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Epson EcoTank ET-3850 Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, All-In-One Supertank, Print, Scan, Copy (C11CJ61201)
Note: **While supplies last. May not be valid in combination with other offers. Offer subject to change.
Note: *Offer Expires on 09/21/2024
- EcoTank 3830 (Good)
- EcoTank 3850 (Better)
- Printer$319.99
- Printer + High yield ink$388.61
- Printer + Standard ink$388.61
About this product
Your busy office needs a printer that’s fast, affordable, easy to use, and has great features. That’s why we developed the EcoTank ET-3850 – an innovative cartridge-free solution that uses high-capacity, easily refillable ink tanks. So you’ll worry less about running out of ink, and save a lot on replacement ink. The ET-3850 features an auto document feeder, fast printing with outstanding print quality, productive paper handling, a high-resolution flatbed scanner, and a large color display – making it the perfect printer for your home office.
- Innovative Cartridge-Free Printing - No more tiny, expensive ink cartridges; each ink bottle set is equivalent to about 80 individual cartridges
- Dramatic Savings on Replacement Ink - Save up to 90% with replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges – that’s enough to print up to 7,500 pages black/6,000 color
- Stress-Free Printing — Up to 2 years of ink in the box – and with every replacement ink set – for fewer out of ink frustrations
- High-Capacity Ink Tanks – Epson’s exclusive EcoFit ink bottles make filling easy and worry-free
- Zero Cartridge Waste – By using an EcoTank printer, you can help reduce the amount of cartridge waste ending up in landfills
- Impressive Print Quality - Unique PrecisionCore Heat-Free Technology and pigment black ink produce extremely sharp text – plus impressive color photos and graphics – on virtually any paper type
- Robust Paper Handling - Auto Document Feeder, paper-saving auto 2-sided printing and a 250-sheet paper tray for high productivity
- Modern Connectivity - Features Ethernet and wireless, plus hands-free voice-activated printing. Easily print from your smart device with the intuitive Epson Smart Panel App
- Built-in Scanner & Copier - High-resolution flatbed scanner and a 2.4" color display for easy document copying and navigation
- Use Genuine Epson Ink - for optimal print quality and performance. Non-genuine ink could cause damage not covered by the printer’s limited warranty
Attribute name | Attribute value |
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*key specs | |
Touch Screen Display | No |
Printer Condition Indicates if the printer is new or refurbished. Refurbished printers are recycled printers with brand new parts. | New |
Family Model # | EcoTank 3850 (Better) |
Types of Display Indicates the type of display panel on the product. | Color LCD |
Printer Type Printer Type specifies the printing technology. Inkjet printers use ink cartridges which output droplets of ink onto paper through the printhead nozzles. Laser printers use a laser beam to create an image onto a drum, which then transfers the image onto paper through powder toner cartridges. Dot Matrix printers use printheads made of pins which press ink-soaked ribbon onto paper to create images. Zero Ink printers utilize heat technology, not requiring an ink cartridge, toner or ribbon. | Inkjet |
Series or Collection Items of a particular grouping, as merchandised and labeled by a manufacturer | EcoTank ET-3850 |
Printer Use Refers to the recommended use case of each printer. Home printers are best for a household, whereas home office printers are best from work from home individuals or personal workspaces. | Home Office |
Printer Capability Refers to the primary function(s) of the printer: Instant Photo (specific to portable photo printers), Print only (also known as single function), Print, Scan, Copy (also known as all-in-one), or any combination of Print, Scan, Copy, and Fax. | Print, Scan, Copy |
Display Screen Size (Inches) | 2.4 |
What's in the Printer Box | EcoTank ET-3850, manual, CD-ROM for product setup, power cord, 1 bottle of 502 Black (127 mL) and 1 bottle each of 502 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (70 mL) |
Supertank Refers to whether or not a printer has built-in tanks for ink. This feature is specific to Tank printers and allows them to store high quantities of ink. Non-tank printers will be classified as "standard". | Supertank |
Printer Function Refers to the primary capabilities of the printer in an abbreviated form. Can be either all-in-one (Print, Scan, Copy) with fax potentially included, or single function (Print Only). | All-In-One |
connectivity | |
Mobile Printing Apps | Epson Email Print, Remote Print, iPrint App, Scan to Cloud, Smart Panel App, Apple AirPrint, Android Printing, Mopria Print Service |
Wireless Ready A wireless ready printer (or Wi-Fi printer) uses a wireless internet connection to receive information from a computer or other device. A wired printer requires a cable for a direct connection to a computer or network. | Wireless |
Media Types Supported Indicates what types of paper or material can be used in the printer. | Plain Paper, Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided, Premium Photo Paper Glossy |
Printer Connectivity Refers to the methods that can be used to print from the printer. For example, a USB and Wireless printer can be connected to either wirelessly or through a USB cord to print a document. | USB, Wireless, Network Ready |
Mobile Device Printing Mobile Device Printing allows a user to send files to the printer from their device (such as a phone or tablet) through a local wireless connection. | Mobile Device Printing Eligible |
Network Ready Refers to a device's capability to connect to Wi-Fi networks, either wirelessly or though an ethernet cable. | Yes |
copy, scan, fax features | |
Copy Enlargement % (Up to) Indicates how large an image can be inflated via the printer. | 400 |
Black & White Copy Resolution (Up to) Copy Resolution, measured in dots per inch (dpi), indicates the amount of detail the printer will produce in a copied document. The higher the dpi, the higher the quality of the print. | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
Copy Reduction % (Up to) Indicates how small an image can be deflated via the printer. | 25 |
Maximum Number of Copies Refers to the maximum amount of copies that a device can create. | 99 |
Black & White Copy Speed (cpm) Copy Speed, expressed as copies per minute (cpm), represents the average number of copies a printer can produce every 60 seconds to the output tray. | 11 |
Color Copy Speed (cpm) Copy Speed, expressed as copies per minute (cpm), represents the average number of copies a printer can produce every 60 seconds to the output tray. | 5 |
Color Copy Resolution (Up to) Copy Resolution, measured in dots per inch (dpi), indicates the amount of detail the printer will produce in a copied document. The higher the dpi, the higher the quality of the print. | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
Scanner Resolution Scanner resolution (or optical resolution), measured in dots per inch (dpi), refers to the amount of detail a scanner can capture. The higher the resolution, the higher the quality and sharpness of the scanned image. | 1200 x 2400 dpi |
dimensions | |
Width in Inches The overall width of the product, measured left to right. | 16.4 |
Weight (lbs.) Weight of the product measured in pounds. | 14.8 |
Height in Inches The overall height of the product, measured top to bottom. | 10 |
Depth in Inches The overall depth of the product, measured front to back. | 19.8 |
output | |
Printer Output Capacity Indicates the number of printed pages the printer output tray can hold. | 30 sheets |
Maximum Printer Monthly Duty Cycle Absolute maximum number (or range) of pages the machine can print in any given month. | 5000 pages |
Output Type Specifies if the printer's output is either black and white (also referred to as monochrome), or color. | Color |
paper | |
Standard Number of Paper Trays | 1 |
Maximum Number of Paper Trays | 1 |
Auto Feeder Capacity (Sheets) Auto feeder capacity refers to the number of sheets of paper the automatic document feeder on a device is capable of handling at one time. | 30 |
Paper Input Capacity Indicates the number of sheets of paper the printer can hold in the printer input tray. | 250 sheets |
Supported Paper Sizes | 3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14" |
Printer Max Paper Size | 8.5" x 14" Legal |
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) An automatic document feeder (ADF) is a mechanism that feeds multiple sheets of paper into a device in a single operation. | Yes |
power | |
Power Source Information The manufacturer specific information on the power source. | 100/240VAC, 50-60Hz |
Power Consumption (Watts) The amount of electricity consumed in one hour, measured in Watts. | 12 |
print features | |
ISO Color Print Speed (ipm) Expressed as images per minute (IPM), refers to the print speed of the printer when producing color images based on standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). | 8.5 |
Color Print Speed Print Speed, measured in pages per minute (PPM), specifies the amount of color pages that the printer can produce within 60 seconds. | 10 PPM & Under |
Wide Format Compatibility Indicates whether machine supports printing on media with widths between 18 and 100 inches. | No |
Noise Level (decibels) Noise level, measured in decibels (dB), is the level of noise emission. The louder the noise, the higher the decibel level. | 52 |
Max Print Resolution (dpi) Max print resolution, measured in dots per inch (dpi), refers to the maximum amount of detail in a printed image. The higher the resolution, the higher the quality and sharpness of the image. | 4800 DPI |
Photo Capable Capable of printing on any size of photo paper. | Photo |
Double Sided Printing Double sided printing (also known as duplexing) is a feature that allows printers to print on both sides of the paper. Can either be manual, meaning the user will need to refeed the page in order to print on the other side, or automatic, where the printer will do the work for you. | Automatic |
Borderless Printing Borderless printing allows you to print to the edges of a piece of paper without any white border or margin visible. | Borderless Printing |
ISO Black & White Print Speed (ipm) Expressed as images per minute (IPM), refers to the print speed of the printer when producing black and white images based on standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). | 15.5 |
Recommended Monthly Print Volume The manufacturers suggestion for how many pages your printer can comfortably handle in a single month. | 800 pages |
Black & White Print Speed Print Speed, measured in pages per minute (PPM), specifies the amount of black and white pages that the printer can produce within 60 seconds. | 11 to 20 PPM |
warranty | |
Printer Warranty | 1 Year Limited |
additional details | |
Number of Users Recommended number of users that can be using the device. | 1-5 Users |
Operating Temperature Range The range of temperatures, typically given in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, within which the product can operate effectively without performance degradation. | 50-95 degrees Fahrenheit |
Printer Language | EPSON ESC/P-R |
Operating Humidity Range The range of humidity levels, typically expressed in percentages, within which the product can function properly without performance issues. | 20-80% |
True Color Actual manufacturer name for the color of the product. | White |
Printer System Requirements Listing of software programs or hardware devices required to operate the printer properly. | Windows, macOS |
Printer Portability Portable printers allow a user to print on-the-go. This means the printer can operate without being plugged in, using an internal battery. | Standard |