EcoTank Photo ET-8500
EpsonReleased Aug 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Feb 17, 2026
This printer offers excellent photo quality and low running costs with versatile media handling and an easy-to-use touchscreen. The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 scores 80/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the photo printers category. Coverage includes reviews from Printerville, PCMag, Consumer Reports, and Fstoppers.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 6 expert reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 72 (Digital Camera World) to 92 (Printerville) — a 20-point spread. Printerville tends to score generously across our dataset.
Average of 6 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Great print quality(5)
- Low running costs(4)
- Versatile media handling(4)
- Easy to use(2)
- Large touchscreen(2)
Cons
- High price(6)
- Limited features(6)
- Slow printing speed(2)
6 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 and ET-8550 are excellent photo printers that offer high-quality prints at a fraction of the cost of traditional cartridge-based photo printers.
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AI summary of this review
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 Wireless Color All-in-One Supertank Printer churns out terrific-looking photos and the occasional letter or business document for pennies, making it a sensible choice f...
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AI summary of this review
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 is a color inkjet all-in-one printer with scan and copy functions, Ethernet and WiFi networking, and a refillable ink tank system.
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AI summary of this review
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 offers excellent ink economy and ease of use, but lacks advanced printing controls and has some limitations with borderless printing from computers.
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