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Epson EcoTank ET-2870 specifications and in-depth review

Epson EcoTank ET-2870

Manufacturer: Epson

The Epson EcoTank ET-2870 is a colour inkjet all-in-one printer that handles printing, copying, and scanning from a single compact unit. It weighs 4,100 g and fits within a relatively modest footprint, making it manageable in home or small workspace settings. The printer connects wirelessly via Wi-Fi and supports AirPrint, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct for flexible device compatibility, and a dedicated smartphone app is available for remote management. A flatbed scanner is built in, and scanned documents can be saved directly to PDF.

On the print side, the ET-2870 is an inkjet model — not a laser printer — capable of producing colour output at 5760 x 1440 dpi, with a black print speed of 33 pages per minute and 15 pages per minute in colour. The first copy out time is 10 seconds for black and 16 seconds for colour. The single input tray holds up to 100 sheets, and the output tray accommodates 30 sheets. Duplex printing and duplex scanning are not supported, and the unit does not include an ADF, Ethernet, Bluetooth, NFC, OCR, or borderless printing. A one-year warranty is included.

Pros
  • A print resolution of 5760 x 1440 dpi delivers fine detail in colour output for an inkjet printer of this class
  • Black print speed of 33 pages per minute and a first copy out time of just 10 seconds keep single-sided document jobs moving at a reasonable pace
  • Wi-Fi Direct, AirPrint, and Mopria support allow printing directly from a range of mobile devices without needing a shared network
  • The flatbed scanner supports an optical resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi and outputs directly to PDF, covering basic document digitisation needs
  • At 4,100 g and a volume of around 23,292 cm³, the unit has a relatively compact and lightweight physical footprint for an all-in-one printer
Cons
  • Duplex printing is not supported, so double-sided documents must be handled manually, page by page
  • The single input tray holds only 100 sheets, and the output tray accommodates just 30 sheets, both of which are modest capacities for any sustained print workload
  • No ADF is included, making multi-page copy and scan jobs more time-consuming as each page must be placed individually on the flatbed
  • Ethernet, Bluetooth, and NFC are all absent, limiting wired network integration and short-range wireless connection options
  • OCR is not available, so scanned documents cannot be converted to editable or searchable text natively
  • Borderless printing is not supported, restricting the range of media types and layouts the printer can handle
Who is this for?

The Epson EcoTank ET-2870 is well suited to home users or individuals with light office needs who primarily print single-sided documents and occasional colour output. Its 5760 x 1440 dpi print resolution makes it a reasonable fit for anyone who values fine detail in colour prints, such as photos or illustrated documents, without requiring industrial output volumes. The compact dimensions and relatively low weight also make it practical for space-constrained home setups, and the combination of Wi-Fi, AirPrint, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct means it integrates smoothly into households where printing from smartphones or tablets is the norm rather than the exception.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who regularly handle multi-page copy or scan jobs will find the absence of an ADF a significant friction point, as every page must be placed manually on the flatbed. The lack of duplex printing makes it unsuitable for anyone who routinely produces double-sided documents, whether for professional or environmental reasons. Environments with higher print throughput will also struggle with the 100-sheet input tray and 30-sheet output tray, both of which require frequent attention during longer runs, and the absence of Ethernet makes it unsuitable for workplaces that rely on wired network infrastructure for shared printer access.

General info:

printer functions Print, Copy, Scan
feeder tray capacity 100 sheets
output tray capacity 30
Has an Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ✕
number of input trays 1
volume 23292.375 cm³
height 347 mm
thickness 179 mm
width 375 mm
Is a flatbed scanner ✓
Has a multi-feed detection ✕
warranty period 1 years
weight 4100 g

The Epson EcoTank ET-2870 covers print, copy, and scan functions and is built around a single input tray with a 100-sheet capacity, complemented by an output tray that holds up to 30 sheets. The unit measures 375 mm wide, 179 mm deep, and 347 mm tall, with a total volume of around 23,292 cm³ and a weight of 4,100 g. A flatbed scanner is included for handling individual pages, but there is no automatic document feeder, and multi-feed detection is not available. The printer does not support ultrasonic multi-feed detection, and it comes with a one-year warranty.

Print quality:

Can print in color ✓
Can print duplex ✕
print resolution 5760 x 1440 dpi
black print speed 33 ppm
Is a laser printer ✕
print speed color 15 ppm
1st copy out time - black 10 seconds
1st copy out time - color 16 seconds
Has adjustable copy density ✕

The EcoTank ET-2870 is an inkjet printer — not a laser model — that prints in both colour and black at a resolution of 5760 x 1440 dpi. Black print speed is rated at 33 pages per minute, while colour output reaches 15 pages per minute, with a first copy out time of 10 seconds for black and 16 seconds for colour. Duplex printing is not supported, so double-sided output requires manual intervention, and copy density is not adjustable.

Scan quality:

scans documents to PDF ✓
Has an Auto Scan Mode ✕
optical scan resolution 1200 x 2400 dpi
Has a duplex scanning feature ✕

The ET-2870's scanner supports an optical resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi and can output scanned documents directly to PDF. Auto scan mode and duplex scanning are not available, meaning each side of a document must be scanned individually and some degree of manual setup is required for each job.

Connectivity:

supports Wi-Fi ✓
supports AirPrint ✓
supports Wi-Fi Direct printing ✓
supports Mopria ✓
has an external memory slot ✕
Has Bluetooth ✕
supports Ethernet ✕
works with Alexa ✕
compatible with Google Assistant ✕
has NFC ✕

The EcoTank ET-2870 connects wirelessly via Wi-Fi and supports AirPrint, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct printing, covering a range of mobile and desktop devices without requiring a shared network. Ethernet, Bluetooth, NFC, and an external memory slot are not available, and the printer is not compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant.

Features:

has borderless printing ✕
has a touch screen ✕
Has a dedicated smartphone app ✓
Has an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) ✕
Has a page preview screen ✕
Has a Skip Blank Page function ✕
Can synchronize your documents with a USB drive ✕
Has an answering machine ✕

The ET-2870 includes a dedicated smartphone app for remote control and printing, but the printer itself does not feature a touchscreen or a page preview screen, keeping the physical interface relatively basic. Borderless printing, OCR, blank page skipping, and USB document synchronisation are not available, and there is no fax or answering machine functionality.

Final Verdict

The Epson EcoTank ET-2870 is a compact inkjet all-in-one that covers the essentials of home printing, copying, and scanning without overreaching its intended scope. Its 5760 x 1440 dpi print resolution is a genuine strength for a unit of this size, and the wireless printing support across AirPrint, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct makes it accessible from a wide range of devices with minimal setup. That said, the absence of duplex printing, an ADF, and wired network connectivity means it is firmly positioned for light, single-sided workloads in home or personal use environments rather than shared or high-volume settings. For users whose needs align with that scope, the ET-2870 is a capable and straightforward choice — those with more demanding requirements should look toward a specification set that better matches their workflow.

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