Honestly Keith, this has been the best explanation on a printer, I have ever watched. We are in Rutland, so not far from you. Thank you for your very in-depth knowledge. Our new Epson 8550 arrived today. So you were so helpful for us. Also, all the info on paper... I never knew it was so important before watching your video. Thanks.

@KeithCooper

6 ай бұрын

Excellent - if you've not seen it do check the main [written] review - this also links to all related articles/videos Unlike videos it can also be edited/corrected/updated over time ;-) www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Love this! No wasted time on flashy cameramovements or silly edits. Learned a lot. Thank you.

@KeithCooper

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! And no music either ;-)

Reviews don't come much better than this. I take my hat off to you sir.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much - If you've not seen them, do check the linked [written] articles as well since with the written ones I get the chance to add updates, corrections and more subtle technical info.

Thanks for all your efforts reviewing this printer Keith 👍

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - Just the web site to fix now so I can finish the written stuff

Hi Keith! Just picked up a hard-to-find Epson ET-8550, and have found your KZread channel and website incredibly helpful in getting up to speed with it. Thanks for all your insight and helpful tips, and keep up the good work! I have a P600 also, so the new one is a bit of an adjustment, but it undoubtedly will be cheaper to use for much of my daily printing. Of course the P600, which has been my workhorse, still produces higher quality output with it's 9-ink set than the very capable ET-8550 can with it's 6-inks. I do love the double-sided printing from the ET-8550 also, and that I can renew consumables easily without having to re-order pricey cartridges. The supertabloid capabilites of the ET-8550 also matches the P600, which is another reason I bought it. Thanks again for all you do here!

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - glad it is of help!

Thank you Keith for your thorough review. I just purchased this printer and I am learning to print. I am an astrophotographer and this is a new challenge. Your reviews have been invaluable.

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - with the right papers you can get some excellent result from it.

When you see these A3 printers on the Epson site and see them in real life on KZread, you realize that they are really huge and take up space. Good review, thank you for your videos.

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Perhaps I'm biased, but the 8550 is not big! ;-)

Just picked one of these up, and this video has been brilliantly helpful, thanks Keith!

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! If you've not seen it, there is much more detail and links in the main detailed [written] review www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Thank you very much Mr. Cooper! A very through review that provides a fair assessment of the ET-8550 with good suggestions for optimum printing results. I think, with effort, this appears to be an excellent "creative" tool with over-all good quality and lots of output possibilities... and very reasonably priced ink!

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - Glad it was helpful

Great to see movement in this direction for photo printing. Bought my teacher dtr-in-law an earlier version of this a few years ago because of the ink costs. I doubt there will be much of an upgrade to this for sometime, so probably the best we'll see for a while. For those selling prints in the "fine art" market, worrying about 200-year life may have some validity. For most of us, I seriously doubt that 25-35 years is a concern.

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I sometimes think people worry too much about longevity. I emphasise it when I sell prints (with pigment inks) but that is as much a marketing choice ;-)

@medved4030

Жыл бұрын

Who knows, maybe the Epson ink in this model will age well in 30 years like fine wine :) We'l have to wait and see.

I picked up the model below this, the 8500, and I love it. I wanted to be able to print greeting cards, crafting projects for my Silhouette and Cricut, photos, and small posters for my fitness classes and it does exactly what I want it to do. Your videos have been extremely helpful!

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - glad they were of help

@AA-ni3km

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment. Can I ask, please, which card stock has worked best for you with this printer?

What a brilliant review! I will now buy one of these printers for small format 'commercial' jobs then see how far I can push it with custom profiles and my fine art media stocks! This is the type of review that makes Northlight the legends of digital colour control and high fidelity printing knowledge! Thanks heaps Kieth! Regards, David Myers, DIGITAL MASTERS Australasia.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - that's much appreciated!

I love this style of review. I come away with a new awareness of a topic that I have given little thought to in the past and also a great review of a product that builds of the reviews expert knowledge base.

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thank you for your Epson ET-8550 videos! I just bought this printer and set it up with your help! 😊

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help - have fun!

This is like a training camp on printing. It is worth a lots of money. Very grateful and feel lucky I landed on this. Thank you very much. But the model come in India is epson L8180 which is the same I guess. 👍👍👍👍 I learned a lot. Thanks

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped - I believe it is indeed the same basic printer.

@ishandhar2851

Жыл бұрын

In India there are limited A3+ printers with Wi-Fi I am looking to choose between cannon pixma ix6870 and a this Epson L8180. Any recommendations

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

@@ishandhar2851 Sorry - never seen that Canon...

Superb as usual Keith. Your channel is a fantastic resource for printing at home. I've just ordered one of these and I'm waiting for it to be back in stock.

@KeithCooper

4 ай бұрын

Excellent - thanks. If you've not seen it, do check the main [written] review for the 8550 as well - much more detail. www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Thanks once again Keith for the excellent and thorough review. I think if Canon doesn't respond with an equivalent size using the refillable tanks, then this will be my printer of choice as it suits my photographic and domestic needs. As an annoying bonus, I've learnt about Vuescan - just after I acquired an old A3 scanner which I subsequently sent for recycling because I couldn't get the drivers to work. Doh!

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. It's a very capable printer. Sorry about that scanner! I still have one that has a SCSI interface with a SCSI->firewire adapter (on a Mac Pro that has FW port)

Hi Kieth, I feel like I’ve come a bit late to the party. I just got a Epson ET 8550. After I broke my canon probably by putting cheap ink in. Anyway I follow the rules with this Epson and want to say thank you to you for your time and effort you put in to teaching people like me the folly of cutting corners. I bought absent paper and permit yet paper that has proper profiles all made up and the results are magnificent. I’ve bought the property by Epso anyway I follow the rules with this Epson and want to say thank you to you for your time and effort you put in to teaching people like me the fully of cutting corners. I bought Epson paper and Perma jet paper that has proper profiles all made up and the results are magnificent. I’ve bought the proper epson ink so they shouldn’t be any issues of the thing drawing up or blocking. I’m using it every day just two or three prints today and like you said about black and white it is absolutely fantastic and I’m looking forward to trying out different papers. I liked what you said about not having too many papers and I think that’s very wise so at the moment I’m just sticking with a few to get the hang of things but also when I used epson papers and permajej yet there were no track marks down the paper. When I use the paper unbranded even though it was the same grams there were track marks or pinwheel marks same thing

@KeithCooper

5 ай бұрын

Glad it's been helpful and you're getting on well...

thanks, this is really helpful. I like your straightforward delivery, you know so much!

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that - appreciated.

Thanks for the great review. I picked up the 8500 for a 430€ deal and I'm happy about it.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it!

Thank you for the guidance. Your overview helped me install my new printer. Many thanks!

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I’ll need to get the profiles sorted and the test on various papers. Your review was most helpful. Many thanks. Bruce A

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - Do check the main [written] review as well, if you've not seen it? It has more detail, and links to all my 8550 related articles/videos www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Such a wealth of knowledge to tap into here, great work sir!

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I've one more short 8550 video before it goes back to Epson (being swapped for a P700)

I read people still try to decide between one printer or the other. I too believe a printer is as good as the user settings and profiles. If I may summarize this excellent review, the source of the image is important, the choice of paper connected to the right printer-profile. A good reproduction is almost an art, maybe the printer has less influence than some here believe. A top-professional scanner, paper, and printer all have to be set up correctly. I love your eye for detail and perfection, it took me back to my old day-job, thanks. ;-)

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - much appreciated.

wow. amazing video. i say video instead of review, because you taught me as much or more about ink and paper as the printer.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - that is always one of the aims of my reviews. The videos are still relatively new to me and complement the detailed written ones I've done for over 10 years on the Northlight Images site

@ChristyCamren

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I agree. I learned so much and was able to get the results I wanted from my old $40 pixma printer (but now really still want the et8550 😂)

Thankyoy very much Keith. I'm looking forward to seeing all your Videos on Epsom printer, as I will be useing it daily in my Art Studio . 😁

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Glad they are of help!

Thank you Keith for all the great information here. I really love how the cardstock came out. I also see the black and white photos came out well too. Very excited to get this printer. Thank you so much.

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I've another one about cards I'll post tomorrow

Hi Keith - I really enjoy your videos. I finally purchased and unboxed my ET-8550. It's fabulous, and while I spent a day and a half making setting tweaks and performing various paper experiments, I got a workflow to produce decent looking prints. I also got that Epson scanner after seeing your video as well. Good stuff! Hope you are well. A wave hello from 'across the pond' - Alfred.

@KeithCooper

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for that - glad to help If you've not seen it, the main [written] review has more info, including all the papers I profiled and info about media type selection. www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

@adiblasi

2 ай бұрын

@@KeithCooper Thank you, Keith!

What a great review! After watching this I now have the printer in my shopping cart 🛒

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help There is a lot more info [and profiles] at www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Fantastic. So glad I came across this video having just purchased Et8550. Easy to follow and full of very useful info. ManyThanks. Bruce A

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

thank you for this review Keith

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - glad it was of interest

Thank you very much for the review. I'm an amateur photographer and I've been using a Canon Pixma G3411, which was OK until I recently switched to a Mac 🙂 I've been wanting to get a better photo printer, ideally with an integrated scanner because I do occasionally need to scan a document and it seems like the Epson ET-8550 is an excellent choice. However, I noticed that the smaller ET-8500 (sold locally as L8160) was on sale for 450 Euros (this includes 500 10cm x 15cm sheets of Epson Photo Paper Glossy), which felt like a deal too good to pass and I don't remember needing to print photos larger than an A4. I've always found the printing part of photography a bit confusing so thank you very much for all the articles and videos, they are very helpful!

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Glad to have helped! If you ever need them, I've all the profiles created for the review [listed in the written review] available. I believe they are valid for both sizes of printer.

Really nice and just right detailed video!

@KeithCooper

10 ай бұрын

Thanks - there's more info in my main [written] review if you need it. www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

What a fantastic video review!

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - if you've not seen them the main [written] printer reviews cover a lot more detail than I can in the supplementary videos

Really useful review, thank you!

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful - do have a look at the written info as well. The videos are often meant to supplement the full (written) articles where I include more detail.

Thank you Keith, for answering my question concerning the ET8550 printer if it can be used for fabric printing.

@KeithCooper

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was of help

Was thinking of buying one of these watched your video love it well put together most definitely buying one now , just what I was looking for. Thank you for you prestation well put together.

@KeithCooper

5 ай бұрын

Thanks If you've not seen it, there is a lot more info in the main [written] review at www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

After printing out the manual, found the answer, have to use windows print app and change feed there. So simple once you find how. Thanks for splendid videos.

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this

Wow keith! That you for providing us eith this information!

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it's of interest!

Thanks Keith for all the testing of this unit you've been doing for so many weeks. Very important tips and fixes to get good results. Very promising this printer. I'm about to buy it. I'm only missing one piece in this puzzle; see the print of a digital negative on transparent film .-) even if it is on video or on the website. But I have hope... ,-)

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will appear in due course - the web site is somewhat broken at the moment, which delays everything ;-)

@ateliercunha2876

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper :-D Can´t wait.

Keith, thanks for such an informative video. This makes a lot of sense. I am amateur photographer who would like to print my photos using a printer that will give me options for papers and color management styles. This model seems to fit my budget and it's functionality. I am always wanting to learn how to do things and your video series for this printer will be a great resource for learning about ICC and color management.

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Since I don't duplicate a lot of stuff in videos for similar printers, I'd also suggest checking the main [written] review for this printer www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/ My written reviews link to all related videos - see here for my printer related items www.northlight-images.co.uk/photography-articles-and-reviews/printing-paper-reviews-articles/ [I've been writing articles for nearly 20 years - videos for only 2 yrs]

@mikeg2916

Жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper Thanks for your response. I will check out the written review. You are a wealth of information and inspiration about photography and printing. I was told that I need to print my photos for inspiration, which I need from time to time.

Thank you Keith, Had for couple of weeks now and I like it, Prints 315gsm and all my various greeting cards.

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent - glad it was of interest

Thanks for making these videos!

@KeithCooper

6 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! If you've not seen it do check the main [written] review, which links to all related videos and articles www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Thanks, this video is very helpfull. I bought this printer not long ago and this is helping to get ( hopefully) good prints on the different papers.

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Glad to help If you've not seen it, check the full [written] review. It links to all related 8500/8550 info/videos www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Super informative! Thank you.👍

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you very much for this explanation. Very enlightening!

@KeithCooper

Ай бұрын

Thanks - if you've not seen it, there is more info in the main written review www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

@MrMarcoTotti

Ай бұрын

@@KeithCooper Oh, thanks. Ok, I will check it out. Greetings from Mexico ✌

great photo of the Leicester john Lewis. I noticed the building to the right is still yet to be built. I was part of the management team that built it. many of days i stood on that bridge to take progress pictures for the build diary lol Great video, cheers

@KeithCooper

11 күн бұрын

Thanks - I did some interior photography for the then unbuilt Wulcomb building later on.

Hi Keith, I'm joining the choir here to lavish you with praise! You're reviews are so in depth and to the point. Like several of the other commenter's I'm looking for a printer to make BW art prints, primarily and I'd love your opinion. My hand is hovering over the purchase button for this printer, because it's so much more afforable. I don't mind that the ink longevity would be twenty to thirty years, my prices will reflect it.

@KeithCooper

6 ай бұрын

Thanks! If you've not seen it, have a look at the B&W section of the main [written] review - I have lots more detail in the written stuff than I can fit in the videos www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/ In particular note the importance of paper choice and how paper media settings affect the inks used when printing.

Thank you so much for this review. This put the Epson Ecotank 8500 (as I'm not interested in A3) at the top of my list. I had been eyeing the Epson Ecotank 7700 for a while, but the 8500 has quite some things I'd prefer over the 7700. Thanks for all the amazing info on choosing the right paper, I will definitely look into this more as it's both fascinating and useful. Thanks again!

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was of some help

Love your content Keith!. I'm an artist working with soft pastels and will open my online shop soon. I will offer fine art prints of my original paintings and am debating between the 8550 and P900.

@sandeewilliams501

Жыл бұрын

Hi Natalie, which printer did you get?

you are excellent at this thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@KeithCooper

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! If you have not seen it, do check the main written review for more info www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Keith, this is a wonderful set of reviews for the 8550. I have enjoyed and learned from each. Based on the information you provided, I am really close to taking the dive and purchasing one. However, I recently stumbled upon the Canon Pixma G620 (G650/550) and was wondering if you have plans to reveiw it. If so I may wait. I would love to see the two juxtaposed prior to a purchasing one over the other. Thanks again.

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks The Canon is A4 so unlikely to be one I'd look at (I'd note too that I also never do comparisons between brands)

Gosh! No idea the functions of this printer. Incredibly useful information. The paper information was extremely useful--again no idea about the differences. Seeing it printed on canvas gave me some great craft ideas. Re: construction paper--it's a heavier stock paper, in US 65-80 pound and scrapbooking uses heavier stock paper also. In my opinion either of these papers will work in the rear feeder tray but will most likely jam if use the front paper tray. I'll be viewing more of your videos.

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks For links to all my related articles/videos see the main [written] reviews at: www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Hi from Sweden 👋 To begin with, wow what a great and detailed review, I've learned SO MUCH more from this excellent video than just about the printer. I know now that I have to invest in this printer for my decalshop, as an all around printer, not just to do decals/stickers but a lot of other stuff to 👍🏻 I have to check out all your other videos as I'm sure I'll learn a lot of new stuff and get new ideas from them! Btw, do you know about any desktop sized eco-solvent printers for newstarters that NOT costs like a new car or apartment? 😅 Thanks Keith, keep up the good reviews and take care!

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Do check the main [written] review as well - it links to everything related to the 8550 I've done: www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/ I've not tested any eco-solvent printers - they are generally too big and cover a sort of printing I just don't do.

I have the et-7750 and it works fine, I’m waiting for a 10 inks eco tank printer. Needless to say that the eco tank concept is very good, I’m enjoying printing thanks to the low cost of ink.

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

I suspect you are going to have a long wait...

@G.Menounos

3 жыл бұрын

I don't think that Epson will make ever such a printer... It will destroy all his Profesional printers. The only ECOTANK with 6 colors (5 colors and 1 photo black) is Epson L1800 A3+, and L850 A4.

Thank you. Very usefull video!

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

great tutorial thank you

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - If you've not seen it, there is more detail in the main [written] review at: www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Hi Keith! Thank you so much for all your efforts here. I am looking to start my own business and have been looking at this printer for quite a while without really knowing if it was any good for me and watching your video had given me such an insight! So thank you. I was wondering, as someone who has very basic computer skills, if once the profiles (which I assume are specific printer settings?) have been set up, you dont have to set them up again and you can just select which one you want, from then on? Thabks again! Keeda 😊

@KeithCooper

3 ай бұрын

Thanks The profiles refer to an individual paper - they are part of the printer setting when printing from software which supports them. My best printing solution is always the free Epson Print Layout [EPL] - I include it in a lot of demos This allows for use of profiles [if desired] - it's Mac and PC. However, if you've not seen it, do check the main [written] review - my videos are just supplements. www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

@keedacowley1980

3 ай бұрын

Thank you. I don't 100% understand 😅 but I am going to watch all of your videos on this printer and I really liked the look you got with the Hahnmenuhle paper. So may purchase the profile after I've tried out the Epsom ones first. Thank again! Take care 😊

thanks for the thorough review! did you encounter lines on the prints? some people said this was a particularity of this model, no matter how much one tunes/adjusts/cleans it.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

What sort of lines? I did see some photos of one which made long faint grooves in the surface of a soft paper. This was returned to Epson as faulty

Thank you Keith! I received this printer about a week ago. All I did so far was calibrating the monitor and using glossy photo paper from Epson with the settings you recommend for Epson Print Layout. I'm really surprised how close the prints look to what I see on the screen. Your videos helped me a lot to make the buying decision and to get started. It is my first photo printer and I must say that printing photos seems to be pretty addictive : ) I'm eagerly waiting for your new website and the written review (with hopefully more details on the recommended papers), I will definitely apply for your printer profiles - THANK YOU in advance! I have one small but somehow important question: you say that you should print regularly - the more the better - to use the ink for printing instead of cleaning the head (after an extended non-printing period). Does printing documents qualify for that? If it does it would be another strong argument in favour of this printer.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

The papers I tested with it are listed in the notes for this video - if any match what you've got, just email me and I can sort some for you. Not that many of my papers are UK ones. Yes - ANY printing counts... As to the web site that may be a little while - I don't do web stuff very often, so it always takes me a while to get up to speed again.

@pasenadi_of_kosala

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper Thank you Keith, appreciate it!

Thank you for this video, it helped me to see how the printer works. I watched many of your videos and they are all really simple and helping but I would like to know how long the prints last? I know it has to do with the paper and with the location of the framed print but can they last 10 years or 5 or 2 years?

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

In good conditions probably over a hundred years - but obviously no-one accurately knows... With a good paper, archival mounting and away from sunlight I'd be surprised if it wasn't over 25 yrs

You definitely talked me out of trying this. 😊 which, believe me, is a gain for me in avoided frustration and waste, if a loss for Epson.

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Ah, that's good... As you can tell, I don't sell printers ;-)

Thank you so much for your shared review! You give very helpful information. A question- if one of the inks tanks is empty, will the printer continue with the other inks, or will it not work at all?

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

It will stop working if it thinks the channel is empty Whilst it's possible to fool it, this would IMHO be a most unwise thing to do. It's particularly bad for Canon printers, but Epsons don't appreciate it either

@Michelle_9_27

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper thank you very much for your honest reply.

Thanks for this video Keith. Like a few folks below, I’m mulling the 8550 and P900. The eco ink makes me want to go 8550 as this will be my first venture into printing primarily for my own pleasure but maybe selling the odd framed print. Then again, the P900 is better quality and has A2 possible… and I’ve already got an office scanner/printer… aaarrrggghhh! Looking at ink costs, set of bottles for 8550 is £80 and a set for P900 is over £300.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - the 8550 is a good way into printing good photos, but for me, the odd A2 print makes all the difference ;-)

@terrynewmanphotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper yeah, I want that P900. 😳

The most detailed review on the internet, thank very much Keith. for the back feed, would it be more suitable for panoramic images as you can have it up to 2 meters laying flat on a surface. that way you won't have to worry about it curling up if you do it from the top? Thanks.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes, the rear feed is worth experimenting with for this - it all depends on the space you've got

@passby8070

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper I have brought this printer 2 days ago largely thanks to your reviews and had amazing results using it! The prints were on Epson paper as I want to play safe from the beginning. The amount of ink comes with it means I can use it generosity and regularly. I want to explore other paper types from hu for some of the landscape photos for personal wall deco. Can you point me to the direction where I can download the custom profiles? I tried to find it in your website but its been very slow with occasional timeout.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

@@passby8070 The profiles are only available (for specific papers) on direct request (email me at Northlight Images) The ones available are listed in the video notes and the main written review. I can't put them up for download for licensing reasons. Unfortunately the web site is still having problems and looks as if I need to do some major work on it :-(

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

YT deletes comments with URLs in them - I have a profile for that paper

Great review, thanks for sharing. It looks like you have had this printer for a couple years now, any issues with head clogs?

@KeithCooper

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, but I'm afraid It was a loan from Epson, so it went back after a while. I couldn't afford to buy printers for such testing - but more importantly I'm not allowed to live in a printer warehouse ;-) However, I've not heard of any issues in this respect, but of course, that's not a proper survey!

Love your content. It's exactly what I've been looking for when trying to figure out which photo printer to purchase. I'm a small business owner digitizing old photographs and often my clients want me to print them after I've restored the images. I'm trying to figure out which printer to purchase for that purpose. I'm looking at both the 8550 and P700. What do you think after extensively using both printers?

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - The P700 gives better (more neutral) B&W results and the pigment ink based prints will last longer - these are potentially important marketing advantages. The 8550 is cheaper to produce prints, but the real question is a business one, not a technical one ;-) If you are thinking of a P700, consider a P900 - the ink carts are bigger and cheaper by volume. A new P700 will need new inks fairly soon, whilst the P900 won't Oh, and you get the chance to produce the occasional A2 print - these impress people ;-)

@SellinMaryKay

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper Perfect! Thank you so much for your response, and your help. I was thinking the eco-tanks would be a great benefit, but preservation of the photo is really the name of my game.:)

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, your business is one where using archival media makes a sound difference, as well as being a solid marketing feature

Thanks so much for your great review and information… it is priceless! I was curious if the setting for printing unidirectional for improved printing quality in the printer settings is worth the additional print time compared to bi- directional. Thanks in advance

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks - it does show for the finest detail

Hi again, Keith. Do you intend doing a detailed review of the scanner part of this unit? I did see your art card video, but there is no information on the scanner's performance with transparencies. I have quite a few monochrome and colour 120 format images I'd like to scan. I'd even attempt some 35mm slides if the machine was up to the task.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

I've not finished the written version of the scanning video (we had web site issues) but hope to have it done within a couple of weeks. It will have more technical info but is still aimed more at basic scanning. However the scanner is very much a consumer one - it does not handle transparencies or film, so I'm not going to be specifically covering it in any video or article.

Thank you Keith, great review. I consider buying this printer for my office now.

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it's of help

Thank u! Want one now!! 😎🤙

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

it is a good printer...

Definitely looking out for this printer now. My eyes are scouring every online each day to get it at msrp

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck...

Thank you, Keith! Do you have a chart showing with Profile and mode to use with each paper you tested? Thanks again!

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Not quite sure what you mean here by 'mode'? Each paper has an optimal media setting to use with it - this is the one you would use with the profile for the paper (if you have one) By paper, I mean a specific paper such as 'Epson Premium Luster' or 'Epson Cold Press Natural' The media setting may or may not be the same as the paper name - it refers to the overall 'type' of paper. My own profiles are named to include the printer, the paper name and the media setting to use. The only other thing to consider is rendering intent when using profiles, but that's more usually something left to personal tastes.

Hey Keith. I'm stuck deciding between the EPSON ET-8550 and the EPSON XP-15000. Which would you recommend? I don't do document printing and I do a lot of prints for graphic design, photography, and video game box art design. So I need something that will give me good large format and smaller format prints. I think I'm leaning towards the XP-15000 as it has the ability to print directly to discs (which is something I'd like to experiment with so I don't have to pay people to do it for me when I need it done), but the ET-8550 has the refillable ink tanks which is cheaper in the long-run and less wasteful than buying ink cartridges. I'm just concerned about quality as my current printer keeps giving me print errors and the colors are dull. So I need a replacement as soon as possible because running to Staples and local print shops is running my expenses up sky high. Thanks!

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Ah - I never do recommendations ;-) For myself, I'd pick the 8550 every time, but that's for what I need... www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/ It prints discs BTW Dull colours are usually about media choice and suitable colour management - rarely the printer

Thanks for this great review! Just ordered one and I wish I got the opportunity to refer to this video to get you a kick-back fee :-)

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - that's appreciated. Just pass on the channel if you get a chance - it all helps! :-)

Hey Keith. Thank you for the video. I hve a question, do you think if I print a logo on a sticker that has black and other dark colours will it print properly? I mean crisp finish? I use a G7020 and it doesn’t quite print he way it should be.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

This all depends on the media - some inks just don't work with some media (I've a video showing this) I don't know what a G7020 is like, but many 'stickers' print very poorly if they are not specified for inkjet use

You Sir are amazing reviewer. I wish others would learn from you. Thank you for the review I was eyeing this printer and after. your review I am going to get it. Thank you.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - glad it was of real help for you!

Great review Keith, I bought the printer after watching it :) It prints very well but I do get some noticeable pizza wheel (dotted line) marks on the prints it's even more noticeable on cheaper paper. Have you had the same problem or do you know how i can fix it?

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

I've not seen it on the particular printer I've had for testing. For some papers, slowing the printing can help, but if it is really bad on a new printer I'd complain to Epson - note that they will only take notice of problems reported on Epson papers

Evening Keith, first of all I love your eviews and all the detail you provide and profiles you had provided Thank you. I am looking at a new Epson Photo printer, I currently have a Epson Stylus 1400 and it has served me well. But it's time for me to upgrade and I prefer to stay with a dye ink printer, so that rules out the P700. How would you compare the print quality of the ET-8550 and the Epson XP-15000. I like the cost saving of the tank printer but I'm concerned about the limited color palate compared to the XP. Just from a pure print quality stand point which do you see as being better. I do a lot of landscapes, buildings and some wildlife photography. I occasional do a black and white but not very often at all. The ET-8550 is a new technology which I wouldn't mid exploring but I am more interested in the best prints I can make. My preferred papers are Luster, semi-gloss and gloss in that order. Thank you so much for your excellent reviews. Take care and god Bless

@KeithCooper

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Any colour differences are in an area which most people would never notice. For Lustre/Gloss the ET-18100 is perhaps even more of an interesting option? See the main written reviews for actual details www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/ www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-18100-printer-review/ www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-xp-15000-printer-review/

Thank you Mr. Cooper for sharing your knowledge here on your channel. I'm new to the channel and I was excited about the Epson ET8550 printer for allowing both card and canvas printing. Unfortunately I can't find this printer for sale anymore. Are there other "EcoTank" printers that print on A3+ and on card and canvas? Hope you can be able to help me in this search. Thank you very much. Alex

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

The 8550 does have a different model name in some regions - check the specs on different Epson sites - it is very much a current model. I've not tested any other Epson 'tank' printers - they are somewhat more at the consumer/office end of the product range. I will possibly look at some in due course, but my interests are generally at the [larger] higher quality end of inkjet printing

@alexandrenogueira2868

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper Thank you very much Mr Cooper. They happen to have the same name here in Portugal, but unfortunately they are all sold out. I've browsed several internet pages looking for them and all over the site they are sold out. I was just fascinated by the print quality, the fact that print in A3+ and the icing on the cake is the fact that it can print thicker materials on a flat surface. Superb! Anyway, thank you very much for your reply. Big hug

Hey Keith! I purchased this printer 2 weeks ago and I love it so far. However, when I print 11x17 prints and there is any type of white border I get black ink splatter on the edges of the paper where it comes out. I used it maybe 10 times. Thoughts? Thanks!

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

look for the thicker media setting - there are several printer configuration settings that can be changed That said 11x17 isn't a size I've ever seen or tested

Hi! Great video! I'm still in the process of deciding whether to get this printer or not. I'm a small artist who specialises in realistic pencil portraits, however, I've been struggling finding Epson paper online, their website doesn't have much. Where do you buy all of yours? Also, what kind of paper would you recommend for pencil drawings to produce prints? :))

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

UK paper sources I use: Paper Spectrum FotoSpeed PermaJet Probably a smooth fine art paper... See the actual [written] review for more detail.

Great video, I had decided on the SC-900, so why do I keep watching your videos on the 8550? Maybe I don’t need an A2 printer, maybe I don’t need a 10 ink printer, that’s my inpatient side chipping away at me while I am waiting for stock to come in of the 900, your prints look very good, lol I can’t help myself,

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - lots to like about the P900, and just an occasional A2 print needed to see why ;-)

Hi Keith, your 'setting up the ET 8550 out of the box' video was fantastic, thank you so much. . Wondering if you could please make a video showing how to clean the rollers etc? - or do you know of a reliable guide already online? (I can't seem to find anything). My Et8550 disappointingly began having paper feeding issues after a very short time (it's only a month or two 'old'). repeated 'paper out' or paper jam' messgaes. I use 220gsm agfaphoto matt inkjet paper here in melbourne australia. I'm wondering if the thickness of the paper has caused the issue although it appears to be within the range recommended. The front feeder began having issues, so I started using the rear feeder which went well for a time, but now it has stopped accepting paper, too. This is a very new printer - and was a big consideration for me to purchase it because of it's expense. I wasn't aware I'd need to be manually cleaning parts at all - this sort of thing is not my forte. The printer has now stopped accepting even normal paper. I make a living from selling prints of my seascape paintings. my old Xp-860 worked for years without needing to be cleaned.

@KeithCooper

7 ай бұрын

If it's that new - a call to Epson is what I'd do - it should not need any cleaning already. Just make sure that when they ask, it's an Epson paper [or plain paper] that you should mention you are getting 'issues' with ;-) Not to give them excuses...

Hi Keith, thank you so much for all your comprehensive printer reviews! I am considering buying a Epson 8550 eco tank printer as a replacement for my Canon pro 9000mkii (doesn’t work on my new M1 Mac mini). Some user reviews mention a problem with visible markings on the prints caused by the transport rols, did you experienced the same during testing the Epson 8550? Is this due to user mistakes, using certain types of paper or should I buy a Canon Pixma 200 or prograph pro 300 instead? Thank you in advance! Most of my printing is done on high glossy 300gr/m2 paper from 123inkt (a office supplier in the Netherlands) and sometimes I use Canon luster paper or other Canon art paper but I think this is about 5% of the volume.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting one - I saw no marks but others have. Two reasons - 1 the printer was faulty (it needs to show the marks on an Epson paper for them to exchange it I'm told) 2 the paper just doesn't work well The printer choice depends a lot on what you're printing - the PRO0200 is a vast improvement on the 9000mkii from a usability POV

Thanks Keith, I have read that ink pads needs replacing on Epson ECO printers and need to be returned to Epson to replace ink pads and the printer software updated. Would that be after a certain number of prints been printed?

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Did you read this in any Epson documentation? I don't know, but will ask

Great video Keith, thank you for making them. I'm hoping Canon do an equivalent sized version of the G550/650 to see how that performs in comparison. The red ink rather than second black would be of interest with colour prints, but possibly at the expensive to the black and white quality. If Canon could/would undercut Epson as much as the G550/650 has vs the ET-8500, it could be a game changer.

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks - glad it was of interest. Although it seems counter intuitive, a grey ink (or several) is just as important for good colour reproduction. Similarly, marketing would have us believe that extra colour add extra gamut in some direction - partly true, but the whole question of what gamut actually means in practice and even more importantly what goes on within its volume is in many way a more important matter. Extra inks do contribute to image quality, but often not in the ways marketing would like to suggest ;-)

@jameswalker7874

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper So based on what you're saying, without testing things, the red ink could offer little benefit? I must say when I saw the advertised samples of their printer vs a cmy colour set, I did think that the red of the flower had been fiddled with to make cmy look far worse than my experience across brands. From your review the Epson does look a more thought out solution with the multiple paper trays and support for thicker media types. I've asked our local dealer to let me know if I can get a sample print from the Canon to compare to my current printer, I'll take your word re the Epson :)

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Ink set variety is a mix of actual technical differences and marketing hokum ;-) It can make a difference when used as part of the whole set, however the actual differences are frequently difficult to see, without choosing 'special' test images. Just be wary what is used as a 'sample' and how it is printed. Let's just say that I write printer/paper types on the back of my more recent test prints for a good reason ;-) It's becoming more and more tricky to come up with clear differences - minor ink set differences are usually swamped by photography and editing skill differences...

@jameswalker7874

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper I'm hoping a neutral test file may help highlight the potential differences. Though I'm somewhat sceptical, I've never really noticed a particular issue with reds in my prints, even going back to older CMYK printers, though there could be a subtle improvement I'm not aware of having not used a printer with a dedicated red ink. Without seeing any evidence, I don't think it sounds like the red ink tank of the Canon will make a huge difference and make it a no-brainer choice as someone who prints mainly colour. Though the ~£4-500 difference if you look at the A4 Epson might me more of a factor ;)

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

I'd want to see one of my printer test files - they are designed to show differences and issues.

Thanks!

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

And thank you too!

Hi Keith, thank you for this video as well. I have a few question regarding clogging. You made this video about a year ago, but I don't know how often and how much you use it. What is the risk of clogging with this printer? I mean, assuming the printer is used on regular basis using only original inks. The printer is quite new on the market, so maybe we have not enough information, but what happens if the print head gets clogged? Can users do some cleaning, or is it only done by Epson? What about changing the print head if needed? Will it be impossible due to complexity or the costs? I mean, it's not exactly a cheap printer, so throwing away and getting a new one is not an interesting alternative in this case. While this eco tank idea is good and it makes printing cheap, but if I have to buy a new printer, or have to send it to Epson for cleaning due to clogging then it suddenly becomes more expensive than replacing ink cartridges regularly (and often) in an XP-15000 for example, where the print head is built into the cartridge, so there won't ever be a clogging issue.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

First up, I'm not allowed to live in a printer warehouse ;-) - most printers I review are not mine and they go back to the manufacturer, especially since I often get stuff pre-release and it may be an engineering test unit (usually only cosmetic differences) Cleaning is not an issue - see the actual [written] review with all the links www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/ BTW the xp-15000 does not have combined carts/heads - no good quality printer does, it's an 'office/consumer' low end feature. The fact that the carts move with the head is nothing to do with cleaning/clogging

@AdaptingCamera

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper Thank you very much for the quick answer, and also for the correction about the print head. I thought all cartridges have the nozzles built in.

Hello Keith, First of all thank you for your clear videos. Wonderful to look at and educational. I really like the 'it dependants' in answer to a lot of questions, and it's so true. a request for advice from me, I have been taking photographs for some time and now want to print the photos myself. What I photograph most is (military) aircraft and birds. An A3(+) printer seemed like a nice option. Personal preference goes more towards a semi-gloss paper in general. When printing myself I need a printer and I am thinking of the Epson ET8550 or the Canon pro 200. I was wondering if the hybrid ink set of the 8550 is a step too far for a beginner, or is it the case that you Still have to learn so it doesn't matter? Very curious about your thoughts on this and hope it doesn't depend on too many things.

@KeithCooper

4 ай бұрын

The benefit of the 8550 is the cost of inks, which for getting into printing, takes away [or at least lessens] an impediment to experimentation. If you've not seen it, do have a look at the main 8550 written review - it pulls together all my 8550 info www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Excellent review, well worth watching the whole way through. I am stuck between choosing this printer over a Canon Pro 300. This will be my first printer, so I want to know what is better suited. I plan to print both B&W and colour in possibly equal quantities, as well as print a lot of 10x15cm prints (nice little prints to archive). I am attracted to this printer as it seems an excellent way to learn how to print photos as well as make a lot of mistakes without "wasting" limited ink. Not sure what would be more suitable, or if in future having each printer for certain uses would be worthwhile. It is also worth noting I have some thrifted 10x15cm gloss paper from Brother and Dell as well as A4 Kodak gloss photo paper which I was planning on using to start printing and test, before I buy more expensive paper, would this printer be suitable for these papers?

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Two quite different printers. The 8550 is more reliant on good profiles to get the best results. Well, both are, but 300 profiles are more likely to be available - do check my written articles on the 300 as well. Those papers may be fine, but the suppliers raise warning flags for me (none known for photo print quality these days) If you are new to print, start off on OEM paper - see some of my videos about choosing papers. Using some random old paper is a great way of getting discouraged and is (in my opinion) exactly the wrong way to get into printing - it's why I did the video ;-)

@8Ellojamie8

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper Thanks for the response. I have watched your Pro-300 videos as well and have noted your comments regarding its preference for B&W over dye printers. Not sure what setup you run, but is having a dye printer AND a pigment printer a pointless endeavour, or is there value in it? I am thinking about starting with the smaller Epson 8500 (save a hundred AUD) for learning and 10x15cm photos and moving onto the Canon 300 for more refined B&W and larger colour prints.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

The 8550 is a good printer to learn on and is capable of good results, you benefit from its limitations compared to the 300 with cheaper ink. I've not tested the 8500, but it's a start. Just make sure you get basic Epson media to learn with. Also look at some of my stuff about test images and why they are so important when looking at a new printer (that and monitor setup) Do read this though - the 300 review was my first attempt at video. My videos are often secondary to the written reviews and articles www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-300-printer-review/ Once you get to bigger prints and B&W, the 300 is capable of very good results

this printer is very good, I saw your videos talking and showing you in practice, I also saw you printing on the p700 an image of 4 meters (157.4...) in inches I think this is my doubt, the p900 does this or does it more than 4 meters, thank you and congratulations for your videos...

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks The P700 and P900 specs are fairly similar (but I can't remember them in detail!)

I've done about a dozen photo prints with the 8550 now and I'm very satisfied. Does Bi-Directional printing really diminish the quality in any appreciable way?

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Less likely if you've done the head calibration, but it reverts to unidirectional at some quality settings. Whether there are visible differences depends on the media and the image content - the real answer is always to try it and see

Hi Keith, you are obviously knowledgeable about printers. I have been searching for weeks for a replacement for my Canon PIXMA 610, a 3 in 1 for home use. As an 83 year old man, I am not highly technical. I don't need to print to A3, but can you advise me as to the best printer in your opinion that I should consider.. I have looked at all the major manufactures, and somewhat confused bu the contradictions between professional reviewers and actual users. I realise that no printer is perfect, I am just trying to narrow it down. I like the way you seem to respond to all the questions. Many thanks Terry Davis

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid I review or use very few of that sort of printer. My real experience is with dedicated photo printers of A3+ and above. There are quite a range of smaller printers in the all-in-one category, and from my perspective they are all pretty much the same - now, that's obviously not true, but more reflects that I just don't know them well enough to know whether one is better than the other. I give no more than a cursory glance at things like duplexing, document feeders, speed or other office functions. Sorry not to be of much help there...

@terrydavis1488

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper Thanks Keith. Sorry to have troubled you

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

No trouble - I do keep tabs of some printers like this, but they tend to be the larger ones like ET-8550 I cover in this video. I'm definitely looking at printers from the POV of a photographer ;-)

hello I finally bought the printer! (the time to save) I printed via my iPad in CMYK using the epson smart application and I find that the colors are a bit bland, however the RGB one is very successful! while the profile of my drawing is in cmyk… do you have any advice before printing? I use on iPad and I don't have a computer thank you very much

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

My only advice would be that using CMYK is rarely a good idea for print, unless you are doing commercial print work and know [and understand] exactly why CMYK should be used. Also, iPhones/iPads are generally not what you'd choose for print of any quality - you may be able to get images looking OK for some uses, but if you ever need better, a 'real' computer is invariably needed. Also, create images in RGB - CMYK has no use whatsoever for most people! ;-) I have a video explaining this a bit more if it helps? kzread.info/dash/bejne/qYxnvMV6ma_NXZc.html

Thanks for your detailed review and accompanying web site. How would this printer work for low utilization? Our problem is keeping printers alive and printing for years. Last one was an Epson Stylus Photo R2000 which died 2 years ago. Although we would go for months without printing projects, we would diligently print a head alignment pattern to ensure the ink was flowing. Wife is a fine artist and wants to use it for crafts and small family photos. I do occasional large format film photography I drum scan and want to do go back to doing 13” alt process using Pictorico. By way of comparison we also looked at an XP-970, XP-15000, or a Canon Pixma iP8720.

@KeithCooper

Жыл бұрын

no inkjet printer likes low usage - so occasional nozzle check tests will do - even using it with plain paper to print documents will exercise all heads. Do check more for if the inks will give enough density for making negs - this was not something I was able to test

I do find the the idea that Epson, atleast to the us market, says it's for "creatives", fits what this printer and the smaller et-8500 is.

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, the marketing angle does vary somewhat - it's definitely a step above the average 'consumer' product IMHO. I hope paper companies start producing profiles, since they are key to good results.

Let me ask this? If your budget was $750…. Does it satisfy? What from Canon do you consider comparable? Or Epson? If you stretched that budget capping at

@KeithCooper

3 жыл бұрын

$750 - what currency? I'm in the UK ;-) However, to be fair, I never cover prices for kit, since they vary so much in different countries. It is a good printer and expands the options available. At the moment I do not know of any equivalent form Canon. Very wise not to trust a video - It's always better to see sample prints if you are confident that they were produced optimally ;-) What would I get? - none of the above. Currently I have a 17" Epson P5000 upstairs in the print room - I used to have a 44" Canon iPF8300 for my very big prints (such as the 47 foot canvas)

Wow great review. Didn't have this on my list. How would you compare the pros and cons to the older 6 ink system from the XP-15000 with only 1 black and no pigment? Especially for bigger prints on not so glossy paper and bw prints? Does this mean this is the future of dye based printing, because Canon is doing this for a while now in the consumer pixma line (previously 5 colors with one pigment black, now 6 colors). So is the old 6 dye based system from epson with lighter cyan and magenta dead?

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Have a look at the actual _written_ reviews of both for more info - I don't ever do direct comparisons though. I'd pick it over the cheaper xp-15000 if it came to a direct choice and the extra cost wasn't an issue (but obviously both are far too small from my personal POV ;-)

@flol3266

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper ok thanks, will have a look at the article. But when comparing the color system with now a gray and a pigment based black instead of the light cyan and magenta. Will I lose any advantages when going with the ET-8500 without the 2 colors? I really don't know how to chose, because for this price you can also get a SCP700 or Pixma Pro200. This is a lot of money though. So hard. I feel like losing image quality trading for printing text quality. Hope the bw photos gain quality with a separate pigment ink.

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

At this level of printer, any 'quality differences' in effective gamut are swamped by media choices and profile quality. All the minor ink differences are as much marketing as anything someone would spot in a print. The single black pigment is only used at one media setting for photos (VFA) and makes no difference for any other paper type - i.e. it's then a 5 colour dye based printer. For B&W, the pigment black makes a difference only on the VFA setting. The grey can help make up for the lack of diluted colours (the 'light' inks) That said if B&W matters, then dyes are not your first choice (see the P700 review and the B&W printing article) The P700 should more realistically be compared to the PRO-300 in this instance. If you've any specific questions - email me at Northlight. It's easier to answer than in these comments?

@flol3266

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeithCooper you are the best! Thank you. I will contact you. Love the channel. Binging all the videos 😅

Hi Keith! I just got this printer, and I was looking at trying some nice paper for it. And here is Sweden I could get some papers from Hahnemühle or Canson for an example. But on their websites there are no ICC profiles at all for this printer. They both only offer ICC profiles for Epson Stylus & Surecolor series. The same goes for the brand Ilford , why is that? Looks like Im stuck with Epsons own paper....

@KeithCooper

2 жыл бұрын

Several of the paper suppliers simply don't include the 8550 as a suitably 'good' printer to bother making profiles. In the main [written] review, there is a list of papers I've profiled.