Epson EcoTank ET-2862 Inkjet A4 5760 x 1440 DPI 10 ppm Wi-Fi

Product Overview

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The Epson EcoTank ET-2862 is one of those rare “actually makes sense” inkjet choices for a UK office that prints enough to justify replacing cartridges less often. Buying it at £167.78 ex-VAT is reasonable, because the whole EcoTank idea is cost control: you’re paying for the printer upfront, then using cheaper refill ink afterwards. If you’re printing documents, forms, and everyday business stuff (especially in A4), it’s a sensible way to steady your running costs and avoid the hassle of cartridge stock/stockouts.

That said, it’s not a great fit if you’re a very light printer or you care most about short, occasional colour bursts. Like most inkjets, the day-to-day experience hinges on regular use and decent print settings—if it sits idle, you can end up wasting ink on maintenance cycles. Also, if your “real” requirement is high-volume speed and relentless reliability, a mono laser is usually the safer bet for predictable output. For who should buy: small teams and busy home-office setups that want lower cost per page and don’t mind managing refills—especially if you value Wi‑Fi convenience. For who shouldn’t: offices with tiny monthly volumes or those who want cartridge-free just because they want to print once in a while without thinking.