Epson EcoTank ET-2980
Exact average 79.7 · 1 printed, 5 estimated
Image: Epson6 professional reviewers tested the Epson EcoTank ET-2980, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: ease of use and performance. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by WIRED, Digital Trends, Digital Camera World and 3 more
The catch: The display is tiny, and it has only a rear paper feed.
5 of these 6 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 6 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 80WIRED
The reviewer became a convert to ink tank printing, praising low running costs and clean, easy setup.
Read WIRED review - 83est.Digital Trends
A fast, cheap-to-run family tank printer with good quality, recommended with caveats.
Read Digital Trends review - 83est.Digital Camera World
A good-value bottle-fed all-in-one for home office use with quick document output and very low running costs.
Read Digital Camera World review - 83est.TechRadar
A stripped-down entry EcoTank that prints reliably, duplexes automatically and costs little to run, so long-term value is excellent despite the high upfront price and thin feature list.
Read TechRadar review - 83est.Popular Mechanics
Named the easiest printer to use in a tested roundup, praised for setup, menus and build.
Read Popular Mechanics review - 66est.CNN Underscored
In a roundup, the ET-2980 is not a top pick: huge ink capacity is its one real selling point.
Read CNN Underscored review
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Common questions
Is the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 6 recommend it. The display is tiny, and it has only a rear paper feed.
Do critics agree about the Epson EcoTank ET-2980?
Broad agreement: scores range from 66 (CNN Underscored) to 83 (Digital Trends), a spread of 17 points across 6 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Epson EcoTank ET-2980?
Price (2 of 6 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Epson EcoTank ET-2980?
The Brother HL-L3280CDW (critic score 79), best for mostly black-and-white.