Choose ET-4500 if you need:
- Automatic Document Feeder: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson ET-4500 & ET-8550
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ET-4500 and ET-8550 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ET-4500 | ET-8550 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | ET-4500 | ET-8550 |
| Launch Year | 2015 year | 2021 year |
| Printer Type | Colour multifunction ink tank printer | Colour multifunction ink tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home office and workgroup | Photo and creative |
| Merged Regional Aliases | None in supplied list | None in supplied list |
| Print Technology | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) |
| Print Head | Epson Micro Piezo printhead | 6-colour inkjet printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | 180 black nozzles; 59 nozzles per colour | 360 black nozzles; 180 nozzles per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 6 colour |
| Ink Technology | — | Claria ET Premium |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 5760 x 1440 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 9.2 ipm | 16 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 4.5 ipm | 12 ipm |
| Borderless Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | — | A3+ |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | — | 25 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A3+ |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | — | 50 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | 30 sheet | — |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 | A4 |
| Automatic Document Feeder | Yes | — |
| Copy Function | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Function | Yes | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 50 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 2 tray |
| Media Types | Plain paper; Envelopes | Plain paper; Envelopes; Photo paper |
| Media Weight Range | — | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Automatic Opening Output Tray | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | Epson iPrint | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS; Windows Server | Windows; macOS; Windows Server |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 664 | 114 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 4000 page | 6700 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 6500 page | 6200 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 490 x 377 x 229 mm | 523 x 379 x 169 mm |
| Operating Power | 11 W | 17 W |
| Display | Monochrome, 5,6 cm | Colour, touchscreen, 10,9 cm |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Included Black Yield | 4000 page | — |
| Included Colour Yield | 6500 page | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 11.1 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ET-8550 if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
What is the difference between ET-4500 and ET-8550?
ET-4500 and ET-8550 share specifications such as Wi-Fi (Yes), Brand (Epson), Product Family (EcoTank), Printer Type (Colour multifunction ink tank printer).
The main differences: Functions (ET-4500: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, ET-8550: Print, Scan, Copy); ISO Black Speed (ET-4500: 9.2 ipm, ET-8550: 16 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (ET-4500: 4.5 ipm, ET-8550: 12 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (ET-4500: —, ET-8550: Yes).
ET-4500 may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-8550 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.