the instructions that came in box were great for setting up printer. The reason I viewed this tutorial was because I was not sure how to open the lid of printer. I didnt realize I just need to be a little forceful to open it all the way. I was afraid I would break the opening of the lid, I was not sure if there was something else that needed to be removed in order to open all the way.
You really helped me, the instructions showed an arrow like something on the plastic hinge inside the printer needed to be removed and also the cellophane around the cream cords in the very front looked like it needed to be removed, so showing the inside of your printer really helped. I made it half way through the app set up but it wouldn't connect my wifi, so I did that manually on the front of the printer. Also, my warranty is only for 1 year, so that may have changed since you made the video. Great job! Thanks
thank you so much for this video!! I usually procrastinate set ups like these because they can be so confusing and stressful but your video helped me set it up sooo quickly!!
I just finished setting my new ET 2850 up. i used the Smart Panel App and it was really easy. I also found out that I don't have to turn it off. After I do a print job it will go to sleep on its own and awaken again when I send another print job to it.
I just recently got this. It seemed to get overall good reviews, the genuine inks were reasonably priced and were larger than some of the other manufacturers of ink tank printers. The maintenance cartridge (which is there to catch ink from when head cleaning takes place) is user replaceable and is very cheap, whereas on some brands of printer it needs to be sent away to get replaced and at a considerable cost too. Whether or not I would need to replace the maintenance cartridge is unsure, but its good to know its user replaceable and very cheap if it does. First impressions are very good. Easy set up as was the ink refilling, really nice sharp text printouts. Briefly tried some graphics printout and I was very impressed also. The scanner seems very good as is the photocopying (both of which I use from time to time). I photocopied the included quick start guide that came with the printer which is in black-and-white and the photocopy I did looked darker and more bold and clear than the original document, which really impressed me. Hopefully this will last me for many years as we are not heavy users.
Many thanks Nabeel for you very clear review of the printer. I have just bought one and installation was seamless. I bought it because it had a small footprint in my home office and because of the eco tank inks. I got fed up with the cartridges in my former printers. Never had an Epson before so am looking forward to getting to know its quirks, if any.
The app is compatible with Apple. I just got my printer last week and set it up using my iPhone with no issues. Setup was very easy with the app. Haven’t tried with my iPad yet. So far, I’m pretty happy with my purchase. Enjoyed your video. Thanks for posting!
Thnx, it was very helpful. Only the process with the app did cost some time (and frustration) but at the end it worked. Nice way how you present this video, easy to follow.
I have this same exact printer but it's called L4260 where I'm at. Fully satisfied with it, didn't have to fiddle around with the usb connections to the computer. all wi-fi baby
Just ordered it because we have a future RN Nurse finishing school and we need a more economical solution. The voice feature sounds interesting say if I asked google for driving directions or to print out my list which Google keeps memorized. Or perhaps the need to have a tangible shopping list around the hustle of the Holidays for Grocery shopping versus replacing pen and paper with fancy Samsung Notes Etc.
I just bought this printer today , partly because of this review. Easy to setup with the Android App. No issues. Prints great. Will be using 3rd party ink when the Epson runs out. Even updated the firmware. Mine is black .. I started the printer first after powering on , then installed the ink as per the steps on the android app Epson Smart Panel
Perfect compact printer for my apartment. Comes with 6 months free printer ink and online capability to print from phone, laptop and ipad from anywhere. Setup was easy and quality is good. Also comes with a scanner.
i don’t seem to have any issues with my Epson ET 2850 printer; not as yet anyway. It prints pretty well; either on plain office paper or with 120 gsm. ( slightly thicker). It’s a shame though, that this particular printer is not able to print on A3 ( slightly larger than A4) other than that I’m quite happy with it. There’s always the Cannon printer or HP. Thursday afternoon 14th July 2022. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton
Well… I’ve managed to get my epson ET2850 printer up & running, with WiFi; and i must say that I’m quite impressed in a way. Going through the settings is a bit of a pain. ( not using the app) but all in all; no issues with printing….as yet. At the moment; I’m using cheap supermarket ( Tesco) thin paper to print on; as opposed to Epson premium paper; whether it’s gloss or Matt. But the results are still pretty good using this cheap paper. All the colours are exactly the same as on the photo kept on my iPad Pro. The only difference being in… is the colour saturation. ( not all that deep) But i would imagine that, might have something to do with that very thin cheap Tesco paper ( A4 ) and also, there is no evidence of grain in the photo. To sum it all up; I’m quite pleased with this printer; even though it’s not exactly the top of the range. But I’m not particularly bothered about that; as long as i can print photos from my iPad Pro.. I’m quite happy with it. Will try the Epson premium glossy paper next time; and see what that’s like. Thanks for sharing your video.👍 Saturday afternoon at 17:31H. April 30th 2022. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton
Thanks for showing this printer. How good is this printer on ink? Would it use a lot of ink quickly for someone who prints a lot and often? Can it print a single side? Also how do you install the drivers with the CD when most of the new computers come without the slot where you would load the CD.
In my previous Epson printer when I sent a print I used to get a preview display on my laptop showing ink levels and any problems but I can't see a similar display with this new printer.
Great setup video. In regard to voice enabling, I'd see being able to say to Google "Hey Google print out my shopping list" would be cool. Hey "Google print out my itinery". Cheers!
I’ve just had a look 👀 in… on the epson apps for iPad Pro. There’s quite a lot on there; but i find now, i don’t really need 1 of those. Just use your imagination to set it up. All is good now. Printing on office paper is good 👍 but obviously not as good as printing on gsm 170-200 Friday am 21st October 2022. U.K. Southampton
How much gsm can this printer print? I have a Epson L3110 i tried to print using 260 gsm photo paper and apparently the scratches from the ruler is visible when done printing..
Followed everything step by step. Printed a chart and behind the graph bars, where its supposed to be white, its printed black. On certain images in the pdf white lines print. Not sure how to fix, using a Mac iOS
Today, I purchased an ET2850 printer and set it up as per the instructions provided. I was excited to use it to print high-quality photos on glossy photo paper. However, I encountered an issue that I need assistance with. When I attempted to print on glossy photo paper, the output exhibited a peculiar problem. The photos turned out with noticeable cut lines, as if a sharp blade had sliced through the paper. This issue is affecting both the inside and outside of the paper. While the photo print quality itself appears to be good, the presence of these cut lines is detracting from the overall quality of the output. It's not the outcome I was hoping for when I invested in this printer, and I'm unsure how to resolve this issue. I am reaching out to seek your guidance and assistance in rectifying this problem. Could you please provide me with instructions on how to troubleshoot and resolve this issue? I want to ensure that the printer is functioning correctly and that I can enjoy the full benefits of high-quality photo printing on glossy paper. Your help in resolving this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your assistance
I started setting my printer up according to the sheet instructions and my ipad....the screen on the printer keeps saying setting up do not turn off. and my screen on ipad says ready for ink installation. can I do the ink while the blue light is flashing on the screen with that message not to turn off.
Does anyone know how to change custom size (enlarge/decrease) on the printer panel? I changed it on the desktop in the printer prefenrences but it did not change the size of what i was trying to print. They showed instructions for other things but nothing else. This is a headache!!
All the EcoTank printers are easy to setup via hard wire and easy wireless if you have a WiFi arrangement. We use cell phone hotspots so wireless is not an option. We like the print quality but even using Epson ink our 2803 requires cleaning a lot which uses more ink. The print head clogs a lot. If it keeps working a few years (which I doubt) and saves money on ink we'll be happy.
The printer does not play well with dual-band routers. I had to split mine (2.4/5) with separate pwd. Connected to the 2.4 side and all is finally well after weeks of pulling my hair out.
urgent Hello Can you please give me some advice? After my printer experienced an ink alarm, I purchased new ink from Epson. The problem is that the colors pink and blue don't fill in. I think there is a problem with my tank. I didn't really know what to do. I've done all the necessary troubleshooting with the printer, I mean maintenance required and... But it doesn't work. It shows that there is ink, but I know there is some ink missing in printer. It no longer prints in color. I bought this print last year in March. I would be very grateful for your help. I have translated from German to English in case it is not well written.
not bad for your first video on youtube. however it leaves a lot of details unanswered. For example how do you set the wifi password for the thing. how long until you take the bottles of ink out. is it easy to mess up eg put wrong color in container. can it print a5 did you solve the color offset from the manual eventually and if so how? what desktops can it interact with.
Thank you for this review. Very informative, and helpful. I don't care for the idea of only one paper supply access, oh well... . I know that "OTHER EPSON" Eco-Tank do have a removable/replaceable maintenance box. I'm guessing since I can't yet find any information about that for this specific model of Epson, it doesn't have one. Unfortunately that's another negative for me. It also says on Epson's web page for this printer that it has "Auto 2-sided printing". One of the comments below says it doesn't print 2-sided unless you re-feed the sheet? If that's the case, that's 3 strikes for me, and it's out of the running for me as a new printer... . I am currently using a Canon iP4300 {broken now though} that prints both side without re-loading and that thing is so old, maybe 2008 purchase? What's up with Epson? Still, thanks a lot for the review. I had high hopes in replacing my OLD OLD Canon iP4300 with something that doesn't cost me $80.00 to replace the 5 stinking cartridges every 6 months! Also, not sure this is correct or accurate, but in these large quantity Eco tank/Mega Tank printers, since the tanks aren't on the printhead specifically, the piping/tubing has to fill the small reservoir heads that do ride on the print head, and that uses up more ink initially. In addition, some cleaning, or deep cleaning functions can use a PRODIGIOUS AMOUNTS of ink, SO BEWARE going wild on deep cleaning, etc... . It's supposed to be mentioned in the instructions, but that's INFORMATION I can't attest to since I don't own one .. yet. PLUS, if the "waste" ink isn't going into a maintenance box on this model, then it must be going into a "diaper?" which I also understand is common with the less expensive printers, and could also be de rigueur for Canon printers regardless of cost. Sorry for the long rant, but since I'm looking for a new printer, I've had to spend a lot of time watching videos, and listening to folks mention the good and the bad. Unfortunately, the bad mentioned across the boards for the major manufacturers of printers, Epson, Brother, Canon, etc.. ., seem to hint that no matter what you purchase, who you purchase from, and no regardless of cost, you are NOT guarantee a printer that will work perfect out of the box and/or will continue working GREAT for any real length of time. Very sad commentary on current printer manufacturers products imo.
@@ItsNabeel Nabeel, I opted for a new Canon MF742dw B/W laser/scanner/copier at Wally Mart for a C-note. Price was right, and so far it works great. No color, but I think if I need color at some point, I'll be sure to look at the Epson EcoTanks. They seem like a good way to go, ink cost wise. Thanks for the solid review you provided on your purchase. :-)
I’ve just bought, this epson printer; although unfortunately having to set it up manually. Not able to get the app on my iPad Pro. Not sure about WiFi. Saturday am 30th April 2022. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton
Yes…. You can print borderless with this printer. i would imagine it would be the same with all of them. I’m not keen though….. printing with glossy paper; there’s too much glare, if you decide to place them on the wall; as apposed to an album. A4 plain paper is great to print on; but i prefer the much thicker version; around 130-40 gsm as apposed to 80. I’ve had no issues whatsoever with this printer so far; only in getting hold of the ink bottles. Updated Saturday morning 2nd July 2022. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton
It does “YES” print from an IPhone 13 pro, it has “NO” USB port (other than the slot on the side for a printing cable) For the price I paid, I considered it too greedy of Epson therefore, I returned it.
Could you tell me (demonstrate maybe) how the automatic duplex works please. I've seen videos of manual mode where you remove the paper and re-load it but nothing on the automatic mode. (That usually suggests that it isn't exactly what it says).
I only use a printer every week or two, but when I do, it takes my current printer over a minute to warm up and start printing the first page. How long does it take this ET-2850 to print the first page?
Should the plastic cover that covers the buttons and monitor be removed? On the demo, I noticed you removed a small piece from the monitor which I did also but there is more plastic which may or may not be intended to be permanent. It makes an irritating noise when using the buttons. Thanks
You didn't explain how to ensure that the ink levels are reset once you top up the tanks , you have to go back into the printer menu "Maintainence/Set Ink Level" to ensure the app is reading the full ink levels once you top it up !!
Hi Nabeel - re the maintenance box. Once it is full, do you just replace it, or as someone further down said, is that the printer broken. I have an Epson ET7750 and I can change the maintenance box on that. Many thanks!
@@ItsNabeel Thank you for your quick reply. I'm having another issue wonder if you might be able to help me. When I set up the printer with the app I set up my home laptop ( a mac) all was well. Then I started working from home with a work laptop (PC) connected with a cable. Now it won't scan to my personal computer and won't scan to my work computer saying check the connection ( which is fine). How do I have both computers connected? Sorry if too much :-)
I accidentally cut the plastic piece that wraps around the white chord inside the printer. Ugh! What do I do? I misunderstood the instructions. Any thoughts?
There is usually a setting for double sided printing in the print dialogue window that appears just before you print something. It varies depending on the operating system you are using. Switch it off and it should stop this.
hi. I hope you could help me. I'm trying to print double-sided. I set it up on the laptop setting but it doesn't work when printing, is there anything I'm missing? note, I'm not very techy🙃
Unfortunately it doesn't print double-sided, u have to turn the page on the other side and reprint it . I already baught the printer because of the double-sided printing.. I called Epson and they said that it doesn't print both sides automatically!!! that's why I,ll send it back!
It does print on both sides automatically. You just have to set it to that setting on your laptop printing interface. It could be buried under something like "more options" or "advanced options."
You didn't show what to unpack inside the printer and how did you set it up with your phone? The LCD screen asks if I want to set using the Epson Smart Panel app. You didn't mention that. If I say yes, I get a QR code. So not helpful at all.
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the instructions that came in box were great for setting up printer. The reason I viewed this tutorial was because I was not sure how to open the lid of printer. I didnt realize I just need to be a little forceful to open it all the way. I was afraid I would break the opening of the lid, I was not sure if there was something else that needed to be removed in order to open all the way.
You really helped me, the instructions showed an arrow like something on the plastic hinge inside the printer needed to be removed and also the cellophane around the cream cords in the very front looked like it needed to be removed, so showing the inside of your printer really helped. I made it half way through the app set up but it wouldn't connect my wifi, so I did that manually on the front of the printer. Also, my warranty is only for 1 year, so that may have changed since you made the video. Great job! Thanks
thank you so much for this video!! I usually procrastinate set ups like these because they can be so confusing and stressful but your video helped me set it up sooo quickly!!
I couldn't figure out how to get the lid to stand on its own. But watching you give it the slightest shove to force it to lock - helped. Thank you!
I bought my 2850 today from Best Buy. Looking forward to setting it up. Thanks for you video.
I just finished setting my new ET 2850 up. i used the Smart Panel App and it was really easy. I also found out that I don't have to turn it off. After I do a print job it will go to sleep on its own and awaken again when I send another print job to it.
I just recently got this. It seemed to get overall good reviews, the genuine inks were reasonably priced and were larger than some of the other manufacturers of ink tank printers. The maintenance cartridge (which is there to catch ink from when head cleaning takes place) is user replaceable and is very cheap, whereas on some brands of printer it needs to be sent away to get replaced and at a considerable cost too. Whether or not I would need to replace the maintenance cartridge is unsure, but its good to know its user replaceable and very cheap if it does.
First impressions are very good. Easy set up as was the ink refilling, really nice sharp text printouts. Briefly tried some graphics printout and I was very impressed also. The scanner seems very good as is the photocopying (both of which I use from time to time). I photocopied the included quick start guide that came with the printer which is in black-and-white and the photocopy I did looked darker and more bold and clear than the original document, which really impressed me. Hopefully this will last me for many years as we are not heavy users.
Many thanks Nabeel for you very clear review of the printer. I have just bought one and installation was seamless. I bought it because it had a small footprint in my home office and because of the eco tank inks. I got fed up with the cartridges in my former printers. Never had an Epson before so am looking forward to getting to know its quirks, if any.
The app is compatible with Apple. I just got my printer last week and set it up using my iPhone with no issues. Setup was very easy with the app. Haven’t tried with my iPad yet. So far, I’m pretty happy with my purchase. Enjoyed your video. Thanks for posting!
Thank you for letting us know Linda!
Thank you
Mine won't connect to iPhone but android it does
Have you printed anything on glossy paper? How does it look?
Thank you!!
Thanks Nabeel, this was extremely helpful. 👍
Thnx, it was very helpful. Only the process with the app did cost some time (and frustration) but at the end it worked. Nice way how you present this video, easy to follow.
Thank you for helping me set up my printer!!
All is well on the iPhone. Just got mine today.
Yes you can use iPhone with your epson et2850 I just looked it up, we have the Epson Et-2800 ourselves and we love it ❤
I have this same exact printer but it's called L4260 where I'm at. Fully satisfied with it, didn't have to fiddle around with the usb connections to the computer. all wi-fi baby
Thanks for this video. Helps a lot.
Just ordered it because we have a future RN Nurse finishing school and we need a more economical solution. The voice feature sounds interesting say if I asked google for driving directions or to print out my list which Google keeps memorized. Or perhaps the need to have a tangible shopping list around the hustle of the Holidays for Grocery shopping versus replacing pen and paper with fancy Samsung Notes Etc.
Thank you for the video. It was very helpful.
I just bought this printer today , partly because of this review. Easy to setup with the Android App. No issues. Prints great. Will be using 3rd party ink when the Epson runs out. Even updated the firmware. Mine is black .. I started the printer first after powering on , then installed the ink as per the steps on the android app Epson Smart Panel
Plase update your comment in 6 months or so.
Perfect compact printer for my apartment. Comes with 6 months free printer ink and online capability to print from phone, laptop and ipad from anywhere. Setup was easy and quality is good. Also comes with a scanner.
Very helpful. Thank you!
Setting mine up today.
i don’t seem to have any issues with my Epson ET 2850 printer; not as yet anyway. It prints pretty well; either on plain office paper or with 120 gsm. ( slightly thicker).
It’s a shame though, that this particular printer is not able to print on A3 ( slightly larger than A4) other than that I’m quite happy with it. There’s always the Cannon printer or HP.
Thursday afternoon 14th July 2022. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton
I love this guy!!! brilliant....
Thanks Nabeel. Is there any timeline on how often the printer needs to be used before the ink heads dry up?
Thanks it was very helpful 😀 👍 !!!
Thank you this was very useful.
Well… I’ve managed to get my epson ET2850 printer up & running, with WiFi; and i must say that I’m quite impressed in a way.
Going through the settings is a bit of a pain. ( not using the app) but all in all; no issues with printing….as yet.
At the moment; I’m using cheap supermarket ( Tesco) thin paper to print on; as opposed to Epson premium paper; whether it’s gloss or Matt. But the results are still pretty good using this cheap paper. All the colours are exactly the same as on the photo kept on my iPad Pro. The only difference being in… is the colour saturation. ( not all that deep) But i would imagine that, might have something to do with that very thin cheap Tesco paper ( A4 ) and also, there is no evidence of grain in the photo.
To sum it all up; I’m quite pleased with this printer; even though it’s not exactly the top of the range. But I’m not particularly bothered about that; as long as i can print photos from my iPad Pro.. I’m quite happy with it.
Will try the Epson premium glossy paper next time; and see what that’s like.
Thanks for sharing your video.👍
Saturday afternoon at 17:31H. April 30th 2022. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton
Hi, are you able to do borderless on plain A4?
I agree soooóooo very much cayenne color is a strange word for a color. Blues are my favorite color 🤗
cyan*
Got mine yesterday I work at officemax so I knew way more about them before I bought 1
Thanks for showing this printer. How good is this printer on ink? Would it use a lot of ink quickly for someone who prints a lot and often? Can it print a single side? Also how do you install the drivers with the CD when most of the new computers come without the slot where you would load the CD.
In my previous Epson printer when I sent a print I used to get a preview display on my laptop showing ink levels and any problems but I can't see a similar display with this new printer.
thank you Nabeel; that was easy.
Glad it helped
Great setup video. In regard to voice enabling, I'd see being able to say to Google "Hey Google print out my shopping list" would be cool. Hey "Google print out my itinery". Cheers!
I use it for printing out recopies
I’ve just had a look 👀 in… on the epson apps for iPad Pro. There’s quite a lot on there; but i find now, i don’t really need 1 of those. Just use your imagination to set it up. All is good now. Printing on office paper is good 👍 but obviously not as good as printing on gsm 170-200
Friday am 21st October 2022. U.K. Southampton
Very well done, now to do it!!
good vid🎉
Does it have a front loading paper tray? If no can you measure from top of the paper to bottom. It has to fit in my closet
does this printer have a rear feed slot where you can feed thicker paper flat into the printer?
How much gsm can this printer print? I have a Epson L3110 i tried to print using 260 gsm photo paper and apparently the scratches from the ruler is visible when done printing..
Followed everything step by step. Printed a chart and behind the graph bars, where its supposed to be white, its printed black. On certain images in the pdf white lines print. Not sure how to fix, using a Mac iOS
Today, I purchased an ET2850 printer and set it up as per the instructions provided. I was excited to use it to print high-quality photos on glossy photo paper. However, I encountered an issue that I need assistance with.
When I attempted to print on glossy photo paper, the output exhibited a peculiar problem. The photos turned out with noticeable cut lines, as if a sharp blade had sliced through the paper. This issue is affecting both the inside and outside of the paper.
While the photo print quality itself appears to be good, the presence of these cut lines is detracting from the overall quality of the output. It's not the outcome I was hoping for when I invested in this printer, and I'm unsure how to resolve this issue.
I am reaching out to seek your guidance and assistance in rectifying this problem. Could you please provide me with instructions on how to troubleshoot and resolve this issue? I want to ensure that the printer is functioning correctly and that I can enjoy the full benefits of high-quality photo printing on glossy paper.
Your help in resolving this matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your assistance
I started setting my printer up according to the sheet instructions and my ipad....the screen on the printer keeps saying setting up do not turn off. and my screen on ipad says ready for ink installation. can I do the ink while the blue light is flashing on the screen with that message not to turn off.
What is the CD for? We have IPads and iMac with no CD players. We have iPhones too
Does anyone know how to change custom size (enlarge/decrease) on the printer panel? I changed it on the desktop in the printer prefenrences but it did not change the size of what i was trying to print. They showed instructions for other things but nothing else. This is a headache!!
By the way was unable to register it , because i bought it in uk , for some reason would not accept the serial number on us registration site.
All the EcoTank printers are easy to setup via hard wire and easy wireless if you have a WiFi arrangement. We use cell phone hotspots so wireless is not an option. We like the print quality but even using Epson ink our 2803 requires cleaning a lot which uses more ink. The print head clogs a lot. If it keeps working a few years (which I doubt) and saves money on ink we'll be happy.
Does the plastic sheet over the wires come off?
I think the instructions wait about 10 minutes before printing to let the ink soak in... hence the faded print...
The printer does not play well with dual-band routers. I had to split mine (2.4/5) with separate pwd. Connected to the 2.4 side and all is finally well after weeks of pulling my hair out.
Hi, are you able to do borderless on plain A4?
Will this printer work with bluetooth? We use mobile devices. We don't have a computer.
Where did you get your shirt mic from
urgent
Hello
Can you please give me some advice? After my printer experienced an ink alarm, I purchased new ink from Epson. The problem is that the colors pink and blue don't fill in.
I think there is a problem with my tank. I didn't really know what to do. I've done all the necessary troubleshooting with the printer, I mean maintenance required and... But it doesn't work. It shows that there is ink, but I know there is some ink missing in printer.
It no longer prints in color. I bought this print last year in March.
I would be very grateful for your help.
I have translated from German to English in case it is not well written.
Does this 2850 scan to my computer? It doesn't seem to scan. Help.
Hello, I would like to know if it is possible to print in bristol thank you
Can you tell me how big it is from front to back?
How he take the blue Strip from the side?
Can I use heat press paper on this?
Can you only make copies through the flatbed scanner? Is there no feeder for making multi-document copies?
That's right. This model has no feeder.
not bad for your first video on youtube.
however it leaves a lot of details unanswered. For example how do you set the wifi password for the thing.
how long until you take the bottles of ink out.
is it easy to mess up eg put wrong color in container.
can it print a5
did you solve the color offset from the manual eventually and if so how?
what desktops can it interact with.
does this model have a usb plug to connect to your computer?
Thank you for this review. Very informative, and helpful. I don't care for the idea of only one paper supply access, oh well... . I know that "OTHER EPSON" Eco-Tank do have a removable/replaceable maintenance box. I'm guessing since I can't yet find any information about that for this specific model of Epson, it doesn't have one. Unfortunately that's another negative for me. It also says on Epson's web page for this printer that it has "Auto 2-sided printing". One of the comments below says it doesn't print 2-sided unless you re-feed the sheet? If that's the case, that's 3 strikes for me, and it's out of the running for me as a new printer... . I am currently using a Canon iP4300 {broken now though} that prints both side without re-loading and that thing is so old, maybe 2008 purchase? What's up with Epson? Still, thanks a lot for the review. I had high hopes in replacing my OLD OLD Canon iP4300 with something that doesn't cost me $80.00 to replace the 5 stinking cartridges every 6 months!
Also, not sure this is correct or accurate, but in these large quantity Eco tank/Mega Tank printers, since the tanks aren't on the printhead specifically, the piping/tubing has to fill the small reservoir heads that do ride on the print head, and that uses up more ink initially. In addition, some cleaning, or deep cleaning functions can use a PRODIGIOUS AMOUNTS of ink, SO BEWARE going wild on deep cleaning, etc... . It's supposed to be mentioned in the instructions, but that's INFORMATION I can't attest to since I don't own one .. yet.
PLUS, if the "waste" ink isn't going into a maintenance box on this model, then it must be going into a "diaper?" which I also understand is common with the less expensive printers, and could also be de rigueur for Canon printers regardless of cost.
Sorry for the long rant, but since I'm looking for a new printer, I've had to spend a lot of time watching videos, and listening to folks mention the good and the bad. Unfortunately, the bad mentioned across the boards for the major manufacturers of printers, Epson, Brother, Canon, etc.. ., seem to hint that no matter what you purchase, who you purchase from, and no regardless of cost, you are NOT guarantee a printer that will work perfect out of the box and/or will continue working GREAT for any real length of time. Very sad commentary on current printer manufacturers products imo.
Thank you for the comment! Just wanted to let you know that this does have auto two sided printing. You don't have to reload the paper. Cheers!
@@ItsNabeel Thanks Nabeel, I'm still unsure about the "Maintenance box" if it has one or not? Do you know?
@@ItsNabeel Nabeel, I opted for a new Canon MF742dw B/W laser/scanner/copier at Wally Mart for a C-note. Price was right, and so far it works great. No color, but I think if I need color at some point, I'll be sure to look at the Epson EcoTanks. They seem like a good way to go, ink cost wise. Thanks for the solid review you provided on your purchase. :-)
@@ItsNabeelhi! Where are the instructions on how to get the auto two sided printing please?
Is this a good printer for notary signing agents?
How do you mirror image?
I’ve just bought, this epson printer; although unfortunately having to set it up manually. Not able to get the app on my iPad Pro. Not sure about WiFi.
Saturday am 30th April 2022. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton
Can you tell me the name of the app? Is it Epson? Not having any luck.
Yes…. You can print borderless with this printer. i would imagine it would be the same with all of them.
I’m not keen though….. printing with glossy paper; there’s too much glare, if you decide to place them on the wall; as apposed to an album. A4 plain paper is great to print on; but i prefer the much thicker version; around 130-40 gsm as apposed to 80.
I’ve had no issues whatsoever with this printer so far; only in getting hold of the ink bottles.
Updated Saturday morning 2nd July 2022. U.K. 🇬🇧 Southampton
I bought a 2850 and returned my 2820. The 2850 is not as good as the 2820!!! returned the 2850 too. It was horrible for anything heavier than paper.
It does “YES” print from an IPhone 13 pro, it has “NO” USB port (other than the slot on the side for a printing cable) For the price I paid, I considered it too greedy of Epson therefore, I returned it.
Could you tell me (demonstrate maybe) how the automatic duplex works please. I've seen videos of manual mode where you remove the paper and re-load it but nothing on the automatic mode. (That usually suggests that it isn't exactly what it says).
The printer pulls the paper back in to print on the second side. No need to reload.
Thank you.
I don't print from my phone or tablet -- just my PC. Does the printer come with a DVD/CD with the software to print from PC and utilities?
Yes it does
I only use a printer every week or two, but when I do, it takes my current printer over a minute to warm up and start printing the first page. How long does it take this ET-2850 to print the first page?
Just printed after not printing for a week and it took about 3 seconds to start printing from when I hit the print button on my phone app.
Is the EPSON EcoTank ET-2850 a replacement of EPSON EcoTank ET-2760? Please clarify!
Yes
I can print from Mac pc but won't scan to pc ?
How can I save this video?
Should the plastic cover that covers the buttons and monitor be removed? On the demo, I noticed you removed a small piece from the monitor which I did also but there is more plastic which may or may not be intended to be permanent. It makes an irritating noise when using the buttons. Thanks
I'd say go ahead and remove the plastic from the buttons. No need for it there 😊
i am desperate to print 110 cardstock on this printer. It does feed through but does not print. Any suggestions?
Please let me know if you got it to print on 110.cardstock
So, this is not an air drop printer, you have to print from the apple using your iPhone or iPad?
How do you scan?
When I am putting in tha ink, it's like feeding a baby :)
No need to burp it afterwards 😄
lol@@ItsNabeel
I am sorry to say that you are wrong. Burp it is replacing tha ink, that shit cost money and time, ugh :( @@ItsNabeel
I don't understand in the set up demonstration why connecting it to a laptop or desktop wasn't included. Where can I find those instructions?
Take USB cable. Plug in to computer. The end.
@@pgr3290Is that correct, seriously? This printer cannot connect to a laptop via home wifi network? Or was that sarcasm, and it actually will?
@@BoomerAnn it can do both, connect via USB and wifi.
Can you only feed the paper through the back or is there also another way?
Through the back only for printing and on top for copying/scanning.
I just sent a photo from my phone to the printer and the print was so dark 😪
You didn't explain how to ensure that the ink levels are reset once you top up the tanks , you have to go back into the printer menu "Maintainence/Set Ink Level" to ensure the app is reading the full ink levels once you top it up !!
Hi Nabeel - re the maintenance box. Once it is full, do you just replace it, or as someone further down said, is that the printer broken. I have an Epson ET7750 and I can change the maintenance box on that. Many thanks!
Hi! I don’t print very often and my ordinary printer ink dries up quickly. Will this printer do the same?
These printers always have a sneaky way to automatically purge it's ink which means consuming. If you don't always use it, leave it disconnected.
If you do a nozzle check once a week, you will have no problems with the print head drying up.
Hi Nabeel.. after loading the ink I noticed there was about 1/2 inch of ink left in the color bottles.. can I add the rest after completing set up?
Yes. It might not take it all, but it should take most if not all after set up is complete.
@@ItsNabeel Thank you for your quick reply. I'm having another issue wonder if you might be able to help me.
When I set up the printer with the app I set up my home laptop ( a mac) all was well. Then I started working from home with a work laptop (PC) connected with a cable. Now it won't scan to my personal computer and won't scan to my work computer saying check the connection ( which is fine). How do I have both computers connected? Sorry if too much :-)
I accidentally cut the plastic piece that wraps around the white chord inside the printer. Ugh! What do I do? I misunderstood the instructions. Any thoughts?
I have this same question -- I didn't cut it, but removed it and can't figure out how to get it back on.
Hi,
Do you know what is the smallest size you can feed through the printer? Can you set the width down to a7 width?
Thanks
The feeder narrows to a two inch width. The smallest paper size to choose from in the app is 3.5" x 5", slightly larger than A7
Does it print cardstock? How thick the paper thickness could be? Thanks
Pretty sure I read it can print on 300 gsm.
What are the dimensions of the printer (how tall it is) once you open the back panel and feed the paper?
It is approximately 12 inches tall (including inserted paper), 15 inches wide, and 16 inches from front to back.
"Alexa, print my shopping list". is a good reason to print from Alexa.
I don't have a smart phone.
Can I download the app on my laptop?
Will it work with Wi-Fi, laptop to printer?
I could connect them with a cable.
Yes works with wifi
does the printer know when the ink is full automatically or the user i have know?
When the printer is full, no more ink will come out of the bottle.
I would have liked the setup through the app ….
having problems
Hi ! If I want to print on photo paper which side do I load the photo paper on ?!
Get a plane piece of paper, put an X on one side and put it facing up.
Print, then you will work out what side to place the paper.
It won’t connect my laptop to the printer by wifi! Ugggg! Guess I’ll phone tech support.
Hi, this might be dumb. Mine is printing double sided automatically, how can I change it to print one side only?
There is usually a setting for double sided printing in the print dialogue window that appears just before you print something. It varies depending on the operating system you are using. Switch it off and it should stop this.
hi. I hope you could help me. I'm trying to print double-sided. I set it up on the laptop setting but it doesn't work when printing, is there anything I'm missing? note, I'm not very techy🙃
Unfortunately it doesn't print double-sided, u have to turn the page on the other side and reprint it . I already baught the printer because of the double-sided printing.. I called Epson and they said that it doesn't print both sides automatically!!! that's why I,ll send it back!
It does print on both sides automatically. You just have to set it to that setting on your laptop printing interface. It could be buried under something like "more options" or "advanced options."
You didn't show what to unpack inside the printer and how did you set it up with your phone? The LCD screen asks if I want to set using the Epson Smart Panel app. You didn't mention that. If I say yes, I get a QR code. So not helpful at all.
I printed from my iphone super easy