Epson EcoTank ET-3950 Inkjet A4 4800 x 1200 DPI 35 ppm Wi-Fi

Product Overview

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The Epson EcoTank ET-3950 is the kind of all-in-one I’d only recommend if you’re fed up with cartridge pricing and you’re happy to “buy the printer once, then run it cheaply.” At £409 ex‑VAT it’s not an impulse purchase, but it makes sense for teams that print regularly—because the whole EcoTank idea is about avoiding the recurring ink pain. If you’re a busy office that needs scanning/copying as well as print, and you’ll actually use it (rather than letting ink sit for weeks), it can be excellent value over time.

Where it’s less convincing is if your print volume is low, you need very fast/high-volume output, or you’re expecting it to behave like a business laser in terms of speed and consistency. Inkjets can be more sensitive to usage patterns (paper handling, head health, occasional cleaning), and the initial spend means you’ll want confidence you’ll recover that cost. In short: buy it if you want low running costs and you’ll use it regularly; don’t if your printing is occasional or you’re chasing maximum throughput at minimum hassle.