In wide format printers and plotters, home offices and small teams usually face a fork: keep a familiar all-in-one that handles larger sheets and faster text, or switch to a refillable ink-tank machine built around lower consumable costs. The HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format All-in-One Printer and the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Wide-Format Supertank Printer both handle bigger-than-letter output, but they solve the problem in very different ways.
Quick verdict
If you need a wide-format all-in-one with copy, scan, fax, duplex printing, and a faster listed black print speed, the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is the straightforward pick. If you want cartridge-free printing with refillable tanks and 13-inch by 19-inch output through a rear specialty-paper feed, the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 is the choice for color-heavy layouts.
At a glance
| Product | Listed price | Price position | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format All-in-One Printer - White | USD 240.99 | 22 ppm black; scan, copy, fax, duplex; wireless plus Ethernet | |
| Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Wide-Format Supertank Printer - Certified Refurbished | USD 439.99 | Cartridge-free supertank; 13-inch by 19-inch prints; 2.7-inch color touchscreen |
Where the HP wins
The HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is the more conventional office workhorse. Its listed black print speed is 22 ppm, it supports duplex, and it combines a scanner, copier, and fax in one unit. Connectivity choices include wireless, Ethernet, and USB 2.0, and memory is 512 MB. The supported paper range runs from A6 to A3, so it handles daily documents plus wider layouts without a second machine.
Where the Epson wins
The Epson EcoTank ET-15000 focuses on the cost and hassle of consumables. Instead of cartridges, it uses supersized refillable tanks, and Epson says each included replacement bottle set can print up to 6,000 pages, which it compares to about 80 individual cartridges. The rear feed tray handles prints up to 13-inch by 19-inch, the front tray holds 250 sheets, and the 2.7-inch color touchscreen keeps control of the job.
Product notes
HP OfficeJet Pro 7740
An all-in-one that pairs wide-format output with everyday office functions. If you want to scan, copy, fax, and print from one machine, the HP gets all of that done with a 22 ppm black speed and flexible wired or wireless connections. The listed condition is open box, so the unit is not sold as new, and the supported size tops out at A3. That makes it a better match for standard documents and moderate wide-format work than for oversized projects.
Epson EcoTank ET-15000
The printer to choose when print volume and wide color output matter most. Its refillable tanks remove cartridge swaps, and the included ink set is rated for up to 6,000 pages per Epson, making it well suited for color-heavy charts, posters, and drafts. It prints up to 13-inch by 19-inch through the rear feed tray and scans up to 8.5-inch by 14-inch with the automatic document feeder. The certified-refurbished condition is a tradeoff, and duplex color speed is a slower 5 ISO ppm.
Final choice by use case
Choose the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 when the daily workload is office documents plus occasional wide A3 pages and you want copy, scan, fax, and duplex in one machine. Choose the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 when your wide-format work involves 13-inch by 19-inch output and you want to cut down on cartridge changes, especially when color pages are a regular part of the job.
