EPSON - EcoTank ET-1810 Inkjet MFP

Product Information

Ink Tec Sublinova Smart inks are one of the most renowned and high-quality sublimation inks available on the UK market. Canon’s system is much faster at printing photos, though. Printing six 10 x 15cm photos at high settings took more than 15 minutes on the ET-1810 and less than ten minutes on the G3501. HP’s photo printing is faster still, taking less than five minutes, but print quality isn’t as good. Yields based on the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern with Epson's methodology. Actual ink yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink colour. All ink colours are used for printing and printer maintenance, and all colours must be available for printing.

In other words the printer will never stop printing as long as it has ink in the tank and paper in the feed. With no screen, this printer could be a fiddle to get onto a wireless network. I used a PC and the supplied drivers for the initial configuration, after which it was easy to find and install on other computers and smartphones. The only other thing of note is that, with big tanks at the front and paper trays front and rear, this printer requires about 40 x 70cm of desk space, which might be a little more than you’d expect from a basic, single-function device. Print Speed and Quality Included ink bottle yields based on the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern with Epson’s methodology. Actual ink yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink colour. All ink colours are used for printing and printer maintenance, and all colours must be available for printing. For more information, visit www.epson.com/inkinfo It is also strongly recommended that all printers be used with the provided USB cable, even if the printer has a wireless function.The ET-1810 is a printer only; no scanner or copy facility – ideally suited for sublimation use and provides the lowest possible entry point price for users who are starting out. An ideal solution for hobby and home users. Manufactured for use in Epson printers, Sublinova Smart ink is designed to allow users to heat transfer images onto most synthetic materials. Not only is this printer easy to use, but it offers excellent value and includes some amazing functions you won’t find on other printers. Includes 4 x 65ml individual ink bottles (Bk, C, Y, M), Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Warranty document.

Having said that, if colour printing is high on your agenda, the six-colour tank-based Canon Pixma G650 is better for the job, and will produce richer prints. The cost of printing rises a little because of the extra colours, but photo printing is significantly improved. For the best photo quality, however, we still recommend the Canon Pixma TS8350.

With ink-tank printers having a reputation for being expensive, this Epson model is light on features but a heavyweight for value

If you’re after a do-everything multifunction printer for a home office, the Epson EcoTank ET-1810 isn’t for you. It’s a single-function inkjet printer, and a pretty basic one at that. Sublimation can also be used for fabric printing, glass picture tiles, custom phone cases, and much more.

These include materials such as polyester, ceramic mugs, spandex, nylon, sublimation plates / slates, and a plethora of other sublimates.This has the added benefit of eliminating unsightly brown or orange tones on any of your sublimated items. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™; level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Wi-Fi Direct may require printer software. Compatible mobile device operating systems — for iOS: 11.0 or later; for iPadOS ®: OS 13.1 or later; for Android: 5.0 or later. What you don’t get from the printer are many extras, with even scanning and copying falling by the wayside in Epson’s charge to a lower price. There’s no proper paper tray, with the rear feed being the only place you can store paper, and it won’t automatically flip a sheet and print on both sides, although it will help you do this manually.