Model: C11CL41202
from $229.99
The Epson EcoTank ET-2980 is a wireless all-in-one color supertank printer designed for efficient home or small office use. This ENERGY STAR certified printer features EcoTank technology, offering vibrant color printing at up to 4800 x 1200 dpi and black printing at 15 ppm ISO, with a 100-sheet input tray and automatic duplex printing. It also functions as a color flatbed scanner with 1200 x 2400 optical resolution and a copier with speeds of 11 cpm, all managed via a 1.44" display screen and mobile-capable Wi-Fi connectivity.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $229.99.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2980 Wireless All-in-One Color Supertank Printer, White is available at bhphoto, abt, microcenter, starting at $229.99.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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