EpsonEcoTank ET-4800 Wireless All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax, ADF and Ethernet – Ideal-for Your Home Office, White

bought the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 after getting tired of constantly buying overpriced ink cartridges for my old printer. After doing a bit of research, the idea of refillable ink tanks really appealed to me—and I’m honestly glad I made the switch.Setup was pretty easy, even for someone who’s not super tech-savvy. The instructions were clear, and filling the ink tanks was way less messy than I expected. It even came with enough ink to last me months (maybe longer), which already makes it feel like a smart investment.I use this mostly for work-from-home tasks and occasional school stuff for the kids. The print quality is crisp for both black and white and color documents. I’ve printed everything from reports to coloring pages and even some photos—it’s not professional photo quality, but more than good enough for home use.Things I really like:Super affordable to run. Haven’t had to think about buying ink since I got it.All-in-one convenience. Scanning and copying are a breeze, especially with the automatic document feeder.Wireless printing. I can print from my laptop or even my phone, which has been really handy.A few drawbacks:It doesn’t do automatic double-sided printing—you have to flip the pages yourself.It’s not the fastest printer, especially if you’re printing a lot of color pages.The build is pretty lightweight plastic, so it doesn’t feel ultra-premium—but it gets the job done.All in all, it’s been a reliable and budget-friendly addition to my home office. If you're someone who prints regularly and wants to avoid the cartridge money pit, I’d definitely recommend giving the ET-4800 a try.

Note: This printer came with the oddest packing materials I've ever seen in my life. And you do NOT want to step on one of these late at night! It makes a LEGO brick underfoot feel good!The Epson EcoTank ET-4800 is a breath of fresh air in a world dominated by frustrating ink subscriptions and overpriced cartridges. Instead of forcing you into a monthly payment plan just to keep your printer functional, Epson gives you a massive ink reservoir that you refill yourself—no hidden fees, no sneaky auto-renewals, just straightforward printing.Performance & Print QualityFor a home or small office printer, the ET-4800 delivers solid performance. The print quality is crisp for documents, and while it’s not a professional photo printer, it handles color prints well enough for most everyday needs. The scanner works smoothly, and the automatic document feeder (ADF) is a nice bonus for scanning multiple pages.Ease of Use & SetupSetting up the printer is refreshingly simple. Filling the ink tanks is surprisingly mess-free, and once you’re up and running, you won’t be constantly swapping out tiny, overpriced cartridges. Epson includes a generous amount of ink in the box—enough to last thousands of pages—which is a game-changer compared to traditional inkjet models.Cost EfficiencyThis is where the ET-4800 really shines. The upfront cost is higher than a standard inkjet, but you quickly recoup that with the absurdly low cost per page. The ink bottles are much cheaper in the long run than cartridges, and you’re not held hostage by a subscription service just to keep printing.Potential DrawbacksIt’s not the fastest printer on the market, and the lack of duplex printing (automatic double-sided) is a small inconvenience. The display screen is tiny and not touchscreen, so navigating menus can feel a bit outdated. But if you’re prioritizing cost savings and reliability over bells and whistles, these are minor trade-offs.Final VerdictThe Epson EcoTank ET-4800 is a fantastic option for anyone tired of the traditional inkjet printer racket. No subscriptions, no constant cartridge swaps—just a reliable, cost-effective printer that does what it’s supposed to do. If you print regularly and want to save money (and frustration) in the long run, this is one of the best choices out there.

This printer is HORRIBLE!!! I've owned it for 60 days, 30 days past the return period, and the more I use it, the worse the printer quality is ... so now I'm stuck as AI says Epson will not accept returns based on a manufacturing defect when purchased through an Amazon seller! Thirty days (per the Amazon seller policy) was simply not enough time to properly learn/test the machine. I'm having two major issues and have two machine design complaints. First the design complaints. (1) The 1" x 1" display window is way too small and requires too many clicks to get anything done. PLUS, when you are done setting/changing the settings, the "OK" button is supposed to signify being done but it just repeats itself over and over. It never actually seems to accept the setting. It beeps "Invalid" with nearly everything I try to do!! (2) The machine is advertised as having "two-sided" copying capability ... but it's MANUAL!! You have to manually refeed the paper through and reinstruct the printer to print on the back side. Given that situation, ANY PRINTER could advertise two-sided copying!! Here are the two manufacturer defaults I'm dealing with. I wasted over an hour on the phone with Epson support to try to fix them both, but she was worthless. She was reading from a manual trying to figure it out herself!! She clearly had no idea what she was doing so I eventually just hung up. (1) From the very beginning using this printer, I noticed very faint white lines on all pages printed/copied and tried to fix it through the machines "Maintenance" check. Not only could I not get it fixed with a Nozzle Check or Print Head Alignment, but the white lines just keep getting thicker and thicker! They're so thick now I couldn't possibly use anything it prints! (Note: A salesperson at Staples said it probably has a defective roller) (2) The machine also has some kind of glitch that we can't clear after changing the settings to print 5" x 7" envelopes. I've changed the paper source/type settings back to "Letter" and "Plain Paper" but it still won't print without forcing me to work around the glitch. I get an error message that says "Printing is suspended due to paper mismatch." The Epson support tech tried to tell me it's because I'm feeding the paper in wrong!! THERE'S ONLY ONE WAY TO FEED THE PAPER!! What was she talking about??!! I'm so frustrated that we wasted our hard-earned money on this piece of junk (potentially a non-disclosed refurbished unit by the seller) ... and now I have to spend EVEN MORE money buying a new printer!!