Epson EcoTank ET-2980
Ink tank printers use a refillable ink tank which provides a more eco-friendly option that also helps to reduce prinking costs. Any business that prints heavy loads needs a printer that can keep up with the pace without requiring frequent ink refills or expensive replacement ink caridges.
What Are Ink Tank Printers?
Ink tank printers, also called supertank printers, are a type of ink-jet printer that use a continuous ink stream rather than replaceable ink cartridges. Printheads are connected to tube systems that dispense ink from connected ink tanks, one for each color of ink.
Each ink tank houses a large supply of ink that can be easily refilled using convenient ink bottle replacements. Unlike cartridges that have to be replaced frequently in your inkjet printer, an ink tank printer can have an output of over 1,000 pages between ink refills.
Due to their efficiency and impressive printing power, these printers are also referred to as super tank printers.
What Brands of Ink Tank Printers Are Available?
If you’re already using inkjet printers, chances are the brand you know and trust also makes ink tank printers. Staples carries super tank printers from top brands like Epson, HP, Canon and Brother.
What Features Do Ink Tank Printers Have?
Ink tank printers are available with a variety of features to help maximize your printing productivity. We have provided some common features of ink tank printers below:
All-in-One Functionality
Ink tank printers are multifunctional, allowing you to print, scan and copy your important documents all in one place. It’s easy to cycle through functions with user-friendly controls like touchscreen displays.
Wireless Printing
Quickly and easily print without a corded connection thanks to wireless printing technology. Additionally, many models of ink tank printers support mobile printing, so you can quickly print documents from your mobile device while on the go. Voice control is another popular feature for super tank printers, enabling hands free printing via Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa.
Double-Sided Printing
Many ink tank printers offer hands free double sided printing that allows you to print the same amount of content in half the paper. This makes for an efficient and eco-friendly printing solution. Additionally, multiple paper types are supported, including cardstock paper, matte photo paper, glossy photo paper, envelopes and more.
Are Super Tank Printers Eco-Friendly?
Yes, super tank printers are extremely eco-friendly, since they can be used with eco-solvent ink. Plus, many models are Energy Star certified, which is a designation from the Environmental Protection Association (EPA) based on how much electricity is consumed during printing and when the super tank printer is idle. Additionally, many super tank printers are eco-ID certified by Staples, meeting strict environmental standards.