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Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 Wireless Color Inkjet Printer, All-In-One Supertank, Print, Scan, Copy (C11CJ21201)
Note: **While supplies last. May not be valid in combination with other offers. Offer subject to change.
Note: *Offer Expires on 10/12/2024
- EcoTank 8500 (Good)
- EcoTank 8550 (Better)
- Printer$699.99
- Printer + High yield ink$802.44
About this product
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. 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. Plus, save up to 80 percent with replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges — that’s about $2,000 on each set. 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
- 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 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
- Save up to 80% with low-cost replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges — that's about $2000 on each set, enough ink to print up to 6,200 pages color
- Print up to 2 years — 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
- Print, scan and more from your mobile device with Epson Smart Panel app — set up, monitor and operate your printer directly from your mobile device; supports iOS and Android
- Exclusive EcoFit ink bottle design — uniquely keyed for easy filling of each color
- Intuitive touch display and wireless connectivity — 4.3" color display, voice-activated printing and more for fast, easy performance
- Use Genuine Epson Ink - for optimal print quality and performance. Non-genuine ink could cause damage not covered by the printer’s limited warranty
Attribute name | Attribute value |
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*key specs | |
Display Screen Size (Inches) | 4.3 |
Family Model # | EcoTank 8550 (Better) |
Printer Capability Refers to the primary function(s) of the printer: Instant Photo (specific to portable photo printers), Print only (also known as single function), Print, Scan, Copy (also known as all-in-one), or any combination of Print, Scan, Copy, and Fax. | Print, Scan, Copy |
Printer Condition Indicates if the printer is new or refurbished. Refurbished printers are recycled printers with brand new parts. | New |
Printer Function Refers to the primary capabilities of the printer in an abbreviated form. Can be either all-in-one (Print, Scan, Copy) with fax potentially included, or single function (Print Only). | All-In-One |
Printer Type Printer Type specifies the printing technology. Inkjet printers use ink cartridges which output droplets of ink onto paper through the printhead nozzles. Laser printers use a laser beam to create an image onto a drum, which then transfers the image onto paper through powder toner cartridges. Dot Matrix printers use printheads made of pins which press ink-soaked ribbon onto paper to create images. Zero Ink printers utilize heat technology, not requiring an ink cartridge, toner or ribbon. | Inkjet |
Printer Use Refers to the recommended use case of each printer. Home printers are best for a household, whereas home office printers are best from work from home individuals or personal workspaces. | Home Office |
Series or Collection Items of a particular grouping, as merchandised and labeled by a manufacturer | EcoTank Photo ET-8550 |
Supertank Refers to whether or not a printer has built-in tanks for ink. This feature is specific to Tank printers and allows them to store high quantities of ink. Non-tank printers will be classified as "standard". | Supertank |
Touch Screen Display | Yes |
Types of Display Indicates the type of display panel on the product. | Color LCD |
What's in the Printer Box | EcoTank ET-8550, Setup Guide, Power Cable, CD-ROM , 1 bottle of 552 Photo Black and of 552 Black, 1 bottle of 552 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gray (70 mL) |
connectivity | |
Media Types Supported Indicates what types of paper or material can be used in the printer. | Plain paper, bright white paper, photo paper, presentation paper matte, premium presentation paper matte, velvet fine art paper, thin paper, cardstock |
Mobile Device Printing Mobile Device Printing allows a user to send files to the printer from their device (such as a phone or tablet) through a local wireless connection. | Mobile Device Printing Eligible |
Mobile Printing Apps | Epson Smart Panel app, Epson Print Layout app (iOS), Epson Creative Print app, Apple AirPrint, Android printing, Mopria print service |
Network Ready Refers to a device's capability to connect to Wi-Fi networks, either wirelessly or though an ethernet cable. | Yes |
Printer Connectivity Refers to the methods that can be used to print from the printer. For example, a USB and Wireless printer can be connected to either wirelessly or through a USB cord to print a document. | USB, Wireless, Network Ready |
Wireless Ready A wireless ready printer (or Wi-Fi printer) uses a wireless internet connection to receive information from a computer or other device. A wired printer requires a cable for a direct connection to a computer or network. | Wireless |
copy, scan, fax features | |
Black & White Copy Resolution (Up to) Copy Resolution, measured in dots per inch (dpi), indicates the amount of detail the printer will produce in a copied document. The higher the dpi, the higher the quality of the print. | 600 x 600 dpi |
Color Copy Resolution (Up to) Copy Resolution, measured in dots per inch (dpi), indicates the amount of detail the printer will produce in a copied document. The higher the dpi, the higher the quality of the print. | 600 x 600 dpi |
Copy Enlargement % (Up to) Indicates how large an image can be inflated via the printer. | 400 |
Copy Reduction % (Up to) Indicates how small an image can be deflated via the printer. | 25 |
Maximum Number of Copies Refers to the maximum amount of copies that a device can create. | 99 |
Scanner Resolution Scanner resolution (or optical resolution), measured in dots per inch (dpi), refers to the amount of detail a scanner can capture. The higher the resolution, the higher the quality and sharpness of the scanned image. | 1200 dpi |
dimensions | |
Depth in Inches The overall depth of the product, measured front to back. | 29.8 |
Height in Inches The overall height of the product, measured top to bottom. | 16.9 |
Weight (lbs.) Weight of the product measured in pounds. | 24.5 |
Width in Inches The overall width of the product, measured left to right. | 20.6 |
output | |
Maximum Printer Monthly Duty Cycle Absolute maximum number (or range) of pages the machine can print in any given month. | 5000 pages |
Output Type Specifies if the printer's output is either black and white (also referred to as monochrome), or color. | Color |
Printer Output Capacity Indicates the number of printed pages the printer output tray can hold. | 50 sheets |
paper | |
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) An automatic document feeder (ADF) is a mechanism that feeds multiple sheets of paper into a device in a single operation. | No |
Maximum Number of Paper Trays | 3 |
Paper Input Capacity Indicates the number of sheets of paper the printer can hold in the printer input tray. | 120 sheets |
Printer Max Paper Size | 13" x 19" Supertabloid |
Standard Number of Paper Trays | 3 |
Supported Paper Sizes | 13" x 19" (A3+), 11" x 17", A3, Legal, Letter, A4, Executive, 8" x 10", 5" x 7", 4" x 6", 3.5" x 5" |
power | |
Power Consumption (Watts) The amount of electricity consumed in one hour, measured in Watts. | 17 |
Power Source Information The manufacturer specific information on the power source. | 100-120VAC, 50-60Hz |
print features | |
Black & White Print Speed Print Speed, measured in pages per minute (PPM), specifies the amount of black and white pages that the printer can produce within 60 seconds. | 11 to 20 PPM |
Borderless Printing Borderless printing allows you to print to the edges of a piece of paper without any white border or margin visible. | Borderless Printing |
Color Print Speed Print Speed, measured in pages per minute (PPM), specifies the amount of color pages that the printer can produce within 60 seconds. | 11 to 20 PPM |
Double Sided Printing Double sided printing (also known as duplexing) is a feature that allows printers to print on both sides of the paper. Can either be manual, meaning the user will need to refeed the page in order to print on the other side, or automatic, where the printer will do the work for you. | Automatic |
ISO Black & White Print Speed (ipm) Expressed as images per minute (IPM), refers to the print speed of the printer when producing black and white images based on standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). | 16 |
ISO Color Print Speed (ipm) Expressed as images per minute (IPM), refers to the print speed of the printer when producing color images based on standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). | 12 |
Max Print Resolution (dpi) Max print resolution, measured in dots per inch (dpi), refers to the maximum amount of detail in a printed image. The higher the resolution, the higher the quality and sharpness of the image. | 5760 DPI |
Noise Level (decibels) Noise level, measured in decibels (dB), is the level of noise emission. The louder the noise, the higher the decibel level. | 48 |
Photo Capable Capable of printing on any size of photo paper. | Photo |
Recommended Monthly Print Volume The manufacturers suggestion for how many pages your printer can comfortably handle in a single month. | 800 pages |
Wide Format Compatibility Indicates whether machine supports printing on media with widths between 18 and 100 inches. | Yes |
warranty | |
Printer Warranty | 1 Year Limited |
additional details | |
Number of Users Recommended number of users that can be using the device. | 1-5 Users |
Operating Humidity Range The range of humidity levels, typically expressed in percentages, within which the product can function properly without performance issues. | 20-80% |
Operating Temperature Range The range of temperatures, typically given in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit, within which the product can operate effectively without performance degradation. | 50-95 degrees Fahrenheit |
Printer Language | Epson ESC/P-R |
Printer Portability Portable printers allow a user to print on-the-go. This means the printer can operate without being plugged in, using an internal battery. | Standard |
Printer System Requirements Listing of software programs or hardware devices required to operate the printer properly. | Windows, macOS |
True Color Actual manufacturer name for the color of the product. | White |