Which ink does the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 use?
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 (ecotank, 2021) uses Epson 552.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 uses standard Epson 552 ink cartridges which are available in black and four color options: cyan, magenta, and yellow. When choosing replacement ink, consider that standard cartridges have yields of about 6200 pages for the color options and about 6700 pages for the black option. It is worth noting that there is no firmware DRM on record, so third-party cartridges should work with this printer.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson 552 | black | standard | 6700 | $20.00 | 0.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 552 | cyan | standard | 6200 | $20.00 | 0.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 552 | magenta | standard | 6200 | $20.00 | 0.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| Epson 552 | yellow | standard | 6200 | $20.00 | 0.3¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so a well-reviewed compatible or remanufactured cartridge should work and costs well below OEM. By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 552 at about 0.3 cents per page, and a reliable compatible typically undercuts that. Buy from a seller with strong reviews and a compatibility guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Which ink does the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 use?
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 uses Epson 552.
Will third-party ink work in the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500, or will firmware block it?
The Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.
How many pages do the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 cartridges print?
Rated yields are the Epson 552 at about 6200 pages and the Epson 552 at about 6700 pages. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much ink each page uses.
What is the cheapest ink for the Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the Epson 552 at about 0.3 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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