Epson EcoTank ET-2803 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scan, Copy and AirPrint Support ECOLOGO…
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Best with low ink cost
Amazon rating
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Based on 3 trusted sources
Current price
$179.00
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
11 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the EcoTank ET-2803 earns its 20,000-plus Amazon reviews and 4.1-star average primarily on running-cost economics. Consumer Reports measurements peg color graphics at roughly 2.3 cents per page, and r/printers users describe printing for six months on the included ink. RTINGS calls its photos 'great-looking, vibrant' with color accuracy fine for everyday use, while flagging that the scanner is high resolution but only middling.
What reviewers liked
- Consumer Reports measured roughly 2.3 cents per page for color graphics
- Over 20,000 Amazon reviews and a 4.1 average indicate broad real-world tolerance
- r/printers users report months of printing on the included ink bottles
- RTINGS rates everyday photo color as vibrant and accurate enough for general use
Where it falls short
- Consumer Reports rates glossy photo output as below par
- r/homeschool reviewers describe scan quality as poor with off-base colors
- r/printers and r/photography threads warn of head clogs requiring routine cleaning
- No ADF, fax, or touchscreen, limiting it for office-style multitasking
Across the reviewers we read, the EcoTank ET-2803 earns its 20,000-plus Amazon reviews and 4.1-star average primarily on running-cost economics. Consumer Reports measurements peg color graphics at roughly 2.3 cents per page, and r/printers users describe printing for six months on the included ink. RTINGS calls its photos 'great-looking, vibrant' with color accuracy fine for everyday use, while flagging that the scanner is high resolution but only middling.
The disagreement is real and worth naming. Consumer Reports rates glossy photo output as below-par, and r/homeschool and r/photography users complain about muted colors, mediocre scan quality, and the same head-cleaning maintenance issue that haunts every EcoTank. r/printers threads are split between users who say the printer is 'amazing' and 'cost-effective like you wouldn't believe' and others reporting clogs and inconsistent output.
The trust-weighted picture is a budget Supertank that delivers on its core promise, cheap ink for high-volume everyday printing, but isn't a photo specialist and isn't bulletproof. For schoolwork, forms, and casual color, the consensus across high-trust sources is positive; for fine photo work, the ET-8550 is the better-matched sibling.
- Innovative Cartridge-Free Printing ― No more tiny, expensive ink cartridges; each ink bottle set is equivalent to about 80 individual cartridges (2)
- Dramatic Savings on Replacement Ink ― Save with replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges (1) – that’s enough to print up to 4,500 pages black/7,500 color (3)
- Stress-Free Printing — Up to 2 years of ink in the box (4) – and with every replacement ink set – for fewer out of ink frustrations
- High-Capacity Ink Tanks ― Epson’s exclusive EcoFit ink bottles make filling easy and worry-free
- Zero Cartridge Waste ― By using an EcoTank printer, you can help reduce the amount of cartridge waste ending up in landfills
- Impressive Print Quality ― Unique Micro Piezo Heat Free technology produces sharp text – plus impressive color photos and graphics – on virtually any paper type
- Built-In Scanner & Copier ― High-resolution flatbed scanner and a color display for easy document copying and navigation
- Modern Connectivity ― Features wireless, plus hands-free voice-activated printing (5). Easily print from your smart device (6) using AirPrint or the intuitive Epson Smart Panel app (7)
We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Epson EcoTank ET-2800 although it may differ in price and features.
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