Features & Benefits
Epson EcoTank ET-2550 printer lets you spend less time and money by providing capabilities of replacing ink cartridges that run out of ink, thanks to the Epson EcoTank ET-2550 Ink. This All-in-One Wireless Inkjet printer includes enough ink to let you use it for up to two years of printing, so you'll be able to get working straight away without any fuss. Using the ET-2550 from the Epson brand, you'll be able to bid goodbye to the hassle of ink cartridges. It features large 70 ml ink tanks that can be easily refilled, which means you won't need to buy new cartridges. You only need to purchase Epson EcoTank ET-2550 Ink bottles. The Epson EcoTank ET-2550 Ink bottles contain enough ink to print up to 4000 pages in black, or 6500 pages in colour, so you can be sure your ink will last longer than you expected.
The transparent ink tanks make it easier to see how much ink is remaining, so you can check ink levels at a glance. The ink tanks are placed at the side of the printer, making them easy to access. It makes all your work a little easier, you only need to top up your ink, charge, and get printing. Its features don’t end here, It has the capability to print directly from your mobile device thanks to WiFi connectivity that lets you do that wirelessly. The Epson Connect app introduced by Epson, also makes it simple to print remotely from anywhere. Alternatively, the email print feature enables you to email the files to the ET-2550 printer and perform a print job wherever you are. Not only this, but The ET2550 also offers the convenience of printing from an SD card, this way it is ideal for effortlessly printing those photos from an SD card.
This is an MFP machine, meaning it has an all-in-one design that incorporates a printer, copier and scanner, so you can save a lot of space by not having separate devices for each function.
Expert Verdict
The Epson EcoTank ET-2550 may look like a normal small inkjet printer, but it makes one big difference - instead of the conventional inkjet cartridges that most printers use to print images and text on paper, this EcoTank series comes with a set of Epson EcoTank ET-2550 Ink bottles that you empty yourself into a large, refillable ink tank on the side. The Epson EcoTank ET-2550 Ink bottles have plenty of ink in them to print about 4,000 pages of black ink and 6,500 pages of colour texts, which is almost equal to a two-year supply at moderate print volumes. With its new ink delivery system, Epson helps to save users the struggle of running out to an office supply store every month to pick up a new set of cartridges. When the ink is running low, you can buy another batch of Epson EcoTank ET-2550 Ink bottles that last just as long, for a lot less than the cost of standard cartridges.
The only concern is that you'll pay more upfront for these special EcoTank models that accept refillable Epson EcoTank ET-2550 Ink. The ET-2550 is the least expensive in the EcoTank range, however, it lacks many of the modern features that you can find in a standard inkjet printer at the same price - it lacks a fax feature, auto-document feeder for scanning batch jobs, and a duplexer for double-sided printing. Still, it prints high-quality documents and images at a speed that will not only meet but exceed our expectations, thanks to the Epson EcoTank ET-2550 Ink. Though there's also Wi-Fi built into the machine, you can take advantage of Epson's host of free iOS and Android printing apps that let you print your smartphone or tablet. If you can avoid the ink tanks on the side, the ET-2550 resembles the Epson Expression XP-320 in appearance and in features. Also, its small design will not take up much space in an office, even with the tanks included as this machine measures 19.3 inches wide, 20.7 inches deep, and 11.6 inches tall. The front panel has a small 1.44-inch colour LCD with a directional pad and three navigation buttons next to it, and the whole console mechanically rotates up and down to be set at suitable angles according to your workspace. This machine has a 2,400 dpi flatbed scanner, but due to the lack of an auto-document feeder, you can only scan one document at a time. This also means the printer only accepts paper from one source - the input tray.
This printer can hold up to 100 sheets of paper, which is quite not great for a printer that will live in the home or a small office with light printing needs. Also, the side of the front panel has a small SD card reader for printing photos and documents directly from an external device such as any or drive etc. Coming to installation, Epson gives you the option to connect the printer to your computer using either USB or Wi-Fi via an installation disc. If you don't want to connect wirelessly, you'll need to go with the conventional method by supplying your own USB cable. The installation process includes easy steps where it asks if you want the system to automatically hunt and install firmware updates/ Epson recommends that you click "yes" when prompted. This means you will not have to wait for Epson to ask you for software updates, so take advantage of it. Besides, it also enables you to take advantage of remote printing from any Chrome browser window using Google Cloud Print, or iOS device using Apple AirPrint. Considering the Epson EcoTank ET-2550 Ink, easy installation and limited features, this printer seems to be a nice purchase at this price range.
Review
The Epson EcoTank ET-2550 printer is a multi-functional printer. 489 x 300 x 169 mm are the physical dimensions of this printer and has a weight of 4.7 kg. The printer is versatile with multiple operating systems of Windows and Mac editions. The standard input tray capacity of the printer is 100 Sheets or 20 Photo Sheets. Also, the printer works well with the multiple media including photo paper, legal letter, and envelopes. With Contact image sensor scanner type, the printer provides a good scanning resolution of 1,200 x 2,400 dpi. On an average, the rate of printing standard pages is 9.2 ppm monochrome and 4.5 ppm colour. Although, the speed may vary with the type of media used. The printer incorporates 4 Epson EcoTank ET-2550 ink tanks to provide flawless, crisp, smudge-proof text and vibrant photographic images.
For trouble-free printing, the printer has wireless connectivity options. This includes WiFi, Wi-Fi Direct, and Cloud printing. Taking leverage of Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print), Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, one can easily print from wherever they are.
Advantages- Multi-functional printer
- Business quality print with Epson EcoTank ET-2550 ink
- Low running cost
- The LCD screen for hassle-free navigation
- Multifarious wireless connectivity options
- Easy-refill ink tank system
- Slow printing and scanning speed
- Does not support fax functionality
- No auto-document feeder
The Epson EcoTank ET-2550 ink includes:
- Epson T6641 Black Ink
- Epson T6642 Cyan Ink
- Epson T6643 Magenta Ink
- Epson T6644 Yellow Ink
EcoTank ET-2550 printer can print, scan, and copy the document. Multiple connectivity options allow the user to perform the printing task from wherever they are. The LCD screen and the refill ink tank system are the major features that set this printer aside from other printers. The Epson EcoTank ET-2550 printer is an ideal preference for any busy household looking to print at an ultra-low cost.
How can I fix the issue of dark lines in the printout for Epson EcoTank ET-2550 printer?
Try the following solutions before you reprint, if you notice dark lines (also called banding) in your prints:
- If any of your print head nozzles are clogged, run a nozzle check and clean the printhead, if required.
- The type of paper you loaded in the printer should match the paper type setting.
- Ensure that you load the printable side of the paper correctly for your Epson printer.
- Make sure that the Epson EcoTank ET-2550 ink is not expired.
- In the product software, turn off any high-speed settings.
- Then, align the print head.
- Visually check the Epson EcoTank ET-2550 ink levels. You may need to refill them.
- If you have not used the printer since a long-time, run the Power Ink Flushing utility.
Note: Flushing the ink tubes will replace all the Epson EcoTank ET-2550 ink, so try the Power Ink Utility only when you are unable to improve the print quality by other means.
How can I resolve the slow printing issue for my Epson EcoTank ET-2550 printer?
Try the following solutions when printing becomes slow:
- Check whether your system meets the requirement for your operating system. If required, improve your system’s memory.
- In case you are using Windows 7, close the Devices and Printers window, before you print.
- While using OS X, make sure you download and install the Epson printer driver.
- Turn off the quiet mode.
- Clear some space on your hard drive or you can even run a defragmentation utility to free up existing space.
- When you print, close all the unnecessary programs you are not using.
- If you are printing continuously for a long time, the printing becomes slower. This happens because the product automatically slows down to protect the print mechanism from being damaged.
- Let the product rest with the power on for 15 minutes, then try reprint.