Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers
A 6-colour ink tank photo printer for printing, scanning, and copying, supporting media up to A3+ with 5760 ×…
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Compare Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer
A full side-by-side comparison of reference model EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers and in-stock product EcoTank L5290 Printer on specs, price, and Syria availability.
Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer
An A4 color ink tank multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with ISO speeds up to 1…
$240.00
in stock
| Specification | Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers | Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | $240.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| LCD Display | 10.9 cm color touchscreen | 1.44-inch / 3.7 cm color LCD |
| Control Panel | Color touchscreen, 10.9 cm | — |
| Quiet Mode | — | Yes |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Epson Micro Piezo | Epson Micro Piezo |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colors | 6 | 4 |
| Ink System | Black, Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Grey | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 × 1440 dpi | 5760 × 1440 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic | Manual |
| Borderless Printing | Yes cm | Up to 10 x 15 cm |
| Paper size | A3+, A3 | A4 |
| CD/DVD Printing | Yes | — |
| USB Direct Print | Yes | — |
| Ink | ||
| Ink Technology | Pigment Black + Dye Colour | Dye Ink |
| Included Black Ink Yield | 1800 photos | 8100 photos |
| Included Color Ink Yield | 1800 photos | 6500 photos |
| Standard Black Ink Bottle | Epson 114 Pigment Black, C13T07A140 | Epson 103 |
| Standard Colour Ink Bottles | Epson 114 Photo Black C13T07B140, Cyan C13T07B240, Magenta C13T07B340, Yellow C13T07B440, Grey C13T07B540 | Epson 103 |
| Replacement Black Ink Bottle Yield | 6700 pages | 4500 pages |
| Performance | ||
| Print Speed Black | 32 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Maximum Print Speed Color | 32 ppm | 15 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Black | 16 ppm | 10 ppm |
| ISO Print Speed Color | 12 ppm | 5 ppm |
| 10×15 cm Photo Print Speed | 25 sec | 27 sec |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Black | 6 ppm | — |
| ISO Duplex Print Speed Color | 5 ppm | — |
| Print Head | ||
| Black Nozzles | 360 | 180 |
| Nozzles Per Color | 180 | 59 |
| Minimum Droplet Size | — | 3 pl |
| Copy | ||
| ISO Copy Speed Black | 15 ipm | 7.7 ipm |
| ISO Copy Speed Color | — | 3.8 ppm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 × 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom | — | 25-400 % |
| Maximum Copy Size | — | Legal |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 4800 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Area | — | 21.6 × 29.7 cm |
| Scan Output Formats | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG | BMP, JPEG, PICT, TIFF, PDF, PNG |
| Flatbed Scan Speed | — | Black: 12; Colour: 29 sec |
| Scanner Sensor Type | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | — | 48: input : 24- output bit |
| Scanner Grayscale Bit Depth | — | 16-bit input, 8-bit output bit |
| Scanner Black and White Bit Depth | — | 16-bit input, 1-bit output bit |
| ADF Monochrome Scan Speed | — | 4.5 ipm |
| ADF Colour Scan Speed | — | 4.5 ipm |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Monochrome Scanning | Yes | — |
| Maximum Scan Resolution | — | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Hardware Scan Resolution | 1200 x 4800 dpi | 1200 × 2400 dpi |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Mopria Scan, Epson Smart Panel, Epson Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud | Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Interfaces | USB, USB Host, Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, SD Card Slot | USB، Ethernet،Wi-Fi، Wi-Fi Direct |
| Network Protocols | — | IPv4, IPv6 |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Supported OS | Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10 (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later, Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit), Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later | Windows , Mac OS |
| Email Print | Yes | Yes |
| Network Management Tools | — | SNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, PING, DDNS, mDNS, SLP, WSD, LLTD |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Chromebook Native Print | — | Yes |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 50 sheets | 30 sheets |
| Paper Trays | 3 tray | 1 tray |
| Supported Paper Weight | — | 64–300 g/m² |
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | — | 30 sheets |
| Rear Paper Feed | Yes | — |
| Photo Paper Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| ADF Supported Paper Weight | — | 64–95 g/m² |
| Premium Glossy Photo Paper Output Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Maximum Custom Paper Length | — | 1200 mm |
| Standard Paper Tray Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 523 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 379 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 169 mm | 237 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 11.1 kg | 5 kg |
| Printer Colour | Black | — |
| Power | ||
| Supply Voltage | 220-240 V | 220–240 V |
| Frequency | 50-60 Hz | 50-60 Hz |
| Ready Mode Power | 7.5 W | 4.5 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 0.8 W | 0.7 W |
| Power Off Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.2 W |
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 12 W |
| Standalone Copying Power Consumption | 17 W | 12 W |
| Copying Power Consumption | 17 W | 12 W |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | Up to 33.6 kbps, approximately 3 seconds per page kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | Up to 100 pages (ITU-T No. 1 chart) pages |
| Fax Speed Dials | — | Up to 100 names and numbers |
| Fax Type | — | Walk-up black-and-white and colour fax |
| Fax Error Correction Mode | — | CCITU/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode |
| Fax Resolution | — | Up to 200 × 200 dpi |
| Fax Features | — | PC Fax, Auto Redial, Address Book, Delay Send, Broadcast Fax, Polling Reception |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Category | Home, Photo | Home, Office Desktop |
| Printer Language | ESC/P-R | ESC/P-R |
| Product SKU | C11CJ21401 | C11CJ65403 |
| Software | ||
| Desktop Printing and Scanning Software | — | Epson ScanSmart |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10 to 35 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20-80 RH % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 5-85 RH % | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 48 dB(A) | — |
| Package Contents | ||
| Package Contents | AC cable, Driver and Utilities CD, Ink set, Quick Start Guide, Warranty document | — |
Summary: which fits better?
Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers vs Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).
research reference (not for sale) vs store product.
When to pick which:
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers if you need: automatic duplex, faster 10×15 cm photos (lower seconds), higher ISO print/copy speed.
Pick Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, higher ink yield.
10×15 cm photos: EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers about 15 seconds and EcoTank L5290 about 27 seconds in published figures (~12 second gap). That edge is conditional on matching quality mode, bordered printing, and test conditions — paper type alone is not enough.
Key differences:
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Paper Size: A3+, A3 vs A4
- Interfaces: USB, USB Host, Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, SD Card Slot vs Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- Printer Category: Home, Photo vs Home, Office Desktop
- Duplex Printing: Automatic vs Manual
Based on the specs table, Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers fits most office needs better thanks to: Duplex Printing: Automatic vs Manual; 1015 Cm Photo Print Speed: 15 vs 27; Iso Print Speed Black: 16 vs 10.
Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.
What differs?
Material differences (most important first)
- Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
- Paper Size: A3+, A3 vs A4
- Interfaces: USB, USB Host, Ethernet, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, SD Card Slot vs Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct
- Printer Category: Home, Photo vs Home, Office Desktop
- Duplex Printing: Automatic vs Manual
- Scanner Type: CIS vs Flatbed with ADF
- Included Black Ink Yield: 1800 vs 8100
- Included Color Ink Yield: 1800 vs 6500
Similarities
Ethernet Connectivity: 1, Scanner Sensor Type: CIS, Tkny Altbaaa: Epson Micro Piezo print head, Wi Fi Direct: 1, Wireless Connectivity: 1
Frequently asked questions
Pick Epson EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers if you need: automatic duplex, faster 10×15 cm photos (lower seconds), higher ISO print/copy speed.
Pick Epson EcoTank L5290 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, higher ink yield.
Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
10×15 cm photos: EcoTank ET-8550 Series Printers about 15 seconds and EcoTank L5290 about 27 seconds in published figures (~12 second gap). That edge is conditional on matching quality mode, bordered printing, and test conditions — paper type alone is not enough.
Not by themselves. Dpi alone does not prove higher quality, and bottle series is a consumables difference. Decide by role, duplex/ADF, speed, connectivity, and price.