Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 A3+ Multifunction Printer C11CJ21501
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 (C11CJ21501) is a 6-colour inkjet multifunction printer that prints up to A3+, and scans and copies up to A4, using refillable ink tanks instead of cartridges. It suits photographers, designers and home offices, with bundled inks that print up to 5,500 black or 4,900 colour pages.
Key features
- 6-colour Claria ET Premium inks: black, photo black, cyan, magenta, yellow and grey for high-quality documents and photos.
- Prints up to A3+: rear feed takes paper up to A3+, plus a 1.3 mm-thick rear manual feed and a dedicated CD/DVD tray.
- High-yield ink included: bundled T552 bottles print up to 5,500 black / 4,900 colour pages; replacement bottles yield 6,700 black / 6,200 colour pages.
- Four paper sources: two cassettes (one for photo paper 5x7 or smaller), rear feed and a straight-path rear feed, with automatic double-sided printing on A4.
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB: print from phones and tablets with Epson Smart Panel or Apple AirPrint, and control it from a 4.3" colour touchscreen.
Specifications
| Product code | C11CJ21501 |
| Functions | Print, scan, copy |
| Printing method | On-demand inkjet (piezoelectric) |
| Print resolution | 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi |
| Minimum ink droplet | 1.5 picolitres |
| Print speed (ISO, A4) | 16.0 ppm black / 12.0 ppm colour |
| Photo speed (10 x 15 cm) | Approx. 15 sec per photo |
| Copy speed (ISO, Letter) | 15 ipm black / 8 ipm colour |
| Max. print size | A3+ (rear feed) |
| Double-sided printing | Yes (A4 only) |
| Paper capacity | 100 sheets A4 plain (75 g/m2), 20 sheets photo paper, 50 sheets rear manual feed (up to 1.3 mm), 1 sheet rear straight path |
| Scanner | A4 flatbed colour, 1200 x 4800 dpi |
| Connectivity | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet 10/100 |
| Mobile printing | Epson Smart Panel, Apple AirPrint, Scan to Cloud, remote print driver |
| Display | 4.3" colour touchscreen |
| Memory card slot | SD (SDHC/SDXC; mini/micro with adapter) |
| Ink bottles | T552 (Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey) |
| Bundled ink yield | 5,500 pages black / 4,900 pages colour |
| Replacement ink yield | 6,700 pages black / 6,200 pages colour |
| Monthly duty cycle | Up to 800 pages recommended (16,000 max.) |
| Power | AC 100–240 V, 50–60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 523 x 379 x 169 mm |
| Weight | 11.1 kg |
| In the box | Printer, instruction manual, setup CD-ROM, power cord, 6 x T552 initial ink bottles (USB cable not included) |
| Warranty (Epson Australia) | 12 months return to base, plus 12 months when registered with Epson within 12 months of purchase |
Compatibility
Uses Epson T552 ink bottles: Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Grey. Shop refills such as Epson T552 Black EcoTank ink and Epson T552 Photo Black EcoTank ink.
Who it's for
Suited to: photographers, designers and home offices that print photos and documents up to A3+ and want low running costs from refillable tanks. Browse more Epson printers and ink.
Not suited to: scanning or copying originals larger than A4, high-volume offices printing well beyond the recommended 800 pages a month, or anyone who needs automatic double-sided printing on A3.
FAQs
Does the ET-8550 print A3?
Yes. It prints up to A3+ through the rear feed, while the scanner handles originals up to A4.
Is ink included in the box?
Yes. Six T552 initial ink bottles are included, yielding up to 5,500 black and 4,900 colour pages.
Is a USB cable included?
No. Epson lists the USB cable as an optional extra; the printer also connects by Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
What warranty does Epson offer in Australia?
Epson Australia provides 12 months return-to-base warranty, plus an extra 12 months when you register online within 12 months of purchase.
