Epson EcoTank Pro ET-16685 inkjet A3 4800 x 1200 DPI 25 ppm Wi-Fi

The Epson EcoTank Pro ET-16685 is a multifunction inkjet printer for A3 and A3+ tasks, offering colour printing, scanning, copying and faxing. It delivers high-resolution output up to 4800 x 1200 dpi, print speeds up to 25 ppm and duplex functions for print, copy and scan. The design includes two 250-sheet front trays, a 50-sheet rear feed, a 50-sheet A3 ADF and a 10.9 cm LCD touchscreen with hard keys. Large refillable ink tanks provide a low cost per page and reduce interruptions.

Advantages

The ET-16685 combines fast performance and large media capacity to handle busy office workflows: quick first-page output and high-speed duplex printing, a high-capacity ADF for multi-page scanning, and multiple paper feeds for fewer manual changes. Refillable EcoTank ink tanks lower running costs compared with cartridge-based models, while Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi Direct and Ethernet allow printing from mobile devices and networked computers. The PrecisionCore printhead offers consistent print quality, reliability and long service life.

Suitable for

• Offices and workgroups needing A3/A3+ colour printing and scanning
• Environments that require low cost per page and high page volumes
• Users who need mobile and network printing (Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi Direct, Ethernet)
• Locations that rely on duplex copying/printing and automatic document feeding

Key specifications

• Print technology: Inkjet
• Print speed (black, A4, normal): up to 25 ppm
• Maximum print resolution: 4800 x 1200 dpi
• Optical scan resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi
• Functions: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
• Maximum paper size: A3 (A3+ support)
• Paper capacity: two 250-sheet front trays + 50-sheet rear feed; 50-sheet A3 ADF
• Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, Wi‑Fi Direct, Ethernet LAN
• Duplex: automatic duplex for copy, print and scan
• Weight: 21 kg

How to use

Place the printer on a stable surface and connect it to power and your network via Ethernet or Wi‑Fi. Fill the front ink tanks using the supplied resealable, drip‑free ink bottles following the manufacturer’s filling procedure. Load paper into the front trays or rear feed and use the 50‑sheet A3 ADF for multi-page originals. Use the 10.9 cm LCD touchscreen and hard keys to select functions and settings, or print from mobile devices with the Epson iPrint app or via Wi‑Fi Direct. For scanning and copying, select duplex options on the control panel if required.

Recommendations

To maintain print quality and reliability, use genuine Epson ink bottles for refilling, keep the ADF and paper paths free of dust and debris, and perform routine nozzle checks and cleaning as indicated in the user manual.