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Epson

Epson

Good7/10

Seiko Epson, a Japanese maker of printers, projectors, scanners and watch components.

Founded
1942
From
Japan
HQ
Suwa, Japan
Owned by
Independent
Made in
Mostly the Philippines, Indonesia and China
Also sold as
Seiko Epson
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Printer

Good7/10Mid-range

Epson's EcoTank range is the default recommendation for anyone printing lots of colour, as the higher purchase price is recouped through cheap ink. Complaints centre on waste-ink-pad service messages and past firmware updates that rejected third-party cartridges.

Good at

  • EcoTank popularised refillable tanks with very low cost per page
  • Bottled ink lasts a long time for heavy colour users
  • Good photo quality on Expression and SureColor models

Weak at

  • EcoTank models cost more upfront
  • Ink pads 'end of life' message can force a service visit
  • US lawsuits over firmware blocking non-Epson ink
Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty
EcoTankExpressionWorkForceSureColor

Best for: Families and small offices printing a lot of colour

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Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.