Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 Multifunction Colour Inkjet Printer
Description
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is an A3+ multifunction colour inkjet printer designed to deliver photo-quality prints alongside everyday scanning and copying. Featuring a 6-colour Claria ET Premium ink system with both Pigment Black and Dye Photo Black inks, it produces vibrant borderless photographs and crisp text documents up to A3+ size. Designed for creative enthusiasts, photographers, and home offices, it delivers high-quality photo printing and versatile media handling without cartridge replacement hassle.
- Print, copy, and scan functions supporting borderless photo printing up to A3+ size.
- 6-colour ink system combining Pigment Black for sharp text with Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Grey dye inks for smooth gradations.
- ISO print speeds up to 16.0 ppm in black and 12.0 ppm in colour, with 4x6" photo printing in approximately 15 seconds.
- Versatile multi-tray paper system including dual front cassettes, a rear feed for up to A3+ paper, a straight rear path for media up to 1.3 mm thick, and a dedicated CD/DVD tray.
- Automatic double-sided (duplex) printing for A4 plain paper.
- High-speed USB, Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and an integrated SD card slot for direct card printing.
- Can be refilled using Epson 552 ink bottles.
- Includes 552 initial ink bottles (Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey) for setup.
- Compatible with the Epson Smart Panel app for mobile printing, scanning, and wireless setup.
For manufacturer information, see the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 on Epson Australia.
For customers across Australia, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 printer orders are fulfilled through distribution centres in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.
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Basic Specifications
| Brand | Epson |
|---|---|
| Model | EcoTank Photo ET-8550 |
| Product Code | C11CJ21501 |
| Functions | Print, Copy, Scan |
| Printer Type | Refillable Ink Tank Multifunction Inkjet Printer |
| Printing Method | On-demand Inkjet (Piezoelectric) |
| Nozzle Configuration | 360 x 2 nozzles Black (Pigment Black, Dye Photo Black), 720 x 1 nozzles per colour (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey) |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 1.5 Picolitres (with Variable Sized Droplet Technology) |
| Print Resolution | 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi |
|---|---|
| Black Print Speed | 16.0 ISO ppm (A4) |
| Colour Print Speed | 12.0 ISO ppm (A4) |
| Photo Print Speed | Approx. 15 seconds per 10 x 15 cm (4x6") photo |
| Automatic Duplex | Yes (A4 plain paper only) |
| CD/DVD Printing | Yes (via dedicated CD/DVD tray) |
Paper Handling
| Paper Feed Method | Friction feed |
|---|---|
| Number of Paper Trays | 4 (Cassette 1, Cassette 2, Rear Manual Feed up to A3+, Rear Straight Path) |
| Main Cassette Capacity | 100 sheets A4 plain paper (75 g/m²) |
| Photo Tray Capacity | 20 sheets Premium Glossy Photo Paper (up to 5x7") |
| Rear Manual Feed | 50 sheets (up to A3+) |
| Rear Straight Path | 1 sheet (media thickness up to 1.3 mm, panoramic prints up to 2m) |
| Maximum Print Size | A3+ (329 x 483 mm) |
Scan
| Scanner Type | A4 Flatbed colour image scanner |
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| Optical Resolution | 1200 x 4800 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | A4 (216 x 297 mm) |
Copy
| Black Copy Speed | 15 ISO ipm (Letter) |
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| Colour Copy Speed | 8 ISO ipm (Letter) |
Connectivity & Network
| USB Connectivity | High Speed USB (USB 2.0 specification) |
|---|---|
| Ethernet | 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 / 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Mobile Device Printing | Epson Smart Panel, Apple AirPrint, Scan to Cloud, Remote Print Driver |
| Card Slot | Built-in SD slot (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MiniSD/MicroSD with adapter) |
Display & Memory
| LCD Screen | 4.3-inch Colour Touchscreen |
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Consumables
| Ink Bottles | Epson 552 (T552) Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey |
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| Bundled Ink Bottles | 552 Initial Ink Bottles (5,500 pages Black / 4,900 pages Colour equivalent) |
| Replacement Ink Bottle Yields | 6,700 pages Black / 6,200 pages Colour |
Power & Dimensions
| Rated Voltage | AC 100 ~ 240 V |
|---|---|
| Rated Frequency | 50 ~ 60 Hz |
| Product Dimensions | 523 mm (W) x 379 mm (D) x 169 mm (H) |
| Weight | 11.1 kg |
Warranty
| Standard Warranty | 12 Months Return to Base |
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