Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 Review
A premium tank workhorse with the capacity, speed and scan features to replace cartridge inkjets in a busy office.
At a Glance
This model is best suited to high-volume color offices that want tank economics without giving up serious document handling. Its strongest buying points are exceptionally low ink cost per page, fast business inkjet output, and two large trays and duplex ADF.
Technical Assessment
A high-throughput office ink-tank model with fast color output, duplex ADF workflows, large standard paper capacity and wired networking. Its fixed paper configuration and 80,000-sheet warranty cap should be checked against unusually heavy fleet use.
Performance
Professional testing and current roundups consistently place the ET-5850 among the fastest and most capable tank all-in-ones. Its duplex ADF and large paper supply are major productivity advantages.
Features and Workflow
The feature set combines automatic duplex scanning, an automatic document feeder rated for 50 sheets, paper handling of 550 sheets total: two 250-sheet front trays plus 50-sheet rear tray, and Interfaces: Hi-Speed USB, USB host and 10/100 Ethernet. Together, these capabilities support more complete day-to-day workflows and reduce reliance on a single headline specification.
Reliability and Ownership
Epson supplies a current US support route and limited warranty. Refillable tanks reduce cartridge churn, while any inkjet still benefits from regular printing and scheduled maintenance.
Buyer Fit and Trade-Offs
Best For & Key Strengths
Best For
- High-volume color offices that want tank economics without giving up serious document handling.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally low ink cost per page
- Fast business inkjet output
- Two large trays and duplex ADF
Not Ideal For & Key Trade-Offs
Not Ideal For
- Low-volume homes unlikely to recover the premium purchase price.
Key Trade-Offs
- High purchase price
- Bulky compared with home inkjets
- Tank printers reward regular use
Technical Specifications
| Duplex Scan | true |
| Functions | Print, copy, scan and fax |
| Positioning | high-volume business ink tank |
| Print System | PrecisionCore Heat-Free 4-color all-pigment inkjet with refillable EcoTank reservoirs |
| Print Speed | ISO: 25 ppm black and 25 ppm color; automatic duplex: 21 ipm black and 21 ipm color |
| Print Resolution | Up to 4800 x 2400 dpi optimized |
| Duplex | Automatic two-sided print, copy, scan and fax |
| Scanner | Color flatbed plus automatic document feeder; 1200 dpi optical resolution |
| Automatic Document Feeder | 50 sheets |
| Paper Capacity | 550 sheets total: two 250-sheet front trays plus 50-sheet rear tray |
| Display | 4.3-inch color touchscreen |
| Monthly Volume | Maximum duty cycle 66,000 pages; recommended 200 to 3,300 pages |
| Ink Yield | Replacement 542 bottles: up to 7,500 black pages and 6,000 color pages |