Quick verdict
If you need a wide-format machine that also scans, copies, and prints everyday documents, the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 is the stronger all-around choice. It prints up to 13x19, uses refillable ink bottles that can cut color page costs to around 1 cent per page, and costs about $10 less than the HP. If your work demands true 24-inch-wide output for technical drawings and presentations, the HP DesignJet T100 is the dedicated large-format plotter to get-but it's listed as used.
Comparison at a glance
| Feature | Epson EcoTank ET-15000 | HP DesignJet T100 |
| Price | $439.99 | $450.00 |
| Format | Wide-format all-in-one | 24-in large-format color plotter |
| Condition | Certified refurbished | Used |
| Print width | Up to 13x19 in | 24-in wide |
| Ink system | Cartridge-free supertank with refillable bottles | Inkjet plotter |
Where the Epson wins
The ET-15000 is a complete office workstation. The supertank design replaces cartridges with refillable ink bottles, and a replacement set can print up to 6,000 pages, with color ISO pages costing as little as 1 cent-far below the 20-cent-per-page cost of cartridge ink. You also get a 250-sheet front tray, a rear specialty-paper feed, a 2.7-inch color touchscreen, Wi-Fi, and a 35-sheet automatic document feeder for scanning larger documents. For mixed office and wide-format work, this is the more versatile package.
Where the HP wins
The HP DesignJet T100 is built specifically for large-format printing. Its 24-inch width handles output that simply won't fit on the Epson's 13-inch-wide sheet. For CAD drawings, blueprints, banners, and oversized graphics, the HP's dedicated plotter design matches the task. It's priced at $450, only about $10 more than the Epson, so the step up to true 24-inch capability doesn't cost a big premium.
Product notes
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Wide-Format Supertank Printer - Certified Refurbished
The Epson stands out for running-cost efficiency and all-in-one versatility. Its ink bottles are the headline: a replacement kit delivers up to 6,000 pages, with color prints at about 1 cent per ISO page, so heavy printing won't strain your budget. Around the print engine, you get a 250-sheet front tray, a rear feed for specialty media up to 13x19, wireless printing, a 2.7-inch touchscreen, and a scanner with a 35-sheet document feeder. The certified-refurbished condition is a reassuring status. The trade-off is clear: max sheet width is 13 inches, so you cannot produce the 24-inch-wide plots the HP handles.
HP DESIGN T100 24 IN LARGE FORMAT COLOR PLOTTER
The HP DesignJet T100 24IN is a dedicated large-format color plotter. The model name spells out its core strength: 24-inch-wide output that eclipses the Epson's 13x19 maximum. It's an inkjet plotter, so you get a printer built specifically for large sheets. At $450, the price is only about $10 above the Epson, which makes this a direct route into true wide-format plotting. The condition is used, so it carries a bit more uncertainty than the Epson's certified-refurbished status. As a plotter, it's purpose-built for printing, so you'll want separate scanning and copying equipment if your workflow depends on those functions.
Final choice by use case
- Choose the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 if you want a low-cost-per-page all-in-one that can staple together everyday office printing with 13x19 wide-format jobs, scanning, and copying.
- Choose the HP DesignJet T100 if you need genuine 24-inch-wide large-format output and are comfortable buying a used plotter, not a certified-refurbished unit.
