With colour – even fewer. No more! I HIGHLY recommend this amazing product. I can easily see it working for a small business or crafter. Printing photographs does take several minutes each, but when you see the quality of the prints – it’s completely worth it. These are high quality prints that I am proud to use as gifts and to display in my home. I’d have no problem selling prints made from this machine either. Ten stars. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This Epson ET2800 is a dream, the print quality is crisp, connection to the wireless router consistent, and the ink refill system is going to save a lot of money. The HP printer I replaced had some issue with every use. HP ink cartridges dry out, wireless connection fails constantly, print quality is sub standard. The first thing I printed on the Epson was a 36 page woodworking plan. Wow, I was blown away by the ease of use of the Epson print app, where I could choose from many print options. The color document is crisp and precise. For what I have spent on HP ink cartridges, ruined paper, and wasted time using the HP, the Epson would have saved me money in just a year’s time.

I’ve had the pleasure of using this printer, and I must say, it has quickly become one of my favorites. There are several reasons why I’m so fond of it.

First and foremost, the setup process was an absolute breeze. I had it up and running in no time, and the ease of connecting it to my Wi-Fi network was a pleasant surprise. No more wrestling with complicated instructions or frustrating connections!

When it comes to printing, this machine doesn’t disappoint. It’s impressively quick, churning out prints in no time without sacrificing quality. The prints it produces are sharp, vibrant, and of high quality, making my documents and photos look fantastic.

One standout feature for me is the ink tank system. Say goodbye to constantly replacing expensive ink cartridges. With this printer, I’ve found that the ink lasts longer, and the tank system is not only cost-effective but also environmentally friendly.

In summary, this printer is a winner in my book. It’s quick, easy to set up, effortlessly connects to Wi-Fi, and consistently delivers great prints. The ink tank system is a game-changer for me, and I appreciate the overall quality and performance of this printer. If you’re in the market for a reliable and efficient printer, I highly recommend giving this one a try. It’s a great printer overall!

Just got this and the setup was a breeze using Wi-Fi and following the instructions. Ink tanks are filled to capacity using the supplied tanks and barely used any ink during the setup process. Haven’t printed pictures yet but print quality seems respectable with regular paper so far. Built quality is not the highest and one will have to handle the tray and feeder with care to prevent breakage. Remote printing using Epson Connect works fine. Overall, considering the sale price of 229 it is a good purchase for the money.

I’ve had a number of Epson printers over the years, starting with a 9-pin FX dot-matrix, and ending with a Stylus Photo R3000. While I never expected to get back into low-end inkjet printers again, my wife’s foray into sublimation printing brought me to the Epson EcoTank ET-2803.

At first glance, you realize that the ET-2803 is an exercise in cost cutting taken to the extreme. For about $250 you get a paper handling mechanism, a print head, a flatbed scanner, an ink delivery system, wireless connectivity, a screen, and actual interface buttons. Oh, and it’s all jammed in a cheap plastic box. Despite that, and the fact that the screen is the size of a postage stamp, the entire package works. It’s hard to know longevity on something like this, but I’d imagine that it will survive long enough to go through a few maintenance tanks. What’s a maintenance tank, you ask? More on that later…

As far as the setup of the ET-2803 goes, there’s very little to it. Unfurl the printer, load the ink, and let it go through the process of drawing the ink down the tubes – you’re in business in less than 10 minutes. Things were a little different for me because I didn’t load the OEM ink, and instead opted to put in Hippoo sublimation ink. I have seen the ET-2083’s OEM ink performance on plain and glossy paper. It’s fine, but not great. Printing is fast, but does not yield sharp text OR photo-realistic prints. This makes sense, as the ET-2803 has a cheap printhead, and the printer is only working with 3 colors (plus black). The driver is pretty barebones, not really allowing for much in terms of settings adjustment. While this may be good for the plug-and-play crowd, it really doesn’t do you any favors when trying to dial in the quality of your printed output.

I definitely have had some clogging issues with my printer, but acknowledge that is probably due to the 3rd-party ink that I’ve put in my printer, and not an inherent problem with the Epson. I mention it, though, because I have run through the various cleaning procedures on the printer’s maintenance menu. The design of the printer incorporates a “last-resort” cleaning method, beyond normal head cleaning, that flushes all of the ink in the tubes into the maintenance box. That’s a LOT of ink. I don’t imagine most users will run a power clean, but it may be necessary if your printer sits unused for long periods. If you do run the power clean, plan to go through ink more quickly than expected, and expect to replace your maintenance tank within your printer’s lifespan (fortunately, it’s not difficult or expensive).

My issues with the ET-2803 are likely self-inflicted through the use of sublimation ink. The ET-2803 is an OK sublimation printer, and is one of the least expensive ways to enter the hobby. As far as a general-use printer goes, the ET-2803 is a mixed bag. Consumables are much less expensive than cartridge-based inkjet printers, which is great. Print quality is usable, but not great. The main thing is that this printer makes sense in some use cases, but not in others. For example, if you print semi-regularly, occasionally scan, and sometimes need color printing, this is a good choice. If you want to dabble with sublimation printing, this is a entry-level choice. However, if you rarely print, you’re probably better off with a b/w laser printer. Conditionally Recommended