Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5185 Inkjet A4 4800 x 1200 DPI 37 ppm Wi-Fi

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The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5185 is one of those “stop feeding the printer” machines. If you’re printing a decent volume of everyday documents and you want lower running costs without messing around with frequent ink changes, this is a sensible choice. The refillable ink system typically works out well for busy UK offices that need A4 colour (charts, slides, marketing docs) but can’t justify the ongoing spend of cartridge inkjet. It also tends to be reliable in real-world use—once you’re using the right paper and giving it a reasonable print schedule, it behaves.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your printing is occasional. The upfront cost at £531.36 ex-VAT means you need usage to amortise it, and inkjets (even good ones) can be more annoying than laser if you regularly print only a few pages and then let it sit. Also, if your priority is the cheapest possible monochrome output or you print mostly text spreadsheets, there are often better-value office laser options. Overall: best for teams that print regularly in colour and want predictable costs; skip it if you’re light users or primarily black-and-white.