With the Epson EcoTank ET-4950, I print all my documents and images in good quality. Installation is easy, and I connect the printer to my laptop or iPhone quickly via Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct. However, I do find it a pity that the screen becomes unreadable if I am not sitting directly in front of it.
First impression
In the box, I find the printer, a manual, and a power cable. There are also 5 ink bottles in the package: 2 black, 1 magenta, 1 cyan, and 1 yellow. The printer is in a plastic bag, making it easy to take out of the box. This EcoTank then guides me step-by-step through the installation via the touchscreen on the front. I carefully place the ink bottles one by one upside down onto the correct reservoir so that the ink flows into the printer. When the reservoir is full, I remove the bottle. After this, I place a stack of A4 paper in the paper tray and adjust the guides. The paper tray is located at the front of the printer, so I can safely place it in a cupboard or against a wall. Always a stable connection with Wi-Fi Direct
Now that the printer is loaded, I start the connection process. On the touchscreen, I select Wi-Fi Direct, after which a new window opens with a password. At the same time, the ET-4950 appears in the Wi-Fi list on my laptop. I select the printer, enter the password, and am connected immediately. Because the printer does not use a router with Wi-Fi Direct, I am not browsing the internet in the meantime. Fortunately, I switch Wi-Fi connections quickly, and the printer remembers my laptop, so I don't have to enter the password again and again. I always prefer Wi-Fi Direct because it prevents potential Wi-Fi problems with false signals.
Fast printing with Apple AirPrint
I often simply print my documents using my iPhone. For this, I use the handy Apple AirPrint. Apple AirPrint is standard on every Apple device, allowing me to connect my printer quickly. If I want to print something directly from apps like Safari, Mail, and Photos, I do so via the share menu. I select the printer and adjust the paper size. Double-sided automatic document feeder
With this Epson, I quickly scan or copy a large stack of paper double-sided using the double-sided automatic document feeder. The prints look sharp and have beautiful colors. The quality is fine for when I print color images, for example, for someone's birthday.