Epson EcoTank ET-3950 Black – 3-in-1 Ink Tank Multifunction Printer
The Epson EcoTank ET-3950 is a compact, high-efficiency 3-in-1 ink tank printer designed for home offices and small business use. It combines printing, scanning, and copying with ultra-low running costs thanks to its refillable EcoTank system and high-yield ink bottles included in the box.
Key Features
- 3-in-1 functionality: Print, scan, copy
- EcoTank system: Cartridge-free printing with refillable ink tanks
- High ink yield included: Up to 6,600 black / 5,500 color pages
- Automatic duplex printing: Double-sided printing
- ADF: 30-sheet automatic document feeder
- Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB
- Compact office design: Suitable for home and small workspaces
Technical Specifications
- Printing technology: Epson PrecisionCore heat-free inkjet
- Print resolution: Up to 4800 × 1200 dpi
- Print speed: 18 ppm (mono), 9 ppm (color ISO)
- Scanner type: Flatbed CIS scanner + ADF
- Scan resolution: 1200 × 2400 dpi
- Paper capacity: 250 sheets
- ADF capacity: 30 sheets
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB
- Weight: approx. 6–7 kg (varies by region)
Ink System
- Epson 502 ink bottle series (pigment black + dye color inks)
- Refillable EcoTank design (no cartridges)
- Extremely low cost per page compared to cartridge printers
Functions & Software
- Print, scan, copy
- Automatic duplex printing
- Epson Smart Panel mobile app control
- Cloud printing (AirPrint, Mopria, Epson Connect)
- OCR support for document scanning
Performance & Use Case
The ET-3950 is positioned as a modern home office printer that balances productivity and cost efficiency. It offers fast everyday document printing, reliable scanning via ADF, and long-term ink savings. It is not a photo specialist device but can produce good quality color prints for everyday use.
Advantages
- Very low running cost (EcoTank system)
- High ink yield included (up to 3 years of printing)
- ADF + duplex printing for productivity
- Strong wireless and mobile support
Limitations
- No advanced photo optimization features
- No second paper tray
- Moderate speed compared to laser printers
- Not ideal for heavy enterprise workloads
What’s Included
- Epson EcoTank ET-3950 printer
- Full set of ink bottles
- Power cable
- Setup guide
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