Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 A4 6-Colour Wi-Fi Printer C11CJ20501
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 (C11CJ20501) is an A4 6-colour print, scan and copy printer built for lab-quality photos at home. Refillable ink tanks deliver up to 6,700 black and 6,200 colour pages from replacement bottles, with a 4.3" touchscreen, auto double-sided printing, Wi-Fi and CD/DVD printing.
Key features
- 6-colour photo printing: Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Grey inks at up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi; a 10 x 15cm photo in about 15 seconds.
- Low running costs: replacement T552 bottles yield up to 6,700 pages black and 6,200 pages colour; bundled bottles yield 5,500 black / 4,900 colour.
- Flexible paper handling: two cassettes plus rear feed and a straight-path rear feed for media up to 1.3mm thick, with auto double-sided printing.
- Easy to use: 4.3" colour touchscreen, SD card slot and CD/DVD printing tray.
- Connected: Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet and USB, plus Epson Smart Panel and Apple AirPrint.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand / model | Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500, C11CJ20501 |
| Functions | Print, scan, copy |
| Print technology | On-demand inkjet (piezoelectric), 1.5pl minimum droplet |
| Print resolution | 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi |
| Print speed (ISO) | 16.0ppm black, 12.0ppm colour (A4) |
| Paper capacity | 100 sheets A4 plain paper (75g/m²), 20 sheets photo paper, 50 sheets rear manual feed |
| Double-sided printing | Yes |
| Scanner | A4 flatbed, 1200 x 4800dpi |
| Screen / card slot | 4.3" colour touchscreen / SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB (cable not included) |
| Ink | T552 bottles: Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey |
| Duty cycle | Up to 800 pages recommended; max 16,000 pages per month |
| Dimensions / weight | 403 x 369 x 162mm (W x D x H) / 8.4kg |
| Warranty | 12 months return to base, plus a bonus 12 months on registration (Epson) |
Compatibility
Uses Epson T552 ink bottles in Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Grey. Epson lists printer drivers for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 and Mac OS X 10.6.8 to 10.15, plus mobile printing via Epson Smart Panel and Apple AirPrint.
Who it's for
Suited to: photographers, creatives and families who print lots of photos and want low running costs. Browse our full Epson range, including T552 Black and T552 Photo Black ink bottles.
Not suited to: buyers who need to print A3; see the Epson ET-16600 A3 printer.
FAQs
What ink does the ET-8500 use?
Epson T552 ink bottles in six colours: Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Grey.
How many pages do the ink bottles print?
Epson quotes up to 6,700 pages black and 6,200 pages colour from replacement bottles.
Can it print on CDs and DVDs?
Yes, using the dedicated CD/DVD tray.
Is a USB cable included?
No. Epson lists the USB cable as an optional extra; Wi-Fi and Ethernet are built in.
