Epson EcoTank ET-3830 Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer - Say Goodbye to Expensive Cartridges

Suzie M.: Replace my Canon multi-function printer that finally died. I needed something that fit into a very specific spot in my cabinet and this fit the bill. It’s compact and does everything I need it to do. Setup was very easy, and I love that you fill the ink tanks as opposed to using cartridges.

I downloaded the app which lets me print from my iPhone. The AirPrint is spotty but the app works well for printing

United States on Dec 06, 2023

patricia davis: We have a HP printer that we have had forever. Don't get me wrong, we love it. But the cartridges have gotten to expensive. I crochet and cross stitch and am always printing patterns. So I use a lot of ink. I just cannot afford the HP ink anymore. I researched forever before getting this printer. I had friends who told me the ink would dry up if I did not use it often, and other scary things. But so far I love the thing. The things I print are lots of color. Crochet patterns show you step by step and black and white just does not work for that. So sometimes one pattern will have pages and pages of color pictures. This thing is really easy on the ink. I have printed lots and lots in the 3 months I have had it and it still has plenty of ink. It hold about 250 pages of blank paper so I don't have to reload constantly (last pattern was 185 pages long). And the ink seems to go a long way and is reasonably priced. This printer is also fast. I am glad they produced a printer that I can afford the ink even though I miss my HP. But I do love this one. I do not have to feel guilty every time I print a pattern.

United States on Dec 01, 2023

Sebastien Benoit: Eco tanks are a game-changer! Highly recommend for cost-effective and sustainable printing. Only down side is the screen that could have been a little bigger !

Canada on Nov 20, 2023

Marcie: Maybe I expected more for the money I paid, but the picture print quality just isn't there, there's no touch screen, but it seems to be very ink efficient.

United States on Nov 17, 2023

00: I find the screen should be on top or slanted. I have to bend every time I want to touch screen. Otherwise I don't see the screen easily. simple to install and very happy with printing.

Edit: I found out that you can slant the screen out, game changer.....LOVE IT

Canada on Nov 16, 2023

Gail E. Southard: This ET-3830 was relatively easy to set up so long as your are careful to follow the steps in the "phone" app process. What this app will not do is load onto your iMac if it is a little older OS (like MacOS Catalina). so I was content to use my phone. This app will not hook you up to your computer via the wiFi process. You will have to go into the settings "on the printer" once it is up and running to load in any other other devices you may want to print from. It will not just recognize your devices WiFi and hook up to it.

With all that be completed in about 20-25 minutes it is ready to print. I first printed a test sheet to check head alignment etc. PERFECT the first time! I have never had a printer do that before. I then tried the TWO-Sided print feature as that is usually cumbersome for printers. It worked with NO mishaps, No shredded paper, and NO stuck paper.

This printer sits on my desktop next to my 21.5" iMac comfortably and I still have all my workspace as before. I would buy it again. I've always had good fortune with Epson. My last Epson I gave to a lady as it was too large for my desk. it was 10 years old and refuses to quit!

United States on Nov 06, 2023

Ken E LambKen E Lamb: Very impressed with this little printer. Has been about 10 years since I purchased an ink jet printer - previous units I owned were great for the first couple times use them but after that the ink cartridges would dry out and was simply a pain to use and cost $150 to buy new cartridges. This little Epson am impressed with the 'Best Quality' settings. The 'Normal' setting I don't really use for daily printing, I have an ancient LaserJet for that. Love the eco tank feature -- to be able to fill up the entire printer for $40, what??

Couple of observations to keep in mind: First, when you load up the ink for the first time it uses about 1/4 of level in the tank...was surprised it loaded up that much into the print heads. Second, I use a Mac and I recommend spending a couple dollars to by yourself a true Printer >> USB cable. You can plug and print this unit without doing so but the software install was just the most basic of print drivers / utility. When connected via Printer >> USB was able to instal the entire Epson controls. --This has happened when installed printers in the past...could be me or my Mac set-up but is bit frustrating is not...

United States on Oct 07, 2023

Lex Cotton: Yes. This printer really does it. The principle of refillable tanks is great. Ink lasts a long time. It's quite responsive and quick. Print quality is ok to good, but not ultimate high end. Very good value to price, compact, and loads lots of paper.

Canada on Jun 10, 2023

FTM: Very fast. Easy to setup. Inexpensive ink refills. No stupid DRM. Epson for the win.

Canada on Apr 19, 2023

Hugh Burton: Bought into the whole tank idea. Don’t have enough experience to comment on longevity of ink. B&W Printing is OK. Once setup the wireless works well. My only real issue is the touchscreen. It’s on the front of the printer and depending on where you have your printer situated, hard to read. I have to bend down to read it. I’d much rather have a screen on the top of a printer.

Canada on Dec 03, 2022