Specifications
NetworkingWireless, WiredENERGY STAR CertifiedYesPrinter TypeAll In One, Copier, Printer, ScannerISO Color Print Speed12 pages per minuteISO Mono Print Speed16 pages per minuteTouch ScreenYes
Key Specs
NetworkingWireless, 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
Dimensions
Product Height16.9 inchesProduct Width20.6 inchesProduct Depth29.8 inchesProduct Weight24.5 pounds
Features
Automatic Document FeederNoPhoto PrintingYesAutomatic Two-Sided PrintingYesTray Capacity100
Ink
Compatible CartridgesEpson T552
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 - Parts1 year limitedManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year limited
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 (1). 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 (2). Plus, save up to 80 percent with replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges (3) — that’s about $2,000 on each set (3). 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 (4)
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 (1) 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 (1)
Save up to 80% with low-cost replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges (3)
That's about $2000 on each set (3), enough ink to print up to 6,200 pages color (5)
Print up to 2 years (2)
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 (6)
Print, scan and more from your mobile device (7) with Epson Smart Panel app (8)
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 (9) and more for fast, easy performance
Exclusive EcoFit ink bottle design
Uniquely keyed for easy filling of each color
Use Genuine Epson Ink
For optimal print quality and performance. Non-genuine ink could cause damage not covered by the printer’s limited warranty
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Legal Disclaimers
- 1. Actual savings and costs will vary considerably based on print tasks, print volumes and usage conditions. Savings and cost per ISO 29103 page are based on the cost of replacement ink bottles and the cost of enough standard cartridges to achieve the total page yields of the bottles using the MSRP (USD) and yields for Epson standard-capacity ink cartridges for similarly featured Epson consumer inkjet printers as of May 2023.
- 2. Based on average monthly document print volumes of about 200 pages.
- 3. Actual savings and costs will vary considerably based on print tasks, print volumes and usage conditions. Savings and cost per ISO 24712 page are based on the cost of replacement ink bottles and the cost of enough standard cartridges to achieve the total page yields of the bottles using the MSRP (USD) and yields for Epson standard-capacity ink cartridges for similarly featured Epson consumer inkjet printers as of May 2023.
- 4. Color photo in Draft Mode on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of paper feed. Actual print times will vary based on factors including system configuration, software, and page complexity. For more information, visit www.epson.com/printspeed
- 5. Replacement ink bottle yields based on the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern with Epson’s methodology. Replacement ink bottle photo yields are significantly lower and are based on the ISO/IEC 29103 pattern with Epson’s methodology. Actual ink yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. All ink colors are used for printing and printer maintenance
- 6. Individual cartridges estimate based on print yields of a replacement set of black and color ink bottles as compared to Epson standard-capacity ink cartridges for similarly featured Epson consumer inkjet printers as of May 2023.
- 7. Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.com/connect
- 8. Epson Smart Panel app download required. Data usage fees may apply.
- 9. Epson Connect account and voice-activated account registration required. See www.epson.com/voice for device compatibility.
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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 855 reviews
4.6Rating by feature
- 4.5Value
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- 4.6Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- 4.5Ease of Use
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Customers are saying
Customers are positive about the print quality, easy setup, wide format printing, color accuracy, and sublimation capabilities of the EcoTank Photo ET-8550 All-in-One Wide-format Supertank Printer. They appreciate the vibrant colors, wide format printing, and easy setup process. However, some customers have concerns about the slow printing speed, the awkward output tray, and instances of the printer breaking or stopping unexpectedly.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
In love!
Absolutely in love with the prints. Its very easy to set up. Its looks very expensive but it was a fair price for the quality and not to mention bigger prints. I would reccomend for anyone to invest in this pri ter.
Posted by Vanessav
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up and very versatile.
I've only had this printer for a few days, but I am impressed. Packaging was excellent. The footprint is as small as it can be for a "large format" printer. Setup was smooth, thanks to Epson's step by step instructions and the thought that went into them. (I thoroughly read the manuals and on-line PDF guide -- be sure you do this, and be sure to accept all options, and updates.) The paper tray pops out automatically, and self-adjusts for long length paper. There is a button on the control panel to withdraw the paper tray. I wish they would design it to retract with manual push, because the retraction icon is not always visible. Ink installation was easy. Seems like there is plenty of ink. I was not expecting my personal involvement in selection of the best calibration level, nor was I expecting so many levels, but I assume this will be an infrequent activity. I connected the printer to wired Ethernet. Unlike my previous printer, this printer always seems ready to go. We also were able to connect our phones for mobile printing. There is also an option to e-mail print jobs. I set this up, too. I bought this printer because I wanted the ability to print 11x17 documents on parchment paper. Paper larger than 8 1/2 x 11 gets fed through an easy to use rear feed. It handled card-stock 11x17 without a problem. The paper tray automatically extended to accommodate the long paper. The printer includes two paper trays. I loaded the top tray with 4x6 photo paper, and the bottom with plain letter paper. Windows programs allow selection of paper and parameters. There is an option to allow the printer/program to select settings. I prefer to opt out and define my own settings. Photo printing is five-star, just as I would expect from an Epson Photo printer! This printer was easier to set up than expected, has excellent paper handling, and produces great output. At this point, I highly recommend it.
Posted by Teddy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great printer for photos
I love the quality of the print and its performance in printing wide format is fast even with the highest quality. I have noticed that its not wasting ink and the color and print quality is really good.
Posted by Jhoie84