Key takeaways
- Epson launched the SureColor SC-T3100X, its first A1 plotter to use refillable bottled ink instead of cartridges.
- The SC-T3100X uses 140ml ink bottles, giving a lower total cost of ownership for regular A1 printing.
- It joins the desktop SC-T3100N and the cartridge-based SC-T3100, which comes with a stand and basket.
- Features include Wi-Fi, Nozzle Verification Technology and the smallest footprint in Epson’s technical printer range.
For anyone frustrated by the cost of ink cartridges, Epson has launched its first A1 plotter with bottled ink – the SureColor SC-T3100X. Using refillable 140ml bottles instead of cartridges, it keeps running costs down while offering the same compact, reliable platform as the SC-T3100. Here's what's new and how it compares with the rest of the range.
Introducing the Epson SureColor SC-T3100X
For anyone frustrated by the cost of ink cartridges, Epson has launched its first A1 plotter with bottled ink: the SureColor SC-T3100X.
The 24-inch SC-T3100X complements the existing SC-T3100 series. You can now choose between the desktop SC-T3100N, aimed at very low-volume users; the SC-T3100, which uses standard ink cartridges and comes with a stand and basket; and the new refillable SC-T3100X.
Based on the SC-T3100, the SC-T3100X is a cost-effective entry-level printer suited to posters, quick retail signage and point-of-sale, as well as architects, construction companies and schools.
Key features
The SC-T3100X’s refillable ink system uses 140ml bottles instead of cartridges, making it both easy to use and cost-effective. Other features include:
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Nozzle Verification Technology (NVT) to prevent print errors
- A robust design with the smallest footprint in Epson’s technical printer range
- A low total cost of ownership
- A design that fits easily into most work environments
Want to know more? Read why choose the SC-T3100X, or compare it with the alternatives in our best A1 plotters round-up.
Cartridges or bottled ink?
SC-T3100N or SC-T3100 (cartridges)
- SC-T3100N: desktop model for very low volumes
- SC-T3100: standard cartridges, with stand and basket
- Simple cartridge swaps with no refilling
SC-T3100X (bottled ink)
- Refillable 140ml ink bottles
- Lower total cost of ownership
- Best for regular posters, signage and drawings
Plot-It tip: if you print in colour most weeks – posters, signage or rendered drawings – the SC-T3100X's bottled ink will usually work out cheaper than cartridges over the life of the printer. For very occasional use, the SC-T3100N is the simpler choice.
