Epson EcoTank ET-8550
Photo Printers

EcoTank ET-8550

Epson

Released May 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Mar 11, 2026

Epson EcoTank ET-8550 photo printer provides good print quality, good for black-and-white printing, a large touchscreen, and low ink usage with EcoTank. The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 scores 84/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the photo printers category. Coverage includes reviews from Northlight-images, Imaging-resource, Techradar, and Dimitrypapkovphoto.

Critic Score

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84

based on 5 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Good print quality(4)
  • Good for black-and-white printing(3)
  • Cheap bottled ink(2)
  • Large touchscreen(2)
  • Low ink usage with ecotank system(2)

Cons

  • High price(2)
  • Pizza wheel marks on some papers(2)

5 Expert Reviews

85
Independent publication02/2026

The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 is a versatile 13" multifunction printer that excels at photo printing when paired with the right papers and ICC profiles, offering excellent quality at low running costs.

85
Independent publication10/2022

The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 is a great option for photographers who want to print at home without breaking the bank or sacrificing overall print quality.

85
Major publication05/2021

Finally, a premium A3 printer with superior six-ink photo print quality that’s also economical to run.

85
Independent publication08/2024

After almost a year of use, the Epson ET-8550 has been an excellent printer for landscape photography with great print quality and very low ink costs.

82
Established publication05/2021

The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 is true all-rounder: a large-format, multi-function, cartridge-free printer with quality document and photo output.