Epson EcoTank ET-18100 Ink Tank Printer | Photo Printing | 6-Colour Inks | Wireless | A3+| Print to CD/DVD & PVC ID Cards | Speciality Media Feed up to A3+

I bought this to replace my dead Epson Stylus R2880 after 16 years of use. I have an Epson ER 2850 printer, scanner, copper, so I wanted a dedicated photo printer. This is stripped to the bare bones: no LCD menu system, no duplex printing and is dye colour rather than pigment. However, as I'm not concerned with archival permanence, the less expensive dye inks and eco tank system got my vote. Using its Standard print setting is more than acceptable for up to A4 size on glossy. It comes into its own printing A3+ on semi-gloss at High setting. Superb, vibrant results. The Epson Print Layout app is fantastic. You have to look for it as it isn't included in the set up or e-documents. This is a great printer. I think the price is inflated because Epson make little profit from the eco tank inks. BUT, this uncomplicated printer produces great results. I've seen some reviews where it's B&W performance is criticised: I have not tried B&W. It has only one black ink, so I suspect that its B&W performance is not stellar. Set up: DO NOT use the phone app, which is truly appalling. Go to Epson website and download the installer from there. Set up is then a breeze for WiFi. If you want to use the USB cable, then install again as a separate printer. Simple as that. I do hope this is helpful

Having had Epson and HP printers over the years, when it came down to Colour I went for Epson once again after my XP-960 6 Colour Machine finally gave up, and this machine has again not disappointed, now using Ink tanks makes the hole process effortless and cost effective. Instructions are very easy to follow when installing initially you have to use a smart phone having download the app using the QR code printed on the paperwork. Patience and take you time and follow the instructions on the app to the letter and all should turn out as it should. Remember to use the Epson Photo + software when printing onto Plastic ID Cards and CD's. Its Magic when the tray finally opens and you see a perfectly printed borderless card, outstanding print quality. Yes I have seen some reviews where people have had issues but often that is user error. To this date I have never had any issues with Epson and will continue to use these amazing machines for all my Colour Works.

Prints are great and is economical with the ink. Used extensively for a school with few issues. It looses a star because when it does have an issue you have to look up in the manual for what order of button pressing you need to do to sort it.

I would have given it 0 but I must say 1-5 I don’t have a choice for 0 !! This is a very hard printer to setup I not a novice at this BUT this printer makes it so hard that this will be the last Epson I will ever buy!!

I purchased the ET18100 because I take all colour photos and no black and white work. The 18100 is a fantastic colour photo printer. The screen to print match viewing prints under my dedicated photo viewing lamp are spot on. I recommend the ET178100 if you work in colour.

Seem to give good images but not fully tested with all papers yet. Liked bottle ink loading as I used an eco system on my R3000(now defunct).

I've had loads of Epson Photo printers, but the picture quality is great and good value for money. This should last me years.

Print Quality A4 printing: Excellent quality with no issues. A3 printing: Often leaves roller marks down one side, even when using the “thicker materials” setting. This seems to be a common complaint in other reviews as well. Noise & Mechanical Issues Developed a loud screeching noise from the rollers after about 4 weeks of use. The noise only happens when the rollers are moving, but it’s noticeable and unpleasant. Ink Performance Ink capacity is impressive. Still using the original stock ink, and it’s not even halfway empty after four months. Features Borderless printing works well. Can print on plastic cards and CDs, which is a great bonus. Unfortunately, the printer includes no instructions on how to print on CDs or cards. I had to rely on a third-party YouTube tutorial. Software & Setup Setup was frustrating. The software and drivers required excessive personal information, including GPS location, which feels unnecessary, especially for a printer that I chose to connect via a cable. No USB printer cable included (I used my own), though it does come with a power cable. Setup instructions are limited and not very helpful. Overall Thoughts The printer delivers great print quality for A4 and has excellent ink efficiency, but the mechanical noise, A3 roller marks, and intrusive software requirements really hold it back. The extra features are nice, but the lack of guidance makes them harder to use than they should be. If you don’t care about noise, only print A4 then it’ll work for you.