jeffhacker Loc: Dallas, Texas

Just be careful what you buy. I got the Epson ET-870, which is their “high end” model. It requires big “bags” of ink - they do last a long time - 3/4 months with my heavy use, but they use R02 bags which are only available ordering direct from Epson.

jeffhacker Loc: Dallas, Texas

Just be careful what you buy. I got the Epson ET-870, which is their “high end” model. It requires big “bags” of ink - they do last a long time - 3/4 months with my heavy use, but they use R02 bags which are only available ordering direct from Epson.

Bogy2830

As a long time Canon PIXMA user, I just replaced my PIXMA MG 5320 with an Epson XP7100 Expression Premium 5-tank printer ($299). Really like the Epson, has a touch screen that is easy to use and while it has ink tanks, you can get the extra large capacity ink tanks which reportedly doubles the quantity of printing.
I would have stayed with Canon but I purchased a new Mac desktop computer and canon had no upgrades to the software for their printers and my new computer would not recognize the printer because it was no longer compatible.
This seems to be an issue between Apple and Canon.
Anyway...very happy with my choice of Epson.
Good luck in your research.....

fstoprookie Loc: Central Valley of California

As I said above - as long as you perform the printer head cleaning process every month you should be fine.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I have an Epson ET-2760, and I love it. I'm still using the original ink - half full. It does duplex easily, and there is a way to see how many copies it has printed. This has done around 3,000 copies. I bought all four replacement bottles for $62.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Sadly, inkjet printers thrive on constant use. The Epson EcoTank printers are great in small office/home office environments, where active students or people working at home need to print at least once a week or so. And fortunately, a set of four ink bottles replaces up to 80 smaller cartridges, so ink cost is very low. Instead, you're paying up front for the printer.

Get used to the idea that a new printer will probably have only about 5-7 years of driver support. EVERYTHING in the computer industry and smartphone industry has a limited support life. Finding ink for Epson EcoTank printers should not be difficult, but the drivers are going to be incompatible with some new OS in the future. That is why I never buy a printer on close-out, because it means the new model is already in the pipeline and the the manufacturer will dump support for the old one at the next big jump in operating systems.

For those wanting to print photos at home, I advise that if you are not a photo artist, active photo enthusiast, or a pro who prints LARGE prints, FREQUENTLY, then don't own a photo quality inkjet. It is much less expensive to use a remote lab. Just contact a lab such as WHCC, Bay Photo, Full Color, Nations Photo, Shutterfly, mPix, H&H, UPI lab, etc. Get their remote order entry software (ROES), and order images over the Internet.

You DO need to calibrate and custom profile your monitor once a month if you expect what-you-see-is-what-you-print (or what the lab prints) color. Use a calibration kit from X-Rite or DataColor, and read all their white papers and tutorials on color management. It's not complicated. A calibration kit pays for itself quickly in saved ink, paper, time, and reprints! It does what no human eye can do... It sees color objectively.

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

I have an Epson ET7700 5 tank A4 printer. Works very well but it clogs up under the printer head. This manifests itself by smearing. There are videos on You Tube showing you how to fix it and I have done this twice successfully.

The chap who 'engineered' this non standard solution eventually sent the printer to Epson as it is quite hard to clean under the head 100%. Might be a point worth considering.

I don't print that many photos but I would back up the above comment on calibration.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

I did the side by side comparison and concluded that the 3760 had enough features that were better than the 2760 to make it worth $80 more (it's on sale now at B & H but currently unavailable): Extra features include are: it's faster, the input tray holds more paper, and it has an ADF.

Note: The 3750 is discontinued, but you can get one for $700 on Amazon!!

Thanks for your answer.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

Thank you for that information. I'll start saving my carts in case I get brave enough to try this!!!

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

I did look at that one, too; but $500 is a little more than I want to pay. Thanks for the info!

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

That one actually has 5 ink tanks, black, cyan, yellow, magenta, and photo black. It is also $650...a little steep for me. Thanks for your input.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

You have the 2760? The only downside I can see is no duplex copying. It does duplex prints, though, which is more important. No ADF either that the 3760 does have. My current printer has an ADF, and I rarely use it, because I forget that it's there!! I have read that setup is a nightmare. More people love these printers than hate them, though. I have had a love-hate relationship with many of my printers. It's like anything else. When they work, it's great!!

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

Wow!! Almost $2000! I wouldn't even consider that one. I think the ink is the same price no matter where you buy it. That's what I've found out from other printers I have owned.

Thanks for your input.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

I didn't even look at that one because it has ink cartridges, not tanks. I've always had Canon printers and they work fine with my Apple computers. I think a newer Canon would have worked fine. That's why my choices are between a Canon and an Epson.

Thanks for that information.

GrandmaG Loc: Flat Rock, MI

Well, I've reviewed all the answers and it seems that most of you like the Epson ET-3760/3750. I did some further research and there are two things that stand out that would be deal breakers. First, it only states that is compatible with windows and Mac. I need to be able to print from our phones as well-both android and iOS. Second, I don't see a way to feed thicker paper or labels from the back. It does have a better scanner than the Canon.

The Canon G-6020 is compatible with all devices and OS, does have two trays for paper, but no ADF. It also uses pigment black ink, which I think is better. This printer is $110 less, too. Also, the ink is cheaper for the Canon and the black has 170 ml vs 127 ml for the Epson.

Now, the biggest question is this...do both companies make your printer stop working after x number of pages or when the ink pad is full? What about the ink pad...replaceable by owner?

I'm still leaning towards the Canon. I would love to hear from someone who has this printer or even the G-7020