Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 A3+ Colour Multifunction Inkjet Printer
Benefits of Ecotech Print Solutions
- Free Delivery Australia Wide
- Always Brand New, Australian Regional Epson Equipment.
- Fantastic after-care company. Any company can move boxes, real companies support their customers.
- Secure Payments. Level 1 PCI compliant, keeping our customers' payments and data secure
- Shipping locations in Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane/Adelaide & Perth for quick delivery
- Eco-Friendly company doing great things for the environment.
- Printers are easy to install, but free phone support if you run into trouble to ease your mind
- 100% Australian Family Owned and Operated
- Family Business with Family value, we love to care for our customers
- Designated Printing Business, we know printing and specialise in printing
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is a premium A3+ multifunction printer built for photographers, designers, and creative professionals who demand exceptional quality and value. Featuring six-colour Claria ET Premium inks, this wide-format printer delivers rich blacks, smooth gradients, and vibrant borderless prints up to 13" x 19". With its innovative EcoTank refillable ink system, the ET-8550 offers ultra-low running costs and reduces plastic waste, making it both economical and environmentally responsible.
Beyond stunning print quality, the ET-8550 provides versatility and convenience. It supports a wide range of media, from fine art paper and thick card stock to CD/DVD printing. Wireless and Ethernet connectivity, along with the Epson Smart Panel mobile app, make printing easy from any device. The 4.3" colour touchscreen ensures simple, intuitive operation for both professional and home users.
At Ecotech Print Solutions, we’re proud to offer the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 as part of our eco-friendly product range. With over 25 years of industry experience, Ecotech is committed to delivering sustainable print solutions backed by expert advice and reliable local support. Choosing the ET-8550 through Ecotech means not only getting Epson’s best in photo printing but also supporting an Australian family business dedicated to quality, service, and the environment.
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is Epson’s most advanced EcoTank photo printer — designed to deliver professional results while reducing printing costs and environmental impact. Featuring a revolutionary cartridge-free system, the ET-8550 uses six-colour Claria ET Premium inks with easy-to-fill, high-capacity bottles. This innovative design provides thousands of pages of ultra-low-cost printing and eliminates the waste and hassle of disposable cartridges — aligning perfectly with Ecotech Print Solutions’ mission of sustainable, eco-friendly printing.
High-Volume, Low-Cost Printing
The EcoTank ET-8550 comes with enough ink in the box to print up to 5,500 pages in black or 4,900 pages in colour — equivalent to around 100 traditional cartridges. That means more freedom to print without worrying about running out of ink or hidden costs. Replacement bottles are affordable, resealable, and designed with Epson’s unique key-lock system to prevent spills and ensure the right colour always goes in the right tank.
Outstanding Photo & Document Quality
With six individual inks, including photo black and grey, the ET-8550 produces stunning borderless prints up to A3+ (13" x 19") with professional detail, smooth gradations, and rich, vibrant colours. Create lab-quality 4" x 6" photos in as little as 15 seconds, print directly onto CDs and DVDs, or explore creative projects using thick card stock up to 1.3mm. Whether for photography, design, or everyday documents, this printer delivers uncompromising results.
Everyday Connectivity & Performance
The EcoTank ET-8550 offers complete flexibility for modern users. Wireless and Wi-Fi Direct® support means you can print from anywhere without a router, while built-in Ethernet ensures easy network sharing. Mobile printing is effortless with Epson Connect™, Apple AirPrint™, Android™, Chromebook™, and more. Scan and save documents straight to the cloud for collaboration, or print photos and reports directly from USB drives and SD cards.
Simple & Intuitive to Use
A large 4.3" colour touchscreen and straightforward control panel make navigating menus and managing print jobs easy. Enjoy hassle-free PC-free copying and scanning, plus convenient front-loading paper and photo trays for quick changeovers between media types. Designed with usability in mind, the ET-8550 ensures smooth performance whether at home, in the studio, or in a business environment.
Built for Sustainability with Ecotech
At Ecotech Print Solutions, we proudly supply the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 as part of our eco-friendly product range. By choosing an EcoTank printer, you’re reducing cartridge waste and supporting sustainable printing practices. When purchased through Ecotech, you also benefit from our 25+ years of experience, environmentally conscious packaging, and dedicated local support from a trusted Australian family business.
Peace of Mind
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is backed by Epson’s two-year Return-to-Base warranty (one year standard plus one bonus year upon registration). Combined with Ecotech’s expert customer service, you can print with confidence knowing both Epson and Ecotech stand behind your investment.
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is the ultimate choice for photographers, creatives, and home users who value premium quality, low running costs, and environmentally responsible printing — all supported by Ecotech Print Solutions.
| PRINTER | ||
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| PRODUCT NAME | EcoTank Photo ET-8550 | |
| PRODUCT CODE | C11CJ21501 | |
| PRINTING METHOD | On-demand Inkjet (piezoelectric) | |
| NOZZLE CONFIGURATION | 360 x 2 nozzles Black (Pig Black, Dye Photo Black), 720 x 1 nozzles, each colour ( Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey) (Dye) | |
| MINIMUM INK DROPLET VOLUME | 1.5 Picolitres | |
| RESOLUTION | |
|---|---|
| PRINT RESOLUTION | 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi (with Variable Sized Droplet Technology) |
| PRINT SPEED | |
|---|---|
| COLOUR TEXT A4 (Normal) | 12.0 ISO ppm1 |
| BLACK TEXT A4 (Normal) | 16.0 ISO ppm1 |
| Max Photo Default – (10 x 15 cm)/4" x 6" | Approx. 15 sec per photo2 |
| PAPER HANDLING | |
|---|---|
| PAPER FEED METHOD | Friction feed |
| PAPER HOLD CAPACITY | 100 sheets-A4 Plain paper (75g/m2), 20 sheets-PGPP, 50 sheets Rear Manual Sheet feed (Paper Thickness Up to 1.3mm), 1 Sheet Rear Straight Path |
| NUMBER OF PAPER TRAYS | 4 (cassette 1, cassette 2, rear feed up to A3+ (cassette 1 for photo papers 5x7 or smaller)), rear feed for panoramic prints up to 2m straight path |
| DOUBLE-SIDED PRINTING | Yes (A4 only) |
| SCANNING | |
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| SCANNER TYPE | A4 Flatbed colour image scanner |
| DOCUMENT SIZE | Up to A4 |
| SCANNING RESOLUTION | 1200 x 4800 dpi |
| COPY SPEED | |
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| Copy Speed Black Text (Letter)1 | 15 ISO ipm |
| Copy Speed Colour Text (Letter)1 | 8 ISO ipm |
| WHAT'S IN THE BOX | |
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| OPERATING SYSTEMS | |
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| PRINTER DRIVERS3 | Windows® x64 /7/8/8.1/10/11, Mac® OS X 10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x, 10.9.x, 10.10.x, 10.11x, 10.12x, 10.13x, 10.14x, 10.15x |
| NOISE LEVEL | |
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| NOISE LEVEL4 | 6.0 dB 47 dB |
| INTERFACES | |
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| CONNECTIVITY | High Speed USB — Compatible with the USB 2.0 Specification |
| MOBILE DEVICE PRINTING5 | Epson Smart Panel Apple AirPrint Scan to Cloud6 Remote print driver |
| NETWORKING7 | 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct® |
| ETHERNET | 100BASE-TX/10BASE-T |
| LCD SCREEN | 4.3" Colour Touchscreen |
| CARD SLOTS: Built in: | SD |
| Supported Memory Cards: | SD, SDHC, SDXC, MiniSD (With Adapter), MiniSDHC (With Adapter), MicroSD (With Adapter), MicroSDHC (With Adapter), MicroSDXC (With Adapter) |
| WARRANTY | ||
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| STANDARD | 12 months return to base | |
| BONUS | Additional 12 months return to base warranty upon registration9 | |
| ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
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| RATED VOLTAGE | AC 100 ~ 240 V |
| RATED FREQUENCY | 50 ~ 60 Hz |
| DIMENSIONS | |
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| PRODUCT DIMENSIONS | 523 mm (W) x 379 mm (D) x 169 mm (H) |
| WEIGHT | 11.1 kg |
| INK BOTTLES | |
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| INK BOTTLES | T552 (Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey) |
| INK BOTTLES BUNDLED WITH PRINTER YIELDS8 | 5,500 Pages Blk / 4,900 Pages Clr |
| REPLACEMENT INK BOTTLES YIELDS8 | 6,700 Pages Blk / 6,200 Pages Clr |
| CD/DVD PRINTING | |
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| CD/DVD PRINTING | Yes via dedicated CD/DVD tray |
| Usage Conditions | |
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| Epson products are designed and manufactured to be highly reliable and last a long time when used according to their specifications. With any system, product or device used in situations where human life may be involved or at risk, Epson advises that you should take all necessary steps to ensure the suitability of your Epson product for inclusion in your system, and recommends that you include fail-safe procedures and redundancy support or backup equipment in your system, to maintain the maximum safety margin and optimum system reliability. Examples include but are not limited to – do not interfere with any electrical components within the device, do not use items supplied with the product for purposes other than as intended by Epson (e.g. power cords, inks, CDs, plastic wrapping), do not make modifications to the product and avoid the use of third party consumables. Consult Epson if you have any questions or concerns. |
- Black and colour print/copy speeds are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on system configuration, software, and page complexity. Click here for details on ISO testing.
- 10 x 15cm photo print speed when printed on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper borderless in draft mode. Print speed may vary depending on system configuration, print mode, document complexity, software, type of paper used and connectivity. Print speed does not include processing time on host computer.
- Drivers if available are downloadable from Tech Epson.
- PC Printing / Plain Paper default. Default mode is in accordance with ISO7779.
- Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet and/or email-enabled device. See Epson Connect for a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and Apps.
- Scan to cloud requires an Internet connection, a free Epson Connect account and a destination email address or cloud storage account. For a list of supported cloud services, visit Epson Connect.
- Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, level of performance subject to the range of the router being used. Wi-Fi Direct may require printer software.
- Yields based on the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern with Epson's methodology. Actual ink yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink colour. All ink colour’s’ are used for printing and printer maintenance, and all colour’s must be available for printing. Click here for details on ISO testing. (PDF)
- For an additional 12 months warranty (total of 24 months), register online at www.epson.com.au/registrations within 12 months of purchase (excluding Factory Seconds, or Refurbished EcoTank models).
Shipping Policy
Ecotech Print Solutions strives to serve you with the most efficient and reliable delivery method.
We use the following methods to send you your goods in super fast!
- Express Post
- Registered Post
- Couriers including Couriers Please, TNT, Startrack and Toll
- Air Freight (or all urgent orders please call us to arrange air freight, a surcharge may apply)
Shipping Fees
All orders over $99.00 are eligible for free shipping. If your order is under $99.00 an $8.00 shipping fee will be applied.
Disptach and Delivery times
All orders placed before 3pm AEST (excluding weekends and public holidays) are dispatched on the same day.
Orders placed after the 3pm cutoff will be dispatched the following business day.
Generally, deliveries to major cities can be expected within 1-2 business days and upto 5 business days for more remote areas.
Should you have an urgent order please call us so we can arrange speedy delivery by either direct courier or air freight.
In this case, all shipping fees will be forwarded onto you, however we do negoiate with our couriers to find you the cheapest price.
Backorders
We strive to have all items in stock. However, if for any reason we are unable to dispatch your order in the normal time schedule, we will notify you within 2 business days.
While we also endeavour to have the website constantly updated, in the rare occasion a product is obsulete, we will call you to discuss the upgraded version or offer you a full refund.
Notes
- Insufficiently supplied or incorrect address details will incur a $8.00 relivery fee.
- If you have given approval to leave goods without a signature, you accept full responsibility if your parcel is lost or stolen from your property.
Warranty
- We provide one year warranty on all Envirotech products. Warranty of OEM products is per the manufacturers’ return policy which we can organize for you.
ORDER CANCELLATIONS
- Once orders are received and processed, we may not be able to cancel it.
- We also reserve the right to cancel your order if
- You provide an unauthorized credit card
- We are unable to process payment on the credit card provided.
- You provide invalid personal details
- The product has become unavailable.
- We will notify you before cancelling your order.
RETURN POLICY
To return a product, you must first contact us to obtain a Return Authorisation number to be clearly displayed on the outside of the box.
Incorrect goods
- There are so many different types of cartridges and printer models. If you are unsure if you have the correct cartridge please contact us on 03 9796 4009 to verify before organizing a Return Authorisation number.
- Returned goods must be in the original packaging, unopened, undamaged and free of any shipping labels or marks, otherwise a credit may be rejected.
- Where incorrect goods were ordered, all credits incur a 20% restocking fee.
Faulty goods
- Please call Ecotech to organise a Return Authorisation number, and return faulty goods, clearly labeled, with return authority on the outside of the box, and a print page inside.
- There are many occasions where toner and ink cartridges, both Envirotech and OEM, are found non-faulty please ensure you have performed your printer’s recommended cleaning procedures beforehand or call us on 03 9796 4009 to verify whether it is a cartridge or printer problem.
- The warranty is limited to the cost of the goods as per your invoice and is the actual amount you paid for the goods.
- Once cartridges are received and evaluated, the credit could take upto 30 days for OEM cartridges and 7 for Envirotech.
Secure Payments
Our online payment structure is 100% secure processed by braintree payment gateway. We do not store any credit card details.
We accept the following forms of payment online
- Visa
- Mastercard
- Discover
- Paypal
There is no surcharge for credit card payments