Specifications
Mobile Device PrintingYesNetworkingWireless, WiredENERGY STAR CertifiedYesPrinter TypeAll In One, Copier, Printer, ScannerISO Color Print Speed12 pages per minuteISO Mono Print Speed16 pages per minute
Key Specs
Mobile Device PrintingYesNetworkingWireless, WiredENERGY STAR CertifiedYesPrinter TypeAll In One, Copier, Printer, ScannerISO Color Print Speed12 pages per minuteISO Mono Print Speed16 pages per minuteTouch ScreenYes
General
Product NameEcoTank Photo ET-8550 All-in-One Wide-format Supertank PrinterBrandEpsonDisplay ScreenYesDisplay Screen Size4.3 inchesModel NumberC11CJ21201ColorWhiteColor CategoryWhite
Connectivity
Printer ConnectivityApple AirPrint, Bluetooth, Epson iPrint, Ethernet, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB 3.0
Dimension
Product Height16.9 inchesProduct Width20.6 inchesProduct Depth29.8 inchesProduct Weight24.5 pounds
Feature
Automatic Document FeederNoPhoto PrintingYesAutomatic Two-Sided PrintingYesTray Capacity100
Ink
Compatible CartridgesT552Number of Black Cartridges Included0Number of Color Cartridges Included0Number of Ink Bottles/Tanks Required6Number of Ink Bottles/Tanks Included6
Paper Info
Paper Handlingy Front Tray 1: 20 sheets photo 5x7”, Front Tray 2: 100 sheets plain Letter/A4, Rear: 50 sheets plain or 5 sheets photo A3+, Rear Straight Pass: 1 sheet
Performance
Printer Resolution (Color)Up to 5760 x 1440
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - PartsNot providedManufacturer's Warranty - LaborNot provided
Other
UPC010343952492
The EcoTank Photo ET-8550 wireless all-in-one prints lab-quality, wide-format color photos, graphics and everyday documents — all at an incredible value. Epson’s cartridge-free, 6-color Claria ET Premium Ink system delivers vibrant colors and sharp text for all your creative projects. With low-cost replacement ink bottles, print 4" x 6" photos for about 4 cents each compared to 40 cents with cartridges. Print everything from borderless 13" x 19" photos to customized CDs/DVDs. You can even print on cardstock and other media up to 1.3 mm thick. For added convenience, each set of bottles lets you print for up to 2 years. Plus, save up to 80 percent with replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges — that’s about $2,000 on each set. The EcoTank Photo lets you do it all with affordable in-house printing.
Cartridge-free printing for lab-quality photos, graphics and creative projects
Get vibrant colors and sharp text with Epson's high-accuracy printhead and Claria ET Premium 6-color inks; print a 4 x 6" photo in as fast as 15 seconds
Extraordinary media support, including borderless photos up to 13" x 19"
Accommodates cardstock, CD/DVDs and other specialty media up to 1.3 mm thick; auto 2-sided printing
Amazing value
Save a ridiculous amount on photos and creative projects with affordable in-house photo printing; print 4" x 6" photos for about 4 cents each vs. 40 cents with traditional ink cartridges
Save up to 80% with low-cost replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges
That's about $2000 on each set, enough ink to print up to 6,200 pages color
Print up to 2 years
With each included and replacement ink bottle set
Zero-cartridge waste
With high-yield ink bottles; each replacement ink bottle set is equivalent to about 100 individual ink cartridges
Print, scan and more from your mobile device with Epson Smart Panel app
Set up, monitor and operate your printer directly from your mobile device; supports iOS and Android
Intuitive touch display and wireless connectivity
4.3" color display, voice-activated printing and more for fast, easy performance
Exclusive EcoFit ink bottle design
Uniquely keyed for easy filling of each color
Product protection you can count on
2-year limited warranty with registration
Energy Ratings
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Q: QuestionWhat is the difference between the ET-8500 and ET-8550 ?(1 answer)
A: AnswerHello 4sallypat. Both printers are similar in design and features. The main difference between the two is that the ET-8550 is a wide-format printer that can print up to 13" x 19" in size. The largest paper that can be used on the ET-8500 is 8.5" x 14". Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.Answered by Epson
Q: Questionwhat are the dimensions for this printer?(1 answer)
A: AnswerHi Norma, If the EcoTank Photo ET-8550 has all trays open for printing the dimensions are: 20.6" x 29.8" x 16.9" (523 x 758 x 430mm) (W x D x H). If all trays are closed for storage the dimensions are: 20.6" x 14.9" x 6.7" (523 x 379 x 169mm) (W x D x H). Regards, Mark - The Epson Team.Answered by Epson
- A: AnswerEpson claims with the Claire ink system in this printer 98 years framed under glass and 200 years in dark storage.
Answered by Rich
Q: QuestionCan this print on direct to film transfers?(2 answers)
A: AnswerYes it can, I converted my printer for DTF and have had no issues thus far.Answered by Nesia
- A: AnswerHi sissy, The scan bed on the EcoTank Pro ET-8550 is 8.5" x 14". You can change various scan settings such as brightness, contrast, unsharp mask, etc. Regards, Mark - The Epson Team.
Answered by Epson
- A: AnswerHello Ernie. The printer includes two cassette trays and a rear paper feed for loading paper. The thickest paper the ET-8550 can print on is Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy which weighs 79 lb. For cardstock, we recommend using paper that weighs around 44 lb, as similar Epson paper has been tested to work. You can try a cardstock that falls in that range, but your results can vary, as these recommendations are for Epson paper only. Regards, Syd - The Epson Team.
Answered by Epson
Q: QuestionDoes the Epson ET-8550 have Wi-Fi 6 capabilities(1 answer)
A: AnswerHello Ron. The ET-8550 is designed to work on a home Wi-Fi router using a 2.4Ghz band. If the Wi-Fi 6 router you are using is a 5 GHz router, then you want to ensure that it is a dual-band or tri-band router and that the printer connects to the 2.4 GHz band. Regards, Kevin - The Epson Team.Answered by Epson
- A: AnswerYes it can but you should look into any of the other ecotank printers for that. This is a six color printer that mostly converted for dtf printing. Sublimation doesnt print white so its a waste of money to buy this to convert for that purpose.
Answered by JamesO
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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 662 reviews
4.6Rating by feature
- 4.5Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.6Ease of Use
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I bought it for photo printing and got a lot more!
When I was looking to get a new printer, I was looking for something that could deliver a good, not quite professional level, print quality, large format capabilities and I was very interested in the tank printers because of the quantity of prints they could produce. I have been a fan of another brand of printer for years, but I felt they were lagging behind in the tank printer system. The Epson EcoTank printers seemed to be the best on the market, in my opinion, after doing a bit of research. By chance I found the ET-8550 on sale at Best Buy, and had been watching it for some time. I had all of the features I wanted and more. I use it mainly for a crafting printer, but I have found myself using it for office type printing/scanning as well. The print quality is just the perfect level that I need for some of the design work and prints that I do. It is a multi-tank system, which uses a Photo Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Grey ink tanks. Even though they packed in bottles are less in volume than the additional refills, I have found myself still not needing to refill my tanks with the amount I've printed. The image quality has been very good on simple images to higher level photo images. I've had to adjust at times for better image quality, but that's been easy to take care of. I love that I can make prints up to 13"x19" size as well. I will admit, there is a bit of a labor to get access to the large format slot in the rear. (You have to lift remove the back panel, lift the top paper holder, then remove the printer cassette in the back to just access the larger opening.) However, once I got the mechanics down for using the large format slot, I was very happy with it. While I bought this for mainly printing images and designs, I have found myself using this for office type work as well. The scanner is simple to use, and I have used it from the printer itself, as well as using the app from my phone to print documents. I wasn't planning on these features, but I am very happy with the office capabilities of this printer. It is a large printer, and takes a lot of space. I didn't open the box of for a couple of days until I could find a suitable stand to hold this monstrosity. In the end, it was worth the wait. This was my first time having a wireless connected printer, and I found this to easily setup and connect to my network, cell phone and tablet. With the Espon apps installed, I was able to print with no problems from my phone or tablet. (Android OS.) I highly recommend this printer for those that need a good mid to high level photo printer that is capable of doing office type work as well.
Posted by GraMii
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Glad I decided to treat myself to a new printer!
I had been wanting a wide format printer for scrapbooking and had been watching for this printer to go on sale. Finally decided to treat myself and bought it and I'm so glad I did. Prints great on my 12x12 cardstock. Also prints phenomenal pictures using Epson glossy photo paper. Couldn't be more happy with it!
Posted by ReedaB
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing printer.
This thing is amazing. The colors are so sharp and vivid. Photos look like they came from a photo lab. The big selling point for me was the ability to print on 13”x19”. Setup was so simple. Easy to use. And the best part of all is the EcoTank. I highly recommend this printer.
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