Name: Epson EcoTank ET-8550
Brand: Epson
SKU: B08R5M2HDH
Price: 598.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (2245 reviews)

Expert Review Analysis

The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is a wireless all‑in‑one inkjet printer that delivers lab‑quality borderless photo prints up to A3+ while using high‑yield refillable ink tanks for ultra‑low running costs. It combines versatile media handling, a 4.3‑inch tilting touchscreen, and extensive connectivity, but its large footprint and limited duplex capabilities make it less suited for high‑volume office environments.

✓ Best for: Amateur and professional photographers, artists, and hobbyists who need high‑quality wide‑format (up to 13×19 in) photo prints, fine‑art media handling, and low per‑print costs. Ideal for home photo labs, scrapbooking, poster creation, and custom CD/DVD label projects.✗ Not ideal for: High‑volume office environments or users who require fast document printing, automatic duplex of all sizes, or an automatic document feeder for multi‑page scanning and copying.

Pros

✓Exceptional lab‑quality borderless photo printing up to A3+ with vibrant colors and fine detail.
✓Ultra‑low operating cost thanks to refillable 6‑color ink tanks delivering up to 2,300 4×6 inch photos per set.

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$598.00

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$642.89

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$499.99

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$749.00

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Specifications

Connectivity

Wi-FiWi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct

EthernetSupported

Apple AirPrintSupported

Design

Height16.9 inches (429 mm) mm

Width20.6 inches (523 mm) mm

Depth29.8 inches (757 mm) mm

Weight24.5 pounds (11,100 g) g

Maximum Thickness1.3 mm mm

Display

Screen Size4.3 inches mm

Features

Ink System6-color Claria ET Premium tank (refillable)

Ink Yield (Photos per Set)Up to 2,300 4x6 photos per ink set

Duplex PrintingAutomatic (A4 plain paper only)

Direct CD/DVD PrintingSupported

Front Tray 1 Capacity20 sheets photo (5x7")

General

BrandEpson

ModelET-8550

ColorWhite

SizeLarge

Release Date2021-05-04

Performance

Print Resolution5,760 x 1,440 dpi

Print Speed (Monochrome)16 ppm ppm

Print Speed (Color)12 ppm ppm

Noise Level5.0 B(A) (Premium Glossy Photo Paper)

Maximum Paper Size13 x 19 inches (A3+)

Power

Power Consumption (Copying)17 W W

Power Consumption (Ready)7.5 W W

Power Consumption (Sleep)0.8 W W

Power Consumption (Off)0.3 W W

Energy Consumption (TEC)0.16 kWh/week kWh/week

Ink System

Refillable 6‑color Claria ET Premium tankProvides up to 2,300 4×6 in photos per set

Research Sources

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