Choose ET-8550 if you need:
- ISO Colour Speed: 12 ipm
- Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Epson ET-M1100 & ET-8550
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ET-M1100 and ET-8550 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ET-M1100 | ET-8550 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | Epson | Epson |
| Product Family | EcoTank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | ET-M1100 | ET-8550 |
| Launch Year | 2018 year | 2021 year |
| Printer Type | Monochrome single-function ink tank printer | Colour multifunction ink tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Colour Printing | — | 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) |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 15000 page | — |
| Print Head | Epson Micro Piezo printhead | 6-colour inkjet printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | 180 black nozzles | 360 black nozzles; 180 nozzles per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 1 colour | 6 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment ink | Claria ET Premium |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1440 x 720 dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 15 ipm | 16 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | — | 12 ipm |
| Borderless Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | — | A3+ |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | — | 25 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | 3 pl | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | 8 sec | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A3+ |
| Standard Input Capacity | 150 sheet | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 50 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 dpi |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | — | A4 |
| Copy Function | — | Yes |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 0 sheet | 50 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 1 tray | 2 tray |
| Media Types | Plain paper; Envelopes | Plain paper; Envelopes; Photo paper |
| Media Weight Range | 64-90 g/m2 | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Automatic Opening Output Tray | — | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | — | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; Windows Server | Windows; macOS; Windows Server |
| Email or Cloud Print | — | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | 111 | 114 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 6000 page | 6700 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | — | 6200 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | 375 x 267 x 161 mm | 523 x 379 x 169 mm |
| Operating Power | 13 W | 17 W |
| Display | — | Colour, touchscreen, 10,9 cm |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Included Black Yield | 5000 page | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 11.1 kg |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between ET-M1100 and ET-8550?
ET-M1100 and ET-8550 share specifications such as Brand (Epson), Product Family (EcoTank), Form Factor (Desktop), Merged Regional Aliases (None in supplied list).
The main differences: Functions (ET-M1100: Print, ET-8550: Print, Scan, Copy); ISO Black Speed (ET-M1100: 15 ipm, ET-8550: 16 ipm); Automatic Duplex Printing (ET-M1100: —, ET-8550: Yes); Wi-Fi (ET-M1100: —, ET-8550: Yes).
ET-M1100 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.