Epson EcoTank ET-2400 Black
Score: 76/100
HP DeskJet 4255e
Score: 66/100Rankings
The Epson EcoTank ET-2400 is a cartridge-free all-in-one printer offering very low ink costs and solid wireless connectivity. Its modest print speed and modest paper capacity keep it from high-volume tasks. Best for home offices and small businesses that prioritize operating cost over speed.
The HP DeskJet 4255e is a compact wireless all-in-one inkjet aimed at home users, offering AI-enabled workflow and a 35-sheet ADF. Its main trade-offs are manual duplex only, no borderless printing, and a modest duty cycle. Best suited for light-volume households that need occasional color prints and multi-page scanning.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 4,800 dpibest | |
10 ppmbest | 8.5 ppm | |
5 ppm | 5.5 ppmbest | |
3,000 pagesbest | 1,000 pages | |
500 pagesbest | 100 pages | |
| ↓ lower better | 12 Wbest | — |
— | 1,200 dpibest | |
100 sheetsbest | 60 sheets |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(3) | ||
Monthly Duty Cycle (pages) | 3000 pages | 1000 pages |
Recommended Monthly Volume (pages) | 500 pages | 100-300 pages |
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Scan Performance(1) | ||
Scan Resolution (dpi) | 1200x2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
Print Performance(3) | ||
Print Resolution (dpi) | 5760x1440 dpi | 4800x1200 dpi |
Print Speed (Black & White) (ppm) | 10 ppm | 8.5 ppm |
Print Speed (Color) (ppm) | 5 ppm | 5.5 ppm |
Features(1) | ||
Supported Paper Sizes | Legal,A4,Letter,Executive,Half Letter,A6,No.10 Envelope | Letter,Legal,4x6,5x7,8x10,No.10 envelopes |
Physical Specs(5) | ||
Input Tray Capacity (sheets) | 100 sheets | 60 sheets |
Width (mm) | 375 mm | 428 mm |
Depth (mm) | 578 mm | 332 mm |
Height (mm) | 253 mm | 200 mm |
Weight (kg) | 3.9 kg | 4.81 kg |
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Reviewers consistently highlighted the EcoTank ET-2400's cost-effectiveness, noting the cartridge-free design and high-yield ink bottles as a major advantage for home-office and small-business users. The printer's genuine Epson build quality, reliable rear-feed paper handling, and versatile high-resolution flatbed scanner were also praised, positioning it as a solid all-in-one solution for budget-conscious buyers.
Users echo the professional sentiment, especially valuing the rear-feed paper path that reduces jams with thicker media and the generous ink supply that lasts for years. The combination of wireless connectivity and sufficient paper capacity is seen as convenient for everyday home-office tasks, while the borderless photo printing and high-resolution scanning receive positive remarks.
“a relatively straight path down into the printer (rather than being pulled 180 degrees from a bottom tray), this model is much less likely to jam when you're using thicker paper or cardstock.”
