Epson EcoTank M1100 Monochrome Inkjet Printer A4 1440x720 DPI USB Grey/Black

With a maximum resolution of 1440 x 720 DPI and a monthly duty cycle of up to 15,000 pages, the Epson EcoTank M1100 delivers crisp, professional monochrome prints at a remarkably low cost per page. Its integrated refillable ink tank system, fed by high-yield pigment ink bottles, virtually eliminates the need for frequent cartridge replacements, making it an ideal workhorse for busy home offices and small workgroups.

Overview

The EcoTank M1100 is a compact, A4-capable monochrome inkjet printer built around Epson's EcoTank technology. Instead of traditional cartridges, it uses a front-facing, refillable ink tank that can be topped up with affordable ink bottles. Each bottle set yields thousands of pages, slashing running costs by up to 90% compared to standard consumables. The printer's fast first page out time of just 8 seconds and print speeds of up to 15 ISO ppm (32 ppm draft) keep productivity high, while the manual duplex mode helps save paper.

What stands out

• Ultra-low running costs: EcoTank ink bottles print up to 6,000 pages per refill, reducing cost per page dramatically.
• Mess-free refilling: Specially designed bottles and an airflow system mean no squeezing, no spills, and a clean front ink level display.
• High-volume reliability: Built for a duty cycle of 15,000 pages per month, backed by a 1-year or 100,000-page warranty.
• Fast, no-warm-up printing: Ready to print instantly, with a first page out in 8 seconds.
• Compact and efficient: Small footprint, low power consumption (14 W during printing), and quiet operation.

Technical details

• Print technology: Inkjet (monochrome, pigment black ink)
• Maximum resolution: 1440 x 720 DPI
• Print speed: 15 ISO ppm (black, normal), 32 ppm (draft)
• Paper handling: 150-sheet input tray, 30-sheet output tray; supports A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, user-defined sizes
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 Type-B
• Duplex printing: Manual
• Operating systems: Windows, macOS
• Power consumption: 14 W (printing)
• Product colour: Grey/Black
• Weight: 3.5 kg

Our verdict

The Epson EcoTank M1100 is a no-nonsense monochrome printer that excels at high-volume, low-cost document output. Its tank-based ink system and robust build make it a smart choice for anyone who prints frequently and wants to avoid the hassle and expense of cartridges. While it lacks wireless connectivity and automatic duplexing, its sheer economy and reliability are hard to beat in this class.