Bright, bold and bursting with colour.
That’s our take on ‘The Artist’s Studio Paper Collection’, an exclusive set of digital patterns celebrating Epson’s innovative EcoTank machines.
Created by designer Esther Curtis, the images are a gorgeous blend of magenta, cyan and sunflower yellow that can brighten any project. We’re delighted to partner with Epson to offer the downloads for free to our readers.
But how can you get the best results when printing off the design?
The Artist’s Studio Paper Collection: Digital designs for papers that pop
Curtis’s beautiful designs feature a wonderful arrangement of stationery and paint brushes that are perfect for the Back to School season.
You can download the free digital PDF papers on Gathered today. For best results, we recommend picking up the perfect printer for your craft.
Picture perfect: Crafters’ five considerations when buying printers
Crafters need printers that share five key characteristics. Regardless of your preferred craft, you need a printer that’s:
- Reliable: You don’t want to worry about running out of ink during a project!
- Suitable: It has to handle a wide range of materials and crafting applications
- Affordable: Printers should be relatively cheap to run
- Sustainable: Cartridges can be a pain to recycle, depending on the make and model
- Trustworthy: Manufacturers with established reputations are a safer investment, with better customer support and a history of selling the best possible machines.
Thankfully, Epson designed their EcoTank machines with those five considerations in mind.
How do EcoTank printers stack up for crafters?
Epson’s EcoTank printers make a great choice for crafters, as the machines have an impressive track record:
- Reliable: Innovative ink bottle system means crafters can print up to 14,000 papers without filling ink
- Suitable: High print quality across a variety of materials for diverse crafts
- Affordable: Crafters can save up to 90% on printing costs against traditional cartridge printers
- Sustainable: Household recyclable ink bottles replace cartridges
- Trustworthy: 80 million EcoTank models have been sold worldwide to date.
You can check out the full range of EcoTank printers, including additional information on how they work and their specifications, on Amazon now.
If you’re not sure which is best for you, then Gathered’s got you covered.
It all comes down to the type of crafter you are.
What kind of crafter are you?
Testing the EcoTank models out with Curtis’s designs was a wonderful way for us to explore the specifications of the printers in a practical way.
We’ve broken down three types of crafters and identified which printer in the EcoTank range we believe would work best for you.
The Papercrafter
You’re a hobbyist with a passion for papercrafts! The projects you love require borderless printing and double-sided designs as a standard. You probably live in a busy household so you’re looking for a consistent machine with a no-nonsense set-up.
Gathered recommends: ET-2856 (White) or ET-2850 (Black)
A solid printer capable of delivering 14,000 pages in black and 5,200 pages in colour straight out of the box. With this machine, you really can ‘fill and chill’.
The Multicrafter
You’ll try every craft at least once! You’re keen to get stuck into the next project right away, so speed is of the essence. You also need a machine that can seamlessly copy and scan a wide range of designs.
Gathered recommends: ET-4810
A general-purpose printer that’s fast and flexible, the ET-4810 is ideal for crafters looking to do a little bit of everything. The printer’s automatic document feeder makes this an excellent choice for time-pressed multicrafters like you!
The Photographer
You’re dedicated to capturing the moment in gorgeous detail. For you, it’s all about composition, quality and vivid colours. You need a machine that matches your vision.
Gathered recommends: ET-8550
With slick, 5-way media handling capable of printing on card, board and paper up to 1.3mm thick, the ET-8550 was built for designers of all kinds. The machine is capable of printing as many as 2,300 photos from one ink bottle set and printing designs up to A3 in size.
Still undecided? We had the chance to test out Epson’s EcoTank printers for ourselves.
Lights! Camera! Epson! An EcoTank machine in action
We took the Epson EcoTank-2856 model out for a spin, printing off Esther Curtis’s colourful designs. The results were pretty impressive!
The single ink tank managed to process the images at a high quality, even on thicker 200gsm paper (the grade just below greetings cards).
Check out how our experiment went in the video below:
Print beyond borders with Epson EcoTanks at every price point
Epson’s EcoTank printers come in a range of sizes and specifications that make them perfect for crafters of all levels.
Check out the full range on Amazon today.