Epson EcoTank ET-2830 offers affordable, quality printing

The Epson EcoTank ET-2830 is a budget-friendly inkjet printer that offers good performance and value. It comes with refillable ink tanks that provide enough ink for about 6,000 pages, making it cheaper to run than many entry-level cartridge printers. This printer is a three-in-one device, which means it can print, copy, and scan. However, it lacks some advanced features like a display, USB port, and a memory card slot. It also has a single rear paper feed and a basic scanner without automatic document feeding. It cannot print double-sided pages automatically, but users can do it manually. Setting up the ET-2830 is straightforward. The printer uses a Smart Panel app to connect to Wi-Fi and install software, saving time during setup. Once operational, it performs well for everyday tasks, printing at a moderate speed of 12.3 pages per minute for black text. When the quality is reduced to draft mode, it can print even faster. During testing, the ET-2830 handled color printing well, producing steady results. It took about three minutes to print larger photos, but the wait for borderless prints was longer. Copying in color took around 35 seconds, while black and white copies were quicker at 14 seconds. The scanner performed efficiently at lower resolutions and produced good-quality scans at higher settings. Overall, the EcoTank ET-2830 delivers solid print, scan, and copy quality without being overly slow. While it lacks some advanced features, its very low operating costs make it an attractive option for home or small office use. With its inexpensive refillable ink tanks, the ET-2830 is a smart choice for anyone looking for a cost-effective printer.