Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer vs HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer is both cheaper to buy and cheaper to run — the straightforward pick for most buyers.
Best overall
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer
- Price
- $301.00
- Cost per page (mono)
- 0.3¢/pg
Cost to run
| Total cost of ownership | Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| After 1 year | $318 | $354 |
| After 2 years | $335 | $378 |
| After 3 years | $352 | $402 |
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to run, so it stays the lower total cost at every volume.
Specs compared
| Spec | Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer | HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Print technology | ink-tank | ink-tank |
| Color support | color | color |
| Device type | multifunction | multifunction |
| Functions | print, scan, copy | print, scan, copy, fax |
| Print speed (mono) | 15 ppm | 15 ppm |
| Print speed (color) | 8 ppm | 9 ppm |
| Resolution | 4800 x 1200 | 1200 x 1200 |
| Duty cycle (monthly) | 5,000 pages | 6,000 pages |
| Recommended volume | — | 1,200 pages/mo |
| Automatic duplex | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic document feeder | No | Yes |
| Display | 1.44-inch color LCD | 3-inch Touchscreen MGD (Mono Graphics Display) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Paper sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Photo | Letter, Legal, Photo |
| Weight (kg) | 5.2 | 7.7 |
Cartridges & running cost
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer
Cheapest to run: Epson 502 Black Ink Bottle — $24.00 · 0.3¢/page · 8,500pg yield
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer
Cheapest to run: HP 32XL Black Original Ink Bottle — $23.89 · 0.4¢/page · 6,000pg yield
Which should you buy?
- High-volume or cost-conscious printing: Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer — about 29% lower cost per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢).
- A lower upfront budget: Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer — $29 less to buy.
- If you need faxing: HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer — it adds faxing, which the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer doesn't do.
Where to buy
Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank PrinterBuy — $301.00
HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One PrinterBuy — $329.99
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Frequently asked questions
- Which is cheaper to run, the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer — its cheapest black cartridge works out about 29% cheaper per page (0.3¢ vs 0.4¢ mono).
- Which costs less to buy, the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer or the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- The Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer is about $29 cheaper upfront based on current prices.
- What are the main differences between the Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer and the HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer?
- Functions: Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer print, scan, copy, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer print, scan, copy, fax. Print speed (color): Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer 8 ppm, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 9 ppm. Resolution: Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer 4800 x 1200, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 1200 x 1200. Duty cycle (monthly): Epson EcoTank ET-2980 All-in-One Supertank Printer 5,000 pages, HP Smart Tank 7603 All-in-One Printer 6,000 pages.