Epson ET-8500 Refill Ink Bottles
Shop refill ink bottles for your Epson EcoTank ET-8500, which uses the Epson T552 Ink Bottles series. Ink Depot has been supplying reliable consumables for this printer since Apr 2021. Designed for high-end creative work and photo output, this A4 printer features dedicated photo black (C13T06W192) and grey (C13T06W592) inks alongside standard dye colours for smooth tonal transitions. Our 4.8 Google rating reflects a long-standing track record of premium cartridge performance.
Expected print output and photo ink usage
Page yields for Epson T552 ink bottles are measured under the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern for standard documents, delivering thousands of pages per bottle. When printing borderless glossy photos, individual colour consumption-particularly grey and photo black-varies depending on image contrast and colour balance.
| Cartridge Number | Type | Colour | Page Yield | Cost Per Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13T06V192 | Standard | Black | 6,700 | $0.005 |
| C13T06W192 | Standard | Photo Black | 6,700 | $0.005 |
| C13T06W292 | Standard | Cyan | 6,200 | $0.006 |
| C13T06W392 | Standard | Magenta | 6,200 | $0.006 |
| C13T06W492 | Standard | Yellow | 6,200 | $0.006 |
| C13T06W592 | Standard | Grey | 6,200 | $0.006 |
Cost Per Page = Total Cartridge Price ÷ Page Yield (at 5% coverage). Prices based on Genuine cartridges.
Choosing the right ink refill strategy
If you print mainly text, replacing individual T552 pigment black bottles as needed is the most cost-effective option. If you print photos or complex graphics, purchasing full T552 multi-pack sets ensures balanced shade reproduction across all six colour channels without sudden running out mid-job. We back all purchases with clear customer support and our standard returns policy. Free delivery applies on all orders over $99, dispatched quickly from our warehouses in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Explore our full range of Epson ink bottles today.
Refill Management Tip
The ET-8500 uses two distinct black inks: pigment black (C13T06V192) for sharp plain-paper text and photo black (C13T06W192) for glossy media. Always ensure you top up the correct reservoir tank, as filling photo black into the pigment black channel can cause printhead clog issues and alter document output quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the Epson EcoTank ET-8500 require both photo black and pigment black ink bottles?
Pigment black (C13T06V192) is formulated for crisp, water-resistant text on standard copy paper, whereas photo black (C13T06W192) is a dye ink designed to bond with glossy photo paper without smudging or bronzing.
Why is grey ink included in the T552 bottle lineup for the ET-8500?
The grey ink bottle (C13T06W592) expands the tonal range for photo printing, allowing smooth neutral monochrome prints and finer shading in darker photo areas without relying solely on composite cyan, magenta, and yellow inks.
How do I know when to refill my ET-8500 ink tanks?
Although printer software estimates ink levels, EcoTank systems rely on visual inspection of the physical ink windows on the front of the printer. Top up tanks before liquid drops below the lowest fill line to prevent air pockets from entering the printhead lines.
