The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 is an all-in-one inkjet printer. Like the rest of the EcoTank line, this printer uses refillable ink tanks instead of ink cartridges. It has a 250-sheet paper tray, supports auto duplex printing, and has a 2.4" color touch-screen display interface. This time around, Epson has added dual-pass duplex scanning to the package, which will be beneficial for individuals who frequently need to scan large documents. It also includes a fax function and still supports all the connectivity options you would expect, such as USB, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet, as well as Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service.
Our Verdict
The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 is a great option for home use with high printing needs. This printer is primarily designed for high-volume use and will likely be more than most families need unless they print frequently. Its low-cost ink bottles and outstanding page yields make it very affordable to maintain. Black-and-white documents look sharp, and the printer handles occasional photo printing well, thanks to its wide color gamut and decent color accuracy. The scanner is versatile, offering both an ADF and duplex scanning capabilities, and Epson's app adds plenty of useful features as well. That said, it's relatively large, so you need to ensure you have enough space for it.
High page yields and low cost-per-print.
Produces detailed photos.
Automatic document feeder.
Produces very detailed documents.
Very good scan quality.
Feature-rich scanner including duplex scanning and fax.
Color accuracy is only passable.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 is a very good choice for small offices, offering excellent page yields and low maintenance requirements. It supports automatic duplex printing, which is convenient, and while it takes a bit to start, overall speed is good enough for everyday tasks. The scanner is packed with features, including an ADF, duplex scanning, and even faxing, which is uncommon in this category. However, if you print a lot of color documents, note that the rendered colors can appear somewhat washed out.
High page yields and low cost-per-print.
Automatic document feeder.
Produces very detailed documents.
Very good scan quality.
Feature-rich scanner including duplex scanning and fax.
Slow to wake from an idle state.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 is an inkjet printer, which is alright if you don't plan to use it regularly. Like all inkjet printers, it can clog if left unused, so it is recommended to print occasionally to prevent dried ink from blocking the printheads. These printheads are not replaceable; however, the high flushing volume typically clears most clogs and allows for multiple deep cleaning cycles without requiring a refill. However, if a blockage surpasses what flushing can resolve, there are very few options for further remediation. Other than that, its ink tanks have amazing page yields, so you shouldn't need to refill them often.
Produces very detailed documents.
Slow to wake from an idle state.
Printheads aren't user-replaceable.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 is a great choice for photo printing. It's very affordable to run and produces vibrant, detailed photos. While its results aren't the most color-accurate, and some grain is visible, the results still appear natural. Its color accuracy is passable overall, and the printer supports a wide range of paper formats.
High page yields and low cost-per-print.
Produces detailed photos.
Supports a wide range of photo paper sizes.
Very good color gamut.
Color accuracy is only passable.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 has outstanding page yields thanks to its supertank cartridges, which can print thousands of pages before needing a refill.
High page yields and low cost-per-print.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 delivers high-quality scans. While it struggles a bit with very fine detail, the results are still perfectly usable. The scanner is also packed with features, including an automatic document feeder, duplex scanning, and faxing capabilities for those who need them.
Automatic document feeder.
Very good scan quality.
Feature-rich scanner including duplex scanning and fax.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Jul 02, 2026: We've updated this review to Test Bench 1.4, which adds new usages and performance usages, as well as reorganizes several other tests throughout the review. You can read more about the changes in detail in the Changelog.
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Updated Feb 06, 2026:
Added a reference to the Epson EcoTank ET-4955 variant in the Differences Between Variants section, a Costco exclusive that includes an additional black ink bottle.
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Updated Dec 16, 2025:
We've updated text throughout the review after converting to Test Bench 1.3.
- Updated Dec 16, 2025: 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.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
There are two color variants of the Epson EcoTank ET-4950: 'Black' and 'White.' We tested the 'Black' variant. There's also an Epson EcoTank ET-4958 variant, a Costco exclusive that comes in white with an additional bottle of black ink. Finally, Costco offers the Epson EcoTank ET-4955 in black, which also includes an additional bottle of black ink.
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Epson also offers an extremely similar model, the Epson EcoTank ET-3950, which delivers the same performance without a fax function and is typically more affordable.
Popular Printer Comparisons
The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 is a great all-in-one inkjet printer that offers a complete package to fulfill the needs of most users. It delivers a high number of prints, keeps maintenance costs low, and produces sharp, high-quality documents. It's also good for casual photo printing at home, with vibrant colors and solid detail reproduction. The scanner is also among the most feature-rich in its segment, with an ADF, duplex scanning, and even fax functions. That said, for people who don't need fax capabilities, Epson's cheaper and virtually otherwise identical EcoTank ET-3950 may be a more sensible choice. These printers provide flexible, feature-rich packages. More mid-range models like the Brother MFC-J4335DW lack more advanced scanner features like automatic duplex scanning and fax. While competing laser printers like the Canon Color imageCLASS MF656Cdw/MF654Cdw can print and scan more detailed documents faster, they're less versatile, as they aren't well-suited for printing photos.
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The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 is the successor to the Epson EcoTank ET-4850. It's very similar overall, but it does show some interesting improvements. It delivers much better color accuracy, which makes a difference in the photo print quality. It also adds duplex scanning to the package, which is a nice bonus if you often handle these types of documents.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 and the Epson EcoTank ET-3950 are extremely similar printers. They both deliver outstanding yields, feature-rich scanners, and have very good overall printing quality. The ET-4950 adds a touchscreen display to navigate the user interface and a fax function to the package. However, if you don't need this function, the cheaper ET-3950 would be a more sensible choice.
The Epson EcoTank ET-4950 and Epson EcoTank ET-5850 have similar capabilities, but the ET-5850 is better suited for larger workloads. While their print capabilities and page yields are similar, the ET-5850 is much quicker, and its input drawers have much larger capacities.
The Epson EcoTank ET-3850 and the Epson EcoTank ET-4950 are very similar printers overall, but the ET-4950 adds a few additional features that may entice some users. Although both printers include an automatic document feeder and deliver similar printing quality, the latter model features an automatic dual-pass duplex scanning function and even includes a fax function. The ET-4950's color accuracy is also significantly better than the ET-3850, and its touchscreen display makes it easier to navigate the UI. However, the ET-4950 delivers less detailed scans.
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