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Update: Small text changes to include information about the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 variant’s Max Flatbed Scan Size in the Scanner Features and the Differences Between Variants sections.
The printer known in Europe as Epson L8180.
Hi,
Thanks for letting us know. We’ll update the review as soon as possible.
Update: We’ve updated the Differences Between Variants section, as these printers have a different model name in Europe. The ET-8550 is known as the Epson EcoTank L8180, while the ET-8500 is known as the Epson EcoTank L8160.
Can I use with it coated paper A3 300gr?
Hi,
Yes, you can print on 300g/m² A3 coated paper. However, it’ll only work through the rear feeder. Hope that helps.
Hi roughly how many borderless A3 full colour prints do you think you could get out of a full set of new inks? A rough estimate, thanks
HI,
Unfortunately, it’s always hard to estimate how much you can get without knowing exactly what you’re printing. The ET-8550 yields roughly 3300 regular 8.5"x11" prints, so for A3 borderless prints, you’ll likely get around 1500 or 1600.
Pro tip, as a designer and somebody who owns an EPSON EcoTank printer (ET-5850 to be exact). You get much more accurate colors by choosing Manual Color Adjustment, Adobe RGB Mode, and 1.8 Gamma in the EPSON driver’s print settings (works on both Windows and Mac). Why EPSON deson’t make that their default, I’ve no clue. Also, for the finest quality prints I set the paper type to Matte Presentation Paper (even for plain copy paper) and set the print quality to Fine/Best. EPSON only enables their finest 4800×1200dpi resolution printing on those high-quality paper types.
I can’t get Best or Fine to show up using any of the Matte Presentation settings (Regular or Premium). The only papers that offer Best in my menus (Windows 11, BTW) are “Plain Paper” (seems odd!) and Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy. Is there a setting somewhere I am overlooking?
Update: Minor text changes to mention the Canon PIXMA PRO-200 as an alternative with better color accuracy in the Color Accuracy section.
In Belgium both models ET-8550 and L8180 are available. It seems to me that the ET-8550 is more performant than L8180. E.g.:
Hello ThHoornaert,
Thanks for your comment. While the spec sheets for these printers are inconsistent across Epson’s regional websites, they are in fact the same printer. They share the same manual (available through Epson’s website: https://download.epson-europe.com/pub/download/6395/epson639592eu.pdf); page 273 lists the scan resolution of 1200 x 4800 dpi. Hope this helps!
Hi, have you ever reviewed the Canon G620, wondering how that measures up against the 8550?
Here is a list of all the printers we’ve bought and tested! Unfortunately, we haven’t bought and tested that specific model!
Thanks. The G620 has the red color ink tank so I have been wondering if its color accuracy is better than this one.
Update: We’ve rewritten the Introduction, verdict boxes, and the ‘Compared To Other Printers’ box to bring them in line with our current standards for printer reviews.
I purchased an 8550 about 18 months ago and agree photo quality has been great. I love the ecotank and have printed several 13x19 family collages. I paid about $800 but it did exactly what I wanted… until a couple months ago. I’ve to find that the 8550 is notorious for error 000031, supposedly a paper jam, but no paper has been found, i.e. a “false” paper jam. In my research it’s become apparent that this error is pervasive with the 8550, and perhaps other Epson printers. There are work around videos on YouTube and I’ve watched most of them without success. The comments to the videos exhibit the same futile attempts, frustration and maybe a bit of contempt that “it’s a piece of junk” or “I’ll never buy an Epson again”, etc. The printer has failed me at a crucial time as I prepare photos for a friend’s funeral and I will need to find a replacement ASAP… it won’t be an Epson, it simply isn’t reliable.
I have an 8550 for a year now and couldn’t be happier with its performance. I would be interested in knowing what paper (brand, finish, weight) is used in testing of this printer, and what color/bw profiles are used during testing. Or do you use same paper for all printers?
Hey Grayslaker!
For document testing: for all our reviews, we use Staples copy paper, 8.5" x 11" (Letter size), 20 lb., 92 brightness.
For photos: we use the printer’s own brand photo paper. For Epson printers, we use Epson Photo Paper Glossy, 4" x 6", 52 lb., 92 brightness.
For the color profiles, for documents we use default settings, and for photos we simply change the print quality to High (or the equivalent).
Let us know if you have any other questions! 🙂