Epson ET 8550 printer review. Functionality, features and print quality of the 13" A3+ EcoTank model

Keith Cooper's full review of the Epson ET-8550 EcoTank printer. The 13"/A3+ six ink printer includes both pigment and dye based black inks which are filled from 70ml bottles of ink. The review looks at printer features and the different ways it can be used for printing. Both colour and black and white prints are shown including details about colour management and optimal paper selection for print quality. A full written review with far more detail is available at: http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/ It includes links to all of my ET-8550 articles and videos. Video index 00:00 Start 01:24 The Ink system 04:24 Shipping the printer 05:13 Maintenance cart 05:48 The mix of inks 09:07 Paper loading and handling 10:02 Front paper trays 12:26 Rear direct feed path 13:50 Printer display and controls 15:18 Control via a phone app 17:12 Home printer functions 18:20 Printer connectivity 19:12 Memory stick and card use 20:20 Colour management for the 8550 22:04 Using Epson Print Layout software 22:43 The importance of a test print 24:48 Profiles for your papers 26:08 Black and White printing 28:14 Media choices for black and white 31:15 Special media - board 31:39 Special media - canvas 32:52 Long prints 33:27 Scanning artwork 36:38 Choosing the right paper 39:38 Art paper differences - colour 42:16 Art paper differences - B&W 43:47 Papers for your prints 44:34 Overall impressions There are several other supporting videos about using the ET-8550 in the Epson printer reviews/information playlist. For setting up the printer see: http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-ecotank-et-8550-printer-setup/ For printer test images see: http://www.northlight-images.co.uk/printer-test-images/ Papers tested: specific profiles are available [for non commercial use] by emailing Keith at Northlight Images HP Artist Matte Canvas 380 Hahnemuhle Smooth Fine Art 265 Hahnemuhle Water Color 210 Canson Rag Photographique 310 Fotospeed Platinum Cotton 305 Fotospeed Etching 285 Epson CPN Epson HPB Epson TPP Epson PGPP Epson Premium Lustre Pinnacle Lustre 300 Pinnacle Matte 230 PermaJet Titanium Lustre 280 PermaJet Double sided Lustre 295 ----------------- My articles and videos are always free to access. Any help with running this channel is gratefully received. If you'd like to make a small donation, I have a Kofi page: "Buy me a coffee" https://ko-fi.com/keithcooper ----------------- I also have some affiliate links which earn me a commission if used. US Amazon photo/print gear: https://amzn.to/3l9vJC6 B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=2008&KBID=2711&DFF=d10-v1-t8-x4 Adorama: https://www.adorama.com/?utm_source=rflaid64416&utm_medium=affiliate