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A3 All in One Printer

A3 All in One Printer: How to Choose the Right One

An A3 all in one printer prints, scans and copies on paper up to A3, the size of two A4 sheets side by side. It suits an office that handles drawings, large spreadsheets, charts, certificates or posters a few times a day and wants one machine for A3 and A4. If you copy thousands of A3 pages a month, an A3 copier is a better fit.

This guide explains who needs A3, how it compares with an A3 copier, what to check, and two Epson EcoTank A3 models to consider. If you only print A4, read our guide to the best printer for office use instead.

Who needs an A3 printer?

You probably need A3 if your team regularly handles:

  • Drawings, floor plans or site layouts
  • Wide spreadsheets and timetables that become unreadable at A4
  • Charts, posters, notices and certificates
  • Registers, ledgers and large forms
  • Design proofs before they go to a print shop

 

If you print A3 once a month, it is usually cheaper to have it printed outside. A3 machines cost more and take more space.

What is an A3 all in one printer?

It is a multifunction printer that prints on A3 paper and also scans and copies. Most A3 all in one printers also print on A4, so one machine does both jobs. When people search for an “A3 and A4 printer” or an “A3 printer and scanner”, this is usually what they mean.

A note on sizes: A3+ is slightly larger than A3. Epson lists both models below as A3+ printers, which leaves room for printing with margins or borderless on A3 paper. Plain A3 is 297 x 420 mm.

A3 ink tank printer or A3 copier?

An A3 ink tank printer and an A3 photocopier can both print, copy and scan A3. They suit different volumes.

 

 

A3 ink tank all in one

A3 photocopier

Best for

A few A3 jobs a day, plus everyday A4

Heavy copying and printing by many people

Volume

Low to moderate

Moderate to high

Colour

Colour or mono models

Colour or mono models

Running cost

Low ink cost per page

Toner cost; depends on the model

Support

Manufacturer warranty, optional AMC

Service contract common

A good test: if your team prints and copies thousands of pages a month, read our guide to the A3 photocopier or browse our photocopiers and MFPs. If A3 is an occasional job, an A3 ink tank printer is the cheaper route.

Why choose an ink tank for A3?

A3 pages use more ink than A4, so running cost matters more. Ink tank printers use refillable bottles, which lowers the cost per page compared with cartridges. For how ink tank and laser compare on cost, see our guide to ink tank vs laser printer.

What to check before you buy

  1. Colour or mono. Choose colour if you print charts, posters or proofs. Choose mono for drawings, forms and text.
  2. Print size and duplex. Check the largest size it prints and whether two-sided printing works on A3. Epson lists automatic duplex for the M15140 up to A3.
  3. Scanning and copying. Check the size of the scanner glass and whether there is an automatic document feeder (ADF). Both models below list a 50-sheet ADF.
  4. Paper trays. Two A3 trays save you from reloading.
  5. Connection. Look for Wi-Fi and Ethernet if several people print.
  6. Space. A3 machines are large. Measure your desk and ask for the dimensions.
  7. Ink yield. Check how many pages a bottle prints and what a replacement set costs.
  8. Support. Ask what warranty applies, and whether an AMC is available.

Two Epson EcoTank A3 models to consider

Both are supplied by Gain Infosystems. Specifications come from Epson and may change, so confirm them in your quote.

 

 

Epson L15150

Epson M15140

Type

Colour A3+ ink tank all in one

Monochrome A3+ ink tank all in one

Functions

Print, scan, copy and fax

Print, scan and copy

Print size

Up to A3+

Up to A3+

Speed

Up to 32 ppm draft; 25 ipm black, 12 ipm colour

25 ppm black (ISO); up to 32 ppm maximum

Automatic duplex printing

Yes

Yes, up to A3

Automatic document feeder

50 sheets

50 sheets

Connectivity

Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet

Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet

Ink bottle yield

Up to 7,500 pages black, 6,000 colour

Up to 7,500 pages black (replacement)

Best for

Charts, posters and proofs in colour

Drawings, forms and text-heavy A3 work

Epson lists a warranty of up to 1 year or 200,000 prints (whichever comes first) for the L15150. Ask us for the warranty on the M15140 and for the AMC options in your city.

Scanning large stacks?

An A3 all in one handles occasional scans. For stacks of pages every day, a dedicated feeder scanner is faster. See our guide to the document scanner for office.

 

When A3 is not enough

If you need posters, banners or large drawings beyond A3, you need a larger machine. Read our printer, scanner or plotter guide for the options.

 

Support in Kerala

Gain Infosystems supplies Epson printers from our offices in Trivandrum, Kochi and Thrissur, and we also serve Kollam. Our product pages list AMC support across all four cities. Before you buy, ask what the warranty covers, how long a service visit takes, and where ink bottles are stocked.

Not sure whether you need A3? Contact our team with the A3 jobs you do, the pages you print in a month and whether you need colour. We will suggest a model and send a quote. You can also browse all our printers.

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FAQ's

What is an A3 all in one printer?

It is a multifunction printer that prints, scans and copies on paper up to A3. Most also print on A4, so one machine does both.

For most offices, an ink tank printer has a lower cost per page. Compare quotes for your own volume, since results depend on the model and how much you print.

Choose an A3 printer for a few A3 jobs a day. Choose an A3 photocopier if many people copy and print thousands of pages a month.

A3+ paper is slightly larger than A3. It lets a printer print A3 pages with margins or borderless. Plain A3 is 297 x 420 mm.

Yes. A3 all in one printers handle A4 and smaller sizes, so you do not need a second printer.

Contact us with the A3 jobs you do, the pages you print in a month and whether you need colour. We will suggest a model and send a quote.

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