Epson ET-2400 Low Cost Tank / EcoTank / Supertank Printer / Scanner / Copier Review

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  • Find one here: lon.tv/zcs3j (compensated affiliate link) - Epson's tank printers used to cost a lot more, but this one is very close to what a subsidized cartridge based printer costs. There are not many features on here but it'll likely print thousands of pages with only $60 of ink. See more printers: lon.tv/printers and subscribe ! lon.tv/s
    VIDEO INDEX:
    00:00 - Intro
    01:29 - Hardware Overview
    01:41 - Print Speed & Paper Capacity
    02:17 - Scanner
    02:39 - Paper Sizes
    03:00 - Ink & Kensington Lock
    04:47 - Setup
    05:31 - Mac and ChromeOS Compatibility Issues
    06:24 - Test: Normal Print Mode
    07:35 - Test: Standard Color
    08:33 - Test: Fine Color
    09:22 - Ink Longevity
    10:26 - No Duplexing
    10:44 - Photos
    11:40 - Scanning
    13:59 - Conclusion
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  • @johndebay2989
    @johndebay2989 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have owned the ET-3700 for years. Just love it. It just, keeps on working.

  • @viincreations
    @viincreations ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the best review I've seen so far!! Ive been searching for print test and nothings been good until know, thank you so much

  • @toxiccan175
    @toxiccan175 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I nearly bought one of these until I learned a fatal flaw in its design: It purges its ink jet heads into an absorbing sponge. What can you do when this sponge fills up? They don’t sell replacements, and so you’d think you can just wash the ink out or buy an off brand sponge that works, right? Wrong. They have a software counter that corresponds with when the sponge should be full. Once you’ve flushed your print heads that number of times, the machine effectively bricks itself and no longer prints. This isn’t a problem in the short term, but the printer does have an artificially short lifespan. Long term ownership just isn’t really possible unless you never flush the print heads, which you will, given the nature of the technology. Other than this, it is a good printer.

    • @Zosu22
      @Zosu22 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Damn, that is a dealbreaker. This kind of behavior should be illegal.

    • @CLTGeek
      @CLTGeek ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Exactly what I was about to post. Epson has reduced the price of these because they're built to self-destruct!

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I will be following up with the company on this.

    • @itomic009
      @itomic009 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@LonSeidman Please, write back as soon as you get some info from them.

    • @joannehenderson7025
      @joannehenderson7025 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Saw a video suggesting a download that can reset the counter. Maybe you can search for it.

  • @leonardodausa3963
    @leonardodausa3963 ปีที่แล้ว

    ...so professional...so simple...so honest...thank you for your effort...

  • @RobertWilliamsserving
    @RobertWilliamsserving 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is awesome!! Thank you! Especially like your detailed report on setting it up!

  • @mrmartywaring
    @mrmartywaring ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just saw an Epson commercial with Shaq & now this. I guess I have to make a purchase for a new one

  • @HeavyK.
    @HeavyK. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your input.
    I just bought one today.

  • @kudzu01
    @kudzu01 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You’ve convinced me to go with a laser printer. I do very little printing and I hate inkjet printers. Thanks for that.

  • @jeansinervo4288
    @jeansinervo4288 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the thorough review. I appreciate the info on Mac compatibility and functions. I'd love to see a review of higher end bottle-refillable printer(s) for printing on larger format and heavy cardstock -- straight paper paths, 11" x 17" and larger, suitable for printing graphics and photos (but not necessarily archival quality art photos).

  • @jimtailor6609
    @jimtailor6609 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bought the Epson ET-2800 a couple of months ago so I don't have a point of reference for how long the ink will last. I print a lot of photos so I hope I get my money's worth. This model has a very, very small screen that is used to change settings such as paper size and quality, photo prints or not and such things but....I have to set these parameters on this tiny screen AND in the software. I would not have purchased this model had I known that. Never had to change settings in software and hardware with any other printer. A real pain. I thought when I did the set up that I missed something but Epson support confirmed this. I can't understand why the software wouldn't just over ride the hardware settings. The screen is only 1X1 inches!

  • @Navigatingmotherhood
    @Navigatingmotherhood ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for the detailed review. I hate my cheap cannon printer, I was constantly running out of ink after one use. I print mostly colorful worksheets for my kids to do. I was looking for a new affordable printer, was deciding between this and the HP. I also wanted to print photographs as well as have it wireless for my laptop. I hope it works out! This video was helpful. Curious how long the ink will last with printing in color. My first project is about 50-80 pages in color.. we will see

  • @SpaceJazz3K
    @SpaceJazz3K ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My epson artisan is around 10 years old but is fully air print compatible and has both letter and photo trays. I recently had to empty out the waste tray/sponge and pay for a hack to bypass the automatic printer end-of-life obsolescence “feature”

  • @elewmompittseh
    @elewmompittseh 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you :) I just ordered one. My old basic printer is about to die and I found this one at Staples still at 179.00...204.00 with an extra black bottle. I mainly use it to print shipping labels and packing slips for my Etsy shop. My old printer (with no scanner) has been costing me 466.00 per year in ink alone. I'll mainly use it in standard mode, so this should save me more than it cost, in one year :)
    I'm already thinking of much better things I could use the 400.00 ink savings for in the years to follow.

  • @stevephipps9305
    @stevephipps9305 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does the printed sheet tray auto extend /open then the printer starts to print?

  • @joepalermo3836
    @joepalermo3836 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok then what format do I convert to so my iPhone, iPad and Mac air book can document will print from this printer?

  • @joseloutsch7127
    @joseloutsch7127 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello. i ve got the proble that the ink and paper led blinks up. There is no paper jam and ink is full its the 2811 one. tried to reset but it doesnt for . This morning the problem didnt exist. Could you help me out please? thx

  • @NeighborFood
    @NeighborFood ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Lon! Just saw that Brother introduced a new "tank" printer inkjet lineup called INKvestment. We've had great luck with Brother in the past and these models are cheaper compared to similar Epsons in the ecoTank lineup... Would love to see a review before we pull the trigger on our next color printer!

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  ปีที่แล้ว

      I will check it out!

  • @ccroy2001
    @ccroy2001 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am with Lon on the laser printer. I seldom print any more, but my toner cartridge just lasts and lasts. I'm guessing mine is getting close to 10 years old.

    • @Avantime
      @Avantime ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah just get a cheap mono laser, and go the print shop or library for color prints.

    • @igeekone
      @igeekone ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, a laser printer is the way to go for those seldom print jobs. The ink/toner is already dry, so nothing to dry out. They are far more expensive to purchase but you'll be saving a ton on not getting replacement ink cartridges or bottles. Sucks when you need to print something and your cartridges are dried out.

  • @JohnOBryan
    @JohnOBryan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been shopping for a new printer. I want one that can scan and print, isn't huge and doesn't look like cheap piece of crap.

  • @janpeterson21
    @janpeterson21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much! Lon …about no ability to air print…does that mean I couldn’t print a photo stored on my iPhone or iPad? Or a doc from my pages or numbers app on my iPhone? All the reviews say printing from an iPhone is simple so you’ve confused me.

    • @MaxPower-11
      @MaxPower-11 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an ET-2850 purchased several years ago. At least on that model, no problems at all printing wirelessly from an iPad using the built-in printing function so an iPhone should work just fine.

  • @kk-linux-rocks7269
    @kk-linux-rocks7269 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lon. Does it work with Ubuntu?

  • @jrzzrj
    @jrzzrj 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👍......good stuff

  • @marcb4480
    @marcb4480 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lon, we do Not use our printer that often and also we don't print in color that much at all and wanted to ask if this can be set up / switched to only print in B&W as an option as some printers are not able to toggle to that option?
    TIA

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you're not printing often I'd suggest a laser printer

    • @marcb4480
      @marcb4480 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      which laser makes and models would you recommend in the $150-200 range?

  • @bodean3522
    @bodean3522 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Turn my printer into a eco solvent printer , got it on sale for black Friday

  • @MaxPower-11
    @MaxPower-11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an ET-2850 purchased a few years ago. No problems whatsoever printing natively via WiFi from an iPad using the built-in print function so I would assume an iPhone wouldn’t have any issues also. As such, I’m surprised that the printer in the review supposedly doesn’t support it.

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that's because the ET-2850 supports airprint and this one doesn't :). Epson likely didn't want to pay a licensing fee to keep the cost down on it.

    • @MaxPower-11
      @MaxPower-11 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LonSeidman ok, thanks. The 2400 also uses black dye ink while the 2850 uses better pigmented ink.

  • @AndrewMackoul
    @AndrewMackoul ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I saw this video about a similar Epson model where the ink absorber is not replaceable. I wonder if your model is the same way? Regardless, if you don't print often and have to use the cleaning function to print properly often, don't get an ink jet printer: th-cam.com/video/6HUazpXWRYo/w-d-xo.html

  • @WhittyPics
    @WhittyPics ปีที่แล้ว

    I avoid printing on both sides of the paper. Duplex printers tend to jam on me

  • @trishas5
    @trishas5 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Will it print on cardstock?

  • @user-ql1ti5zi5n
    @user-ql1ti5zi5n 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I paid 200 and only had it a few months never even git through the first ink its full will not connect to wifi just flashes all bottons wont reset nothing cant even find it on the app to clean the heads i should get a refund its ridiculous it will not even turn off just flashes

  • @KandiaHaynesworth
    @KandiaHaynesworth ปีที่แล้ว

    Soo I can’t print off my iphone😮🙄😞Nope, I’m not buying this…

    • @jekilad5091
      @jekilad5091 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you can with the app

  • @tesla4002
    @tesla4002 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was a Yay or Nay. Too long. Lol

  • @ZXer0D
    @ZXer0D ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They are a scam actually.

  • @ZiggyTheAdventurer
    @ZiggyTheAdventurer 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    WARNING: This is the biggest piece of garbage I have ever purchased. made about 100 copies in 3 months then the ink return tank on the back was full and it stops working, at this point you have to return it to Epson, you can not replace or service the ink return tank on the back. you have to ship it to Epson and only if the warranty is valid. first they sent me the wrong return code that Staples didn't recognize. then they sent me the proper return code. I returned it, got it back fixed. then 3 months later the ink return tank on the back was full again and the warranty was over. There is no way to fix it and it cost $100 plus shipping to refurbish it so now it's in landfill after 200 copies. that's $1 per copy. do not buy this piece of garbage (P.S. It took 3 different phone calls, 2 different trips to staples to do all this and 6 weeks to wait for it to come back just to make 100 more copies)

  • @vrg3250
    @vrg3250 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid. Do u do any reviews on toner printers?

    • @LonSeidman
      @LonSeidman  ปีที่แล้ว

      See all of my printer reviews: lon.tv/printers