A look at the ET-8550

Keith Cooper

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First up an apology that this is only video - the Northlight Images site has some serious issues that mean I can't write up the full review until I've moved to a new server - I'd normally do the video to complement the written review (with the detailed stuff)

Oh, and a warning that it's 46 mins!


I have made an index for it to help wade through ;-)

01:24 The Ink system
04:24 Shipping the printer
05:13 Maintenance cart
05:48 The mix of inks
09:07 Paper loading and handling
10:02 Front paper trays
12:26 Rear direct feed path
13:50 Printer display and controls
15:18 Control via a phone app
17:12 Home printer functions
18:20 Printer connectivity
19:12 Memory stick and card use
20:20 Colour management for the 8550
22:04 Using Epson Print Layout software
22:43 The importance of a test print
24:48 Profiles for your papers
26:08 Black and White printing
28:14 Media choices for black and white
31:15 Special media - board
31:39 Special media - canvas
32:52 Long prints
33:27 Scanning artwork
36:38 Choosing the right paper
39:38 Art paper differences - colour
42:16 Art paper differences - B&W
43:47 Papers for your prints
44:34 Overall impressions

I've quite a few other videos about using the 8550 that cover more detailed stuff
 

Keith Cooper

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That's OK this time Keith... But don't let it happen again.. I cant stand Videos..:hugs:lol:
Nor me actually ;-)
Most of the 'real' review is done, but I'm stuck for a bit with web site stuff - there is just me working on it...
 

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It was already the Epson ET-7750 mixing the matte and the photo black inks; I found it out as I was trying to use the black ink channels independently - one with a gloss optimizer for a separate run. This didn't work out as planned.
 
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