Epson ET 2850 Print Quality Test [AMAZING QUALITY - MUST WATCH]

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[TallysVids]

I just recently got this. It seemed to get overall good reviews, the genuine inks were reasonably priced and were larger than some of the other manufacturers of ink tank printers. The maintenance cartridge (which is there to catch ink from when head cleaning takes place) is user replaceable and is very cheap, whereas on some brands of printer it needs to be sent away to get replaced and at a considerable cost too. Whether or not I would need to replace the maintenance cartridge is unsure, but its good to know its user replaceable and very cheap if it does.

First impressions are very good. Easy set up as was the ink refilling, really nice sharp text printouts. Briefly tried some graphics printout and I was very impressed also. The scanner seems very good as is the photocopying (both of which I use from time to time). I photocopied the included quick start guide that came with the printer which is in black-and-white and the photocopy I did looked darker and more bold and clear than the original document, which really impressed me. Hopefully this will last me for many years as we are not heavy users.

[bltefft]

Thanks for a great tutorial I just finished setting my new ET 2850 up. I bought it to replace an HP 5660 inkjet. i used the Epson Smart Panel App and it was really easy. I also found out that I don't have to turn it off. After I do a print job it will go to sleep and awaken again when I send another print job to it.

[yeevisuals]

Just got this printer and love it! Installation was very easy and the wireless works great. Replaced an HP Officejet because it ran out of ink…for the last time 😊

[abena]

Which of the higher models can print on card stock please?

[YesIamGodsGirl]

I had previously read reviews for all types of printers, this model included. Of course for all, there were pros and cons but mostly cons it seemed. So I was in limbo for a while not sure which printer to purchase. Then I decided to go with my instinct and purchase this one before ever seeing your video today and I'm so glad that I did. It was more expensive on Amazon so I decided to purchase from Costco instead. I did a test print of a photo without adjusting the settings or using special paper and of course it was horrible. LOL...But your video was extremely helpful, THANK YOU so much. I'm really happy that I went with my better judgement and purchased this printer. I hope that I'm able to adjust my settings accordingly and my photos print just as amazing as yours.

[paulwarner]

Thanx for the video. Typical of inkjets doing double sided they wait a bit for the first side to dry.

[MikeAshcraft]

Can you try some cardstock threw this printer?

[gretchenchenard]

I’m going to go home and try again but I get muted resolution even when I change to best settings. Why can’t I get this quality from my 2850

[patriciacochran]

The epson et printers are the worst printer they constantly clog its a never ending nightmare. I regret this purchase. I have only printed 227 pages and at least 100 of these pages were nozzle checks and test prints. I have done nozzle checks head cleanings everything possible to get magenta back working and nothing. Its a $300 nightmare customer service is no help either. Save yourself the frustration and read the reviews on any printer you are thinking of buying and take the negative ones seriously even if only a few. I wish i had done so. I also wish i still had my original box this sucker would have been gone a long time ago. Another lesson keep your box the store will not return without it. So in a world where loosing $300 and still needing a printer this situation is not ideal. Happy holidays

[Mr.Bassman]

Thanks for the great overview of what this thing can do!

[sonebone]

Hi, I have a et2850, is there anyway I can tone the color down a bit on my pictures, I make button pins and the color is a bit dark, the colors are printing well but I want to tone it down a bit, is there a setting for that? Thanks

[rafaelperez]

Brilliant video once again Brandon! I love Epson EcoTank inkjet printers!! 👍😁

[LuckyDucky-us]

How long did it take to print the photo? We are looking to find a printer that can do 4by6 photo prints wirelessly. About 5-30 seconds per print, high quality.

[norinemueller]

great review as always that being said I was going to purchase this today from amazon but saw the reviews they were terrible everyone said the print quality was horrible it jams act now I don't know what to do

[elianygonzalez]

Would you recommend this printer to print stickers?

[XbotLife]

So confused when you say it cant do card because my 2820 can do card and this is pretty much the same.

[katiehopemulligan]

Would you recommend the 2850 or 3830? Meaning do you have a preference between the 2?

[HurleyDeanSandpointIdaho]

Very nice review. My question is: How does the 2850 print Black and White prints? Epson prints print wonderful color prints, but the true test is printing in black and white WITHOUT producing green tinting. (Color Casting)

Have you produced black and white prints? How did they look. Thank you for your videos.

[Fausto_Fauquer]

To anyone who will be watching this video I will save you some time and headache. At minutes 3:40 this guy says you are NOT able to print on card stock paper which is complete and utter LIE. You can print on card stock paper as long as that card stock paper is 300 g/m² OR LESS. I own this printer as well as many others and this printer I assure you can handle card stock paper as long as it doesn't go over 300 g/m². I use 199 g/m² card stock paper on a regular basis with this printer and have never had any issues at all. So who are you gonna believe...the actual Epson website that says you can clearly use up to 300 g/m² card stock paper with this printer or are you gonna believe this guy who has no clue what he is saying??? You decide.

[MrPaulus]

I did 4 photos so far 4 by 6 on epson paper turned out great I tried with boarder and with out boarded just having fun with it .Thanks for you video