Thanks a lot for your kind words. I have a fourth video in the pipeline, which is about printing black and white images. I will show my work flow of how I do it, and why I think some people get colour tint when printing B&W using this printer. There is no magic to it, but the Epson ET-8550 has been unfairly accused of magenta cast, which is actually caused by user error. I have printed many black and white images and none of them have any colour cast, they are all very nice and neutral. The secret is using the right paper, the right setting and the right work flow.

Thank you for your comment and good luck with the printer.

My monitor is calibrated, and so is the printer, so the printed colours are pretty similar to what I can see on my main screen. I have two screens connected to my computer, and even though the second screen is also calibrated, the colours are not the same. However, in my opinion you should not compare a printed image side by side with any computer screen. Computer screens are back lit, so the image you are seeing is not equal to the printed image, which uses reflected light. It is best to check printed images at the light they are going to be displayed under. If the colours are great then the print is great and the printer is fine also. The other thing is that the colour accuracy and quality is dependent on the paper also. Don't expect good results if you buy cheap, unbranded paper and can't even produce an ICC profile for those papers. It is important to use quality papers and get the papers profiled if you can't profile it on your own. If you buy this printer (or any other printer) start with the manufacturers own paper of a higher quality. I am using Epson Premium Glossy and Ilford Galerie Pearl papers. Other papers I tried are not good enough in my opinion.

Hi, I am using Ilford Galerie and Epson papers. I have tested some other, also some non-branded (I guess that's what you call "local") paper also and not really experienced your problems. I never used such thin photo paper as you are trying. The lightest I used was 290gsm. I am sorry, but perhaps you should contact Epson. Maybe the printer needs a service. I also think that if you are selling prints then you should not be using cheap third party papers but use heavy and high quality brands. The prints will look better and will last longer as well. It's not a nice thing to get paid for low quality work.

A3+ is 13" x 19", not 12x18. I am not printing from Photoshop or any other photo editor, I am using Epson Print Layout. Printing from Epson Print Layout is supersimple and self explanatory. Just set the paper type, the paper size and the margins and also select the right ICC profile and that's it. I don't set the paper size in the printer at all.

I don't know where you live and which Amazon you checked. I live in Sweden and in Europe we have 230VAC 50 Hz and my ET-8550 is made for that. The printer is sold globally, so it is made for many electrical systems. You must check with the seller otherwise you might end up with one which is not made for your electric network.

Funny, mine started to behave like that a few days ago. I am pretty sure it opened fully before, but I can be wrong. I don't know what happened, but it prints fine. I have no idea how to fix it. Perhaps you could call Epson.

I don't know why you want to extend it manually, but if I had to do it I'd just pull it out. I don't think it would damage the printer, but I can't warranty that.

Hi, I am using the ICC profile created for the paper I am using, which is the ILFORD Galerie Smooth Pearl, or the EPSON Premium Glossy. Nothing else I print on any more.

I think it will last at least 30 years if you print on quality paper but there is no real world data since the printer is new. I had it for about 9 months now which is too short, but I am pretty sure it will last longer than I'll live.

I am sorry, but I have Samsung phone. From my phone and tablet I can print as long as I have wifi connection. Any device should work, even iPhone and iPad.

I guess you mean why didn't I print borderless? The answer is simple. Because I fram my images and I like white borders. It drives the attention into the picture and keeps it there. It sort of "fooling" our brains. But it's a matter of taste. If you have this printer you can print borderless if that's what you want.

Maybe you have the wrong paper in it or something else. The Paper cassette 1 (I guess that's what you call "top tray") takes office paper, you should not use it for photo paper. I suggest you check out the user manual, especially the section about which paper in which tray and how to load the printer with paper.

Nothing. On some market Epson calls this printer ET-8550 and on others L8180.

Hi! Can I use the ink for Et8550 to use in Epson 8180 ?

I haven't printed on any "art" paper. I am using Ilford Galerie Pearl and Epson Premium Glossy since I am happy with what I see when I print on these, but I have printed on other, nameless special type also, like canvas and magnetic types, and those gave me good results also. For B&W canvas, matte or pearl type of papers are the best, but even printing on glossy without colour cast according to my work flow.

I have no idea. Many. It depends on the length of your day also. To calculate, take the number of hours of your day, multiply by 60 and divide the results with the number of minutes it takes to print one A3 paper.

yes

For that price...? Of course it is not an A3 scanner. But a work around is to scan in two parts and stich the two into one A3.

Yes, as you can see here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y6h1rN2f07-0mKM.htmlfeature=shared&t=60 that's A3+ (Super A3) or 19" x 13" paper.

No idea but it depends on the size and the type of photo, the paper and many things... RTFM

Yes, the printer can print on canvas, however, by canvas I mean canvas made for inkjet printers, not just any fabric looking like canvas.

@@AdaptingCamera Thank you for your return. Could you please check the e-mail I just sent you? I really need to be able to clarify a few questions.

@@gorkemcinarer The structure your image shows should not cause any problems, however, you need to read the specifications. I can not give you any warranty or do specific tests. Download the manual and check it out. I have no idea what sort of restrictions there are regarding canvas printing. It might also be necessary to use ICC profile for the canvas to get accurate colours, unless you want to experiment. This of course depends on your expectations.

Sir, what difference L8180 & ET 8550 ?

@@junicerosepv608 The name and the badge on the printer.