When it comes to printers, Epson offers nearly every type, from dedicated photo printers for snapshots to models built for much bigger output. Some focus on all-around quality, like our current top recommendation for home use, the Expression Home XP-5200. And some offer low initial prices, while others focus on low-cost ink instead. In short, whatever you need from a printer, Epson probably has it. The challenge is to pinpoint the right one. That's where PCMag's testing and expertise come in. I'm PCMag's printer guru and have reviewed hundreds of Epson printers over the last several decades. (Both PC Labs and I have been around, and testing printers using PC Labs' evolving methodology, since 1984.) In this overview, we'll highlight both what application and what sort of user each of Epson's family sub-brands is meant for. We'll also review the specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each model we recommend. Let's dig in.
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Best Epson All-in-One Home Printer for Basic UseEpson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer
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Best Epson All-in-One Home Printer for PhotosEpson Expression Premium XP-7100 Small-in-One Printer
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Best Epson All-in-One Home Printer for Photos (Wide Format)Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 All-in-One Wide-Format Supertank Printer
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Best Epson All-in-One Printer for BusinessesEpson EcoTank Pro ET-5850
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Best Epson All-in-One Printer for Businesses (Wide-Format)Epson EcoTank Pro ET-16650
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Best Epson Supertabloid (13-by-19-inch) Office PrinterEpson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 Wireless Wide-Format All-in-One Printer
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Best Epson Pro-Grade Photo PrinterEpson SureColor P900 17-Inch Photo Printer
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Best Epson Monochrome All-in-One "Laser Alternative"Epson WorkForce ST-M3000 Monochrome MFP Supertank Printer
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Best Epson Low-Cost Label PrinterEpson LabelWorks LW-PX300
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Best Epson Label Printer for General/Industrial LabelingEpson LabelWorks LW-PX900PCD Deluxe Kit
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Best Epson All-in-One Home Printer for Basic UseEpson Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One Printer
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With high-quality output and fast print speeds at default settings, plus remote printing support, Epson's Expression Home XP-5200 All-in-One printer is at home in a home office.Specs & Configurations
Color or Monochrome Color Connection Type USB Connection Type Wi-Fi Connection Type Wi-Fi Direct Cost Per Page (Color) 21.7 cents Cost Per Page (Monochrome) 6.4 cents Maximum Scan Area 8.5" x 11.7" Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 5,000 pages per month Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 200 - 800 Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 4 Number of Ink Colors 4 Print Duplexing Printer Input Capacity 150 Printing Technology Inkjet Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 7.5 ppm Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 14 ppm Scanner Optical Resolution 1,200 by 1,200 pixels per inch Scanner Type Flatbed Standalone Copier and Fax Copier Type All-in-one -
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Best Epson All-in-One Home Printer for PhotosEpson Expression Premium XP-7100 Small-in-One Printer
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The Epson Expression Premium XP-7100 is a small but capable photo-centric all-in-one inkjet for homes and small offices.Specs & Configurations
Automatic Document Feeder Color or Monochrome Color Connection Type Ethernet Connection Type USB Connection Type Wireless Cost Per Page (Color) 13.7 cents Cost Per Page (Monochrome) 5 cents Direct Printing From Media Cards Direct Printing From USB Thumb Drives Duplexing Scans LCD Preview Screen Maximum Scan Area Legal Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) Not rated Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 2,000 Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 5 Number of Ink Colors 5 Print Duplexing Printer Input Capacity 120 Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 11 ppm Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 15 ppm Scanner Optical Resolution 1,200 by 2,400 pixels per inch Scanner Type Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional) Standalone Copier and Fax Copier Standalone Copier and Fax Fax Type All-in-one -
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Best Epson All-in-One Home Printer for Photos (Wide Format)Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 All-in-One Wide-Format Supertank Printer
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The ET-8550 prints excellent photos and other high-definition images, from snapshot-size to supertabloid, with running costs of less than 1 cent per page.Specs & Configurations
Color or Monochrome Color Connection Type Ethernet Connection Type USB Connection Type Wi-Fi Direct Connection Type Wireless Cost Per Page (Color) varies with size and content Cost Per Page (Monochrome) less than 1 cent per page Direct Printing From Media Cards Direct Printing From USB Thumb Drives LCD Preview Screen Maximum Scan Area N/A Maximum Standard Paper Size 13" x 19" Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) Not rated Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) Not rated Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 6 Number of Ink Colors 6 Print Duplexing Printer Input Capacity 100 sheets plain paper, 20 sheets photo paper Printing Technology Inkjet Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 12 ppm Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 16 ppm Scanner Optical Resolution N/A Scanner Type N/A Standalone Copier and Fax Copier Type All-in-one -
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Best Epson All-in-One Printer for BusinessesEpson EcoTank Pro ET-5850
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The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 AIO prints well and inexpensively, and it offers generous input capacity and lofty volume ratings. It's an incomparable value for small businesses and workgroups.Specs & Configurations
Automatic Document Feeder Color or Monochrome Color Connection Type Bluetooth Connection Type Ethernet Connection Type USB Connection Type Wireless Cost Per Page (Color) 2 cents Cost Per Page (Monochrome) 2 cents Duplexing Scans LCD Preview Screen Maximum Scan Area Legal Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 66,000 pages per month Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 3,300 Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 4 Number of Ink Colors 4 Print Duplexing Printer Input Capacity 550 Printing Technology Inkjet Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 25 ppm Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 25 ppm Scanner Optical Resolution 1,200 by 2,400 pixels per inch Scanner Type Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional) Standalone Copier and Fax Copier Standalone Copier and Fax Fax Type All-in-one Learn More Epson EcoTank Pro ET-5850 Review -
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Best Epson All-in-One Printer for Businesses (Wide-Format)Epson EcoTank Pro ET-16650
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The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-16650 wide-format AIO prints well and inexpensively, and it comes with two years of unlimited free ink, making it an exceptional value for small businesses and workgroups.Specs & Configurations
Automatic Document Feeder Color or Monochrome 1-pass color Connection Type Bluetooth Connection Type Ethernet Connection Type USB Connection Type Wireless Cost Per Page (Color) 2 cents Cost Per Page (Monochrome) 2 cents Duplexing Scans LCD Preview Screen Maximum Scan Area Tabloid Maximum Standard Paper Size Supertabloid Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 66,000 pages per month Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 3,300 Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 4 Number of Ink Colors 4 Print Duplexing Printer Input Capacity 550 Printing Technology Inkjet Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 25 ppm Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 25 ppm Scanner Optical Resolution 1,200 by 2,400 pixels per inch Scanner Type Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional) Standalone Copier and Fax Copier Standalone Copier and Fax Fax Type All-in-one Learn More Epson EcoTank Pro ET-16650 Review -
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Best Epson Supertabloid (13-by-19-inch) Office PrinterEpson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 Wireless Wide-Format All-in-One Printer
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The WorkForce Pro WF-7840 wide-format multifunction printer produces beautiful prints up to 13 by 19 inches. Productivity features and three capacious paper input sources make it a great small-business choice, even with high ink costs.Specs & Configurations
Automatic Document Feeder Color or Monochrome 1-pass color Connection Type Bluetooth Connection Type Ethernet Connection Type USB Connection Type Wireless Cost Per Page (Color) 11.7 cents Cost Per Page (Monochrome) 3.6 cents Direct Printing From USB Thumb Drives Duplexing Scans LCD Preview Screen Maximum Scan Area Tabloid Maximum Standard Paper Size Supertabloid Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) 2,500 pages per month Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 50,000 Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 4 Number of Ink Colors 4 Print Duplexing Printer Input Capacity 500 Printing Technology Inkjet Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 12 ppm Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 25 ppm Scanner Optical Resolution 2,400 by 4,800 pixels per inch Scanner Type Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional) Standalone Copier and Fax Copier Standalone Copier and Fax Fax Type All-in-one -
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Best Epson Pro-Grade Photo PrinterEpson SureColor P900 17-Inch Photo Printer
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Epson's SureColor P900 produces exquisite photos and artwork on cut sheets and paper rolls up to 17 inches wide, making it an excellent choice for professional photographers and graphic artists.Specs & Configurations
Color or Monochrome Color Connection Type Ethernet Connection Type USB Connection Type Wireless Cost Per Page (Color) Not rated Cost Per Page (Monochrome) Not rated LCD Preview Screen Maximum Scan Area N/A Maximum Standard Paper Size 17" x 22" Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) Not rated Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) Not rated Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 10 Number of Ink Colors 10 Printer Input Capacity Up to 120 sheets plain paper up to 17" x 22" Printing Technology Inkjet Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) Not rated Scanner Optical Resolution N/A Scanner Type N/A Standalone Copier and Fax N/A Type Printer Only -
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Best Epson Monochrome All-in-One "Laser Alternative"Epson WorkForce ST-M3000 Monochrome MFP Supertank Printer
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The Epson WorkForce ST-M3000 is an inkjet alternative to monochrome laser AIOs that prints well with ultra-low running costs, not to mention it comes with a ton of ink in the box, increasing its overall value.Specs & Configurations
Automatic Document Feeder Color or Monochrome Monochrome Connection Type Ethernet Cost Per Page (Monochrome) 0.3 Duplexing Scans Maximum Standard Paper Size Legal Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) 1500 Number of Ink Cartridges/Tanks 1 Number of Ink Colors 1 Print Duplexing Printer Input Capacity 251 Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) 20 ppm Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 20 ppm Scanner Optical Resolution 4800 x 1200 pixels per inch Scanner Type Flatbed with ADF (Standard or Optional) Standalone Copier and Fax Copier Standalone Copier and Fax Fax Type All-in-one -
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Best Epson Low-Cost Label PrinterEpson LabelWorks LW-PX300
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The Epson LabelWorks LW-PX300 Full Printer Kit delivers industrial-style labeling at low cost, making it attractive to small businesses and even hobbyists who want professional-looking labels.Specs & Configurations
Color or Monochrome Monochrome Connection Type None Cost Per Page (Color) N/A Cost Per Page (Monochrome) varies with width and label length LCD Preview Screen Maximum Scan Area N/A Maximum Standard Paper Size 18mm roll Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) Not rated Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) Not rated Number of Ink Colors 1 Printer Input Capacity 1 cartridge roll; sizes up to 30 feet Printing Technology Thermal (Plastic Labels) Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) N/A Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 6 mm / 0.24 inches per second Scanner Optical Resolution N/A Scanner Type N/A Standalone Copier and Fax N/A Type Printer Only Learn More Epson LabelWorks LW-PX300 Review -
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Best Epson Label Printer for General/Industrial LabelingEpson LabelWorks LW-PX900PCD Deluxe Kit
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Working as a handheld printer or connected to a Windows PC, Epson's rugged, able LabelWorks LW-PX900 creates plastic, vinyl, fluorescent, reflective, and cable labels up to 36mm (1.42 inches) wide to meet most industrial labeling needs.Specs & Configurations
Color or Monochrome Monochrome Connection Type USB Cost Per Page (Color) N/A Cost Per Page (Monochrome) varies with tape type, width, and label length LCD Preview Screen Maximum Scan Area N/A Maximum Standard Paper Size 36mm roll Monthly Duty Cycle (Maximum) Not rated Monthly Duty Cycle (Recommended) Not rated Number of Ink Colors 1 Printer Input Capacity 1 cartridge roll; sizes up to 30 feet Printing Technology Thermal Transfer (Plastic Labels) Rated Speed at Default Settings (Color) N/A Rated Speed at Default Settings (Mono) 35mm / 1.38 inches per second Scanner Optical Resolution N/A Scanner Type N/A Standalone Copier and Fax N/A Type Printer Only -
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Buying Guide: The Best Epson Printers for 2026
Epson Printers 101: How to Distinguish the Families
Since the last time we took on the task of mapping out Epson printer choices, the company has made only minor changes in the printers it offers and the way it categorizes them on its website. The printer families—with as many as 25 distinct printer category names, depending on how you parse them—are still grouped in a way that makes it easy to find the model that best suits your needs. Even if you plan to buy the printer elsewhere, this is a strong argument for using the Epson site to pick which one to buy.
Many of the 25 category names are barely mentioned here or skipped entirely. The ones we're largely ignoring—except to mention family names where appropriate—range from floor-standing, enterprise-level inkjets that compete with lasers to commercial and production printers for garments, graphics, signage (what you and I call "signs"), and high-volume label printing, some of which cost more than your average car. Epson also offers point-of-sale (POS) printers, some (necessarily noisy) 9- and 24-pin dot matrix models, and even models for commercial printing of labels on CDs and DVDs, some of which burn the discs as well as print the labels. (To find them, search for "discproducer" in the site's search box.)
If you group related families together and leave out the ones mentioned above, you're left with just six that matter for most folks: Expression, EcoTank, WorkForce, PictureMate, SureColor, and LabelWorks. To make it easier to find the right printer, Espon's home page conveniently lets you choose Printers, from the options across the top of the page, then pick from one of four categories on the left side: Home & Home Office, Office Printers & Copiers, Professional Imaging, and Label Printers & Presses.
(Credit: Epson)For this overview, all the printers we're interested in are in the first category, Home & Home Office, which, despite the category name, also includes models of interest to small and medium-sized offices, as well as to professional photographers and graphic artists.
Epson Tank, Cartridge, and Photo Printers, Explained
You'll notice three categories under Home & Home Office: EcoTank Supertank Printers, Ink Cartridge Printers, and Photo Printers. Some overlap exists between the categories, so that most of the models in Photo Printers also show up in either the EcoTank or Ink Cartridge category (depending on which type of ink system each printer uses). In theory, that lets you narrow down the choices by tank or cartridge ink systems first, then look for the photo printers in the category. Or, you could choose Photo Printers to browse all the photo printer choices in a single group. In practice, however, it's best to look in the Photo Printers category, since some models aren't included in either of the other two groups.
(Credit: M. David Stone)Once you choose the sub-category you want, you'll see a choice of printers, which is where it helps to know the differences between the families. If you know which family or families you're interested in, you can use the filters on the left side of the page to narrow down the list to just the ones you want to consider.
Below is a look at each printer family in each of the three categories. Note also that instead of choosing a subcategory, you can pick the Shop All link to see the full list of printers in all three groupings, plus a handful of EcoTank models—just eight at this writing—that don't show up if you go to the EcoTank category. Epson says these additional printers are available only at select retailers. However, they still fit neatly into the EcoTank family as described below.
Expression and WorkForce Series: Photo, Home, and Office Printing
Although all the printers in this category use ink cartridges, they differ in features. What the three Expression sub-brands have in common is that they offer a low initial price and are aimed at home users with moderate print needs. For those who don't print a lot, the total cost of ownership can be lower than for higher-priced tank printers with lower running costs.
Expression Home printers all print, scan, and copy; offer flatbed scanning only; and are meant primarily for everyday home printing needs. Expression Premium models are aimed at essentially the same sort of user, and are also three-function AIOs, but they offer a boost in photo quality by adding photo black ink to the usual cyan, magenta, yellow, and black (CMYK) inks. They also offer the choice between getting one with a flatbed scanner only, or one with an auto-duplexing automatic document feeder (ADF) for two-sided copying and scanning.
Expression Photo printers like the XP-8800 Wireless Color All-in-One are aimed at crafters and photo enthusiasts, as well as home users in general, and they use six-color ink systems for even better photo quality. The choices include both letter-size and tabloid-size (11-by-17-inch) three-function AIOs, plus one single-function printer, which prints at up to supertabloid size (13 by 19 inches).
The WorkForce umbrella covers a lot of territory, including some models that use a tank-based ink system. However, the only ones included in this section of the website use cartridges and are identified (by the filter options) as WorkForce, WorkForce Pro, or WorkForce WF-Series. They're sold primarily through consumer channels and are aimed at small and home offices.
(Credit: M. David Stone)Most printers in the WorkForce and WorkForce Pro categories are identified as WorkForce WF or WorkForce Pro WF, followed by a model number, as in WorkForce WF-1234. (You'll find some exceptions to this naming rule, but most are reserved for models sold through business channels.) Both the WorkForce and WorkForce Pro printers are aimed at small and home offices that are looking for a low initial price. As already mentioned, this can make good sense if you print little enough that the low printer price, combined with relatively expensive ink cartridges, will give you a lower total cost of ownership than a higher-cost tank printer with lower-cost ink.
All of these WorkForce and WorkForce Pro models offer two-sided printing. Most are four-function AIOs (meaning they print, copy, scan, and fax), and most have an ADF for scanning, with the more expensive models offering two-sided scanning. Some WorkForce Pro models can handle paper as large as 13 by 19 inches.
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One print-only model, the WF-110 Wireless Mobile Printer, is listed as a WorkForce WF-series printer and is appropriate for anyone who needs a printer on the go.
EcoTank SuperTank Printers: Low Running Costs
The EcoTank SuperTank Printers category under Home & Home Office takes you to a page with subcategories for the entire range of EcoTank printers, not just the ones actually intended for home and home-office use. EcoTank printers in general are designed to give home, home-office, and small-office users a low running cost, with inexpensive ink that comes by the bottle. For those who print enough pages over the printer's lifetime, the lower running cost can mean a lower total cost of ownership than for less-expensive printers with pricier ink. The sub-brand choices for EcoTank printers are EcoTank, EcoTank Photo, EcoTank Pro, and EcoTank Monochrome.
(Credit: Epson)The first category, straight-up EcoTank, offers three-function AIOs at the low end, with flatbed scanning only, but adds faxing and an ADF as you move up the price scale. EcoTank Photo printers are aimed at scrapbookers, crafters, and creative professionals, and can handle printable optical discs. They offer six-color printing for better-quality photos and graphics, and can print at up to letter size (for the ET-8500) or up to supertabloid size (for the ET-8550).
EcoTank Pro models are designed for the range from home office to small businesses or workgroups. They all offer Ethernet and Wi-Fi for network connections; most can fax, print, copy, and scan; and the top models can print at up to 13 by 19 inches and scan at up to 11 by 17 inches. Finally, the EcoTank Monochrome sub-brand (also referred to on Epson's site as EcoTank Mono and EcoTank Black & White) is Epson's answer to mono lasers. It's designed for small and home offices that print lots of documents and don't need color. The models in this category range from a single-function printer to a four-function AIO with an ADF. All come with two years of unlimited ink, with no subscription needed.
PictureMate and SureColor: Your Personal Photo Lab
In addition to the Expression Photo and EcoTank Photo printers already covered above, the Photo Printers category includes PictureMate and SureColor models. These two sub-brands are at the two extremes of the Epson printing spectrum. PictureMate offers what Epson calls a "personal photo lab" and is limited at this writing to a single model, the PictureMate PM-400, which has been on the market for a long time now. It's designed to print small-format photos, up to 5 by 7 inches, and can print from a variety of sources, including memory cards.
In contrast, the SureColor moniker goes with several categories: The SureColor P-, G-, F-, T-, S-, R-, and V-Series. These are mostly floor-standing, large-format printers, and each series is designed for a different application, from gallery-level photos, to architectural and engineering drawings, to commercial printing like outdoor signage.
(Credit: Epson)The only SureColor models that matter for this overview are the least-expensive SureColor P-Series models, which are both included in the Photo Printers subcategory under Home & Home Office. Although they're designed for printing professional-quality photos, fine art, and graphic design output, the low end of the line is inexpensive enough that serious photo enthusiasts may want to consider them. The two of interest are the SureColor P700, which prints on paper up to 13 inches wide, and the SureColor P900, which prints at up to 17 inches wide. Both use a 10-color ink system with archival pigment ink.
Professional Series: For Businesses That Depend on Printing
The three other main choices for printers—Office Printers & Copiers, Professional Imaging, and Label Printers & Presses—are well outside the scope of this overview. Office Printers & Copiers, for example, covers dot matrix printers and floor-standing copiers and printers. There are also some desktop printers that offer some variation of "WorkForce" in their names—including WorkForce EC, WorkForce Pro WF, and WorkForce ST—but they're sold primarily through business channels, which also puts them outside the scope of this overview.
Most of the subcategories under both Professional Imaging and Label Printers & Presses are similarly beyond the scope of what we're covering here. The first includes primarily floor-standing printers for everything from CAD operations to printing on fabrics, while the second covers the ColorWorks, SurePress, and LabelWorks sub-brands. ColorWorks printers deliver full-color labels on demand for businesses that print enough to justify the printers' high prices, while SurePress digital label presses are the sort of behemoths that need more floor space than a small family room. LabelWorks printers, which are of more general interest, are covered in the next section.
Epson LabelWorks: Industrial-Style Label Printing
The LabelWorks Printers option in the Label Printers & Presses category takes you to a separate LabelWorks section of Epson's website. All of the LabelWorks printers use industrial-style labels, meaning that most of the available tapes are plastic (polyester). Some other tape types exist, including vinyl and magnetic (similar to flexible refrigerator magnets), as well as some specifically for labeling cables, and still others designed for home users, including a printable ribbon label.
(Credit: Epson)The printers include models for both home use and work. They run all the way from the strictly standalone LW-PX300 (which requires typing label text on its own keyboard, and is limited to a maximum 0.71-inch-wide label tape) to the LW-Z5010PX, which can handle 2-inch-wide tapes and can create and print labels as a standalone printer or from a PC or mobile device. A nice touch for all of them is that Epson offers a lifetime warranty. Most also work with a wide range of label types, but you'll want to check before buying to make sure the printer can print the kinds of labels you need.
Ready to Buy the Right Epson Printer for You?
It's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the Epson printers available, but you can cut the list down to a manageable size by finding the sub-brands most appropriate for your needs before looking at details like paper handling, copying, and scanning. We've picked the best Epson printers in multiple use cases, based on our tests and overall evaluations. For more options—from Epson and other manufacturers—check out our favorite inkjet printers and printers overall, as well as our picks for the best photo printers, the best business printers, the best wide-format printers, and the best label printers.