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The EcoTank Photo ET-8500 wireless all-in-one prints lab-quality color photos, graphics and everyday documents — all at an incredible value. Epson’s cartridge-free, 6-color Claria ET Premium Ink system delivers vibrant colors and sharp text for all your creative projects. With low-cost replacement ink bottles, print 4" x 6" photos for about 4 cents each compared to 40 cents with cartridges (1). Print everything from borderless 8.5" x 11" photos to customized CDs/DVDs. You can even print on cardstock and other media up to 1.3 mm thick. For added convenience, each set of bottles lets you print for up to 2 years (2). Plus, save up to 80 percent with replacement ink bottles vs. ink cartridges (3) — that’s about $2,000 on each set (3). The EcoTank Photo lets you do it all with affordable in-house printing. 1. Actual savings and costs will vary considerably based on print tasks, print volumes and usage conditions. Savings and cost per ISO 29103 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 June 2020. 2. Based on average monthly document print volumes of about 200 pages. 3. Actual savings and costs will vary considerably based on print tasks, print volumes and usage conditions. Savings and cost per ISO 24712 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 June 2020. 4. Color photo in Draft Mode on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of paper feed. Actual print times will vary based on factors including system configuration, software, and page complexity. For more information. 5. Replacement ink bottle yields based on the ISO/IEC 24712 pattern with Epson’s methodology. Replacement ink bottle photo yields are significantly lower and are based on the ISO/IEC 29103 pattern with Epson’s methodology. Actual ink yields will vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. All ink colors are used for printing and printer maintenance, and all colors must be available for printing. For more information. 6. 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 Epson consumer inkjet printers as of June 2020. 7. 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. 8. Epson Smart Panel App download required. Data usage fees may apply. 9. Epson Connect account and voice-activated account registration required. See for device compatibility. 10. 12 months of standard limited warranty or 50,000 plain paper sheets (whichever happens first). For an additional 12-month extended service plan (total of 24 months or 50,000 plain paper sheets, whichever happens first), register your product and use Epson genuine ink bottles. See Limited Warranty for details. 11. For convenient and reasonable recycling options. 12. SmartWay is an innovative partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that reduces greenhouse gases and other air pollutants and improves fuel efficiency.
Brand: Epson
Connectivity Technology: Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
Printing Technology: Inkjet
Special Feature: Borderless Printing, Double Sided Scanning, Wireless, Touch Screen, Display Screen, Auto-Duplex
Color: White
Model Name: ET(EcoTank) ET-8500
Printer Output: Color, Monochrome
Maximum Print Speed (Color): 12 pages_per_minute
Max Printspeed Monochrome: 16
Item Weight: 18.5 pounds
Printer Type: Inkjet
Other Special Features of the Product: Borderless Printing, Double Sided Scanning, Wireless, Touch Screen, Display Screen, Auto-Duplex
Printer Output Type: Color, Monochrome
Item Weight: 18.5 pounds
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 24.1"D x 15.9"W x 13.7"H
Controller Type: iOS
Print media: Paper (plain)
Scanner Type: Photo
Maximum Copy Speed Black and White: 16 pages_per_minute
Compatible Devices: Laptops, PC, Smartphones
Warranty Type: limited warranty
Ink Color: White
Additional Printer Functions: Copy
Control Method: Voice
Number of Trays: 1
Resolution: 4800 x 1200
Maximum Media Size: 13 x 19 inch
Maximum Sheet Capacity: 10
Paper Size: Legal, Letter, A4, Executive, 8" x 10", 5" x 7", 4" x 6", 3.5" x 5", A6, Half Letter, #10 Envelope, User Defined (2.2" x 3.4" to 8.5" x 78.7")
Output sheet capacity: 10
Maximum print Resolution Color: 4800 x 1200 dpi
Maximum Print Resolution Black and White: 5760 x 1440 dpi
Power Consumption: 207 watts
Wattage: 207 watts
Maximum Copy Resolution Color: 4800 x 1200 dpi
Maximum Copy Resolution Black and White: 600 dpi
Brand: Epson
Model Name: ET(EcoTank) ET-8500
Model Number: ET-8500
Built-In Media: EcoTank Photo ET-8500 all-in-one, Quick Setup Guide, Power Cable, CD-ROM (User Guide, software), 1 bottle of 552 Photo Black (70 mL), 1 bottle of 552 Black (70 mL) and 1 bottle each of 552 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gray (70 mL) (4)
Model Series: Epson EcoTank
Specific Uses For Product: Office, Photo
UPC: 010343952485
Unit Count: 1 Count
Item Type Name: Inkjet Printer
Manufacturer: Epson
Warranty Description: 1-year limited warranty
Color Pages per Minute: 12 pages_per_minute
B&W Pages per Minute: 16
Color: White
Color Depth: 24 bpp
Printer Connectivity Type: Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi
Hardware Interface: Ethernet
Total Usb Ports: 2
Duplex: auto
Frequently asked questions
The Epson EcoTank ET-8500 is a versatile printer that supports wireless printing. It comes with an all-in-one supertank that allows you to scan, print, and copy. The device also has an Ethernet port for wired connectivity. One of the standout features is its large 4.3-inch color touchscreen that simplifies operations. It's available in a sleek white color.
Yes, the Epson EcoTank ET-8500 is designed to be user-friendly and easy to set up. It support wireless connectivity which means you can easily link it to your home or office network. The large 4.3-inch color touchscreen provides step-by-step guidance, making setup even easier.
Yes, the Epson EcoTank ET-8500 has been specifically designed with photo printing in mind. It delivers high-quality, vibrant, and clear printouts thanks to it's precise color representation, making it a great choice for photographers or anyone in need of superior photo printing capabilities.
Epson's EcoTank printers, including the ET-8500, are renowned for their cost effectiveness. They are designed to use high-capacity, easily refillable tanks rather than traditional cartridges, offering a much lower cost per page than many other models in the market. While the initial investment might be more, the long-term savings can be substantial.
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Reviewers rate the Epson ET-8500 and ET-8550 printers very highly, especially for graphic and photo printing. Users report excellent color accuracy, speedy printing, and efficient ink usage. The printers are easy to set up with convenient features like auto-wake and auto-output tray extension. Though some users encountered intermittent software issues and were initially confused by poorly labeled components, these were minor annoyances more than major detractions.
Pros
- 📸 Excellent color accuracy and printing quality.
- 🖨 Fast printing speeds for documents and photos.
- 💡 Easy to connect to Wi-Fi and set up.
- 🔄 Automatic wake-up and output tray extension features for convenience.
- 💦 Efficient ink-tank system saves on cartridge costs.
Cons
- 🔍 Some parts, such as the 'cassettes' for paper loading, are poorly labeled.
- 🔄 Intermittent errors and glitches in the software were reported by some users.
- 💰 Premium pricing compared to some competitors.
Should I Buy It?
If you're seeking high-quality, cost-efficient printing (especially for photos) and are willing to invest in a premium product, the Epson ET-8500 and ET-8550 come highly recommended. The minor issues reported are likely outweighed by the excellent printing quality and conveniences these machines offer.
For convenience, I am writing and updating this review as I work with the Epson ET-8500. At this point, I have unpacked the device, completed the setup process, installed driver on my Windows 11 PC, printed test pages, and, most recently. installed driver on my Windows 11 laptop. The remainder of the review summarizes all additional experience with the printer. My inkjet printer experience is substantial. After a lifetime of various HP inkjets, the ink/printhead hassle finally led me to the Epson WP-4090 in 2014. That printer served well and reliably but in the past couple years its print quality has become more spotty. It's consumed nearly six complete sets of ink cartridges and I was looking at needing another set sometime this year. Finally, the increasing cost of cartridges vs. decreasing quality has led me to retire the old gal. Unpacking the ET-8500: Removing all the external blue tape was easy. The quick start guide is vague on removing the internal tape. I opened the scanner to reveal the interior where much additional blue tape is located. However, I could not re-close the scanner because I was at this stage unwilling to force it -- everything in there is plastic. I finally located a Reddit string of someone with the same dilemma. The answer is basically to apply more force to the right side. This worked. There was still blue tape visible on the output tray, but not accessible with the output tray retracted. Based on a web query, I manually pulled out the output tray (normally a NO NO based on all other documentation). I removed the tape but of course couldn't close the output tray. The control panel is useless at this point because it is focused ONLY on filling the ink reservoirs. After more web queries, I manually closed the output tray, as gently as possible. Hopefully, I have not destroyed the output tray automation mechanism. I also noticed that the blue transport lock lever was already in the unlocked position. So this printer came all the way from Indonesia to me with the print mechanism unlocked. I will only find out if there is any damage when I start printing in a few days. Rating so far: Three stars based solely on the infernal complication of what should have been an no-brainer unpacking procedure, aggravated by the poor Epson documentation and dicey web insights. I expect this rating would improve in the next several days as I fill the ink reservoirs, connect up the first PC, and perform initial printing. Completing the setup: Filling the ink tanks. Next morning I'm fresh and ready to proceed with the ink. This turns out to be just as easy as promised. Not a drop was spilled. Finally (I thought) was the moment to load letter paper. A web query explained that you must pull out the large bottom paper tray by yanking on the opened bottom cover. I never would have guessed, but it did the trick. I printed the single "alignment" page which looked great but the control panel defaults to printing a bunch more test patterns, which I was able to skip. By the way, after all that struggle to load paper into the bottom tray, the test page demanded a sheet fed from the rear input. Driver installation onto Windows 11 PC: I should mention that I connect this printer via Ethernet, so no fooling around with Wi-Fi settings. The Epson support page allows all driver and utility components to be downloaded individually, but recommends downloading the single, small, master installer. When this one is run, it asks what components you want, then downloads and installs those. It then automatically finds the printer on the network, configures the PC to access it, and offers to print a test page. Wouldn't you know it, the paper source is still that darned single sheet feeder on the rear. Finally, time to use Word to print my standard printer quality page consisting of various fonts and images. First attempt again demanded the single sheet feeder on the rear. I cancelled that job in the queue and looked much more closely at the print options dialog (need the printer-specific dialog, not the Word dialog to see this). Paper source was Auto, which one would imagine means use the main paper tray if it's full and the rear tray is empty. Evidently not. I had to change the paper source setting to specify the lower paper tray. Then it worked fine. Oh, I see from a web query just now that you must "register" the size of paper loaded into each tray into the control panel. Then, it claims, "Auto" source will work correctly. I will have to try that tomorrow. Rating so far: In view of the successful operation of the printer, in spite of all the shenanigans from the day before that could have broken something, I have raised my rating to Four Stars. Driver installation on Windows 11 laptop. I mention this because the installation procedure (identical to that for the Windows 11 PC, above) ran just fine (downloading multi-megabytes of driver installation files over the laptop's Wi-Fi connection) but hard-failed at detecting the printer. It claimed that the laptop wasn't connected to a network. The only option was to cancel the install and start over. My theory is that the author of this code assumed that if the printer were Ethernet-connected, then the computer trying to find it must also be Ethernet-connected. Nonsense, I agree, but I plugged the laptop into an Ethernet port, reran the Epson installer, and it detected the printer just fine, no hesitation. Heady from this success, I installed the Epson Smart Panel app onto my iPad. Needless to say, this app seems to assume everything is on Wi-Fi (and maybe even Bluetooth, which it demands access to - why?). Of course, it couldn't find the Epson printer. However, there was an option to enter the printer's IP address, which worked. It raises the question, what happens if, next time through the DHCP initialization process, the printer is assigned a different IP address? Today, I also "registered" the main lower paper tray as containing letter-sized plain white paper, using the printer's control panel. After that, print jobs with paper source set to "Auto" printed correctly. Woo hoo! In spite of apparent lame networking assumptions coded within the Epson installation package and IOS Smart Panel app, my cumulative star rating remains, for now, at four stars. Remainder of review: the following experiences will be updated from time to time. Connecting printer to Apple Mac Mini Tahoe. The Epson ET-8500 support webpage allows selection of Apple Mac Tahoe but the resulting download is for Intel silicon. However, I found that the Mac's Setup Add Printer function finds the printer on the network and installs required driver software with one click. The is typical Apple user-friendly experience vs. multiple technical steps needed on Windows. Printing of high-quality art prints. I printed out two of mine on 8.5"x11" premium glossy photo paper. Output quality "Standard", while it prints much faster, yields coarse-resolution ink dot patterns on the print. Output quality "High" prints much more slowly, but the image is rendered mostly at resolution. However, under a magnifying lamp, periodic white dots are visible, lined up in the direction of paper travel (not print head travel). These flaws will prevent the prints from being used in presentations. On the web, I learned that these dots are called "Pizza Wheel" marks and are caused by the serrated exit guide wheels pulling the paper through. Some mitigations are suggested, which I will experiment with in the days ahead. Solution to the "Pizza Wheel" marks: Those flawed results described above were obtained using on some old HP Premium Glossy Photo Paper that I had laying around. Understanding that Epson would optimize settings for their own media products, and also that fresh media is usually recommended, I got ahold of some letter-sized Epson Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte and some 4"x6" Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy (these two styles were the ones available for same-day delivery). The art prints on the presentation paper were flawless, though the brilliance range was of course somewhat reduced from the glossy print. Next, I started printing out some 4"x6"s on the ultra premium glossy stuff and the results were flawless and brilliant. I kept printing a number of my favorite images until I forced myself to stop. Some letter-size of the ultra premium glossy paper is coming soon, and printing on that will be the acid test. But I am happy enough now and confident enough to raise my star rating of this Epson ET-8500 printer to Five Stars. Full-size (8.5"x11") photo printing: Using fresh letter-size Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, I printed two of my art photos with a variety of dark or well-saturated color areas. These came out brilliant and perfect. The Epson ET-8500 is a winner,
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Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2026 by CFortC
I absolutely love my Epson EcoTank ET-8500. I create and print my own greeting cards, and this printer has exceeded my expectations in both print quality and operating cost. The colors are vibrant, photos look beautiful, and the detail is excellent, which is especially important when printing artwork and card designs. It handles cardstock well and consistently produces professional-looking results. The print quality rivals printers that cost much more to operate. One of the biggest advantages is the EcoTank system. The ink bottles last a very long time, and the cost per print is dramatically lower than traditional cartridge-based printers. I print regularly, and the savings on ink alone have made this printer well worth the investment. Setup was straightforward, the touchscreen is easy to use, and the wireless printing works reliably. The scanner and copier are nice bonuses, but the print quality is what really shines. If you're a crafter, Etsy seller, photographer, or anyone who prints greeting cards, invitations, or other colorful projects, I highly recommend the Epson ET-8500. It's been one of the best purchases I've made for my creative business.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2026 by Angela Webb
I am extremely disappointed with my experience. I purchased a brand-new Epson EcoTank ET-8500, and it failed after only about six months with a persistent false paper jam error that made the printer completely unusable. I followed all of Epson’s troubleshooting steps, submitted multiple photos, and spent a great deal of time trying to resolve the issue. Unfortunately, instead of receiving a simple warranty resolution, I was caught between Epson and the seller regarding who was responsible for the warranty. As a customer, I shouldn’t have to fight to get a defective printer repaired or replaced. I rely on this printer for my work, and having it fail so quickly has been frustrating and stressful. The print quality was excellent while it worked, but reliability and customer support are just as important. Based on my experience, I expected much better from a premium printer, especially considering how expensive it is to replace.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2026 by Magic
This is an 'initial impressions' review after setup and a few weeks use. - Best Use Case: If, like us, your printing needs are 80% creative (artwork, photographs, etc.), 20% light document printing and occasional scanning, then this printer will meet your needs. Even though you won't be buying a new cartridge with a thimbleful of ink every 100 pages, I would not recommend this printer for high-volume workplace printing. It's not built for speed and you'll be filling the paper tray too often to be productive. Likewise, unlike a more office-oriented printer, the ET-8500 does not have a feeder for the scanner. - Unboxing / Setup: While it did take about an hour to set up, the process went much easier than I anticipated based on the reviews I read. We have it connected to our home network via Ethernet and I was able to do all necessary configuration via the printer's touch screen. Aligning the print heads is a rather lengthy process, so be prepared to spend some time on this. Our old printer would semi-self align by scanning the alignment samples once they were printed. With the ED-8500, I had to manually select which alignment settings looked best, which slowed the process considerably. - Hardware Quality: Overall, the printer feels well-built and worth the money. That being said, I do agree with other reviewers who state the paper trays feel a little chintzy and possibly easy to damage if you don't handle them with kid gloves. No problems thus far, however, so I'm simply crossing my fingers with the hoping for the best. On the flip side, I love that the output tray fully retracts into the printer when not in use. Touch screen operation is a veritable godsend compared to the wonky, practically useless LCD on our old printer. In fact, with a thumb drive or (full sized) SD card, you can perform many operations straight from the touchscreen. - Software: While it did install applications I'm not likely to use, Epson's software is much less intrusive, in my opinion, than you-know-who's naggy, resource consuming bloatware. I can't speak to the smartphone application as I have no need for it thus far. I'm also pleased to report that the printer will work without Alexia, which I will never have a need for. No problems with the software and we're able to print from any computer on the network without issue. - Scanning: As I stated above, there's no feed for the scanner, so you'll have to manually change pages if you have a multi-page document to scan. Not a problem for us, though, and my wife loves that she can scan a document straight to her thumb drive without having to bother me while I'm working. Overall quality is more than adequate for all but the most demanding scanning jobs. - Ink: With its foolproof design, filling the six ink tanks couldn't be easier, and after six weeks of use, including approximately 200 pages of image laden documents using the highest quality print level (which would have eaten up two 'XL' cartridges in my old printer), the ink levels in the ET-8500 have barely moved. Furthermore, refilling all six tanks cost only a little more than those two 'XL' cartridges would have. Very happy in this regard. - Print Quality: Even on regular paper at regular print quality, the ET-8500 hands-down smokes anything in its price range. Amp up the print quality and print to photographic paper and the results are absolutely jaw-dropping. Seriously, my brother is a professional large-format printer / sign maker, and the print quality from the ET-8500 rivals his $75,000 4' x 8' flatbed. Rich, vibrant colors pop from the page and are sure to impress even the toughest critic. This, in my opinion, more than makes up for the ET-8500 not being the fastest horse in the race. I will update my review should anything go south, but for now I give the ET-8500 a big thumbs up. For the quality you get, it is well worth the price in my opinion.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2025 by L-1011
I have a home based small business - I print a lot of user guides, invoices, etc. Long time Epson user, most recently had a Epson Workforce Pro WF-4820 to compare this to. On the plus side, the ET-8500 is smaller, quieter, and even plain paper prints that combine text and photos look better. And of course, the ink tanks are a big advantage. I don't know how many thousands of dollars of ink I bought for that 4820. The marketing says the ET-8500 produces "lab quality color prints" and I do use my printer for photos on occasion. What they say is true. On premium glossy paper, the photo quality is absolutely outstanding! :) A couple of minor negatives - The biggest one is that the tray holds much less paper. Not a huge deal but worth knowing if you're a heavy user. The ET-8500 is a little slower for duplex printing but otherwise speed is good. I had one bit of confusion as I was trying out all the functions - I loaded a sheet of paper in the rear feeder to try it, and pressed "copy". Even though the printer recognized I had put paper in the rear feeder, instead it copied nothing and spat out a piece of paper from the main tray. I assumed the rear feeder didn't work. A call to Epson Support was very well handled though, and I learned a) this is NOT an automatic document feeder - a feature the WF-4820 did have (but that I hardly ever use) - it is only an alternate way of loading a sheet of paper (such as for loading a sheet of photo paper when you have plain paper in the main tray) AND it will not feed paper from the rear tray for copying - only for printing. I'm not upset about this, but the documentation was sorely lacking in pointing this out and there were no error messages. Lastly, the printer looks very nice when all closed up. When you print, it automatically opens and extends the output tray. Nice. But it doesn't put it away again - you have to do that manually from the front panel. Sure would be nice if there were an option to retract it automatically when the printer goes to sleep.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2025 by G. Heumann
First, the print quality is outstanding and the money I saved on ink vs what I spent on ink cartridges from my old inkjet printer has been substantial. I printed over 8500 photos on my ET 8500 until it died…unfortunately right after I filled all the tanks with ink. I did go through the gray (GY) ink faster than the others but not sure why. After approximately 5000 prints i began to get frequent paper jamb error messages when there wasn’t any paper jamb. I eventually found a clumsy time-consuming work-around but not ideal. On the plus side, I give Epson customer phone support a decent grade, but it depends on who in India you get for help. The other nice thing is that it has a two year warranty, so something to consider if you’re thinking about buying Amazon’s 3-year warranty because you’d basically be buying a one-year warranty. Still if you print as many pics as I do, it might be worth it. So, would I buy it again? Yes, and in fact I plan to do just that.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024 by Guy in a chair
*Update in Dec 2024* Still going strong! Today for the first time in 3 years it finally forced me to refill the ink tanks. 3 YEARS! Still prints beautifully. So grateful for my Epson printer. *Original Review* I bought a Cricut for Christmas and needed a great 3 in 1 printer to print stickers, print docs front and back, print 4x6, 5x7, and 8x10 photos, as well as scan my ultrasound photos. (I did not use this for sublimation, but hear that it can be great for that too.) This thing exceeded my expectations. I’ve been using it almost every day for 5 months and it still is almost filled completely full with ink, which I can see on the front of the machine. Setup instructions were super easy and was a pleasure to get through. Before this printer I had returned 2 other printers that disappointed me. (I ended up tossing my old one years ago because the HP printer dried up so quickly.) This printer feels like it was built to last. The doors and cassettes click into place, feeling very satisfying and never leaving me wonder if I pushed it in all the way. I’ll probably never use ink cartridges again. Eco tank is the way to go. First of all, I had no idea when I bought it that you can scan and print photos using the app on your phone. It’s made things so much simpler to manage and edit. One thing I wish it had was color sliders to tweak the images a bit before printing. The scan bed is AWESOME. It’s very basic with a thin plastic lid, but I’m comparing it to the scan job the scanners at Office Max did. Those were terrible, costly if you have multiple images needing scanned, and always came out blurry with noticeable glares. (The employees also wanted to argue about HIPPA with me with my own ultrasounds…) This printer’s scan does a phenomenal job. With 300 dpi it is crystal clear with no glare! And I love that it saves directly onto your phone. A USB or SD card is only optional. You can choose to scan in color, grayscale, or black and white. For ultrasounds, definitely use the grayscale. The photo print quality is very good as well. Not sure if it’s as good as WalMart prints when it comes to color, but the quality is pretty similar. Sometimes the photos appear slightly blue, but I think it’s the photo paper I’m using. The white paper may have a slight blue hue to it. As a photographer, I’m content with saving me the trip by using this printer instead for my own personal needs. The main con I can think of is that it does print slow if you choose higher quality prints. (May take 3 minutes to print a photo.) If you need speed, this may not be your guy. If you choose Normal quality prints it goes a lot faster, but documents appear very pixely. I had a paper jam once, but it was very quick and easy to open up the printer and pull it out. I have yet to try printing with the cardstock paper feed in the back. I’ve been printing thin cardstock from the top feed and that seems to work out just fine. Another con is sometimes when I’m printing from the computer I have to turn the printer off and on again because for some reason it doesn’t always get the signal to print. Not sure what is going on there, but it doesn’t happen too often. Overall, I am still elated with my purchase 5 months later. Never had a printer that made me smile weekly before. This was worth every penny.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2022 by Ashley
This review is for an Epson ET-8500 printer/scanner/copier. ET stands for Eco Tank as the printer uses tanks of ink filled by the user from bottles. The tanks last far longer than the ink cartridges we've all been using and the price per page is far less. The 8500 prints 8.5x11 and 8.5x14 as well as smaller sizes like 8x10, 5x7, 4x6 and printable CDs, DVDs and BDs. The scanner has a maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi. I bought this printer to replace an Epson RX 580 we bought in late 2006 and for which we must have spent several printer's worth of money on ink. Our primary use has been and remains printing photographs. We feel we require a six-ink printer for this task which limited our printer choices. We have never had any brand other than Epson dating back to the dot matrix printers we used with our homemade PC XT so I will be unable to compare the performance of this printer to other brands. We were sorely tempted to buy the ET-8550 vice the 8500 for the occasional need to print 11x14s and larger as it was only an additional $50 but we simply didn't have the table space for it. The price of this printer has come down significantly from when it was first introduced, so if you're thinking you can't afford it, look again. The unpacking and setup on the 8500 were simpler and more trouble-free than other printers I've used in the recent past. The printer can be connected to your computer via a shared wireless or wired network or a primary tier USB link. You can also print from a thumb drive (USB memory stick), your camera's SD chip, wirelessly from a smart phone or tablet. Epson provides the printer with a unique email address and any images sent to that address (from anywhere on the planet) will automatically be printed by your printer. If you have a voice assistant on your home network, you can control your printer with voice commands. All in all, a very capable and well thought out device. We were nervous about filling our ink tanks the first time. The thought of a bottle of printer ink spilling seemed an absolute nightmare. But, as might have been expected, the process was utterly fool-proof (and you're reading a top notch fool here). The tops of the ink bottles and ink tanks are keyed so you cannot put ink in the wrong tank. Ink does not come out of the bottle till it is inverted on the proper tank and flow stops when the tank becomes full. The first filling will also have to fill all the tubing and what not between the tanks and the print nozzles and so will fill the tanks slightly less full than all further bottles. Loading paper is also painless. The printer has two cassettes: one for 8.5 x 11 and one for 5x7 or smaller. The printer can take thicker paper by two routes in the back: the rear paper feeder at the back on top, and the rear paper feed slot, in the rear. Here is my one unpleasantness concerning this printer but fortunately for you and Epson, the unpleasantness was almost entirely my fault. Either route may be used for thicker paper, such a heavyweight photo paper or thick cardstock. The Rear Paper Feeder at the top rear will still take your paper through almost 90 degrees of bend but not the hard 180 that it experiences coming from the cassettes. Paper loaded into the Rear Paper Feed Slot at the printer's rear, will traverse a completely flat path. Theoretically, you could put a sheet of thin glass through there... but please don't. I have used both with 80 lb (thick) photo paper with no problem whatsoever. The unpleasantness I mentioned was caused when I became confused as to which route was which, deciding that the feeder was the slot and the slot was the feeder. This led me to two lengthy calls to Epson tech support where two different techs spent an inordinate amount of time and effort trying to convince me I had made a mistake without insulting a sacred Epson customer by telling me I had made a mistake. When I finally came to my senses, I wrote a long and heartfelt apology to Epson Tech Support for what I had put them through. Very embarrassing. The printers output on plain paper, card stock and three different grades of photo paper has been absolutely perfect. There will always be some difference between your screen and your printer, particularly with the printer straight out of the box and no attempt having been made to match up the two, but the prints have been more than satisfactory to this point. And I have yet to see any of my ink levels - now visible directly through graduated translucent windows on the printer's front - so much as budge. A good portent. I have looked at refill ink bottles and the cost for a full set is slightly more than a set of cartridges for my RX 580 cost but provides several times the quantity of ink. Interestingly, the colors of inks used has changed. My RX 580 used to use Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta, Yellow and Black. The ET 8500 uses Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Photo Grey, Photo Black and Black. That last one is used for text and is not used for photographs. The Photo Grey and Photo Black are not used on text. I only have my eyes, but in my judgement, the prints from the ET 8500 are superior to those from the old RX 580 in accuracy, detail and color. Text documents are crisp and clear. Image quality on plain paper is more than acceptable though I understand there are other brands that do it slightly better. If I had to do it all over, I would again buy the ET 8500. Ease-of-use, economy and beautiful output make it the ideal choice. And I will never again buy a printer that uses cartridges. Never.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024 by Abraham