Which Tank Printer Should You Buy? HP V Epson V Canon
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Your videos are really priceless Brandon! It is because of you that I went out and purchased the Epson ET-3710 EcoTank printer and I love it!! Have never really had any problems with it and will never go back to ink cartridge printers again!!! Your videos are so invaluable when it comes to purchasing and using printers that I'm really surprised you don't have more subscribers!!! 👍😁
Thank you Rafael, that means a lot. I am glad I was able to help you!
I have had two canon printers both of which I was glad to see go away. Both were troublesome to use. Always a reason they could not print. I just threw out my $400 three year old eco tank canon as the pads were full and the printer cannot be fixed.
I will never buy another canon product ever. Junk!
Does it print glossy thick paper?
how is the printer doing now?
Lot of people do reviews, I did like the way you did your review on the hp, Epson & Canon printers on this stream. Good points to compare, did not overdue any bias you would have on which products you like better, yet still gave us your recommendation based on your experiences. I'm kind of a particular type of person so I thought you did a good job. Thanks.
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Love to see the growth in the newer videos. You’ve come so far, keep it up! ❤
You definitely covered most important factors very well. But how about the actual print quality?? Visually? How do printings of the same document look among the three you compare here??
YEAH!!!!!!......what he said!!!
Was wondering about that, isn't that one of the core contributing factors when deciding on buying a printer. Can you reply to this?
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@@BestPrinters Just answer the question. Other's want to know as well.
To me this is the most important question when you spend this much on a printer!
Great info, thanks. I ended up settling on the hp smart tank 7305, very happy so far
Nice 👍
Thank you! You helped me decice!
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Wow muchas gracias, este es el video que estaba buscando para tomar decisiones. Creo que has respondido todas mis dudas respecto a cual comprar. Excelente y profesional, te sigo a partir de hoy. Bendiciones.
Muchas gracias tu apollo es muy apreciado!
The main problem with tank printers are the ink absorber pads get filled eventually resulting in lines down the page. Canons newest megatank models now have replaceable maintenance cartridges so you can swap out the sponge and avoid the paper smudges
Thanks for sharing!
Which modeld
Hello, instead of tank printers, which do you recommend? I’m new with this and would like a printer that can print at least 11x17 at a great quality Thanks so much
So do some Epson have maintenance cartridge
@@ryanh6081 some do!
I’ve had both the Canon Megatank and the Brother EcoTank. The ecotank clogged so bad I couldn’t unclog it because I didn’t use it often. The Megatank handles a lot better if you don’t use it often
Thanks for the input.
thank you for the info
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Really liked your reviews and remarks. It helped me in my decision making. Thank you.
Thank you informative touched key points 👍
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Thank you for making this video
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you BRANDON. GREAT WORK IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATEED. JOHN
You Are Very Welcome!
Thank you BRANDON. GREAT VIDEO. I TOO LOVE THE EPSON. THEY ARE WELL BUILT AND EASY TO WORK ON... KEEP UP GOOD WORK!!!JOHN. MINNESOTA
Thank you for the comment John!
Thank you was amazing review really
Thank you for watching!
Love this video. Great info. Love your personal opinion. Keep making them like this.
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Just bought an Epson EcoTank (2803) and it cannot handle cardstock consistently even with the Thick Paper option selected in the extended settings. It inconsistently grabs the paper and sometimes the printing goes off of the page because it didn't pull the paper in far enough. We already had a G3200 which has never had an issue pulling in the cardstock. I'll be returning this Epson and recommend the Canon Megatank models.
Thanks for sharing.
hi, can you tell me what cannon mega tank model did you buy for your cardstock printing.. also, are you having any issues with it yet ? because, i do alot of craft projects with cardstock and im having a hard time trying to decide on a smart tank printer..thanks
@@snoppy1038 I have two Canon G6020 model printers. Had one (after just under two years) with a broken manual paper feeder clip but Canon replaced the whole printer when I called them.
Thank you for your tutorial
You're welcome 😊
Brilliant video, extremely helpful
Glad to hear it!
I looked at all the reviews on printers and yours was the most in-depth straight and to the point. I was able to buy the Epson eco-tank 2850SE special edition all-in-one printer with bonus black ink for $249.87 on my Sam’s account. I’m sorry I didn’t use your links but this is what I can afford. I’ve subscribed to your channel because you will be very useful to me. Thank you very very very much!
Thank you very much for sharing this with me! I am glad this video helped. I appreciate you subscribing and let me know at any point if there are any questions I can help you with now or in the future.
What is the difference between 2850 and 2850se
Brandon, you clearly have a lot of experience and understanding about these tankless printers! Thank you for the great information. Your video is over a year and a half old so maybe your style has changed by now. I would recommend getting into the models quickly at the beginning of your video. I had to fast forward to get to the content that brought me to the video. I would also recommend a visual of the models, comparing the differences by actually showing them. Then showing them actually function and comparing the print quality side by side. I was disappointed to not see a print comparison. All the extra information about cleaning kits can be left for the end. Best wishes!
Thank you for the feedback.
Thanks for the great reviews.
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Very helpful! thank you so much! I am looking to buy a tank printer for small business/work from home needs and your content has certainly been able to provide some good direction! If you end up taking a look at this comment, do let me know what you think about the the Epson EcoTank Pro or Canon Maxify Megatank. Do you prefer one over the other personally and if yes, which model?
Great information and presentation. Well done.
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This video is a great thumb workout from the constant tapping to fast forward through all the rambling trying to find the important info
You're so welcome!
Hi Brandon, I recommend a comparison sheet that lists all the important features and differences at once.
Thanks bro!
For those, who is up to buy Canon Megatank.
The cartridge Canon started to use instead of ink absorber is called MC-G02 .
Printers:
G2160
G3160
G1220
G2260
G3260
G1420
G1920
G1922
G2920
Thankyou for this great video. I usually dont watch you tube videos longer than 10 minites but i did with this one. Just the video i need. My country has a lot of shops selling printers but recently we have en Epson authorised dealer in with the ink supplies and technicians so im going for epson with the help of this video.
Very helpful thank you
You're welcome!
Thankyou very helpful
You're welcome!
Hello...I'm glad I can across your page. You are very knowledgeable about these printers. I have a Epson Echotank 2803. I've only had ot for 6 months. I converted it into a sublimation printer. Two of the colors stopped printing. I have been googling how to clean the printeeheads for this particular printer and I see none. I was wondering how to I get to the printerhead on this one. If you can help me out I would appreciate it.
Thanks.
Hi this video should help, ua-cam.com/video/uN0_IhSLvvw/v-deo.html. The only difference with your model is you might have to remove some screw around the scanning bed, to get it to lift up.
Thanks for the video Brandon.
What would you recommend for two side scanning?
Thank you for watching, I would recommend any Epson ET with an ADF, automatic document feeder.
Ink tank or refillable tank printers are great for high volume. For home use (where the volumes are under 20 pages or a dozen 4x6 photos per month) is the investment really worth the initial cost? I moved recently and need to replace 2 printers.... a general multi function and a wide bed photo printer. It would be "nice to have" a refillable tank (6 color) multifunction however, the initial cost would be outrageous for the amount of printing I would do, and the ink would outlast the life of the printer. The Epson ET‑8550 is $ 700 dollars while the cartridge XP-970 is $ 299. If I replace the full set of inks 2x per year that is $380 per year. It will take 2 years to brake even. I know tech keeps moving forward and who knows what printers will be like 2 or 3 years from know.
If the Ink tank ET-8550 (or equivalent) were $200 less then I'd buy it now. Can't see why it costs so much except that Epson has to recoup the lost potential revenue from cartridge sales.
The Epson ET 8550 print absolutely wonderful print though. Very accurate color reproduction (especially on photo paper).
thank you .very nice
Welcome 😊
I have epson l360 since 2017 still running have replace the "on" switch , power supply and rubber my system is still running till now 2023 i print a lot for my business.
Great!
Hello Brandon, I am about to purchase your cleaning kit. I have an Epson WF-M1560 printer. I only prints in black. I use this printer for regular documents, however, my main reason for purchasing it was to print on fabric sheets and a product called Kraft-Tex. Hoping just a good cleaning will solve the problem, I have an unused ink cartridge that cost $50, that I don't want to go to waist. I am also looking at the Canon G6020 for color copy needs, only because in case I want to print on fabric or Kraft-Tex I can. So thanks for the information.
No problem, let me know if you need any help. You can contact me through Amazon.
Thank you Mr, for your input on the best Printers
So I can make a great an inform Decession on the best Business Printer for me, Thank you so much
and you be safe and well. Thank you.
Thank you!
Love your video - best information. I am going to replace my HP OLD printer with an Epson ET whatever. I need the ability to resize - make larger - from the program on the touch screen on the printer. My HP had envy had this capability. Which Epson ET do you recommend for this? I print black and white for classes I teach, BUT I also paint, so I take lots of photos that I print in color as references for my paintings.
One of the higher Epson ET models, like the 8500.
Canon pixma recommends 150-1500 pages print per month.
How do I know? Because all canon pixma ink tanks printer outside usa is advertised as such. Same canon printers different code names based on where you live.
Thanks for that detailed description of those three printers and I hope I can use a generic printer ink to fill them.
You bet!
I currently have an hp office jet 5200 all-in-one printer. I try to use remanufactured cartridges. Now I'm thinking of switching to an Ecotank printer. I checked out the hp instant ink subscription plan and since I use the HP Smart App it has statistics on how many pages I print monthly. I print about an average of 79 pages per month. HP Instant Ink will support 100 pages of either black and white or color printing for $4.99 a month or 300 pages for 9.99 a month. I'm wondering if I should just get the instant ink subscription or an ecotank printer. I found an ecotank 4800 printer for a great price.
I would go with the Epson ET and use remanufactured ink. You will save lots of $
I have a hp 7525. Tried 2 clean the printer head with little results. Going 2 try again. Replacement heads have some good reviews and bad ones. Otherwise printer did work fine 4 my needs
I like the videos and I will keep watching. I would like to know more about the all-in-one's and MFC and which ones have the best Built-in OCR software Technology. I really don't want to buy a separate scanner or OCR software If I can get it pre-installed. Thank you keep making those videos.
Thank you for the comment I may consider this comment for a future video.
Excellent video thanks, an issue I think that in my case is a Major issue, is infrequent use can result in continuous blockage of the ink channels. If one does not use a printer often enough as in my case like maybe once or twice a week or a month then it's almost like every other time you go to use the printer, my printer Epson Eco Tank with plenty of ink. but always requiring Maintenance due to the lack of use. That can result in very expensive on going problems what good is a like New Printer with plenty of ink when because you are not using it frequently enough, always putting it through the Cleaning process eventually something gives.............with bad results. Here I am with a like New printer, plenty of ink....now shopping for another printer for lack of use I wish there was a way to drain the ink from the vulnerable parts until you use it again, so not to clog up the works.
Which of the Epson eco tank for personal home use - basics usage of printer regular document printing for my club and board meetings.
I have had HP desktops for years and loved them but the price of the ink has gotten totally crazy for me. Then my HPdesktop broke after many long years of service. things had changed so much since I bought that one, I need advice. I was afraid of changing from HP but your vidios have opened my mind and helpd me a great deal with my decision. Thanks.
Intrearing videos,would like a video on reviews on what intank printers are best at letting you remove paper jams ,as i dont think any ones done a video on that.
Ok, thanks for the idea.
Great video. Looking for a printer that would be great for home printing. We probably don't print the number that the printer recommends a month. We probably don't print 10 to 20 pages a month. Ink dries up before it is all used. Do you think this type of printer we could only fill when we need to print, not letting ink set for months not being used? Any information would greatly be appreciated.
I don’t think it’s the ink that dries out, but the ink cartridges on traditional inkjet. So I don’t think drying out of ink is so much of a problem with such tank-printers. (I THINK, I’m no expert.)
@@NinaS___ Thanks for your help.
What I wish you would cover is the "ink absorber pad" problem in all of these printers. I have the 6020 Canon and had a previous Canon Megatank. I'm okay SO FAR on the 6020 Canon but I had to throw out the previous Canon Megatank because the ink absorber pad was full and even though you can add new pad material Canon will not give the user the reset code. I believe that is similar with the other two you reviewed. Love the 6020. I put card stock in the back and plain paper in the cassette. Does a great job but I fear that someday that ink absorber pad will be full and it will stop me for using this excellent printer. Why can't the manufacturers fix that sell the user an easy to insert pad and give the user the reset code?
Because of this canon released a new lineup. New canon pixma mega tank released since year 2020 such as g3260 and other pixma printer that have the identical body style have easy insert pad and no codes/reset needed, canon call it maintenance cartridge.
My Canon printer locked up with a 5B00 code last week. Apparently, there's an unressetable print counter in the hardware. Canon support offered me a 10% discount on a new one, but I'd just spent $50 on unusable cartridges and I'm bitter, so no dice. I ordered an Epson EcoTank, but right now it's bobbing offshore on a container ship somewhere, but I hope the local Best Buy will be getting their delivery sometime soon..
@@luisocamp2753 thank you Luis for that info
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@@luisocamp2753 which printer is this - model number?
Thanks for this info on the three printers. I'm printing a lot of very high color usage pages for making journals. I've got two hp printers at the moment and am using their instant ink program which is considerably cheaper than buying individual cartridges off Amazon. I just learned about these printers with the large tank/bottled inks though and they seem to be a real money saver where ink goes. The other issue that I wanted to look into a new printer for however was to find one that has a direct path printer so that somewhat heavier papers can be used. I see that the Canon has the back loading capability. I was told by HP customer service that none of the HP printers have that option any longer, but it looks like the Smart Tank 551 pulls the paper from the back of the printer and straight out the front, so I'm confused. If any of these have a reliable direct path printing option that you have had experience with I would love to know about it. Thanks so much.
I would also like to know the answer to this question
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@@BestPrinters not trying to be rude but could you not have answered their question here? Is this a way to try and up comments/traffic on the video?
@@jasonfunderburker9864 I agree
the solution we used for the epson ecotank waste inkpads is run an ink hose to to an external ink bottle then just drain it and put it back to reuse
Nice!
would be nice to have a review about all these pads that need to replaced. All of these tanks from Epson/Canon or HP needs their pads replaced in some way or another and its not the issue to replace them, the issue is you cannot reset the code on most of them and the printer becomes useless. Its a direct hit to the customer to throw away printer that can still be used. so yes you are saving on ink but in the end throwing away an expensive printer due to pads or using some sketchy software's to reset the new installed pads.
indeed. that is why i will never buy an epson printer ever. Currently shopping for new printer. Discovered that canon printers will also have this error. *BUT* you don't need some sketchy software to reset it. Its a few key combinations to get printer to maintenance mode and reset the waste counter (search on youtube). Something that should be a included in the manual and not hidden to users. Well newer series Gx040 have the capability to buy these pads (maintenance cart). So canon seems to be improving its ways.
You dont have to replace the pads, you have to replace the maintenance box.
@@alfblack2 I’ve been told by another UA-camr printer expert (Kevin BCH) that it’s not possible to reset the newest Canon G-series absorber pad count using the button combo. I asked specifically about the G3260. If true, that stinks.
You make me happy I got the epson 2023 for 220 dollars ! subscibed
Thanks for reading the specs
You can find in depth videos on each on of these printers and their subsequent models on my channel.
Thank you! How do they compare about the print-heads?
The Epson printhead is superior.
nice video and best tutorial
Thanks and welcome
Got the Epson ET-3760 from Costco and ended up returning the same day. Printing was ok. Was not happy with the ADF. Kept on jamming. I'm not sure if I got a bad product... just ran out of patience having that much failure rate ...have to return it. I came across also of other people having the same problems.... Please include ADF performance in future reviews.... Very helpful to have it.
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What about "Print " quality and resolution ? or ink replacement prices?
I bought the Epson ET-3760 because I rarely have to access the display, and there was a $100 delta for the next model up....just for a touchscreen....wasn't worth it for me. Great review however.
Thank you!
Thank for the printer review. Our current printer is a Kodak ESP-7. Kodak stopped supporting them in 2012 and it has finally died.
You got your moneys worth! Printer dont last even a couple of years nowadays.
Homeschooling mom of 5. Ecotank is the best IMO. I print endlessly and have saved so much money. Replacing the maintenance box is cheap and the thing keeps on trucking.
Thank you for sharing. Homeschooling moms are heroes!
Great video! Does the Epson print envelopes and cardstock?
Yes, it does.
Hi Brandon! Very good job! I'm interested in Epson EcoTank ET-3850 but I'm a little bit concerned about printheads clogging after a log period of inactivity. In HP Smart Tank 7000 series at least you can change them but I'm not sure if you can change too waste ink absorber. What do you think of?
I would prefer the Epson ET and just make sure to print weekly or at least bi weekly.
@@BestPrinters OK, thanks! But if I print not so often? Would you recommend it anyway? (I printed about 3500 pages in 7 years)
@@protoprof7029 You don't need an ink tank printer if that is all you print
@@michaeltb1358 Thanks, Michael!
Yey Thankyou I have a epson and I really thought the house was the best
Youre welcome, yes it is.
Thanks for this video! What camera are you using to film this video? The quality is insane!
Of course, I use the Canon 90D!
Is there a Epson Printer that has a SD card intake that you recommend??
I recently bought the Epson XP-4105 from Amazon. It was a nightmare trying to set up and use! Needless to say I returned this piece of junk and am very skeptical to purchase another non-user friendly Epson Printer, period. HP officejet all-in-one was the most user friendly and easiest to set up and use. Unfortunately HP printer with all new replacement cartridges (which were half full of ink) costing $79 at Walmart the black ink cartridge started leaking inside the printer and printing anything stopped completely. I also cleaned the printer ink port prior to replacing new ones. But your video on 3 different printer options was very helpful and informative. Thank You
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I would like DVD label printing like the Epson XP 860
true
sorry mate, this could have been a 10minute video.
Ok
@@BestPrinters no it's not, literally watching at 2x speed. Video starts at 6:10
Word. Video is super long winded
Honestly thank you for ur thorough review I really appreciate u taking ur time to make this
@@cleveruserid thanks for the timestamp and tip
Great Reviews and very helpful. Why not buy the Epson 2760 (around $269) than the 2850 (around $323)? Don't they both do 2-sided printing? They seem quite similar. Interested to hear your thoughts.
Yes the 2760 would be a good option if it is cheaper.
2850 double sided cheaper one dont
Ink tank is a interest. Because ink cartridges have become very expensive and one wonders how full are the ink cartridges when purchase . Feel ink tank is more cost effective ! Am not sure research too many printers to chose from
Any chance for review on the print quality on the Epson printers compared to HP or Canon within their similar style models?
Thats a great idea maybe later this year.
does using re-manufactured ink void the warranty???
We don't print very often anymore since my kids are grown up and left the house but I think it's a good idea to keep a printer handy for that occasional copy or print, is there a printer that you recommend that the print heads won't dry out and cause trouble, thanks for the information you did a great job explaining it
Any laser printer would be best for occasional use.
@@BestPrinters Is there any laser printer you recommend for those long pausing periods?
@@mrvic92154 Brother HL-L2370DW thousand of pages for a few years now, replaced drum twice, workhorse.
Some of the canon printers allow you to replace the print heads at a relatively low cost, meaning your whole printer is not rendered useless, and you can replace the heads should they get blocked
Excellent video! Has your opinion changed since this comparison? Will you update to 2023 new ink tank printers?
I am struggling to find a good overall All-In-One ink tank printer for home. I am just a casual user, hence easy to use, connectivity, cheap printing costs and double side printing are perhaps most important.
I was actually interested in the Canon monochrome ink tank printer but it only prints and lacks scanning and copying. That would have been great for my needs
If I were you I would go with with the base model Epson Eco Tank. Also I am making an updated 2023 video and using your comment.
@@BestPrinters I actually found a very interesting alternative: Canon PIXMA GM4070.
It's an All-In-One Monochrome ink tank printer. I think it could be perfect since in most cases I would only use black ink anyway.
Have you ever tried it?
Hi again VTV, I watched both of your videos relating to this printer. I'm sorry, but I found the setup/connect a little confusing. In addition, what is the maximum size of photo print paper that this will print. Many thanks. Terry Davis
Hi, the Epson Eco tank is able to print up to 8.5" by 14"
How about Epson ET 1810 model if I'm ok with missing scanner and copier, the quality and life of the model is what I'm concerned about.
Also would like to know if it will be ok to use it for cards of approx. 280 gsm papers as the paper tray in not supportive.
The ET 1810 is a good option
What about Brothers? Do they make a tank model? Thank you for this excellent info.
Yes they do I am looking into one.
Yes
What would be the best eco tank for doing photos also and does it have a separate tray for photo paper
I would say the Epson Eco Tank. None of these have a separate tray just for photos.
What Epson eco printer do you recommend for printing up to 2000 pages / month or would Laser be cheaper again?
Laser will be better quality, lower cost, and best for maintenance.
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My finger was hoving over the HP smart tank because the sales information showed what was in the box - most importantly, that you get proper sized ink bottles with the purchase, not little samples the size of the soy bottles you get with your sushi. But I take your advice into account.
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Excellent overview. You convinced me to go with Epson. I hate the company but they do make good printers. I have been running an Epson NX420 with CISS attached. It finally refuses to print re unrecognized ink. One question not answered. Are these mega- tanked printers refillable or are the bottles just bigger cartridges. I want to be able to buy my ink and simply pour it in.
They are refillable
As mercy fox said they are refillable.
@@BestPrinters Thanks for the response. I have bought the printer and installed it. While Epson ink in this form is relatively a great deal over cartridges, after market ink is about half that cost again so refilling is important.
What annoys me is that we went "tank" after years of customer complaints yet the ink went cheaper, they are NOT DuraBrite inks found in cartridges for photo printing.
@@BestPrinters I have now used my Epson refillable printer for over a year and am delighted with it. I cannot fathom the high cost of cartridges other than an initially cheaper purchase price of the printer.
Good video , but would of liked 2 c t printer in action using different paper & card stock.
Which printer?
@@BestPrinters Hp & Epson printer .thanks
For longevity, the most important things are: availability of parts, user serviceability, and interface compatibility. Anything with non-replaceable Print Heads, Ink pads, Maintenance cartridges, etc. is going to have a shortened life.
My last two printers, a Kodak ESP 6150 aio and an HP OfficeJet 8120, were toss outs. The Kodak had sleepy software and needed a Print Head. I got a new one in 2018 for free from the last remaining Tech Support, who by the way were awesome. Then no new parts available and I have some of the last remaining true Kodak cartridges. They went out of business because they made a good machine that was User serviceable, and their ink was too cheap.
The HP was simply software issues that had plagued the machine since the prior owner had purchased it. Well made but crummy software and zero support.
Thanks for sharing!
What Epson would you recommend? 2720 is currently hard to find at a reasonable price.
The new Epson Et 2850 would be a great option.
Wish someone could do how to change the Absorber on these printers.
Some of these have a maintenance tank
I have a problem printing black with the new canon printers with pigment ink, full page black is very patchy even with new cartridge in standard mode, high mode is very wet. On the otherhand Printing in matte paper results in Grey color and not true black
Try checking out the presets on your computer.
I bought a tank epson ET 2650 it print good but it keeps jamming until finally won't work anymore and tells me to remove the paper jam whilst there's no paper in the printer at all
Sorry about that
You should have added a Brother INKvestment printer to the mix ...
Next time
Great video very comprehensive. Thank you. I am in the market for a printer. I don’t print that much any more maybe 30-50 pages per month. I hate the price of ink. Should I consider a tank printer or just a regular cartridge inkjet? If I don’t use the tank much will it dry up like the cartridge type do? Thanks Joe
Hi Joe and thank you for subscribing. Yes even with 30-50 pages a month you will save a lot more with a tank printer. Also any printer not run for over a few weeks runs the risk of the printhead drying out which is why you always want to do at least one print every two weeks minimum.
What do you mean about the manufacture recommended monthly Volume of pages? What do you mean the manufacture knows if I go over the recommended volume of pages? Do you mean they know there will be problems because of the nature of the printer or that the manufacturers are creepers and they keep track of how much I print and will cause my printer problems if I happen to go over that amount?
Thank you so much for your video and your help.
Yes basically lol
Its like an Espresso machine for the home kitchen, no one would buy one of those to try and start a coffee shop, it would not hold up, likewise, don't buy one of these to try and use with a book printing shop or in a commercial setting.
I need to go HP because they're the only one with front loading paper tray
The Epson ET 3850 and up have front paper trays.
Here's a question that I never see asked/answered. What's the best printer(longevity of ink) under circumstances where you don't print much?
I've found that ink cartridge printers seem to "dry up" after a few months. Pretty much a waste of money when you print mostly shipping labels and the occasional random thing here or there.
Hey, so the best printers for longgevity would be the Hp envy models. The only problem is they dont have as good quality or features as other types of printers. I may be able to respond in video format in the next month or so. Thanks for the question!
I did a video with your comment in it, answering your question, ua-cam.com/video/tLmyngdGs2I/v-deo.html
What about the waste ink pad issue ? Was this solved by Epson ? Is it now customer reparable ?
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The number of pages is for the size of the ink bottles included? So all bottles are the same size?
Yes, except the black ink is usually larger.
How often do the print heads have to be replaced, ink absorbers?
If you mean the maintenance box, in the settings of these printers you should have an indication of when you need to change it.
Please review Brother DCP-T720DW. I am stuck between this and HP Smart Tank 651. I also did look up the Epson ET L5290.
This is because I want their functionality, especially the ADF feature but I really don't use the Fax functionality, since I'm not gonna use it. I am also looking for the best value for money.
I am concerned with the reliability of Brother ink tanks, and the durability of those physical buttons at Epson and Brother.
I hope you could help me decide.
For house and small business use.
The functionality must include:
Print, Scan, Copy, Wireless, ADF
So, please do check the Brother DCP-T720DW. Or share some thoughts or ideas about this.
Thank you!
Plus the Brother's automatic duplex printing is great. I really think that this one is for me, HOWEVER I am really concerned with its durability and reliability.
I would go with the Brother printer.
I need help please. I bought the canon g6020 today but when I compare the black color with the epson ecotank are not the same dark. The canon g6020 print more dark gray/purple… 😭
I have searched the internet and EVERY SINGLE video is avoiding the # problem with these eco tanks, or refillable printers. I am on my 3rd tank printer, 2nd epson, next one I am trying will be the HP, but they all say the same thing. The auto feeders do NOT work reliably. Maybe 1 sheet every now and then, but 99% of the time glass only, unless you want a paper jam. WHY WHY WHY is noone talking about it. Do I review in that, and your video will SKYROCKET!!!!!!
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