Epson WorkForce ET-4750 EcoTank Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer with Scanner, Copier, Fax and Ethernet

We have owned and constantly use two other Epson Inkjet printers (4640 and 4530). We print an above average number of pages for a typical residential user and opted to try the ecotank series from Epson as we have had almost flawless performance from our 4530 (more than 5 years) and when our 4640 malfunctioned, although it was beyond the warranty period, Epson made it right and replaced the printer with no cost to us (shipping included). While they clearly had some sort of issue with the unit they replaced, we have never experienced that level of customer service on a product that exceeded even the extended warranty period from any tech company. Ever. No hassles and outstanding support from Epson has made us very loyal customers.When we began experiencing color issues with the replacement Epson (which in fairness has abnormally high use for a unit that is not advertised suitable heavy use), we decided to give the ecotank Epson printers a try.The 4750 was easy to set up (we're still using Windows 7 pro) and the wireless connection has worked perfectly during the two months we've used it (constantly) in our office environment.We print more than a thousand pages a month -- sometimes many more -- as part of our 501c3 charity's work providing education and job training materials to incarcerated women in Alabama. We are (so far) impressed with the overall print quality of both text and graphics. And are very impressed that we have not had any paper jams (despite our frequently changing paper stock). Although the print (black and white text) quality is not to the level of a laser printer (costing $5-6,000 or more), it is more than acceptable for our needs.While we were initially concerned about the printer's ability to print on card stock, we are happy with how easily it handles the 60-65lb card stock that we need for report covers. We are not asking it to attempt 80lb or higher thickness papers as that may be a bridge too far, but it pulls the lighter weight card stock with no problem and we leave it on the standard paper setting.Odd sized paper: We are very impressed with the printer's ability to print on regular envelopes (we use the kind with a removable strip and pre-pasted adhesive flap). In the past, we have NOT been pleased with other printer's ability to manage this style of envelope (either because the heat from laser printers seals the flaps during the printing process, or due to constant paper jams due to the envelope's thickness causing and/or mis-aligned printing).In addition to envelopes, we've found that it also handles printing on our firm's card stock thank-you note cards (5.5" x 4.25"). Most, if not all of our other printers (including our expensive color laser printer) balk at printing on such small sized card stock.Printing Speed: While this printer's output speed (especially relevant for duplexing or double-sided printing) is average, we are impressed enough with the overall reliability and economical ink/tank aspects that we are ordering a second unit and for our use -- the lower number of pages-per-minute is a fair trade off for printing reliability and not needing constantly to remove paper jams.We do not use the scanner function as we have (and can highly recommend) a Fujitsu Scansnap. It's faster and more reliable and can scan both sides of a page at once. And in terms of multi-function devices generally, we prefer to have a stand-alone device for services we depend on as in the event the printer goes down -- we don't also also lose the ability to scan.Use for Photocopying: We need the lift-the-lid photocopy feature as we occasionally need to copy something from a book or odd sized paper original. The scanner/photocopy function is one area where we do see reduced quality -- as the color rendition from originals to printed copies is obviously reduced. Again, for our purposes the photocopy output is acceptable, but if it's important to you that photocopies be indistinguishable from the original documents -- you might look for something else.While we maintain a favorable impression of both of our prior Epson Inkjet printers -- this one -- although it's a significantly smaller physical footprint -- it's been very reliable and overall easy to use.Other reviewers complain about the small size of the print-options window screen. And while we can see their point (I have large hands), it's not been an issue for us, However, if it were to become a problem, an easy fix is to keep an inexpensive, small stylus next to the printer to make it easier to more precisely communicate settings and print adjustments.Cons: Our only complaint about the 4750 is that the physical adjustment in the paper tray to increase or decrease the feed slot in order to accommodate different sized paper in the paper tray can stick and be difficult or impossible to adjust with one hand. It's a minor issue, but we're careful with it as we can see that it is not the thickest plastic and might break if forced.Print Quality: While not as crisp as a laser printer -- we are happy to compromise a few levels of print quality for the cost savings in ink. Especially for a color unit, the cost of OEM replacement ink cartridges has been killing us for our laser printers and -- until we discovered compatible ink cartridges -- with our two previous Epson ink jets.Ink Level Viewing: While the Epson 4750 constantly prompts users to check ink levels, it's very easy to do without an onscreen prompt and we love the fact that ink levels are constantly displayed on the front of the unit and we can see how much ink remains in each tank. With our previous color printers -- we had to accept on faith that a cartridge was, in fact, empty -- and there wasn't an easy way to determine that the printer wasn't properly recognizing remaining cartridge ink.Paper Stock: We use a range of paper stock (from 20lb up to 24 and 25lb standard for printing materials and correspondence) and have found that the 4750 has no problem printing on our preferred brand of 60-65lb card stock and has had no difficulty in printing tons of Avery labels (we primarily use the 5160 address labels). We frequently change paper from one weight to another and have had no issues or jams. Note that while our expectations for the printer's ability to print on plastic laser-style labels are low, it may be possible to print on Redi-tag laser tabs -- just make sure to either wait for the printing to dry completely -- or cover the plastic tab with clear tape to prevent smearing.

Most people write a review right after they pull a shiny new product out of the box, hook it up, and then take it for a test spin. Nearly six years and thousands of pages later, this printer is still running strong. I have had very few if any problems with this printer - paper jams have been incredibly few and far between. I've been able to print without any problems from both Linux and Windows, as well as copying directly. Keep the print heads clean and aligned, and the quality of print is excellent for a printer with these specs. The scanner has been used for hundreds of pages with great results. I am just now starting to get a warning about the maintenance box getting full (where the ink sludge is deposited after maintenance & cleaning), and I'm going to try to do something about it and keep the printer running if it's reasonably cost-effective to do so. I have looked into new printers, and I haven't found a better cost per page to date for an inkjet printer. If reluctantly I have to replace my ET-4750, I will be getting an ET-4850 if it's anything like its predecessor.

Updated 8/21/18: In desperation, I drove 30 miles to Costco and found the HPOfficejet 8715 on sale for $109 and normally $169. I have found similar for $153 Wal-Mart.com, $126 Amazon (8715), $100 Amazon (8710) $119 Best Buy (8710). Guess which photo of the brochures I printed belong to the HP. Yep, the darker, vivid brochure that printed on BOTH sides (and on the “better” NOT “best” setting that I was able to select on the HP and not the Epson ). The HP does has a large footprint and is heavy but I’m ok with that. The HP also comes with a phone cable for faxing and USB cable to conect to your computer - THE EPSON DOES NOT for $400. Now I’m really angry at Epson. Oh, and fax works and has very simple setup , with diagrams, on how to connect fax. The HP also has decent yields for cartridges (2,000 952XL Black $43 Amazon) and I believe Costco will fill them on the cheap, so there ya go!Original: Read ALL of the negative reviews on this item because they are correct. I've been an Epson fan for years and even used their printers for photographs that I'd sell. I had to move away to HP a few years back due to ink cost and reliability issues with a number of dead Epson machines. HP really ticked me off with the death of a recent (very well performing) entry level printer with a known hardware problem so I figured I'd give Epson a go with the tank system after shopping around for a husband-annoying three days.I used Epson papers (ha ha ha!). I attempted to adjust the settings (no lie, you can adjust the PAPER but you CAN'T adjust the quality settings - WTH?!?). I had a go at it on several different computers, devices, phones. Someone PLEASE tell me why it wants to constantly update the software? Why it is sucking up several sheets of paper? Why do I have to push several buttons on the printer itself after selecting a different paper on the computer print job? Why does the fax machine not cooperate with my phone? Why, why, WHY does it print photos (not just good or OK but BAD) so poorly given Epson's history on professional development papers, inks and printers?!? What an incredible step back.Astonishingly slow. Try less-than-one-brochure-a-minute-until-it-refused-to-print-on-the-back-page slow.This has got to be - hands down- the worst paper tray design I have ever encountered and I'm no spring chicken.In fact, in a former life, I SET UP network printers and software for a very large accounting office. This printer will take you BACK to the good ol days of the late 90's because you certainly aren't getting ahead or office work done with this gem.The printer is flimsy. I guarantee there will be unavoidable destruction if/when young hands touch the output tray, document feeder and paper cassette. Curiously enough, no where on the box or during registration does it mention WARRANTY.I could barely get the stupid (oh, yes, it is stupid) machine to print the return label. It is very obvious someone else has taken over the reigns at their company and another party is manufacturing this line of printers. I refuse to be stuck with a piece of poorly engineered, 90's level non-printing piece-o-junk just to save money on ink. No thank you.