Choosing between wide format printers plotters can feel like comparing apples and oranges. The Epson EcoTank ET-15000 is a refillable ink tank all-in-one that prints up to 13x19 inches. The HP Latex 115 bundle pairs a latex printer with a vinyl cutter and RIP software, but the printer itself is sold as needing repair and pickup is local only. The decision really comes down to whether you need a print-and-cut pathway or just a reliable wide-format output device.
Quick verdict
If you want a working wide-format printer today without a repair project, the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 at $439.99 is the sensible pick. At $3,900, the HP Latex 115 bundle only makes sense for a sign shop that specifically needs a latex printer and vinyl cutter, accepts local pickup in Los Angeles, and is willing to diagnose the printer's ink leak. The Epson tops out at 13 inches, so if 54-inch output is your baseline, the HP bundle is the one in this comparison designed for that width.
Comparison table
| Epson EcoTank ET-15000 | HP Latex 115 + Basic Plus Cutter | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $439.99 | $3,900.00 |
| Max media width | 13 inches | 54 inches |
| Ink system | Supertank (cartridge-free) | Latex |
| Condition | Certified refurbished | Seller refurbished; printer not working |
Where the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 wins
The Epson runs on refillable supertank cartridgeless ink. Replacement bottles can bring ink costs to as little as one cent per color ISO page, and each bottle set delivers up to 6,000 pages. It also offers a 250-sheet front tray, rear specialty-paper feed, a 2.7-inch color touchscreen, and voice-activated printing. For most offices or small studios, this is a ready-to-run device with consumable costs that are surprisingly low for a wide-format machine.
Where the HP Latex 115 bundle wins
The HP bundle aims at production. It includes a 54-inch HP Latex 115 printer plus a 54-inch HP Basic Plus vinyl cutter and a lifetime license for FlexiPrint HP Basic 100 Series Edition RIP software. The RIP works with both devices, so a single workflow can handle print-then-cut jobs. The latex ink is odorless, which is an advantage in a shared workspace. If banners and vehicle graphics are your core output, this bundle gives you the width and cutting capability the Epson simply doesn't offer.
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Wide-Format Supertank Printer
This certified refurbished all-in-one handles 13\" x 19\" prints through the rear feed and scans up to 8.5\" x 14\" using the automatic document feeder. The supertank design eliminates cartridges, and included ink is enough for up to two years or 6,000 pages. With a 250-sheet front tray and a 2.7-inch touchscreen, it behaves like a standard office multifunction printer with a wider platen. The main limitation is the 13-inch width: anything wider is out of reach. It's also a refurbished unit, so inspect it carefully when it arrives.
HP Latex 115 Printer with Basic Plus Vinyl Cutter
This package pairs a latex printer with a vinyl cutter and a Flexi RIP license. The cutter was used only a few months, and the RIP software is the HP Basic 100 Series Edition. That sounds like a complete sign shop starter kit, but there's a major catch: the printer is not in working condition and shows an ink leak, possibly a wire connection error. The sale is local pickup only in Los Angeles. So this is a project, not a plug-and-play purchase. If you have HP service contacts and need a production-grade cutter, this bundle could be a bargain, but budget for repair before it prints.
Final choice by use case
For most buyers, the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 wins because it's functional, affordable, and cheap to run. If you're specifically outfitting a vinyl graphics business and have the technical skills to revive a non-working latex printer, the HP Latex 115 bundle may be worth the time and money. For anyone wanting a straightforward wide-format inkjet that fits on a desktop, the Epson is the clear choice.
