4 Print Permanence in testing. WIR lightfastness ratings are based on accelerated testing of prints on specified media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or UV-absorbing acrylic and protect them from prolonged high-humidity environments. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.
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Pick Your Print Size.
Create stunning, frame-worthy borderless photos in popular sizes, including 4″ x 6″, 5″ x 7″, 8″ x 10″, 11″ x 14″, and even 13″ x 19″.
PRINT | COPY | SCAN
- Borderless Printing up to 8.5″ x 11″
- 6-Color Claria® ET Photographic Dye Inks
- Print Resolution up to 5,760 x 1,440 dpi
- 4.3″ Color Touch Display
- 16 PPM Black | 12 ISO PPM† Color
- 100-Sheet Paper Tray
- Auto Two-Sided Printing
- Built-In High Resolution Color Scanner
- Wireless & Mobile Printing1
- Apple® AirPrint® Compatible1
PRINT | COPY | SCAN
- Borderless Printing up to 13″ x 19″
- 6-Color Claria® ET Photographic Dye Inks
- Print Resolution up to 5,760 x 1,440 dpi
- 4.3″ Color Touch Display
- 16 PPM Black | 12 ISO PPM† Color
- 100-Sheet Paper Tray
- Auto Two-Sided Printing
- Built-In High Resolution Color Scanner
- Wireless & Mobile Printing1
- Apple® AirPrint® Compatible1
True Photographic
Print Quality
Powered by Epson Micro Piezo™ Variable Sized Droplet Technology — EcoTank Photo uses our 6-Color Claria® ET with photographic dye inks to produce exceptional color and black & white photographic print quality.
Professional Media Handling.
Up to 13″ Wide.
EcoTank Photo can print fully borderless on a wide range of papers from thin vellums, to fine art and photographic papers, to even posterboards up to 1.3mm thick.
EcoTank Photo also features a standard Matte Black Ink, enabling high-quality everyday document printing while delivering the same printing value that defines the EcoTank family.
Refillable Ink Tanks.
Exceptional Value.
Save up to 80% with low-cost replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges — that’s about $2,000 on each set!2 EcoTank Photo also features a standard Matte Black Ink, enabling high-quality everyday document printing while delivering the same printing value that defines the EcoTank family.
Epson EcoFit™
Replacement Ink Bottles
Uniquely keyed for each color, Epson EcoFit bottles make refilling ink simple. Join the club with millions of EcoTank owners who’ve already helped reduce millions of pounds of plastic from going into landfills.3
Fast Photographic
Print Speeds
Using our latest Epson Micro Piezo Print Head Technology, EcoTank Photo is one of the fastest photo printers we’ve ever made.
A Breakthrough in
Print Permanence
According to comprehensive tests conducted by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc., the world's leading independent permanence testing laboratory, prints using our latest EcoTank Photo Claria inks provide Print Permanence Ratings in excess of 75 years for color prints, and in excess of 100 years for black & white prints.4
Features to Help You Create.
Professional Media Handling
Simple front loading paper trays for standard and photographic papers. Even a straight-through paper feeder for thicker poster-board and fine art papers.
High Resolution Flatbed Scanner
Native 4,800 dpi 48-bit flatbed scanner for professional color and black & white scanning and copying.
Full Color Touch Panel Display
Beautiful 4.3 inch Touch Panel Display for simple printer status, maintenance, and even PC-Free printing.
A Connection for Everyone
Easily connect with Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi, SD Card. Plus Epson Smart Panel app5 lets you manage and print remotely from virtually anywhere using your iOS or Android mobile device.1
Technology Designed for Creatives.
With built-in wireless printing, including native Apple® iPhone® and iPad® support, it’s never been easier for Creatives, Photographers, Designers, and Artists to work the way they want to.
Don’t Take Our Word for It.
“Crystal clear [prints] without blemishes. Perfect color tones. The EcoTank Photo ET-8550 will be the only printer I use for photos and documents.”
— Scott Kramer, Forbes
“The EcoTank Photo offers enough versatility to provide a combination of high volume/low cost photo production (and other creative output) as well as standard business printing.”
— Theano Nikitas, Rangefinder
“The EcoTank Photo ET-8550 is an excellent printer/scanner/copier that can be the perfect addition to your home office, photography business or if you’re just starting out learning the ins and outs of printing. And you can’t beat the price.”
— Lauri Novak, Photofocus
Meet the Rest of the EcoTank Family.
Frequently Asked Questions.
- Save on printing costs — Depending on how much you print, Epson EcoTank Photo printers can save you a lot of money compared to traditional cartridge printers.2 For more information on how much you can save, visit epson.com/SavingsInfo
- Fewer out-of-ink frustrations — With high-capacity ink tanks, you'll refill far less often, so say goodbye to frequent "out-of-ink" moments.
- Reduce plastic waste — EcoTank bottles replace standard ink cartridges to significantly cut down on plastic waste that could end up in landfills.3
- Yes! Powered by Epson Micro Piezo™ Variable Sized Droplet Technology, EcoTank Photo uses our 6-Color Claria® ET with photographic dye inks to produce exceptional color and black & white photographic print quality.
- Additionally, Epson EcoTank Photo printers are equipped with the same PrecisionCore® print head technology used in our professional photographic printers. When paired with Epson's premium photographic and fine art papers, EcoTank Photo printers produce stunning photographic prints — perfect for display and framing.
Epson EcoTank Photo printers feature exclusive EcoFit™ bottle technology, designed for easy, mess-free refills with no guesswork. Plus, there's no need to worry about the ink drying out.
According to comprehensive tests conducted by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc., the world's leading independent permanence testing laboratory, prints using our latest EcoTank Photo Claria® inks provide Print Permanence Ratings in excess of 75 years for color prints, and in excess of 100 years for black & white prints.4
Epson EcoTank Photo printers support the latest Wi-Fi technologies, including Apple AirPrint®. You can print directly from your Apple® or Android® smartphone or tablet with no extra software or apps needed.1
Yes. All current Epson EcoTank Photo printers come with a built-in high-resolution photographic color scanner. They even include an SD card slot, allowing you to print photos directly from the printer's front color touch screen — fully PC-free.
- Epson's exclusive PrecisionCore® printhead technology gives EcoTank Photo printers a clear edge — this is the same cutting-edge technology used in Epson's professional photographic and industrial printers.
- Unlike many competitors that rely on thermal printheads, PrecisionCore printheads are heat-free — delivering outstanding reliability and designed to last the life of the printer without needing replacement.
- Yes. The free Epson Smart Panel app is available for download on iOS® and Android® devices, providing enhanced printing and printer management options.5
- Additionally, Epson EcoTank Photo printers are fully supported by the free Professional Epson Print Layout Software — available on Mac, Windows, and iOS — providing artists with a simple but powerful ICC color management workflow.
Epson EcoTank Photo printers come with a hassle-free 1-year limited warranty with full unit replacement and free lifetime technical support.
Yes. In fact, Epson EcoTank is the world's #1 selling supertank printer.6 And we've sold over 100 million EcoTank printers to date.7
† Black and color print speeds are measured in accordance with ISO/IEC 24734. Actual print times will vary based on factors including system configuration, software, and page complexity. For more information, visit www.epson.com/printspeed.
1 Most features require an Internet connection to the printer, as well as an Internet- and/or email-enabled device. For a list of Epson Connect enabled printers and compatible devices and apps, visit www.epson.com/connect.
2 Actual savings and costs will vary considerably based on print tasks, print volumes and usage conditions. Savings and cost per ISO page are based on the cost of replacement ink bottles and the cost of enough standard cartridges to achieve the total page yields of the bottles using the MSRP (USD) and yields for Epson standard-capacity ink cartridges for similarly featured Epson consumer inkjet printers as of May 2026.
3 Individual cartridges estimate based on print yields of a replacement set of black and color ink bottles as compared to Epson standard-capacity ink cartridges for similarly featured printers as of May 2026.
4 Print Permanence in testing. WIR lightfastness ratings are based on accelerated testing of prints on specified media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or UV-absorbing acrylic and protect them from prolonged high-humidity environments. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.
5 Epson Smart Panel App download required. Data usage fees may apply.
6 Based on product and replacement ink bottle sales in North America 2015 – June 2025.
7 Worldwide 2011 – 3/2026.