The Epson EcoTank ET‑4800 is a multifunction powerhouse offering printing, scanning, copying, and faxing—all without traditional cartridges. With high-capacity refillable ink tanks, built-in ADF, Ethernet and Wi‑Fi connectivity—including voice‑activated printing—it delivers long‑term value and convenience.
Say goodbye to expensive ink cartridges. The ET‑4800 features refillable ink tanks that come ready with up to 2 years of ink in the box. Replacement ink bottles yield up to 4,500 black‑and‑white pages and 7,500 color pages, offering up to 90 % cost savings compared to standard cartridges :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
Supports Wi‑Fi**, Wi‑Fi Direct, and Ethernet** connectivity, along with wireless printing via Apple AirPrint and Epson Smart Panel App. Voice-activated printing is available when paired with Voice Assistants via an Epson Connect account :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
This all-in-one solution includes a flatbed scanner, automatic document feeder (ADF) with 30‑sheet capacity, and built-in faxing. While it doesn't support automatic duplex printing or duplex scanning, manual two-sided printing is supported via page flipping :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
ET‑4800 delivers approximately 10.5 ppm for both black and color documents. Print resolution peaks at 5760×1440 dpi, offering crisp text and vivid color photos. However, photo print quality may appear slightly muted depending on paper type; some users report graininess when not using Epson’s own photo paper :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
The standard input tray holds 100 sheets, with the rear feed accommodating specialty media such as envelopes and photo paper. ADF allows 30‑page batch scanning. The printer measures ~375 × 347 × 237 mm and weighs around 5 kg—compact for a multifunction device :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
With huge ink yields, the ET‑4800’s total cost over years is exceptionally low. Consumer Reports estimates about $0.003 per text page and about $0.022 per graphical page. A two‑year ownership cost is around $248, rising modestly to ~$260 over five years :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.
Reddit users highlight remarkable ink longevity and savings:
“You’ve got more ink than a tattoo parlor… savings on ink are no joke… wireless printing that actually works.” — :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
However, others caution about print quality inconsistency:
“I can’t replicate the quality… grainy and awful.” — :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Choose the ET‑4800 if you:
