Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 Review (C11CJ30501): Premium A4 Colour Ink Tank MFP

The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 is the top-tier A4 colour multifunction EcoTank printer from Epson, designed to deliver business-grade versatility and cost-efficiency in a single cartridge-free package. While its premium price places it above many other A4 EcoTank models, this review explores exactly what makes it different, and *which customers will benefit most* from investing in this high-end MFP.

Compared with lower-tier A4 ink tank printers, the ET-5800 brings advanced paper handling, dual trays, a large colour touchscreen and extra business usability features — but at a higher upfront cost. Below we break down performance, feature strengths, ideal workflows and target use cases.

Printing & Output: Balanced Speed + High Quality

The ET-5800 delivers business-oriented printing performance with up to ~25 ppm black and ~12 ppm colour, and up to 4800 × 1200 dpi resolution for detailed colour documents and graphics. Its PrecisionCore® Heat-Free printhead helps maintain consistent output quality over long runs without the warm-up delays typical of lasers. 

Whether producing internal reports, client proposals with embedded colour charts, flyers or glossy handouts, the ET-5800’s pigment-based inks deliver vibrant colours that outperform basic thermal inkjets in durability and longevity. 

Key Features & Business Value

The ET-5800’s feature set helps explain its premium price relative to entry-level A4 EcoTank printers:

• High-capacity ink tanks with enough ink for thousands of pages straight out of the box and very low running costs. 
• Dual 250-sheet front trays plus rear specialty feed — helpful for mixed office workflows.
• Automatic duplex printing and a 35-sheet ADF — for lean document workflows.
• 4.3” colour touchscreen for setup and direct operation. 
• Flexible connectivity: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, mobile printing via Epson Smart Panel, AirPrint & Mopria.
• Scanner + copier + fax functionality that suits a shared office environment. 

Why Pay More Than Other A4 EcoTank Models?

Lower-priced EcoTank A4 printers (e.g., basic ET-2800/ET-2850 series) are excellent for homes or small offices with occasional printing, but they typically lack advanced paper handling, large trays and business-ready features.

The ET-5800 bridges the gap between consumer-grade and business-grade A4 ink tanks by offering:

• Multi-tray capacity — ideal for departments handling mixed media without constant manual switching. 
• ADF + duplex — a must for automating double-sided scanning/copying. 
• Business connectivity & control — Ethernet plus advanced mobile options help in shared workflows. 

For offices where print quality, paper flexibility and workflow automation matter, these capabilities help justify the ET-5800’s higher entry price vs. comparable entry-level EcoTank models.

Who Should Choose the ET-5800?

The ET-5800 isn’t the best fit for every buyer — its premium price only makes sense for certain users:

• SMB offices with frequent colour printing and multi-media needs.
• Design/marketing teams that produce sales collateral, posters and client presentations.
• Front-of-office/shared service desks where duplexing & ADF save time.
• Micro-business owners that need all-in-one functionality without leasing a copier.
• Workgroups switching from slow lasers seeking lower ongoing cost and easier management.

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Final Verdict

The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5800 is best for busy offices and teams that need flexible colour printing, duplex automation, large paper capacity and all-in-one functionality in one unit. Its advanced feature set and productivity-centric design justify the premium price for organisations that print frequently and want long-term value over the basic A4 EcoTank alternatives.