The cost of printer ink cartridges is the bane of every business owner’s existence! Every time you turn around, it seems that you’re either ordering another $200.00 worth of ink (for one printer) from Amazon or your running up to Office Depot or Staples because you just received another low-ink warning and you have to print that document today! Well, all of that can change in an instance with the new Epson EcoTank printer.
What Is An EcoTank Printer?
An EcoTank Printer is a refillable ink tank printer that eliminates the need for ink cartridges. Rather than replacing an ink cartridge, you simply refill an ink-holding tank using a bottle of ink from the manufacturer.
This means that replenishing your ink supply is as easy as upending a bottle…but that’s not the only reason why you should look at investing in a refillable ink tank printer.
What Are The Benefits Of An EcoTank Printer?
COST SAVINGS
It’s no secret that the costs of ink cartridges can soon add up, especially if you use your printer in a shared small business environment or for home-office purposes. By removing the ongoing cost and the inconvenience of frequently ordering ink cartridges, the savings can add up pretty quickly. Even if you compare the upfront costs of an Epson black ink bottle with a black ink cartridge from other leading printer providers, the refillable ink printer is far more economical.
The Epson EcoTank printers come with two years’ worth of ink (depending on your usage). This is equivalent to 284 standard ink cartridges! With the Epson EcoTank printer, once the ink is used up, simply refill your tanks with the manufacturers replacement ink bottles.
It’s also worth noting that the tanks on refillable printers like the EcoTank are permanent, so there’s no need to factor the cost of a replacement into your budget.
EASY TO OPERATE
As we’ve mentioned, refilling an ink tank printer couldn’t be more straightforward. And, with the EcoTank printer, Epson has taken a few steps to ensure that users have a stress-free experience:
Reducing the Mess: An obvious concern when transferring ink from the refillable bottle to the tank is that it could be messy. Don’t worry - the bottles are developed to counter this risk. Every Epson bottle has a nozzle and resealable cap that radically reduces the risk of spills or leaks during refills or even storage. The ink bottles also feature a pressure mechanism, so the bottle automatically stops exerting ink once the ink tank is full. Refilling the tank on an Epson EcoTank takes approximately 30 seconds!
No More Guessing: Rather than waiting for your printer to start churning out faded documents, or relying entirely on printer warnings, you can see for yourself if you’re running low. This takes the guesswork out of things and means you never have to run out of ink again!
Clear Instructions: To help prevent someone from accidentally pouring the wrong color into the wrong partition, each Epson ink bottle is uniquely color-keyed to correspond with the same demarcation on the printer itself. It’s easy-peasy!
EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY
The Epson EcoTank is designed with a PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology, ensuring fantastic results time and time again. PrecisionCore is a high-density print chip that is capable of producing as many as 40 million precise dots per second with amazing ink positioning accuracy, and fewer imperfections and distortions in the finished product.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
It’s up to each of us to make our contribution to the environment and reducing our individual waste. While your printer may not be the first thing that springs to mind when figuring out ways to minimize your business’ impact on the planet, you’d be surprised by how much waste a standard printer can product
The Epson EcoTank printer helps combat the sustainability problem by a) reducing energy consumption by using Heat-Free Technology and b) using reusable bottles.
SPEED
We’ve all been there - standing and staring at our printer waiting for a document to print or sending out large documents to print shops and having to wait on their production times. The Epson EcoTank, when compared to similar models currently on the market, will delivery quicker results, regardless of how much ink a given document requires.
COMPACT SIZE
Back in the day, businesses would have large standalone printers occupying valuable space - today, the Epson EcoTank printer are lightweight and compact in size, making them perfect for any desk or common area.
PEACE OF MIND
The Epson EcoTank is backed by a year’s return to base warranty, which can be easily extended to two years by simply registering your new device. This means that should your new printer not meet the high standards you expect, you won’t be out of pocket.
All of the major printer brands are slowly moving away from the usual razor-and-blades model that’s dominated the printer market for decades and refillable ink tank printers could be the new normal in a few short years. For now, the Epson EcoTank might not be for everyone, however they do provide a significant cost savings for businesses with frequent high volume printing needs. No matter what printer you choose to go with, always scrutinize the cost in the long term. There are a lot of options out there but if you find a printer that makes senses for your needs and your budget, you can’t go wrong!
Craig Reahl
Craig Reahl of Kittinger Business Machines has provided quality office machine sales, service, and supplies for over 50 years. With a complete line of digital office solutions, Kittinger Business Machines is your one-stop shop for everything your office needs!
