# Ink tank printer market trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ink-tank-printer-market-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-03T05:40:28.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 4.

The market for ink tank or ‘supertank’ printers is characterized by a focus on reducing per-page costs and increasing page yields for home offices and small businesses. Early reports highlight various models from Epson, HP, and Canon that utilize large internal reservoirs to replace traditional cartridges.

Subsequent developments focus on specific HP Smart Tank models, such as the 7005 and 7305. These systems aim to lower the total cost of ownership and energy consumption through refillable bottle architectures designed to prevent spills. While the 7005 is targeted at high-volume home use, the 7305 is positioned for professional environments, offering advanced connectivity like Ethernet RJ45 ports and specific cost estimates of €0.002 per monochrome page and €0.007 per color page.

In Japan, HP has expanded its lineup with the launch of the HP Smart Tank 7605. Aimed at freelancers and small offices, this model features a 3-inch touchscreen, an automatic document feeder, and the ability to print approximately 6,000 monochrome and 8,000 color pages with included ink. To promote the series, HP is partnering with the Tokyu Fudosan Group’s ‘Business-Airport’ shared offices to provide hands-on experiences in Tokyo and Yokohama.

Recent market activity also shows price reductions for Epson’s EcoTank series. In Germany, the EcoTank ET-2951 is available at MediaMarkt for 229 Euro, down from a suggested retail price of 359.99 Euro. Additionally, the EcoTank ET-2922 is being offered at a reduced price of 186.90 Euro. This model claims to reduce ink costs by up to 95 percent compared to cartridge-based systems, though it lacks an automatic document feeder.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Japan HP launches HP Smart Tank 7605 printer

Japan HP has released the HP Smart Tank 7605, a high-capacity ink tank printer designed for low-cost, high-volume printing for small offices and freelancers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-hp-launches-hp-smart-tank-7605-printer

### 2026-08-14: HP Smart Tank printers offer low-cost ink tank solutions

HP's Smart Tank printers utilize refillable ink tanks to provide low-cost, high-volume printing solutions for both home offices and professional environments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hp-smart-tank-printers-offer-low-cost-ink-tank-solutions

### 2026-08-13: Epson EcoTank printers see price reductions

Epson's EcoTank multifunction printers, including the ET-2951 and ET-2922, are seeing price reductions. These models use refillable ink tanks to significantly lower long-term printing costs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/epson-ecotank-printers-see-price-reductions

### 2026-07-29: Ink Tank Printers Deliver Low-Cost High-Volume Printing for Home Offices

Ink‑tank printers from Epson, HP and Canon offer high‑volume, low‑cost printing for home offices, with many models priced under ₹18,000.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ink-tank-printers-deliver-low-cost-high-volume-printing-for-home-offices

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