Compare Epson EcoTank ET-2860 vs HP Smart Tank 585
In this technical comparison between the Epson EcoTank ET-2860 and the HP Smart Tank 585, 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 150 USD.
| Specifications |
Epson EcoTank ET-2860 |
HP Smart Tank 585 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2024 | 2023 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | PrecisionCore Heat-Free Inkjet (Refillable Ink Tank) | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Wireless |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color (4-color system) |
| Print speed | 10.0 ipm (Mono) / 5.0 ipm (Color); Max Draft: 33 ppm (Mono) / 15 ppm (Color) | Up to 12 ppm (Black) / 5 ppm (Color) |
| Resolution | Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi | Up to 1200×1200 rendered dpi (Black); Up to 4800×1200 optimized dpi (Color) |
| Duplex printing | Yes (Manual only) | Manual |
| Max paper size | A4 / Letter / Legal (supports long paper up to 1.2 meters) | Legal (216×356 mm) / A4 |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed only (CIS Sensor) |
| Scan resolution | Optical: 1200 x 2400 dpi | Up to 1200×1200 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Approx. 10 sec (Mono) / 16 sec (Color) for a single page | Up to 10 cpm (Black) / 2 cpm (Color) |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | Epson 104 Ink Bottles (Dye-based) | Pigment-based (Black); Dye-based (Color) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~4,500 pages | Color: ~7,500 pages | Up to 6,000 pages (Black) / 6,000 pages (Color) |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 4 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | 100 Sheets (Rear feed) | 100 sheets (Standard) |
| Output tray capacity | 30 Sheets | 30 sheets |
| Supported media | Plain paper, Photo paper (up to 300g/m²), Envelopes (C6, DL) | Plain paper, Matte/Glossy Brochure paper, Photo paper, Envelopes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct | 2.4G Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct (Self-healing Wi-Fi) |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | Epson Smart Panel app, Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect | HP Smart app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Bluetooth LE |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | No LCD screen (Status LED indicators only) | 1.2-inch iCON LCD Display |
| Buttons | Physical buttons (Power, Wi-Fi, Network Status, Copy Color/Mono, Stop) | "Smart Buttons" (Contextual backlit buttons: Power, Copy, Wi-Fi, Info) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | 12W (Copying) | 4.5W (Ready) | 0.7W (Sleep) | 3.02W (Ready), 1.1W (Sleep), 0.1W (Manual-Off) |
| Noise level | Approx. 50.0 dB(A) | ~50 dB(A) (Active printing) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 375 mm (W) x 347 mm (D) x 179 mm (H) | 434.7×361.5×157.3 mm |
| Weight | 3.9 kg | 5.03 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | ET-2860 Printer, 4x 65ml Ink Bottles (Full set), Power Cable, Setup Guide | Printer, HP GT53XL Black bottle, HP GT52 CMY bottles, Printheads (Black & Tri-color), Power cord, Setup guide |
| Price | Approximately $180 - $220 USD | 150 USD |
| Full Details | EcoTank ET-2860 - Full Specifications | Smart Tank 585 - Full Specifications |