Epson XP-55 inkjet printer features capabilities that come as a feast for photo enthusiasts. Along with WiFi connectivity and easy mobile printing, inkjet offers a variety of media for printing such as on thick cards and CD/DVDs.
The printer comes with a weight of 5kgs and dimensions of 390 x 338 x 141 mm (Width x Depth x Height). The device supports a 6-colour individual Epson XP-55 ink cartridge configuration that contributes to more distinct colours and excellent quality photos. The print speed of both monochrome and colour has a slight difference with the former being 9.5 ppm and the latter being 9 ppm. The control panel placed on the front edge comprises 6 control button and 5 LEDs. The main paper tray has a capacity to handle 100 sheets of plain paper. A USB socket is provided to allow you to print directly from a camera through PictBridge support. For wired connectivity USB and Ethernet is available. Supports wireless connectivity and enables remote printing of text and photos through Epson mobile apps. The printer works with Windows and Mac operating systems.
Advantages- Automatic WiFi setup
- Lab-quality photo printing
- Speedy printing
- Supports printing on CD/DVD and thick cards
- Flexible connectivity options
- Six-ink Epson XP-55 ink cartridges
- Automatic duplex printing is lacking
- Makes noise while feeding paper
- Main tray paper capacity is low
The compatible Epson XP-55 ink cartridges are:
- 24XL T2431 Black ink
- 24XL T2432 Cyan ink
- 24XL T2433 Magenta ink
- 24XL T2434 Yellow ink
- 24XL T2435 Light Cyan ink
- 24XL T2436 Light Magenta ink
Epson XP-55 is a printer exclusively designed to allow users to enjoy photo printing in a seamless manner. You can print photos directly from a camera or print photos directly from your mobile device while being anywhere. Hence, the inkjet printer is an ideal pick for photographers, be it amateur or professional.
How to prevent paper jams in Epson printer?
If your paper gets curled inside the printer and gets frequently jams, check the following.
- The paper must be placed smoothly inside the paper tray and it should not be curled or wrinkled.
- It is always recommended to use high-quality paper and Epson XP-55 ink cartridges for printing purpose
- Check that the printable side of the paper is facing up while placed in a sheet feeder.
- The paper stack must be fanned before loading.
- Do not load the plain paper above the line marked inside the H arrow of the edge guide. Make sure that the number of sheets put is less than the limit specified for the media guide.
- The printer must be placed on a flat, stable surface. It will not work properly if it is placed in a tilted position.
What to do if horizontal bands appeared while printing documents?
If print results are not appropriate, it is highly recommended to check if your Epson XP-55 ink cartridges need replacement. Follow the steps to resolve any of the print quality issues.
- Make sure that the printable side i.e the glossier side of the paper is facing up in the sheet feeder.
- Run the head cleaning utility to clear any of the clogged ink nozzles. You can also refer your online printer manual for more instructions.
- To attain best results, use the Epson XP-55 ink cartridges within six months of opening the package. It is always recommended to use high-quality Epson ink cartridges for printing purpose.
- Make sure that the paper type selected in the LCD menu or printer driver is appropriate for the type of paper loaded in the printer.
- If horizontal bands appear on the paper at an interval of 2.5 cm, run the print head alignment utility check.
- If there is a problem with the copy quality, clean the surface of the scanner glass. Refer your online manual for cleaning the exterior of the product.