From client invoices and contracts to the occasional image or presentation, printing still has a place in the modern small business. We put Epson’s EcoTank Business L6370 to the test to explore how it fits into the realities of today’s working environments.
We may be moving towards a paperless workplace but let’s face it: there are still times when a physical document is useful, if not essential. Whether it’s printing an invoice, signing a contract, scanning paperwork or preparing a presentation, a reliable printer remains a practical tool for many entrepreneurs and small businesses.
When choosing a printer, SMEs need to consider more than just the initial price tag. Running costs, available workspace, connectivity and ease of use all play a role, particularly when your home office doubles as your workspace, meeting room and administrative hub.
Designed with these everyday needs in mind, the Epson EcoTank Business L6370 combines printing, scanning and copying with wireless connectivity and a refillable ink system. We take a closer look at how its features could help make everyday tasks a little easier, while keeping an eye on ongoing printing costs.
First Impressions: Compact and Connected
First impressions count and the L6370 has a compact, smart appearance that fits comfortably into a home office without dominating the workspace.
Getting started was relatively straightforward. I followed the steps of the setup video on Epson’s website, then downloaded the relevant installation file and worked through the instructions on my laptop. Once installed, the printer was ready to use without a complicated setup process.
One immediate benefit was being able to connect over Wi-Fi, reducing the number of cables cluttering my workspace. For anyone trying to keep a home office functional without turning it into a miniature IT department, that’s a welcome plus.
Printing beyond the desk
For business owners who manage much of their day-to-day communication on a mobile device, being able to print directly from a phone can be a real convenience. Invoices, quotes and other documents increasingly arrive via email and messaging platforms, making mobile printing a useful addition to the home office.
Once the printer was installed, I was keen to test its mobile printing capabilities through Epson’s Smart Panel app. Connecting the app to the printer took a few attempts, but once the devices were paired, the app was user-friendly and offered a convenient way to print directly from my phone.
I was also impressed by the range of settings available in the app, including options for print quality and paper type. This gives users greater control over the final result, rather than simply sending a file to print and hoping for the best.
For entrepreneurs juggling business tasks across their laptop and phone, it’s a handy bit of flexibility that fits naturally into the way we work today.
Features That Work for You
The ability to print wirelessly is particularly useful in a home or small office, where space is often at a premium and a tangle of cables is hardly ideal. The L6370 supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and Ethernet, offering different ways to connect devices, whether you’re working independently or sharing the printer with a small team.
Beyond connectivity, its automatic document feeder is useful when working with multi-page documents. Instead of feeding each page individually, you can load a stack of documents for scanning or copying.
The printer also supports automatic double-sided printing and scanning, helping reduce manual handling and, when printing on both sides, paper consumption. A 250-sheet paper tray means less frequent paper replenishment than a smaller-capacity tray would require.
Together, these features are designed to make routine office administration more manageable, whether you’re processing paperwork, preparing documents for a client or keeping business records up to date.
Keeping Printing Costs in Check
The cost of keeping a printer running can be just as important as the initial purchase price. When printing is a regular part of the working week, the cost of replacement ink can have a meaningful impact on ongoing office expenses.
Traditional cartridge-based printers require replacement cartridges as ink runs out. Epson’s EcoTank system takes a different approach, using refillable ink tanks and bottles instead, with the aim of reducing ink costs and the frequency of refills. One set of ink bottles is equivalent to 79 traditional ink cartridges, helping reduce material use and plastic waste.
Epson states that the L6370 can produce up to 15 100 black pages and 5 500 colour pages using the ink supplied in the box.* The company also promotes savings of up to 90% on ink costs compared with cartridge-based printing.** These are manufacturer claims rather than guaranteed savings and actual results will depend on factors such as print volumes, document coverage, the printer being compared and ink prices.
For businesses that regularly prints, a refillable ink system with a high stated page yield could help make ongoing printing costs more manageable.
Of course, ink is only part of the equation. Digital workflows have reduced the need for paper in many businesses but they haven’t eliminated it. The L6370’s automatic double-sided printing makes it easier to use both sides of a sheet, helping reduce paper consumption.
For those looking to keep office costs under control, understanding printing habits, avoiding unnecessary printing and choosing equipment suited to everyday needs are all sensible places to start.
Making everyday business a little easier
For entrepreneurs and small business owners, time is a valuable resource. From responding to clients to managing paperwork between meetings, the working day rarely follows a neat schedule.
Having the flexibility to print from a laptop or mobile device, scan multi-page documents and manage everyday printing without constantly replacing cartridges can help keep routine tasks moving.
The Epson EcoTank Business L6370 brings these practical features together in one compact, connected solution for the home office or small team.
Because, ultimately, the right business tools should work around you — helping reduce everyday frustrations and leaving you with more time to focus on the work that actually grows your business.
*Page yields are Epson estimates based on its testing methodology. Actual yields vary according to document content, print settings, paper type, frequency of use and environmental conditions. Some ink is used during initial setup.
*The advertised ink-cost savings of up to 90% are based on Epson’s comparative calculations and should not be interpreted as guaranteed savings for every user. The comparison methodology and conditions should be confirmed against Epson’s published information.
