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So far the printer has definitely impressed me. If it also manages to print the promised 6,500 colour and 4,000 black and white pages then it’s definitely a great device and a genuinely new printing experience for me. Good quality and durable ink is exactly what you want from a printer.
The printer is really very quiet. I’ve used a variety of types of paper to try it out. These include normal paper, glossy paper, stable paper with a slight glossy character and labels. I found the first prints a bit poor. But I found out that they become increasingly intense and detailed as you continue to print. So far my favourites have been the prints with the slightly glossy paper. But the prints on photo paper are also really nice. I’m going to print a photo calendar for next year which, of course, I’ll put up on the wall. That’s how good the prints are.
Setting it up via WLAN was quick and trouble-free. So was filling up the tanks. The workmanship of the device also persuades me of its quality. My only criticism is that you can only use one type of storage card and not a variety. Otherwise a great device.

All-in-one device with ingenious ink solution!

I’ve been using the EcoTank 4550 for a good 14 days now.

Filling the tanks was really very easy, quick and clean. But what I was most pleased about was finally to be able to forget about that annoying and overpriced ink cartridge rubbish!

As an all-in-one device it’s come into its own over the last few days. My verdict:

The build quality of the device:

• The printer gives an impression of being well-constructed and solid.
• The ink tanks are attached on the right-hand side and easily visible.
• It has one paper tray (no more, unfortunately). I’d like to see a second cassette here. So that a second type of paper (with letterhead or photo paper) could be used.
• The lid of the device is well-thought out ergonomically and functional. The device has an ADF, i.e. automatic paper in-feed, which works outstandingly well.
• The keys for selecting functions are positioned underneath the cover. I quickly and intuitively got the hang of the menu navigation. I would prefer the keys to be positioned on the top of the cover. When copying from my textbooks in A4 I always had to lift up the page that stuck out from under the cover in order to press the copy button.

The device in action:

• In the last few days I had to do a huge amount of copying and scanning for my work and studies. The printer performed these tasks really well.
• When the device was delivered I was very curious to see if the claimed page count to ink ratio could really be achieved. Of course, I have to admit that I definitely didn’t make 11 000 prints. But the ink level display – which can be easily monitored! – means that I can confirm this statement! This is the real highlight of this device for me, and a genuine unique selling point.
• The copies were always clean and the printer was extremely quiet in this function!
• The scans and the supplied software also impressed me. Clean, simple operation and no need to spend a long time “reading up” in an instruction manual. I made the scans with the ADF and this was very pleasant and quiet; the sheets were continuously fed in and out.
• You can work in peace next to this device even when it’s in constant operation. Even listening to audiobooks is fine :-)
• Printing directly from a mobile phone or tablet works just as well as from all other printers in the home network.
• I only tried out the fax function once and can therefore only say that everything worked normally.
• The photo quality was also very good and we’ll certainly be using the photo printing function a lot.

Except for the small number of wishes that I’ve listed, the device really impressed me. The printer is very welcome to carry on its work in our office.

Multi-talent

The Epson EcoTank ET-4550 is very well made, although that shouldn’t come as a surprise for a product in this category.

The package includes enough ink for 11 000 pages.
Whether the manufacturer’s promise can be fulfilled remains to be seen. I wasn’t able to print 11 000 pages in this short amount of time!
Filling the tanks is pretty straightforward. The bottles of ink are ready to fill the tanks in next to no time. The filling instructions in the package explain the individual steps simply and with clear illustrations.
If there’s anything left in the bottle after filling, you can seal this with a lid and store until the next fill.

Once the printer’s been filled with the black, cyan, magenta and yellow inks, you can connect to the power supply. On first use the printer’s nozzles are filled with ink. This can take up to 20 minutes.
But the first installation of the printer runs automatically and the steps are explained in the display.
Installing the software is also a piece of cake for any user!
If you follow the supplied brief instructions step by step the printer will soon be ready for work without any major hassle!

ET-4550 offers the user a lot of options to send print, scan or fax orders. Via laptop/MacBook and smartphone, via WLAN or USB connection or remote access from on the road. You can also use the Epson online storage, which you can combine with services such as Google Drive. It’s also possible to send print orders via email to the printer.
Because the printer is always on standby, naturally even in sleep mode, you can connect to it from anywhere in the world and send orders to it. Also, the printer doesn’t need long to respond!
If you download the app “Epson iPrint” to your smartphone, you have various options for connecting to the printer. (Display the ink levels, online storage, scanning etc.) You can even record documents using the smartphone camera and print them directly. The online storage accesses the main clouds such as Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive etc.
I use the printer with an Apple MacBook, iPhone and iPad. And so far I’ve got no complaints. I’ve been able to send print orders to the ET-4550 from every app.

The quality of the prints I’ve made so far can’t be faulted!

I’ve not yet been able to try out the fax function. But I’m sure it will work as well as the functions I have tested so far.

The printer’s scanner can be used as a flatbed scanner or via the document infeed. The pages are fed in quickly and cleanly. You can scan in either JPEG or PDF format. You can also decide if it should be saved in the online storage or on the computer.

My verdict:
For the home office and private users who need to print, scan and maybe even fax, I can only recommend it!!!

The bar for inkjets has been raised!

I’m overwhelmed by the print volumes that you can achieve with the new EcoTank series. In my test of just under three weeks, I’ve not only comprehensively tested the Epson ET-2550 but presented the whole experience on a video portal in a four-part test series. The level of performance this printer can produce was clear right from the first prints. I enjoyed testing this product and can unreservedly recommend it.

Special highlights for me were using it with my tablet and smartphone and the quality tests with the different types of paper. The only shortcoming that I found was: I couldn’t make a 10x15 print in 27 seconds that still looked “beautiful”. I’d had liked it if Epson had already provided a description in advance of how you have to put up with the setup for this.

Many thanks and best wishes,

MacGyverNRW

11 000 pages without changing cartridges

I got this great printer for testing and I have to say it lives up to the promises. The Epson EcoTank was extensively tested by me, my family and some friends and acquaintances. This printer has so many functions that make sooo much more possible. Great! We were all very enthusiastic about it. The printer really leaves almost nothing to be desired! At first I was worried about how big it would be and where the best place to put it would be. But when we set up the Epson EcoTank we were surprised. It wasn’t all that big. What I find especially brilliant is that you no longer have to change cartridges so often. This not only saves money and protects the environment, it also means less effort. COOL!!! So, it’s definitely worth getting yourself an Epson EcoTank. Working with the Epson EcoTank is a lot of fun. So much that suddenly work itself is even more fun ;)

Clean print quality and simple operation

The Epson EcoTank is supposed to be able to fill 4000 black and white or 6,500 colour pages with the help of the supplied colour cartridges.

In order to test this I first had to fill up the printer myself. This was, apart from some slight spattering of ink (gloves are a good idea), very straightforward. The right-hand cover is opened, the cartridges are prised open and simply poured into the provided cups. These can be sealed with rubber plugs to ensure nothing spills out.

After a 20-minute filling phase the software installation was also child’s play. Downloaded from the internet in only a short amount of time, followed the instructions and with just a few clicks the Epson EcoTank was ready to make its first print.

Printing isn’t particularly loud and the EcoTank doesn’t whisper. The colours are saturated and the black is just as beautifully dark as the device itself. It was also possible to print from the tablet without problems. To do so you just have to read the password in the Wi-Fi settings and enter it on the tablet to make the connection.

Photos can also be printed in good quality (sure, it can’t compete with professional prints...).

The Wi-Fi function is very nice. No tangle of cables on your desk. For example, scanning became, for the first time for me, a minor pleasure, because the images arrived directly onto the laptop.

With the EcoTank ET-2550 Epson has brought a true multifunction device onto the market.

As far as I’m concerned there’s nothing to complain about or criticise: five stars!

Simple and convenient – a great printer!

I’ve been using for a few weeks now and I’m completely satisfied!

The first major plus point for me is the setup, which is child’s play and practically works all by itself :-) If you’re worried about a complicated procedure here you’ll be delighted! In addition, it comes with enough ink for around 10,000 pages (4,000 in black-and-white and 6,500 in colour). Of course, I can’t say how many it will ultimately print, but after numerous intensive print runs I can detect no major reduction in ink :-)

I’m already delighted about this!

The second plus point is the quick setup and use of the Wi-Fi function – laptops, PCs etc. can be connected to the printer in seconds and it works simply and without problems (even for laypeople)!

The third major plus point is the option of direct photo printing using the printer: Just pop the storage card into the printer and you can get started straight away. Or you can use the iPrint app, available for this purpose, to conveniently print photos, documents, links or websites via your phone!

The print quality of photos on photo paper is excellent and normal printing and scanning also works brilliantly.

I’m unreservedly delighted; the printer has really won me over!

The purchase price is absolutely worth it for me, and you save a lot of money over the period you use it! On top of that, the printing is set up for you in a way that is convenient as possible – simply excellent :-)

Say goodbye to printer cartridges!

Great printer with many functions, good build quality and vanishingly low printing costs.

Prints very economically and the replacement ink in bottles means you don’t have to buy expensive printer cartridges. That’s simple, cheap and environmentally friendly!

The printer also scans – which means you can quickly copy something – without the PC.

Good colour and photo printing and with the Epson app available from anywhere at any time.

Shoot photos with your mobile phone and print them while you’re already taking the next picture :-D

Brilliant device with lots of functions

I’ve been testing the printer for two weeks now and think it’s brilliant! No more wasted paper, because I can print double-sided quite easily. And the best thing is... the PC doesn’t even need to be on for that. Simply control it from your mobile phone or via email and the printer prints! It couldn’t get any more convenient. I can heartily recommend it. The price is worth it!

Recommended all-rounder

Setup is very simple; filling the tanks is straightforward and quick. I’ve installed the printer on my PC, laptop, tablet and mobile phone; in each case it works brilliantly and quickly without problems. Printing via Epson Connect is also easy to understand. Using the special email address, emails plus attachments can be printed without any other software.

It completes copying and scanning jobs quickly and in a very good quality.

One negative observation is that the printer transmits vibrations to the desk during the printing process, which makes, e.g., the monitor wobble.

All in all, the printer can be highly recommended and is really worth the money.

Quick and neat, this ET-4550

Epson has developed a great printer here. Filling the cartridges and setting up the printer is child’s play. Very quick printing of black/white and colour pages. The quality of the print without major adjustment is faultless and very clean, whether only text or text with images. A1 size photo quality. Functionality with Wi-Fi and printing from on the road is ingenious. Simply download the app to your smartphone or tablet and you’re good to go.

Cost-effective all-rounder

I’ve now tested the new Epson EcoTank 4550 extensively.
Even though it’s slightly more expensive than other models, it’s definitely worth buying.
That’s because the innovative ink tanks in combination with the really good value ink bottles enable an unrivalled print price to be attained.

I’m completely won over by the quality and speed of the printer; other models can’t compete with it.

And the variety of functions rounds off the complete picture.
The Epson iPrint app in particular makes printing via smartphone and tablet super easy.
I also find the duplex printing and scanning function, which enables you to print double-sided without turning over the sheet, outstanding.

I’d definitely buy the printer again.

New printing experiences...

After unpacking it from the very good packaging, I was able to turn the device on as the next step and I was slightly concerned about that. Why? Because setting up with Wi-Fi hasn't always worked faultlessly with other devices. I was to be disabused of this notion. The device started and then led me through the initialisation. This process is described as taking 20 minutes, but for me it only took just under 15 minutes. Afterwards I started the Wi-Fi assistant (I use a home network with a router). In a few seconds, after entering the network key, I was connected with the router. On my PC (Windows 10) the printer was immediately visible under “devices and printers” and I could get started with printing and scanning.

The quality of both printing and scanning is very good, which pleasantly surprised me.

The normal print quality of text pages is very good, but no different from alternative devices. However, the highlight comes when printing photos. I inserted photo paper and printed a holiday photo. The result was brilliant and couldn’t be told apart from a professionally printed photo. And the whole thing takes place at high speed at a pleasant sound volume. The device also scans very quietly.

Printing from an SD card also functions very straightforwardly. Insert the card and select the photo symbol in the display. Afterwards the pictures are displayed and you can either print them all or only selected pictures. This function couldn’t be implemented more simply.

Even connecting a smartphone worked without any trouble after I’d installed the “Epson iPrint” app, so that I can now print in excellent quality from a mobile device faultlessly.

It’s two thumbs up from me!

Epson EcoTank... completely met my expectations

I’ve been testing the printer for two weeks now and am delighted. The supplied ink bottles can be quickly poured into the tanks. In the beginning there was still the odd inky finger, but that’s a small price to pay for the cheap refill bottles. I say that because that was an issue with our previous printer from another brand, which was very expensive and sadly ran out of ink very quickly. It meant that you’d consider three times what you printed. Here, that’s no problem at all. The setup is very quick and also trouble-free. I find the Wi-Fi function brilliant; it means you don’t need cables. Printing is very quick and even printing from a smartphone is child’s play; simply download the Epson app. I like that a lot.

The colours come out brilliantly. All in all a super device, which I’d definitely recommend to others.

Cool!

This printer is a multi-talent.

I’ve been using the EcoTank ET-2550 for two weeks now and am still overwhelmed by how easy it is to operate. Initially I had doubts I could integrate it into my network without getting help from someone, but these were dispelled half an hour after reading the accompanying booklet, and the printer worked. Filling the ink tanks is simple and on top of that I can report that I didn’t have inky fingers the first time (as you get when changing cartridges). Scanning and copying worked precisely, printing was first class and it’s very easy to control each action and also extremely well visualised by the display. It’s like you’re always hand held and supported through the program. Printing from an SD card also works without problems. In my opinion the sound volume is also pleasant. At least, I’ve had a lot of noisier devices in the past.

ECO-TANK 2550

This product works very precisely; the pictures are also very good.

Delighted

I’m genuinely delighted, because it prints extremely quickly and with intense colours. Scanning is child’s play, as is copying. I also like it that you can fill the ink tank with printing ink easily... My highlight, however, is the Wi-Fi and the fact that you can print from a laptop, smartphone or tablet.

Super printer

We’ve had the printer in operation for one week now at our place. It’s print quality is super. Simple installation and operation, quick prints and it’s fast even when printing photos and colour prints, without any lack of quality.

Super all-rounder!

A really impressive printer!
Prints quickly and quietly and with good results.
I’ve printed more than 500 pages and according to the ink display hardly any ink has been used so far.
There weren’t any major problems when filling the ink tanks either. Tip: use a tissue when taking out the bottles, so your hands stay clean.
The scanning and copying functions are also super. The direct scanning to PDF function is practical.
Colour prints are of exceptional quality, with the only exception being that large black areas are covered in stripes at normal quality.
I’m impressed by the printer, despite the high price, because the cheap printing costs mean this pays off!

Technology is making progress.

It’s fascinating how quickly printing technology is developing. Simple installation and refilling procedure. Although the purchase price is rather high, other costs are pleasantly low. The option of using the printer from anywhere is also very important for me.

Good printer with great “ink system”

The new “small” Epson makes a really good impression.
Filling the inks is very straightforward, although of course you need to be a bit careful.
Print quality looks decent (both B/W and colour) and will probably last a really long time.
The important thing is that the ink hopefully doesn’t dry out in the tanks, but unfortunately I can’t yet tell if that’s the case.
Connection and setup are child’s play; WLAN printing works faultlessly.
The black is decently dark and the colours look very clear.

Negative:
I personally don’t like the paper feed; from above you always have the disadvantage the sheets bend relatively quickly.
I’d have preferred to see double-sided printing; it’s a real shame it doesn’t have that.

Otherwise I’m very satisfied with the device; it does what it’s supposed to and I find the idea of getting rid of cartridges brilliant!

Oh yes, and these days it also has to look good!

Cool multi-function printer

1. Unpacking, setting up, installation and filling the tanks were trouble-free (super easy) with very good documentation (paper as well as on CD)
2. The ET-2550 prints very quietly and fast, e.g. in contrast to the Epson Stylus SX 210.
3. I’m delighted with the Wi-Fi function! Now I can send a print order directly to the ET-2550 from anywhere via my smartphone and the printed pages are already waiting for me at home (brilliant and works excellently).
4. Scanning, copying in B/W and colour (print quality: top)
5. As is the photo printing function – brilliant colours and very quick printing results here too!
6. Tomorrow I’ll make a start with bulk printing – 2,000 flyers for my next theatrical production!
I’ve already printed 350 copies in A5! No. 1 looked exactly the same as no. 350 (very quick, clear print quality)!

So far a brilliant printer with super functions!

Well-balanced office all-rounder

Very good office jack-of-all-trades with four separate ink tanks for filling by the user. Print and scan quality are very good and the range of functions, including duplex, fax, WLAN, LAN, AirPrint etc., is remarkable.

Replacement ink can be bought cheaply and filled easily (I would still wear disposable gloves through, because the odd drop can be spilled).

The only downside: at 150 sheets, the paper compartment is a little too small...

EPSON has excelled itself again!

I currently have the EPSON ET-2550 for testing and what can I say? Genius!
The printer is a hit right from the first glance. Visually a dream.

And then the first print... divine. It’s fast, quiet and looks brilliant!
We’re so happy with the printer.
The installation is very straightforward. First the four ink tanks have to be filled. Careful! Don’t let anything go wrong here! The way the ink bottles are opened could be re-thought; unfortunately some of the black got onto my finger and it then took 20 minutes to remove it...
The printer then needs around 20 minutes to set itself up. After that you can get started. If you want to use it from the PC, simply install the driver from the CD and you’re good to go. Setting it up in the home network via WLAN is also very simple. The printer has a display; just select the network there, enter the key and you’re good to go. Synchronising it with an iPhone is also child’s play. You only have to save a PIN on the printer, enter it into the phone and you can print pictures in seconds. Same thing via email. Simply register the printer and you can immediately print from anywhere by sending the printer an email. Genius! Scanning and copying also work faultlessly.
You have the option of inserting an SD card in the front of the device, and you can then select and print out your pictures directly using the display.
You have the option of inserting an SD card in the front of the device, and you can then select and print out your pictures directly using the display.
On the side there is a constant display of the ink levels.
But the most important thing, of course, is the printed results: I can only say ACE! The printer is extremely quick, quiet and the quality is utterly impressive. Regardless of whether you’re printing photos or “just” text.
Of course, I can’t yet say whether the ink actually manages to print the claimed page count (4,000 black and 6,500 colour). I also don’t know what happens to the ink if you don’t print anything, or just print a little, over a long period. I’d have to wait and see it would need topping up with “fresh” ink (but this hasn’t happened with me...).
My verdict: Very nice device with super results. The annoyance of changing cartridges has now come to an end and it’s good for the environment. So I can only recommend it!

Great idea to save on ongoing costs

I’ve had the EcoTank ET-2550 since last Friday, 23/10/2015.
I was delighted from the first moment.
After filling the tanks and setting up the Wi-Fi connection I printed my first pages.

You only have to be careful when filling it up, otherwise you’ll get colourful fingers.
The setup and installation is simple and can be mastered without any technical knowledge.

I can only recommend this printer.

Super printer for people who print a lot at home

The printer can be brilliantly packed up at home. Filling the tanks is super easy and there’s no spillage.
As a teacher I print a lot of materials for individualised learning, including a lot of large colour pictures. There was no smearing in these, and no funny lines in the picture. In other words, it all looked very nice. The colours also corresponded to those I could see on the screen.
The colours look very nice even when laminated.
What I particularly like is that I could print via WLAN from all the devices that we own: iPad, iPhone and various PCs. It’s super practical!
The copy function also works perfectly.
I can heartily recommend this printer.

Simply ACE printer for small office.

Very good build quality.
You can print on both sides thanks to the duplex function.
The auto-feed scanner for multiple sheets is pretty fast.
The flatbed, however, is significantly faster.
The scans and copies are very good. You have to put up with a few smears with the pictures (of course, it’s not a photo printer), but they’re still very good.
Filling the ink tanks is child’s play.
The number of ports is amazing.
They include USB, network and WLAN, and it can also be controlled via a smartphone app.
On initial installation it takes a bit longer. 20 minutes for filling the tank in the print heads but in this time you can get to work on the PDF manual and have a browse.
But after the wait, installing the rest of the settings is very fast.
I’ve been very POSITIVELY surprised by the Epson EcoTank ET-4550.

Super multi-function printer

This 3-in-1 inkjet printer is the ideal choice for anyone who wants to save on printing costs.