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product_id: 303341213
title: "Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Ink Tank Printer | Photo Printing | 6-Colour Inks | Wireless | A3+ | Print, Copy, Scan | 10.9cm Touchscreen | Double-Sided Printing | Rear Paper Feed"
brand: "epson"
price: "$2245.61"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Epson"
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# Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct & Ethernet for seamless wireless printing EcoTank system prints up to 2300 photos per refill 6-colour Claria ET Premium inks for vivid A3+ photos Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Ink Tank Printer | Photo Printing | 6-Colour Inks | Wireless | A3+ | Print, Copy, Scan | 10.9cm Touchscreen | Double-Sided Printing | Rear Paper Feed

**Brand:** epson
**Price:** $2245.61
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖨️ Elevate your workspace with pro-grade prints and eco-smart efficiency!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Ink Tank Printer | Photo Printing | 6-Colour Inks | Wireless | A3+ | Print, Copy, Scan | 10.9cm Touchscreen | Double-Sided Printing | Rear Paper Feed by epson
- **How much does it cost?** $2245.61 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- epson enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted epson brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Print More, Refill Less:** Save time and money with ultra-high ink capacity—print up to 2300 photos on a single refill, minimizing interruptions.
- • **Versatile Media Handling:** Print borderless photos, craft papers, CDs/DVDs, and heavyweight media up to 1.3mm thick with dual paper trays and rear feed.
- • **Cut the Cord, Not the Quality:** Full wireless connectivity plus Ethernet ensures effortless printing from any device, anywhere in your workspace.
- • **Smart Control & Eco Efficiency:** Manage prints via a 10.9cm touchscreen or Epson Smart Panel app, while heat-free Micro Piezo tech delivers fast, energy-saving performance.
- • **Gallery-Quality Prints at Your Fingertips:** Experience stunning, long-lasting photos with a 6-colour ink system including grey for perfect black & white tones.

## Overview

The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 is a premium all-in-one inkjet printer designed for professionals and creatives who demand gallery-quality A3+ photo printing, copying, and scanning. Featuring a 6-colour Claria ET Premium ink system with grey ink for superior black & white prints, it offers wireless and Ethernet connectivity for flexible device integration. Its high-capacity EcoTank ink system enables up to 2300 photos per refill, drastically reducing running costs. With dual paper trays, rear feed for specialty media, and a 10.9cm touchscreen, it combines versatility with intuitive control. Heat-free Micro Piezo technology ensures fast, energy-efficient printing, making it an ideal choice for millennial professionals seeking quality, convenience, and sustainability in one sleek package.

## Description

Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Ink Tank Printer | Photo Printing | 6-Colour Inks | Wireless | A3+ | Print, Copy, Scan | 10.9cm Touchscreen | Double-Sided Printing | Rear Paper Feed : desertcart.co.uk: Computers & Accessories

Review: Good all round printer - I do photography and wanted an A3 photo printer, but also for it to be able to copy (A4), scan (A4), and print normal text paper (eg letters, office papers, etc). This printer does it all, with the advantage of cheap inks. I had a designated photo printer but it was not good for normal text paper, as it uses far too much ink. So I needed a second printer to print letters etc. When both printers died, I did a huge amount of research, then tested a friends ET-8550 and was hugely impressed. This printer really does it all. Photos are excellent, with good colour rendition especially if printed via Photoshop so that you can use the various colour profiles. Just turn off 'printer manages colour' to do this. A3 and A4 photo paper can be fed via the rear tray to save bending the paper. I haven't yet used the straight feed for Fine Art papers yet, but should be easy enough. Just remove the back panel and it will glide straight through. Text, letters, and what I call 'office' paperwork can be printed easily and at reasonable speed. Perhaps not so good if printing a lot of papers as the paper tray only holds up to 30 sheets, but is good for normal home use. As others have mentioned, the ink tanks are easy to fill (ink bottles each have a different shape surrounding the nozzle so can only be fitted to the correct hole). Just put the bottle in the the right hole and it will fill. No need to squeeze or anything. Once filled just remove and keep the lid on if any left in the bottle. I only use Epson genuine Claria inks. I have tried 'compatibles' in the past and they wrecked the printer head resulting in having to buy a new printer. Whilst the genuine Epson inks are more expensive, the photos last a long time with no fading or colour bleeding. Photos are excellent, and are good enough quality for competitions. The one thing I'm not impressed with is the 'advertising' from Epson regarding the number of photos being able to be printed on one set of inks. It states 2300 photos, although elsewhere it states 1800 photos. Well yes it does, but if you hunt and research you will find that number is for 15cm x 10cm prints. That is 1/4 sheet of A4. If you print a full A4 photo, you can print 450 - 575, depending on the colours of the photos. This is still 10x more than most photo printers, and makes for very economical printing, but saying 2300 could be a bit misleading for some people. Obviously A3 will use twice the amount of ink, so 225 - 288 A3 photos. My old photo printer could only manage 20-40! Scanning is easy using the Epson ScanSmart programme, which is downloaded when you set up the printer. Talking of which, I removed 24-30 blue tapes from inside and around the printer when setting it up. They hold everything in place for transport, but you must remove them all before use. Do look inside, around the back, everywhere! They could stop the printer from setting up correctly. I set up manually from my tower computer, but have also used the automatic and wi-fi from my laptop. Both are easy to do if you follow the instructions. I have connected to my computer via USB, and also set up wi-fi so I can print from my laptop, both of which work well. There is also an ethernet port if you wish to connect via that. One thing which took me a while to find was the receiving tray closure. It opens automatically when printing to receive the paper, but to close it you can gently push it back in, but it is very very stiff. Or... go to the touchscreen and touch the close button, and hey presto it closes! I wish Epson would tell us! All in all a really good printer, and yes I would recommend it.
Review: Excellent Printer - This printer is excellent. Set up is very easy. The on machine led window is an illuminated touch screen which hinges out to almost horizontal for easier use and has all controls I need. Colour reproduction is accurate and the images are really sharp. The tank ink lasts for a very long time I have printed a large number of A3 and A4 prints and the lowest tank ink level is only half full. I have used Affinity and Epson software and both are really good and Epson's is free. Tank filling is easy with the refill bottles keyed so that you can't fill the wrong tank. The scanner is just like any other on-board printer scanner. If you want to print A3+ prints there is a rear of the printer slot for paper infeed which means you have to have a lot of space behind the printer. Up to A3 size paper is fed in at the rear of the top paper feeder which is pulled out. It has A4 paper tray and a CD printing tray in the front. When starting printing the outfeed tray is automatically driven out to the correct distance for the print size. When the printer is switched off this tray automatically retracts in. I highly recommend this printer as it's the best I have ever owned and I've been buying printers for many years from the dot matrix times. I'll never go back to cartridge printers as they're too expensive to run.

## Features

- Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one; 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one. May produce an allergic reaction.
- Contains 2,4,7,9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4,7-diol. May produce an allergic reaction.
- Safety data sheet available on request.
- 6-COLOUR INK SYSTEM - The Epson Claria ET Premium inks produce high-quality, long-lasting photos up to A3+ size as well as outstanding black and white photos with the new grey ink, The pigment black ink is ideal for printing sharp text on plain papers.
- SAVE TIME and MONEY - This economical printer allows you to print up to 2,300 high-quality photos with one set of ink bottles, The bottles and tanks are designed for ease of use, meaning no hassle or mess when it's time to refill.
- MODERN FLEXIBILITY - with full Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Ethernet connectivity, you can easily integrate this printer with your existing home set-up, You can also print from SD cards and USB flash drives through the 10.9cm colour touchscreen.
- ARTISTIC MEDIA COMPATIBILITY - The ET-8550 has photo-size and A4 front paper trays plus will print directly to suitable CDs/DVDs, The A3+ rear tray also accepts speciality media such as craft papers and card, whilst the A3+ straight paper feed means you can print on media up to 1.3 mm thick and 2 m long!
- EPSON SMART PANEL APP - This app enables you to control your printer from your smart device, Print photos, copy documents, set up and troubleshoot your printer, and let your creativity flow with a wide range of artistic templates.
- HEAT-FREE TECHNOLOGY - Engineered with Micro Piezo heat-free technology, you can enjoy consistent high-speed printing, with greatly reduced energy consumption so you can save time and money.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0912S43FL |
| Additional Printer Functions | All In One |
| B&W Pages per Minute | 16 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,118 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 246 in Printers & Accessories |
| Box Contents | Ink Bottles |
| Brand Name | Epson |
| Color Depth | 24 bits_per_pixel |
| Color Pages per Minute | 12 ppm |
| Colour | Black/White |
| Compatible Cartridge | Epson 114 Ink Bottles - Black/Photo Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/Grey |
| Compatible Devices | Laptops, PC, Smartphones, Tablets |
| Control Method | App |
| Controller Type | Android |
| Country of Origin | Philippines |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (510) |
| Dual-sided printing | Yes |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08715946676739 |
| Hardware Interface | Ethernet, USB, USB 2.0 |
| Ink Colour | More than six colors (CMYK+) or six colors (CMYK plus additional colors) |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 37.9D x 52.3W x 16.9H centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Inkjet Printer |
| Item Weight | 11.1 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Epson |
| Maximum Copies Per Run | 50 à 100 pages |
| Maximum Copy Resolution Black and White | 12 pages_per_minute |
| Maximum Copy Resolution Color | 12 pages_per_minute |
| Maximum Copy Speed Black and White | 16 ppm |
| Maximum Print Resolution Black and White | 300 dpi |
| Maximum Sheet Capacity | 50 |
| Maximum Supported Paper Size | A3 |
| Maximum print Resolution Color | 600 dpi |
| Model Name | C11CJ |
| Model Number | C11CJ21401CE |
| Model Series | EcoTank |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, Wi-Fi |
| Number of Drivers | 2 |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Number of Trays | 2 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Wireless, Auto-Duplex, Borderless Printing |
| Output sheet capacity | 50 |
| Paper Size | A3 centimeters |
| Print media | Glossy photo paper |
| Printer Output Type | Colour |
| Printer Type | Inkjet |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Product Warranty | 1 Year |
| Resolution | 1200 x 1200 |
| Scanner Type | Flatbed, Photo |
| Series Number | 11 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Photo Printing |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
| Warranty Type | Limited |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Epson
- **Colour:** Black/White
- **Connectivity technology:** Ethernet, Wi-Fi
- **Item weight:** 11.1 Kilograms
- **Max print speed monochrome:** 16
- **Maximum print speed (colour):** 12 ppm
- **Model name:** C11CJ
- **Printer output:** Colour
- **Printing technology:** Inkjet
- **Special feature:** Wireless, Auto-Duplex, Borderless Printing

## Images

![Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Ink Tank Printer | Photo Printing | 6-Colour Inks | Wireless | A3+ | Print, Copy, Scan | 10.9cm Touchscreen | Double-Sided Printing | Rear Paper Feed - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QGs7Zp59L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this include all six 114 inks?**
A: Yes all included. Fills the tanks.

**Q: Are all 6 inks pigment inks and not dye? Thanks**
A: the black is a pigment ink the other 5 inks are dyes hope this helps , really good printer

**Q: Is the scanning limited to A4?**
A: essentially yes - the scan area is slightly bigger than A4.  You can scan smaller documents, of course!

**Q: Can anyone confirm if the Epson 8550 printer will print 300gsm matt card from the top feed without leaving roller marks?**
A: You can load paper through the rear paper slot for thicker and harder paper types if you see that the rear paper feeder is leaving marks. 
Kind Regards
Epson UK.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good all round printer
*by K***I on 8 October 2024*

I do photography and wanted an A3 photo printer, but also for it to be able to copy (A4), scan (A4), and print normal text paper (eg letters, office papers, etc). This printer does it all, with the advantage of cheap inks. I had a designated photo printer but it was not good for normal text paper, as it uses far too much ink. So I needed a second printer to print letters etc. When both printers died, I did a huge amount of research, then tested a friends ET-8550 and was hugely impressed. This printer really does it all. Photos are excellent, with good colour rendition especially if printed via Photoshop so that you can use the various colour profiles. Just turn off 'printer manages colour' to do this. A3 and A4 photo paper can be fed via the rear tray to save bending the paper. I haven't yet used the straight feed for Fine Art papers yet, but should be easy enough. Just remove the back panel and it will glide straight through. Text, letters, and what I call 'office' paperwork can be printed easily and at reasonable speed. Perhaps not so good if printing a lot of papers as the paper tray only holds up to 30 sheets, but is good for normal home use. As others have mentioned, the ink tanks are easy to fill (ink bottles each have a different shape surrounding the nozzle so can only be fitted to the correct hole). Just put the bottle in the the right hole and it will fill. No need to squeeze or anything. Once filled just remove and keep the lid on if any left in the bottle. I only use Epson genuine Claria inks. I have tried 'compatibles' in the past and they wrecked the printer head resulting in having to buy a new printer. Whilst the genuine Epson inks are more expensive, the photos last a long time with no fading or colour bleeding. Photos are excellent, and are good enough quality for competitions. The one thing I'm not impressed with is the 'advertising' from Epson regarding the number of photos being able to be printed on one set of inks. It states 2300 photos, although elsewhere it states 1800 photos. Well yes it does, but if you hunt and research you will find that number is for 15cm x 10cm prints. That is 1/4 sheet of A4. If you print a full A4 photo, you can print 450 - 575, depending on the colours of the photos. This is still 10x more than most photo printers, and makes for very economical printing, but saying 2300 could be a bit misleading for some people. Obviously A3 will use twice the amount of ink, so 225 - 288 A3 photos. My old photo printer could only manage 20-40! Scanning is easy using the Epson ScanSmart programme, which is downloaded when you set up the printer. Talking of which, I removed 24-30 blue tapes from inside and around the printer when setting it up. They hold everything in place for transport, but you must remove them all before use. Do look inside, around the back, everywhere! They could stop the printer from setting up correctly. I set up manually from my tower computer, but have also used the automatic and wi-fi from my laptop. Both are easy to do if you follow the instructions. I have connected to my computer via USB, and also set up wi-fi so I can print from my laptop, both of which work well. There is also an ethernet port if you wish to connect via that. One thing which took me a while to find was the receiving tray closure. It opens automatically when printing to receive the paper, but to close it you can gently push it back in, but it is very very stiff. Or... go to the touchscreen and touch the close button, and hey presto it closes! I wish Epson would tell us! All in all a really good printer, and yes I would recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Printer
*by A***R on 23 August 2025*

This printer is excellent. Set up is very easy. The on machine led window is an illuminated touch screen which hinges out to almost horizontal for easier use and has all controls I need. Colour reproduction is accurate and the images are really sharp. The tank ink lasts for a very long time I have printed a large number of A3 and A4 prints and the lowest tank ink level is only half full. I have used Affinity and Epson software and both are really good and Epson's is free. Tank filling is easy with the refill bottles keyed so that you can't fill the wrong tank. The scanner is just like any other on-board printer scanner. If you want to print A3+ prints there is a rear of the printer slot for paper infeed which means you have to have a lot of space behind the printer. Up to A3 size paper is fed in at the rear of the top paper feeder which is pulled out. It has A4 paper tray and a CD printing tray in the front. When starting printing the outfeed tray is automatically driven out to the correct distance for the print size. When the printer is switched off this tray automatically retracts in. I highly recommend this printer as it's the best I have ever owned and I've been buying printers for many years from the dot matrix times. I'll never go back to cartridge printers as they're too expensive to run.

### ⭐ return it before its too late
*by D***E on 29 May 2025*

I run a small business that relies heavily on printing—cards, keepsakes, custom art prints, and more—using a wide variety of paper types, textures, and weights. I purchased the Epson ET-8550 in the hope that I was investing in a professional-grade, versatile photo printer that could support my growing creative work. After two months of daily use, I can say this with full confidence: This is one of the worst printers I’ve used in my 35 years on this planet. Let me give credit where it’s due: out of the box, the Epson 8550 prints beautifully. The first 20 or so sheets come out looking crisp and professional, especially on plain paper. Colours appear rich (though not entirely accurate), and the detail is sharp enough to feel like I’d made the right decision. That brief honeymoon period is where the positives end. One of the main reasons I bought this printer was the rear paper feed, which Epson claims can handle a variety of cardstocks and paper weights. This is flat-out misleading. After a short while, the rear feed becomes completely unusable, throwing up constant paper jam errors—even when there's no jam. The only workaround? You physically have to press the card or paper down with your hand while it attempts to feed through. That's not just impractical—it’s absurd on a £629 machine. Anything over 230gsm causes problems. 300gsm? Forget it. You’ll be manually feeding one sheet at a time, praying the printer doesn't reject it, misfeed, or jam mid-print. And even if it miraculously accepts the paper, chances are you’ll be greeted with smudges, smears, roller marks, or grainy, inaccurate colours. After just a few weeks, the print quality deteriorated rapidly. I started getting: Smears at the end of every page Banding and lines across coloured areas Inconsistent ink coverage Dull, lifeless colours, no matter how much I tweaked the settings Want to print a solid block of colour? It will come out grainy and uneven. Need accurate colour matching? Good luck. What you see on your screen is not what this printer delivers—no matter how many settings you fiddle with. And for a printer sold on its photo-printing capabilities, that’s not just disappointing, it’s laughable. Every single day I use this printer, I have to perform: * Nozzle checks * Head cleanings * Alignment corrections It's like owning a vintage car that needs tuning every morning just to get to the end of the driveway. The maintenance required to get one decent print is exhausting, and sometimes even that’s not guaranteed. Not only is the rear feeder a nightmare, but even the paper guides don’t hold firm. They shift on their own, meaning every single time I print, I have to readjust and triple-check alignment—or risk a wonky or failed print. This shouldn’t be happening at this price point. This printer cost me over £629, and I honestly feel conned. I wanted a reliable, professional printer that could support my business, but what I got was a machine that makes my working day harder, not easier. It's unreliable, high-maintenance, and not fit for the purpose it's marketed for. The only silver lining? The ink lasts a long time—possibly because you’ll be wasting half your prints and constantly reprinting due to quality issues. You might not run out of ink quickly, but you’ll run out of patience, time, and trust in Epson faster than you can say "EcoTank." If you are a small business owner, artist, crafter, or creative professional looking for a versatile, reliable printer to handle varied paper stocks and deliver consistent quality—this is not it. The Epson ET-8550 is a masterclass in disappointment, and each passing day deepens my regret. Epson, if you're listening: this printer is not fit for purpose. Please stop marketing it as such. I didn’t spend this much money to become a part-time printer technician. I spent it to run my business—and this machine has actively made that harder.

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