Damaged Box Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 A4 Colour All-in-One Ink Tank Printer [C11CJ20501]

*Damaged Box* Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 A4 Colour All-in-One Ink Tank Printer [C11CJ20501]

The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 (C11CJ20501) is a premium A4 wireless photo printer designed for photographers, creative professionals and home users seeking exceptional photo quality with the ultra-low running costs of Epson's cartridge-free EcoTank system.

This unit is offered as a Damaged Box Special. The outer retail carton may show dents, tears, crushing, scratches, labels or other storage and transport damage. The printer itself is brand new, unused and supplied with its original accessories unless specifically stated otherwise.

Featuring an advanced six-colour Epson Claria ET Premium ink system with Pigment Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Grey inks, the ET-8500 produces vibrant colour photographs, smooth tonal gradations, detailed monochrome images and sharp everyday documents.

Key Features

• ✔ Premium A4 EcoTank photo multifunction printer
• ✔ Print, Copy and Scan
• ✔ Six-colour refillable ink tank system
• ✔ Pigment Black plus Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Grey
• ✔ Print resolution up to 5760 × 1440 optimised dpi
• ✔ Up to 16 ISO ppm Black and 12 ISO ppm Colour
• ✔ Approx. 15-second 4 × 6-inch borderless photo printing
• ✔ Automatic duplex double-sided printing
• ✔ Borderless photo printing up to A4
• ✔ Dedicated photo paper cassette
• ✔ Rear specialty-media feed
• ✔ Straight paper path for media up to approximately 1.3mm thick
• ✔ Panoramic printing up to approximately 2 metres
• ✔ CD and DVD surface printing
• ✔ 4.3-inch colour touchscreen
• ✔ Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet and USB connectivity
• ✔ Apple AirPrint and Epson Smart Panel support
• ✔ Built-in SD memory card slot

Ideal For

• Photography enthusiasts
• Professional and semi-professional photographers
• Graphic designers and artists
• Creative studios
• Scrapbooking and craft projects
• Family photo printing
• Fine-art and monochrome photo output
• Home offices requiring premium colour printing
• CD and DVD label printing

Damaged Box Condition Report

Please note: Photographs of the damaged carton may be representative. The location and severity of carton damage may vary between individual units. Damage to packaging does not affect the normal operation of the printer.

Product Specifications

Print speeds and ink yields are manufacturer-rated values. Actual results vary depending on image content, print settings, paper type, software, connectivity and operating conditions.

Six-Colour Photo Ink System

The ET-8500 uses six individually refillable ink tanks rather than traditional cartridges. The combination of Photo Black and Grey ink improves tonal detail, contrast and neutral reproduction in black-and-white photography, while Cyan, Magenta and Yellow provide vivid, accurate colour output.

A separate Pigment Black ink is used for sharp everyday text, allowing the ET-8500 to handle both premium photo printing and general home-office documents.

Ultra-Low-Cost Photo Printing

The high-capacity EcoTank ink system significantly reduces the cost of printing photographs compared with cartridge-based photo printers. The original initial ink bottles provide thousands of pages of document printing, while the refillable tanks make ongoing ink replacement simple and economical.

Flexible Media Handling

The ET-8500 includes multiple paper paths for different media types:

• Front cassette for standard A4 paper
• Dedicated front cassette for smaller photo media
• Rear feed for specialty paper and photo media
• Straight rear path for thicker media up to approximately 1.3mm
• Dedicated tray for printable CDs and DVDs

This flexibility makes the printer suitable for photo paper, cardstock, greeting cards, fine-art media, labels, envelopes and creative projects.

Wireless and Mobile Printing

Built-in Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and Ethernet allow the printer to be shared across home or studio networks. Compatible smartphones and tablets can print through Apple AirPrint, Epson Smart Panel and supported Epson Connect services.

The large 4.3-inch colour touchscreen also allows convenient photo selection, printer maintenance and everyday operation without relying entirely on a computer.

Package Contents

• 1 × Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Printer
• 1 × Epson T552 Black Initial Ink Bottle
• 1 × Epson T552 Photo Black Initial Ink Bottle
• 1 × Epson T552 Cyan Initial Ink Bottle
• 1 × Epson T552 Magenta Initial Ink Bottle
• 1 × Epson T552 Yellow Initial Ink Bottle
• 1 × Epson T552 Grey Initial Ink Bottle
• CD/DVD Printing Tray
• Power Cable
• Setup and Safety Documentation

USB printer cable is not included unless specifically stated elsewhere in the offer.

Important Damaged Box Notice

Warranty

The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 includes Epson Australia's standard 12-month Return-to-Base manufacturer warranty.

Eligible new units may qualify for an additional 12-month Return-to-Base warranty after online product registration within Epson's specified registration period. Registration requirements and promotional warranty terms are controlled by Epson and may change.

Why Buy This Damaged Box Unit?

• ✔ Brand new and unused printer
• ✔ Premium six-colour EcoTank photo system
• ✔ Significant saving compared with normal retail stock
• ✔ Original Epson initial ink bottles included
• ✔ Automatic duplex printing
• ✔ Flexible specialty-media handling
• ✔ Epson Australia manufacturer warranty
• ✔ Australian stock and local support

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What does Damaged Box mean?

It means the outer Epson retail carton has been damaged during transport, storage or warehouse handling. The printer itself is brand new and unused.

Is the printer refurbished or previously used?

No. This is not a refurbished or second-hand printer. It is a new unit sold at a reduced price because of damage to the outer packaging.

Does it include the original ink bottles?

Yes. It includes the original Epson T552 initial ink bottles in Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Grey unless otherwise stated.

Does the printer scan and copy?

Yes. The ET-8500 provides A4 printing, flatbed scanning and copying.

Does it support automatic duplex printing?

Yes. Automatic double-sided printing is included.

Can it print borderless A4 photographs?

Yes. The ET-8500 supports borderless photo printing up to A4 size.

Can it print on thick media?

Yes. The rear straight paper path supports compatible specialty media up to approximately 1.3mm thick.

Can it print on CDs and DVDs?

Yes. It supports printing on compatible inkjet-printable CDs and DVDs using the dedicated disc tray.

Does it support Wi-Fi?

Yes. It supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet and USB connectivity.

Is this suitable for professional photography?

It is an excellent choice for enthusiast, studio proofing and professional-quality home photo printing. Users requiring larger A3+ output should consider the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550.

Is the damaged retail box covered by warranty?

No. The packaging condition is clearly disclosed and is not considered a product defect. The printer itself remains covered by the applicable Epson warranty.