Description
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 A3+ Colour Multifunction Inkjet Printer is a premium 6-colour refillable ink tank printer designed for photographers, creatives, home users and small businesses requiring high-quality photo printing up to A3+ size.
Featuring Epson's advanced 6-colour Claria ET Premium ink system, the ET-8550 combines Pigment Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Grey inks to deliver rich colour, smooth tonal transitions, crisp text and excellent black-and-white photographic output.
With Print, Copy and Scan functionality, borderless A3+ printing, automatic A4 duplex, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, USB, SD card printing and a large 4.3-inch colour touchscreen, the ET-8550 is one of Epson's most versatile EcoTank photo printers.
Key Selling Points
✓ Premium 6-colour EcoTank photo printing system
✓ Print, Copy & Scan multifunction capability
✓ Borderless photo printing up to A3+
✓ Up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi resolution
✓ Up to 16 ISO ppm black / 12 ISO ppm colour
✓ Approx. 15 seconds for a 4" x 6" photo in fastest mode
✓ Pigment Black + Photo Black + Cyan + Magenta + Yellow + Grey inks
✓ Automatic duplex printing on A4
✓ Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet & USB connectivity
✓ Built-in SD memory card slot & USB direct printing
✓ Large 4.3-inch colour touchscreen
✓ Rear straight paper path for media up to 1.3mm thick
✓ Dedicated CD/DVD printing tray
✓ Ultra-low running costs with Epson T552 refillable ink bottles
✓ Premium 6-colour EcoTank photo printing system
✓ Print, Copy & Scan multifunction capability
✓ Borderless photo printing up to A3+
✓ Up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi resolution
✓ Up to 16 ISO ppm black / 12 ISO ppm colour
✓ Approx. 15 seconds for a 4" x 6" photo in fastest mode
✓ Pigment Black + Photo Black + Cyan + Magenta + Yellow + Grey inks
✓ Automatic duplex printing on A4
✓ Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet & USB connectivity
✓ Built-in SD memory card slot & USB direct printing
✓ Large 4.3-inch colour touchscreen
✓ Rear straight paper path for media up to 1.3mm thick
✓ Dedicated CD/DVD printing tray
✓ Ultra-low running costs with Epson T552 refillable ink bottles
Premium A3+ EcoTank Photo Printer
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is designed for users who want significantly better photographic output than a conventional 4-colour home inkjet printer while retaining the extremely low running costs of a refillable EcoTank system.
It supports borderless printing up to A3+, making it suitable for large photographs, artwork, portfolios, posters, creative projects and premium presentation material.
Unlike conventional cartridge-based photo printers, the ET-8550 uses high-capacity refillable ink tanks, allowing photographers and creative users to print large volumes without constantly replacing small cartridges.
6-Colour Claria ET Premium Ink System
The ET-8550 uses Epson's advanced 6-colour Claria ET Premium ink system consisting of:
- Pigment Black – crisp black text and everyday documents
- Photo Black – deeper blacks and improved photo contrast
- Cyan
- Magenta
- Yellow
- Grey – improved black-and-white photography and smoother tonal transitions
The additional Photo Black and Grey inks allow the ET-8550 to produce richer shadows, smoother gradients and more neutral monochrome photographs than conventional four-colour EcoTank printers.
Key Features
- Functions: Print, Copy, Scan
- Maximum Paper Size: A3+
- Borderless Printing: Up to A3+
- Print Resolution: Up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi
- Black Print Speed: Up to 16 ISO ppm
- Colour Print Speed: Up to 12 ISO ppm
- 4 x 6 Photo Speed: Approx. 15 seconds in fastest mode
- Ink System: 6-colour Claria ET Premium
- Automatic Duplex: Yes – A4
- Scanner: A4 flatbed colour scanner
- Display: 4.3-inch colour touchscreen
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, USB
- Memory Card: SD / SDHC / SDXC supported
- CD/DVD Printing: Yes
- Rear Straight Path: Supports selected media up to 1.3mm thick
Borderless Printing up to A3+
The ET-8550 supports borderless photo printing up to A3+, giving photographers and designers the ability to produce larger prints without requiring a commercial print service.
This makes it suitable for:
- Professional-looking photo enlargements
- Portfolios
- Artwork and illustrations
- Presentation material
- Posters and creative projects
- Wedding and event photography
- High-quality home photo printing
High Resolution Photo Output
With a maximum print resolution of up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi and Epson's Variable Sized Droplet Technology, the ET-8550 is capable of producing fine detail, smooth colour transitions and high-quality photographic output.
The minimum ink droplet size is approximately 1.5 picolitres, helping produce fine image detail and smooth gradients.
Fast Everyday Document Printing
Although the ET-8550 is primarily designed as a premium photo printer, it also performs well as an everyday document printer.
Epson rates the printer at approximately:
- 16 ISO ppm – Black A4 documents
- 12 ISO ppm – Colour A4 documents
This means the ET-8550 can comfortably handle everyday home-office documents in addition to photographic work.
Ultra-Low Running Costs with Epson T552 Ink
The Epson ET-8550 uses high-capacity Epson T552 Claria ET Premium ink bottles.
Replacement inks include:
- Epson T552 Black Ink Bottle
- Epson T552 Photo Black Ink Bottle
- Epson T552 Cyan Ink Bottle
- Epson T552 Magenta Ink Bottle
- Epson T552 Yellow Ink Bottle
- Epson T552 Grey Ink Bottle
- Epson EcoTank ET-8500 Photo Printer
High Ink Yields
The ET-8550 includes a complete set of initial ink bottles. Epson rates the included ink for approximately:
- Up to 5,500 black pages
- Up to 4,900 colour pages
- Up to approximately 1,800 4" x 6" photos
Replacement Epson T552 ink bottles are rated for approximately:
- Up to 6,700 black pages
- Up to 6,200 colour pages
Actual yields vary depending on images printed, print settings, paper type, environmental conditions and printer usage.
Dedicated Grey Ink for Black & White Photography
One of the most important advantages of the ET-8550 over conventional four-colour EcoTank printers is the inclusion of a dedicated Grey ink channel.
The Grey ink helps improve tonal transitions in monochrome photography and reduces unwanted colour casts, resulting in more natural-looking black-and-white images.
This feature makes the ET-8550 especially attractive to photographers who regularly produce monochrome or fine-art style prints.
Photo Black for Deeper Contrast
The additional Photo Black ink complements the Pigment Black channel by providing richer photographic blacks and improved contrast when printing photos.
Customers requiring replacement Photo Black can purchase the Genuine Epson T552 Photo Black EcoTank Ink Bottle.
Versatile Paper Handling
The ET-8550 provides multiple paper paths for different media types:
- Front Paper Cassette: Everyday A4 paper
- Dedicated Photo Tray: Smaller photo media
- Rear Paper Feed: Supports media up to A3+
- Rear Straight Path: Supports selected thicker media up to approximately 1.3mm
This flexible paper handling allows users to switch between plain paper, photo paper and specialised creative media without constantly reconfiguring the printer.
Print on Thick Media up to 1.3mm
The rear straight paper path allows the ET-8550 to handle selected media up to approximately 1.3mm thick.
This is particularly useful for photographers, artists and creative businesses working with:
- Fine-art media
- Heavy photo paper
- Card and speciality media
- Creative presentation materials
Always check Epson's media recommendations before using unusually thick or specialised materials.
Automatic Duplex Printing
The ET-8550 supports automatic two-sided printing on A4 paper.
This is useful for everyday office documents, reports and manuals and helps reduce paper consumption when printing standard documents.
A4 Flatbed Scanner
The ET-8550 includes an integrated A4 colour flatbed scanner for scanning photographs, documents and artwork.
Its optical scan resolution reaches up to approximately 1200 x 4800 dpi, making it suitable for digitising photographs as well as everyday documents.
Please note: The ET-8550 does not include an Automatic Document Feeder. Multi-page documents must be scanned individually using the flatbed scanner.
4.3-Inch Colour Touchscreen
The large 4.3-inch colour touchscreen makes it easy to access printing, copying, scanning, network and maintenance functions directly from the printer.
The touchscreen also simplifies standalone photo printing from memory cards and compatible USB storage devices.
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct & Ethernet
The ET-8550 provides flexible connectivity for both home and professional environments.
- Wi-Fi wireless networking
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wired Ethernet LAN
- USB connectivity
- Mobile printing from compatible smartphones and tablets
Ethernet is particularly useful for creative studios or offices where several computers need reliable access to the same printer.
PC-Free Printing with SD Card & USB
The ET-8550 supports direct printing without requiring a computer.
Built-in connectivity includes:
- SD
- SDHC
- SDXC
- MicroSD formats with compatible adapters
- USB direct printing from supported devices
This can be especially convenient for photographers who want to review and print images directly from removable media.
Direct CD & DVD Printing
The ET-8550 includes a dedicated tray for printing directly onto compatible printable CDs and DVDs.
This feature is useful for photographers, videographers, studios, schools and small businesses creating customised discs for presentations, events and archival purposes.
ET-8550 vs ET-8500
The Epson ET-8550 shares the same 6-colour Claria ET Premium ink platform as the smaller Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500.
The major difference is maximum print size:
| Feature | ET-8550 | ET-8500 |
| Maximum Print Size | A3+ | A4 |
| Ink System | 6-Colour T552 | 6-Colour T552 |
| Functions | Print / Copy / Scan | Print / Copy / Scan |
| Photo Black & Grey | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic A4 Duplex | Yes | Yes |
For customers who only need to print up to A4, the ET-8500 may be more compact and economical. For photographers and creatives who want larger A3+ photographs and artwork, the ET-8550 is the better choice.
Product Specifications
| Brand | Epson |
| Model | EcoTank Photo ET-8550 |
| Product Code | C11CJ21501 |
| Printer Type | A3+ Colour EcoTank Multifunction Photo Printer |
| Functions | Print, Copy, Scan |
| Printing Technology | On-demand Piezoelectric Inkjet |
| Ink System | 6-Colour Claria ET Premium |
| Ink Colours | Pigment Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey |
| Ink Series | Epson T552 |
| Maximum Print Size | A3+ |
| Borderless Printing | Up to A3+ |
| Maximum Print Resolution | Up to 5760 x 1440 Optimised dpi |
| Black Print Speed | Up to 16 ISO ppm |
| Colour Print Speed | Up to 12 ISO ppm |
| 4 x 6 Photo Speed | Approx. 15 seconds in fastest mode |
| Automatic Duplex | Yes – A4 |
| Paper Capacity | Up to 100 Sheets A4 Plain Paper |
| Rear Feed | Up to 50 Sheets, selected media up to 1.3mm thick |
| Number of Paper Paths / Trays | 4 |
| Scanner Type | A4 Flatbed Colour Image Scanner |
| Scanner Optical Resolution | Up to 1200 x 4800 dpi |
| Automatic Document Feeder | No |
| Display | 4.3-inch Colour Touchscreen |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, USB |
| Memory Card Slot | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| CD/DVD Printing | Yes |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | Up to approximately 800 pages |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | Up to approximately 16,000 pages |
| Dimensions | 523 x 379 x 169 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 11.1 kg |
What's in the Box?
- Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 Printer
- T552 Pigment Black Ink Bottle
- T552 Photo Black Ink Bottle
- T552 Cyan Ink Bottle
- T552 Magenta Ink Bottle
- T552 Yellow Ink Bottle
- T552 Grey Ink Bottle
- Power Cord
- Setup / User Documentation
- CD/DVD Printing Tray
Ideal For
- Photography enthusiasts
- Semi-professional photographers
- Artists and designers
- Home photo printing
- Wedding and event photography
- Creative studios
- Small businesses producing promotional material
- Users requiring A3+ borderless printing
- Customers wanting low-cost high-volume photo printing
- Black-and-white photography enthusiasts
Why Choose the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550?
The ET-8550 is one of Epson's most versatile photo-focused EcoTank printers. It combines a premium 6-colour ink system with A3+ printing, high-capacity refillable ink tanks, multiple paper paths and extensive connectivity.
For photographers, its dedicated Photo Black and Grey inks provide a significant advantage over standard four-colour EcoTank models. For creative businesses, its A3+ borderless capability and straight media path make it suitable for a much wider range of projects.
Customers who only need A4 photo printing may also consider the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500, which uses the same T552 6-colour ink platform in a smaller A4-format printer.
Warranty & Support
The Epson ET-8550 is supplied with Epson Australia's applicable manufacturer warranty. Epson currently lists a standard 12-month return-to-base warranty, with additional warranty coverage potentially available subject to Epson registration and current promotional terms.
Please retain your purchase invoice and register the printer with Epson where required to access any applicable extended promotional warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can the Epson ET-8550 print A3+?
Yes. The ET-8550 supports printing and borderless photo printing up to A3+.
Does the ET-8550 scan A3?
No. Although the printer can print up to A3+, the built-in flatbed scanner is designed for documents up to approximately A4 size.
Does the Epson ET-8550 have an Automatic Document Feeder?
No. The ET-8550 uses a flatbed scanner and does not include an ADF.
What ink does the ET-8550 use?
The ET-8550 uses Epson T552 Claria ET Premium ink bottles: Pigment Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Grey.
Why does the ET-8550 use Grey ink?
The dedicated Grey ink helps produce smoother tonal transitions and more neutral black-and-white photographs while reducing unwanted colour casts.
What is the difference between Pigment Black and Photo Black?
Pigment Black is primarily designed for crisp everyday text and document printing. Photo Black is optimised for photographic output, helping produce deeper blacks and improved contrast.
Can the ET-8550 automatically print double-sided?
Yes. It supports automatic duplex printing on compatible A4 media.
Can the ET-8550 print on thick card?
The rear straight paper path supports selected media up to approximately 1.3mm thick. Compatibility depends on the specific media type, so Epson's media recommendations should be checked before printing.
Can the ET-8550 print directly from an SD card?
Yes. The printer includes a built-in SD memory card slot supporting compatible SD, SDHC and SDXC media.
Can the Epson ET-8550 print directly onto CDs and DVDs?
Yes. A dedicated CD/DVD printing tray is included for compatible printable discs.
What is the difference between the ET-8550 and ET-8500?
The main difference is maximum print size. The ET-8550 supports photo printing up to A3+, while the ET-8500 is an A4 printer. Both use Epson's 6-colour T552 ink system.
Is the Epson ET-8550 suitable for office document printing?
Yes, it can print everyday office documents at up to approximately 16 ISO ppm black and 12 ISO ppm colour. However, its strongest advantage is premium photo and creative printing rather than high-volume business document production.
Is the ET-8550 suitable for professional photography?
The ET-8550 is particularly suitable for enthusiasts, creative professionals and semi-professional photographers who want high-quality A3+ photo output with low running costs. Users requiring specialised archival fine-art production may also want to compare Epson's dedicated professional photo printer range.
Customer Reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Michael R. – Castle Hill, NSW
"The best photo printer we've owned. Incredible colour accuracy and very low ink costs."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jennifer T. – Glen Waverley, VIC
"Beautiful A3+ photo prints. The Grey ink really improves black-and-white photography."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Andrew W. – Southport, QLD
"Fantastic for artwork and marketing materials. Running costs are unbelievably low."
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kevin L. – Chatswood, NSW
"Professional-quality results without needing expensive cartridges."
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Last Updated Date: 12 September 2026
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