ET-8550 Firmware Update?

[Charles218]

After many years using third part inks on various Epson printers, I recently purchased a new ET-8550, it fits my needs perfectly. My question concerns updating the firmware, after working so hard to avoid installing an update, for fear of third party inks being locked out, the 8550 is telling me that I should update firmware. Are there any reasons with this printer that I need to avoid firmware updates?

 

[pharmacist]

It is totally safe to update firmware on eco-tank printers: no chips on the bottles whatsoever, you can even put distilled water in the printer and it will print (without anythink visible on your paper though).

 

[Charles218]

Thanks for the reply, I assumed as much though assumptions have gotten me into hot water more than once. Good to know that I can proceed with the update.