The Epson EcoTank ET-2870 is a true savings professional. Its extremely low printing costs, high range, and good photo quality make it particularly attractive for frequent printers. This is offset by a leisurely working pace, simple features, and minor everyday weaknesses. A cheaper alternative is the HP SmartTank 5105 (Grade 2.0; 139 Euros).

Anyone looking for a printer for the home quickly realises that the price range is huge. The printers tested by Stiftung Warentest range from under 100 to over 1,000 euros. The differences in quality are just as great: while many good printers tested impress with razor-sharp text or brilliant photo prints, others disappoint with blurred, streaky print images, poor contrast or colour errors...