The Epson EcoTank ET-2800/2803 is an all-in-one supertank inkjet printer that uses Epson's T522 ink. It has a 1.5-inch display, an 8.5" x 11" flatbed scanner with no automatic feeder or fax functionality, and a 100-sheet input tray. It has Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, supports Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service, and is compatible with Epson's Smart Panel mobile app. The Epson EcoTank ET-2803 is the same printer, but it's exclusive to Walmart and Target retailers. Our review applies to both models.
Our Verdict
The Epson EcoTank ET-2800/Epson EcoTank ET-2803 performs well for home use. Its inexpensive ink bottle refills and incredible page yields mean it's remarkably cheap to maintain in the long run, easing the load on your wallet. It's also quite compact, which makes it easy to accommodate. It prints great-looking, vibrant photos, and its color accuracy is fine for everyday use. It features a high-resolution flatbed scanner; however, the absence of an automatic document feeder makes digitizing multi-page documents cumbersome, as you must scan each page manually.
- Produces sharp-looking documents.
- High page yields, low cost per print.
- Produces very fine details in pictures.
- Produces high-quality scans.
- Wide color range.
- Photos are a bit grainy.
Can clog if it's left unused.
The Epson ET-2800/Epson ET-2803 is satisfactory for small office use. Its supertank ink system gives it incredibly high page yields, meaning you don't often have to spend time refilling its ink tanks. Unfortunately, it isn't suited for busy workplaces since it prints slowly and doesn't have an ADF-equipped scanner to easily digitize multi-page documents. Additionally, it doesn't have an Ethernet port to ensure a stable network connection.
- Produces sharp-looking documents.
- High page yields, low cost per print.
- Produces high-quality scans.
- Fairly quick at getting short print jobs done.
- Prints slowly.
- No automatic document feeder.
- No Ethernet port.
- Doesn't support automatic duplex printing.
The Epson ET-2800/Epson ET-2803 is a decent option if you primarily need to print in black and white. It has incredible page yields and a superb cost-per-print. Unfortunately, while it warms up fairly quickly, its actual print speed is rather slow, so you'll have to wait for a while when printing longer documents. Scanning longer documents is also an exercise in patience, as it lacks an automatic document feeder to quickly process multiple pages.
- High page yields, low cost per print.
- Prints slowly.
Printheads aren't user-replaceable.
Can clog if it's left unused.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2800/Epson EcoTank ET-2803 performs decently as a photo printer. It uses dye-based inks, producing high-contrast, great-looking photos. While colors look vibrant, their accuracy is only alright, so printed photos likely won't look quite like the originals. There's also a noticeable amount of grain, and the contrast is sometimes too high, resulting in a loss of detail in dark and bright sections of images.
- High page yields, low cost per print.
- Produces very fine details in pictures.
- Compatible with a wide variety of paper sizes.
- Wide color range.
- Photos are a bit grainy.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2800 has an outstanding page yield. It comes with supertank cartridges capable of printing thousands of pages before a refill is needed.
- High page yields, low cost per print.
The Epson ET-2800/Epson ET-2803 is slow, especially with long or complex documents such as reports or color worksheets. Single-page prints and initial setup are fairly quick, but it does not support automatic duplex printing. For double-sided documents, you must manually flip and reinsert the pages when prompted for the printer to finish the other side.
- Fairly quick at getting short print jobs done.
- Prints slowly.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2800 delivers great print quality, with sharp text and clear fine details, although smaller text on colored backgrounds can appear blurry. It has some difficulty converting yellow to grayscale, which is common for most printers.
- Produces sharp-looking documents.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2800 offers an okay scanning package. It only features a flatbed scanner, making it less suitable for scanning multi-page documents frequently. The lid cannot fully accommodate thicker items, such as textbooks. That said, it can be easily removed for added flexibility. Scan quality is impressive, with enhanced contrast and saturation that can improve text readability; however, finer details may be lost, and color accuracy may be compromised.
- Produces high-quality scans.
- No automatic document feeder.
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Changelog
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Updated Jan 06, 2026:
We've updated text throughout the review after converting to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Jan 05, 2026: We've updated the review to Test Bench 1.3, which adds a number of test boxes including Risk of Clogging and Ease of Unclogging. We also updated the Usage and Performance boxes at the top of the review to better integrate the new aspects covered. See the changelog.
- Updated Jan 26, 2024: Minor in-text adjustments to further clarify product details.
- Updated Oct 18, 2023: Added mention of the Epson EcoTank ET-2840 Special Edition as an alternative with better scan quality in the Scan Quality section.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
This printer has two color variants: 'White' and 'Black.' This printer is sold as the Epson EcoTank ET-2803 at Walmart and Target.
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The Epson EcoTank ET-2800/Epson EcoTank ET-2803 is a great printer overall and a good choice for households that print a lot due to its high page yields and low cost-per-print. However, it has slow printing speeds and lacks many features that other printers in its class have, like an automatic document feeder, Ethernet connectivity, and automatic duplex printing.
For more options, see our recommendations for the best home printers, the best photo printers, and the best inkjet printers.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2800/ET-2803 and the Epson EcoTank ET-4800 are very similar printers. If you scan many documents for work, the ET-4800 has an automatic document feeder, so it's more convenient since you don't need to scan each page individually. Also, it has an Ethernet port if you want to plug it directly into your router for a faster connection. Otherwise, both perform very similarly.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2800/ET-2803 is much better than the HP Smart Tank 5101. The Epson produces nicer photos due to its wider color range and superior color accuracy. Its scanner performs better, as it can capture finer details, making it a better option for digitizing photos. While both printers have a high page yield, the HP requires more maintenance, as its printheads clog more easily and are hard to unclog.
The Epson EcoTank ET-2800 and Canon PIXMA G3270 trade blows. The Canon is the more versatile printer as it offers more features, such as a height-adjustable scanner lid to accommodate thicker documents and better connectivity options like support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. The Canon also has a substantially higher page yield. By contrast, if you print a lot of photos, then the Epson is the better choice, as it offers a noticeably wider color gamut and better color accuracy. Also, its scanner produces better-looking scans, as those by the Canon are overly grainy, and fine details don't appear as clearly.
The Canon PIXMA G6020 and Epson EcoTank ET-2800/ET-2803 are all-in-one inkjet printers with refillable ink tanks. The Canon is slightly better overall as it's more feature-rich than the Epson. It offers a much larger input tray capacity of 350 pages and automatic duplex printing, which is great if you have a large print load and need to print many double-sided documents. By contrast, the Epson produces nicer-looking scans and more color-accurate and vivid photos. It's a good choice for at-home photo printing.
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