Compare Epson EcoTank ET-2860 vs Epson EcoTank ET-2870
In this technical comparison between the Epson EcoTank ET-2860 and the Epson EcoTank ET-2870, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approximately $180 - $220 USD and Typically between $180 – $220 USD.
| Specifications |
Epson EcoTank ET-2860 |
Epson EcoTank ET-2870 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2024 | March 2024 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | PrecisionCore Heat-Free Inkjet (Refillable Ink Tank) | Epson Micro Piezo Heat-Free Technology |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Copy, Scan |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color |
| Print speed | 10.0 ipm (Mono) / 5.0 ipm (Color); Max Draft: 33 ppm (Mono) / 15 ppm (Color) | Black (ISO): 10.0 ppm (up to 33 ppm draft) Color (ISO): 5.0 ppm (up to 15 ppm draft) |
| Resolution | Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi | 5760 × 1440 dpi |
| Duplex printing | Yes (Manual only) | Manual |
| Max paper size | A4 / Letter / Legal (supports long paper up to 1.2 meters) | A4 |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed (CIS) |
| Scan resolution | Optical: 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200×2400 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Approx. 10 sec (Mono) / 16 sec (Color) for a single page | Approx. 10.0 ipm (Black) / 5.0 ipm (Color) |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | Epson 104 Ink Bottles (Dye-based) | Dye-based (Epson 104 Series) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~4,500 pages | Color: ~7,500 pages | Black: ~4,500 pages Color: ~7,500 pages --- Efficiency: Equivalent to roughly 72 standard cartridges. |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 4 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | 100 Sheets (Rear feed) | 100 sheets (Rear tray) |
| Output tray capacity | 30 Sheets | 30 sheets |
| Supported media | Plain paper, Photo paper (up to 300g/m²), Envelopes (C6, DL) | Plain paper, photo paper (up to 10x15cm borderless), envelopes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | Hi-Speed USB |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct | Built-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | Epson Smart Panel app, Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect | Epson Smart Panel app, Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | No LCD screen (Status LED indicators only) | 3.7 cm (1.46") Color LCD |
| Buttons | Physical buttons (Power, Wi-Fi, Network Status, Copy Color/Mono, Stop) | Standard physical navigation buttons |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | 12W (Copying) | 4.5W (Ready) | 0.7W (Sleep) | 12 W (Standalone copying), 4.5 W (Ready), 0.7 W (Sleep) |
| Noise level | Approx. 50.0 dB(A) | Approx. 5.2 B(A) / 39 dB(A) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 375 mm (W) x 347 mm (D) x 179 mm (H) | 375× 347× 179 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 4.1 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | ET-2860 Printer, 4x 65ml Ink Bottles (Full set), Power Cable, Setup Guide | Printer, 4 individual ink bottles (65ml each), Power cable, Setup guide. |
| Price | Approximately $180 - $220 USD | Typically between $180 – $220 USD |
| Full Details | EcoTank ET-2860 - Full Specifications | EcoTank ET-2870 - Full Specifications |