How to choose the right Epson printer?

The shopping team 09:00, December 17, 2022

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Whether at the office or with friends, you have necessarily seen an Epson printer at least once, as this brand is recognized and its various models are widespread.

With its positioning in the very accessible mid-range, it offers printers for the general public with a semi-professional rendering, for a price that is worth it.

Scanning, printing, inkjet, documents, photos, Epson printers are committed to offering a machine that best meets your needs.

We have selected for you 5 of the best Epson printers according to their characteristics so that you will find what you are looking for: from the eco-friendly EcoTank ET-2850 printer to the excellent XP-970 photo printer, this selection presents you with the best advantages of the Epson brand.

Summary :

• The Epson EcoTank ET-2850 printer with low ink consumption

• The Epson Home XP-2200 printer, the ultra-compact printer

• The Epson Workforce WF-2850DWF printer, the 4-in-1 multifunction printer

• The Epson WorkForce WF-2010W printer, the single function printer

• The Epson Expression Photo XP-970 printer, for high-quality photo prints

Our selection of the 5 best Epson printers for all uses

The Epson EcoTank ET-2850 printer with low ink consumption

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There is nothing worse than a printer whose ink consumption exceeds the actual use of the machine, with staggering costs that very quickly exceed the purchase price of the machine... This Epson Eco-printer Tank ET-1850 solves this problem while adding a multitude of uses that make it a perfect printer for the whole family.

It is an Inkjet printer that works in a network with Wi-Fi connectivity that is easy to set up thanks to the screen that the printer has.

Four ink cartridges are required, black, yellow, red and blue, and the ink level can be measured very easily at the front of the machine.

It works in automatic duplex, which is perfect for printing in large quantities, and there is also a scanner at the top of the printer.

You can connect to it both via the computer and via a smartphone, set the print quality, and connect a USB cable for quick connections.

It's the perfect printer for frequent use and multi-sheet documents.

One last detail to keep in mind: the sheets are loaded on the back of the device, think about it before placing it against a wall...

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The Epson Home XP-2200 printer, the ultra-compact printer

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We then selected the Home XP-2200 multifunction 3-in-1 printer for its ultra-compact design that fits perfectly into small spaces.

This printer is perfect especially for students because of its attractive price and the features it has.

Both a printer and a scanner, the ink cartridges are separated so that you can buy them one after the other and thus spend less money all at once.

The printer is supplied with 4 ink cartridges, assembly instructions, electric charging cable and warranty document.

With all this, its use is possible very quickly immediately after receipt.

With Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity, i.e. the ability to print wirelessly with and without a network,

you can activate it both from your computer and from your smartphone.

The touch screen is easy to install, all the features of the printer are there for a quick and efficient handling.

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The Epson Workforce WF-2850DWF printer, the 4-in-1 multifunction printer

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Its relatively imposing design should not prevent you from taking a look at the features of this Epson Workforce WF-2850DWF printer.

Not content with printing your documents, it also allows you to digitize or scan, photocopy and even fax, which makes it the most multifunctional printer in our selection.

The 6cm long LCD screen allows you to easily navigate through the printer's features to extract their full potential.

It is a printer that we imagine more for professional use, but the limits between the places of work and life tend to fade little by little with the development of teleworking.

Thus, it can be just as interesting for very regular or even intensive use at home.

It can print up to 33 pages per minute and connects via USB connectivity.

2-year warranty by Epson, it can be combined with an Alexa device for easy use.

If there is a printer that meets all our needs and more, it is this one.

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The Epson WorkForce WF-2010W printer, the single function printer

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Sometimes, in a printer, you don't want more than that: to be able to print documents, and that's it!

Now that scanner technologies are on the rise on smartphones, this Epson WorkForce WF-2010W printer delivers great print quality without the frills or features you don't need.

This Epson printer has inkjet printing technology that ensures clarity and detail in prints.

It works in both color and black and white and connects via an ethernet cable for better responsiveness, allowing it to print an average of 34 pages per minute.

Although released a few years ago, it is compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8 and later versions for long-lasting and regular use.

Its simple design,

efficient and discreet makes it an excellent home printer for all purposes.

With simplicity!

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The Epson Expression Photo XP-970 printer, for high-quality photo prints

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Finally, here is a printer whose use is very different from all the previous printers: the Epson XP-970 printer has the particularity of being a photo printer, for home use of semi-professional quality.

Its touch screen allows you to view the photos loaded from the USB port before printing to ensure that they correspond to your needs.

Six separate color cartridges print realistic, nuanced colors for quality photos, and these are separated to ensure that the printer can be used without the need to change all the cartridges at once.

You can print photos up to A3 poster format with a tray provided for this purpose.

Another tray is for smaller photo papers.

With Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct connectivity,

you can use it from your smartphone or from your computer.

The scanner option is also very practical for keeping multiple copies of photos without the quality suffering.

In short, it's a great photo printer for anyone who wants to print photos from home, with multiple features to go deeper into the quality of the end product.

This excellent Epson photo printer is therefore perfect for creative minds and photo lovers.

with multiple features to deepen the quality of the final product.

This excellent Epson photo printer is therefore perfect for creative minds and photo lovers.

with multiple features to deepen the quality of the final product.

This excellent Epson photo printer is therefore perfect for creative minds and photo lovers.

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How do I troubleshoot printing issues?

Several printing problems can occur when using a printer: saturated ink pad, jammed sheet, print head cleaning, etc. Epson printers have an internal correction and cleaning system that cleans mechanisms and to promote the use of your printer over the long term.

Simply select the cleaning option on the screen of your Epson printer to repair the internal mechanisms.

If the printing problem is technological, for example a bad data encoding, turning off and on your Epson printer allows you to start from scratch and avoid lasting bugs.

In an ecological approach, all the actions you can do to ensure the proper functioning of your Epson printer (dust, clean,

check the status of your printer) will allow you to keep it for a long time and to fight against both overconsumption and unnecessary expenses.

Indeed, the best printers are those that we keep for years.

How to install an Epson printer on the computer?

To connect your Epson printer to the computer, you must first turn on the printer, then download the Epson Connect Printer Setup application.

In the application, you can then select your printer before clicking on Next.

You must then register it (Printer Registration), and then accept the license agreement that is displayed.

Finally, a form appears in your Epson application so that you can create an account.

Once this account is created, press Finish!

to connect to your printer.

A configuration sheet is then printed by your Epson printer, and you will also receive an email confirming the creation of your account.

That's it, your Epson printer is installed on your computer.

How to connect to an Epson printer in wifi?

To connect your Epson printer via Wi-Fi, you must first check that the printer is connected to the Wi-Fi network. To do this, go to the printer's Wi-Fi configuration menu, then select the Configuration button Wi-Fi Direct.

The printer will then tell you how to connect via Wi-Fi. From your computer you will then be able to detect your printer, which will allow you to connect to it by adding it to your peripherals.

It is also possible to connect your smartphone to an Epson printer via Wi-Fi. To do this, you must download the Epson Print Enabler application for Android, or Epson iPrint for Apple products.

Then, the application tells you how to print your documents and/or photos from your smartphone.

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