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Epson's extensive product range includes the EcoTank series, the first printers to use bottled ink rather than closed cartridges. The EcoTank ET-4500 is a multifunction model that looks remarkably like the Epson Workforce WF-2650, except for the very visi...

Claimed up to 70% more prints than cartridges, High yields of 11,000 pages possible, Duplex double-sided printing, Clearly visible ink levels...

Bulky – especially with overhanging ink-tanks, Our sample was prone to paper jams, Does not fold flat, Difficult to enter text via crude interface...

There's a compelling financial case for refillable ink tanks, but this MFP comes with downsides in terms of a bulky form-factor, and somewhat compromised print quality. There are also question marks over reliability here...
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devontechsupport.com Updated: 2017-08-19 04:33:39
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Epson's extensive product range includes the EcoTank series, the first printers to use bottled ink rather than closed cartridges. The EcoTank ET-4500 is a multifunction model that looks remarkably like the Epson Workforce WF-2650, except for the very vi...

Saying sayonara to overpriced ink cartridges is a very satisfying feeling, and being able to see the ink levels through clear plastic windows is also comforting. You can keep them topped up with the bottles that come bundled in the box whenever you like...

This bulky and tired form-factor isn't the most practical for a small office as it cannot be stowed easily, nor does it allow papers to be stacked on top. And with the overhanging ink tanks, this is a rather bulbous and awkward machine to accommodate, Eas...

There's no doubt that the EcoTank system is a revelation after years of overpaying for ink cartridges. Refilling the five tanks by hand is almost fun and being able to see the levels means you should never be surprised by a lack of ink again. If Epson's f...
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We all know how the "starter" cartridges bundled with inkjet printers tend to run out in a matter of weeks, pushing you onto costly replacements. Not so the Epson EcoTank ET-4500: it comes with enough black ink in the box to print 4,000 mono pages, and 6...

Exceptionally low running costs, No fiddly cartridges to replace...

Slow print speeds, Not designed for heavy workloads, Text appears scruffy and poorlyprinted in standard mode...

It's cheap to run, but the absurdly high price, poor performance and lacklustre feature-set make this something of a false economy...
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What is the Epson EcoTank ET-4500? Second to print quality, the most important factor in any printer purchase is running costs, with many people complaining of the perceived high costs of ink cartridges. Epson has tackled this problem with its range of Ec...

Wireless connection, 50-sheet ADF, Small footprint...

Below average print quality, No duplex print, Low-capacity paper tray...

If page costs are your primary concern then Epson's EcoTank ET-4500 delivers, with running costs lower than any other inkjet we can think of. However, the rest of the machine is very low spec – more like a £60 all-in-one than one costing £300. So while yo...
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Economy ClassEpson's EcoTank inkjet printers reverse the customary printer/ink strategy. Small and expensive cartridges are replaced by a continuous ink supply from much bigger user-filled tanks, but the initial purchase price of the printer goes up. Apar...

The Epson ET-4500 and its EcoTank siblings are essentially document printers rather than photo printers, although they're capable enough in all departments. Perhaps the key words for the Epson EcoTank printers are “convenience” and “usage”.In many respect...
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W e all know how the “starter” cartridges bundled with inkjet printers tend to run out in a matter of weeks, pushing you onto costly replacements. Not so the Epson EcoTank ET-4500: it comes with enough black ink in the box to print 4,000 mono pages, and 6...

". Epson has set the price so high that it's almost impossible to recoup the initial outlay."...
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