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Epson EcoTank ET-2810 White, Compact, C11CJ67501 $295.10 Delivered @ Amazon AU

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  • Cartridge-Free Printing – integrated high capacity ink tank system
  • Includes Enough Ink to Print up to 3,600 pages black / 6,500 colour1 – equivalent to about 174 individual cartridges
  • Wireless – easily print from tablets and smartphones
  • 100-Sheet Paper Capacity – print stacks of pages without interruption
  • Bonus Warranty – 2-year Return to Base Warranty with registration
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  • Wiser on 26/08/2023 - 13:06
    -3

    The cetrecom one was the real deal for those who got it

    • kdsauer on 26/08/2023 - 13:16
      +6

      ?

  • kdsauer on 26/08/2023 - 13:16

    Does anyone have a printer like this? Is it just good for documents or can it do photos for general use as well?

    • brocky2006 on 26/08/2023 - 13:27

      Yes, I have the 2710 I think it is. Haven't done any photos but normal images work fine, documents are good.

    • rumblytangara on 26/08/2023 - 13:36
      +1

      They can do photos. Pretty decent if you use photo paper, but not as good as a proper photo lab or photo printer because they only use 3 colour inks. Resolution is fine, it's just the colour gamut is a bit limited if you are used to 'proper' prints. Totally fine for kids and casual use.

      • Bedgrub on 26/08/2023 - 16:26

        Any issues with print heads drying out if you don’t use them?

        Also, does it truly have a ‘tank’ that you can fill up from a bottle of (suitable) ink?

        • rumblytangara on 26/08/2023 - 18:34
          +4

          Yes. There isba proper tank that you top up with ink bottles. Each bottle costs 10-15 and I refilled my first printer at about year 3 of ownership.

          This was with school aged kids printing whatever they wanted.

        • AustriaBargain on 27/08/2023 - 03:54
          +2

          Just leave the printer plugged into power and turned on, it’ll periodically purge ink on its own to keep the print head wet.

          • Savvy shopper1111 on 27/08/2023 - 20:34

            @AustriaBargain: Where does it purge to? Saw one printer that only had a basic sponge that was left in the bottom of the unit and mess could go anywhere. Real design flaw.

            • AustriaBargain on 27/08/2023 - 20:40

              @Savvy shopper1111: It goes into a sponge.

            • Nom on 27/08/2023 - 22:00

              @Savvy shopper1111:

              Saw one printer that only had a basic sponge that was left in the bottom of the unit and mess could go anywhere.

              Except that it can't go anywhere except into the sponge. That's the whole point of the sponge 😁

              Real design flaw.

              Not a design flaw, this is a normal way to collect surplus ink in a printer.

    • UltimateAI on 26/08/2023 - 15:11

      Good, the higher end model uses 6 inks and those prints look a lot better. Even then though, those prints can fade,

      • AustriaBargain on 27/08/2023 - 03:55

        The pro 100s uses eight tanks 💪 they cost like $28 each though 😵

        • UltimateAI on 27/08/2023 - 09:05

          Yes I was referring to higher not top like the 8500, but yes good point 2 of those inks rarely go on sale.

    • Ocker on 26/08/2023 - 17:13

      Have the bigger brother 2850 and is is pretty pathetic; I regret the day I bought it.
      Very slow at printing and very, very slow at scanning.
      I have still yet to figure out how to increase the colour density of printing.

      • rumblytangara on 26/08/2023 - 18:31

        There's no way to increase colour saturation short of using proper photo paper. If you use plain paper colours will always be washed out.

        5 ink printers won't help either, until you start using proper paper.

      • shaiguy on 27/08/2023 - 10:10

        I actually like the 2850 but I guess it is more for simplicity for kids and more straight forward jobs (I haven't had to scan photos or anything)

    • rumblytangara on 26/08/2023 - 13:34
      +13

      As an IT guy who's been using Epson Eco-Tanks for 5+ years (as well as Brother laser), I would recommend either wholeheartedly.

      (I would be curious what the problems regarding drivers are supposed to be)

      • Bedgrub on 26/08/2023 - 16:32
        +1

        I agree that software for consumer printers can be a bit bloaty, but that problem is easily solved by simply installing the drivers only…

        AirPrint is an absolute godsend too. It still amazes me how easy it is to print from a mobile device.

      • ssfps on 27/08/2023 - 01:37
        -1

        I wouldn't trust any IT guy who endorses any inkjet.

    • [Deactivated] on 26/08/2023 - 14:20
      +4

      These printers suck. Why? Trust me bro, I'm an IT guy

      Nice reasoning. These have been my longest lasting printer without any issues(apart from requiring print head cleans after not being used during extended periods). I've already saved heaps on ink. Cartridge printers can go to hell.

    • overlook on 26/08/2023 - 15:02

      Yea what was driver issue?

  • Hellfire on 26/08/2023 - 13:23
    +7

    You can get it cheaper from epson if you dont mind a refurb

    https://www.epson.com.au/shoponline/shop/BrowseProducts.asp?…

    • Placebo on 27/08/2023 - 17:11
      +1

      We bought an ET-4750 refurb direct from Epson and we've been super happy with it. Its print counter has almost reached 10,000 pages and we've never had an issue with it.

  • huu on 26/08/2023 - 13:27

    Its a four color so not so good as photo printer, and since it an inkjet, speed is about 3 page per minute as oppose to 30 page per minute for laser printing.

    • UltimateAI on 26/08/2023 - 15:13
      +2

      True but unlike a laser its safe for use without ventilation.

  • brocky2006 on 26/08/2023 - 13:28

    And then each bottle is $9.60 on sale from amazon/jb hifi.

  • Bunnyburger on 26/08/2023 - 13:42
    +1

    Guys remember to keep your printer on, or the ink will dry!

    • scrimshaw on 26/08/2023 - 14:07

      Won't the ink dry regardless? The ink is a pigment suspended in a solution, which will evaporate over time. And whatever ink is inside the tubes that feed from the reservoir could also dry up and cause clogs if you don't print often enough.

      • Bunnyburger on 26/08/2023 - 19:08
        +1

        I'm sorry I meant the printer heads may clog due to lack of use.

      • AustriaBargain on 27/08/2023 - 03:56

        Did you mean dye rather than pigment?

    • [Deactivated] on 26/08/2023 - 14:23

      How? I've only turned it on whenever I need to print for the past 3 years. Still works till today.

      • thisusernameistaken on 26/08/2023 - 14:30
        +1

        How often do you print?

        • [Deactivated] on 26/08/2023 - 14:41

          It varies. Sometimes every alternate day, sometimes once every 1-2 weeks. Sometimes I have a month break due to the holidays, after which I have to do a quick print head clean but that's it.

  • rxjb on 26/08/2023 - 13:42
    +1

    I have an ecotank 3700 and find it really cheap to run. Duplex is handy. Print quality is acceptable but not laser quality. Colour prints are vibrant.

  • dufflover on 26/08/2023 - 13:55
    +1

    If not printing photos is there a point in buying this sort of printer over something like that Brother colour laser that's popular on OzB?

    • brocky2006 on 26/08/2023 - 14:00
      +1

      Shitload cheaper than regular ink jet printers. $10 for something like 4500 pages instead of $70 for 300 pages with the 645xl ink cartridge

    • UltimateAI on 26/08/2023 - 15:15
      +1

      Some people don’t have good ventilation, laser printers are terrible for your health that is why you need good ventilation.

    • Mostly Fanless on 28/08/2023 - 16:25

      My take absolutely yes. My last Brother colour laser failed when a bit over a year old (paper jam every time, couldn't sort it), took it to the ewaste and bought an Epson 3800. Not going back to lasers. Only downside of the ecotank is that I found if printing double sided I need to use 100gsm paper which does cost more. I think it's costing me less per page even with cheap 3rd party toner in the Brother but I haven't actually worked it out… So far anyway it's a lot less hassle, much smaller, the next set of ink bottles takes less space than spare cartridges, less waste (cartridges), etc.
      PS. this one doesn't do double sided printing.

  • binuyaka on 26/08/2023 - 14:00

    Would this be an overkill for someone who doesn't print that much often?

    • deadpoet on 26/08/2023 - 14:04

      I definitely wouldn’t buy an inkjet if you don’t print much, you’re liable to screw up your printer when the print head dries out. I’ve been bitten a few times by that and I stick to using laser printers now.

      • rumblytangara on 26/08/2023 - 14:09
        +2

        These printers don't need regular printing- if you just leave them on or power them up occasionally, they seem to run a little maintenance routine by themselves.

        My previous Eco-Tank last printer I had for 4 years and it was fine.

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 27/08/2023 - 10:20

      Only if you like paying 40$ for a cartridge that lasts 500 pages. An ecotank is far cheaper to run.

  • davestan on 26/08/2023 - 14:02
    +4

    I've had this model for 12 months. There's no going back to the regular inkjets! Recommended.

    • Ziitek on 27/08/2023 - 00:28

      Does the white start to yellow over time?

  • staqvi on 26/08/2023 - 14:14
    +1

    Been using the 2810 for 3 months… got it for the same price from Amazon…so far im v happy with the purchase.

    • Peteroz on 26/08/2023 - 17:00

      How the photos look like on the photo paper?

      • staqvi on 26/08/2023 - 18:59

        Pictures are okay, but i guess in my case it had to do with the paper. Using a photo paper wd give better results..i have mostly used it for docs.

  • Krepokrip on 26/08/2023 - 14:30
    +2

    Why ink and not laser printer? Can someone explain what’s the benefit of going with ink?

    • jzdhgkd on 26/08/2023 - 14:57
      +4

      Photo quality is the main reason from what I can gather. Try printing a photo with your home laser printer (without spending $$$) and you can see how dismal the results are.

    • guidedlight on 27/08/2023 - 09:43
      +1

      Cost is the other reason. A decent colour laser printer will have 4 toner cartridges costing $100 to $150 each.

      However if you are printing a lot, they are more cost efficient in the long run.

  • Jfi2ee on 26/08/2023 - 14:37

    Does this printer auto duplex?

  • lazybones1987 on 26/08/2023 - 14:58
    +3

    This model doesn't include air print.

    • iMacca on 26/08/2023 - 19:07
      +2

      Just realised this and cancelled my order. The cheapo HP printer I got years ago and want to replace has air print, didn’t even occur to me this wouldn’t!

    • shaiguy on 27/08/2023 - 10:08

      Yep - the reason why I got the 2850 about a month ago instead (for $366 - needed to get asap). Full list of Epson that can air print: https://www.epson.com.au/connect_solutions/apple-airprint.as…

  • Jenbrook on 26/08/2023 - 15:09

    I’m tempted with this, still rocking my 2010 HP B110a, only twice had to clean the print head manually with ethanol. Was moving the table it was on the other day and it dropped onto a concrete floor, busted the fold down tray. Powered on but said printer head malfunction but pulled it apart and cleaned the print head again and it’s working, some super glue fixed the tray hinges.
    Everything still works perfectly and can scan and AirPrint. Got it free from Apple with my 2010 iMac 🖥
    I buy aftermarket cartridges but still more expensive than this epson by the looks of it.

  • fvn on 26/08/2023 - 15:19

    I bought this a month ago and it's been good so far. I've printed a lot of documents and it's done that no issue. There's a handy app to print directly from your phone too.

  • Peteroz on 26/08/2023 - 17:06

    For the same money you can get a popular Brother MFC-J4440DW from Officeworks! It has lcd screen and also does duplex printing! The last time they even included a second set of inks in the box!

  • whjheu on 26/08/2023 - 20:15

    You don't like the printing speed and noise compared to a laser printer.

  • Matteo27 on 26/08/2023 - 20:28
    +1

    I have the ET-2800 highly recommend I paid over 500 a few years ago. Bought extra ink and still haven’t used what came with the printer. First time install is a massive pain make sure you download and install drivers separately the all in one downloader never finishes for me. As noted they can dry up/clog if not turned on for a long time (or only doing black and white all the time) but easy to fix in Windows

  • syousef on 27/08/2023 - 01:39
    +2

    From what I've seen online, Epson printers like to pop up a message telling you the printer has reached the end of its servicable life after the waste ink pads are deemed full by a waste ink counter. It's a dead switch designed to make the printer useless - even the ecotank ones. Older models could be reset but I don't know about the newer ones. Plenty of Youtube videos with links to malware masquerading as resetters. Printer companies have lost their mind. Anyway perhaps someone with first hand experience can tell you whether it's actually something you can reset, how to do it, and whether it costs money.

    • ssfps on 28/08/2023 - 00:15

      This sort of planned obsolescence is why i'm so hesitant to buy another printer, despite owning one being very handy. I'm so sick of the DRM/malware.

  • CheesePlease on 27/08/2023 - 09:51
    +2

    Using the Epson ET-3800 since January. $549 Officeworks. Up to over 8,000 pages on the counter, nearly all double sided colour duplex (book printing) on 100GSM high quality paper. Full coverage on many pages (colour photos etc, and only started using some of the 3rd bottles at $14 each for the colour) 500 in the tray.

    You can adjust the density for duplex printing depending on the paper and quality you want. Using System print dialog allows you to adjust many things to your preference.

    Borderless photo printing on good glossy photo paper looks great In my opinion. And I use Matte card photo paper to print the front and back covers of each book, ready for pressing, glue and cloth binding.

    It has a maintenance box for waste ink $16.00. Which is almost due for changing 1st time, just by sliding out the old one and pushing in the new one at the back of printer. So the waste tank is serviceable and cheap.

    If left for a while, I just print a nozzle check, then it cleans the heads if required. Takes a couple of minutes. There is also a power clean function which purges the lines and print head. Never used it, and it uses a bit of ink to do that, but the ink is so cheap.

    Definitely got my money's worth so far if it broke tomorrow.

    I would not buy this model though for my needs.

    • CheesePlease on 27/08/2023 - 10:04

      I forgot to mention I did buy a laser first. Brother Wireless Colour Laser MFC Printer MFC-L8690CDW.

      Massive heavy printer, It arrived quite damaged and only managed to spit out a few pages along with bits of broken plastic falling out of it before I returned it for the EcoTank.

      Quality was good, but the cost of replacement toners would have cost a relative fortune compared to the Ecotank.

      I feel very lucky in a way the couriers smashed it up in transit, or I would have spent a lot on toners already.

      I would actually love to have both these model printers at once. They both do different things at their best.

  • imsuperimposed on 28/08/2023 - 10:51

    I bought this a few months back here's my Ted Talk:

    Pros
    * Prints colour and reasonable quality
    * Very cheap ink

    Cons
    * Doesn't do AirPrint and you need to install drivers to get it to work
    * Needs app on iPhone to use it from your phone (no AirPrint)
    * Doesn't do double sided printing
    * I wish I did more research before buying it

    Overall it's a good printer that does what it says, but it's very expensive, I assume to cover cost of cheaper ink and missing a lot of feature similar normal ink printers have a lower cost.

    • Peteroz on 28/08/2023 - 11:11

      Have you done photo prints?

      • imsuperimposed on 28/08/2023 - 16:23

        Not yet as I don't have any photo paper so can't comment

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