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Epson ET 8550 Tutorial - How to Make Your First Art Print in Photoshop

Krystle Cole Art

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I share how to use the Epson ET 8550 with Photoshop to make your first art print with accurate color and reliable results. This easy Epson ET 8550 tutorial for beginners gives you a clear step-by-step guide to paper settings, print quality options, and layout choices so you can feel confident making beautiful prints from the moment you unbox your EcoTank printer.

In this video, I cover beginner tips for making art prints with the Epson ET 8550, Epson EcoTank ET 8550, EcoTank 8550 for art prints. I also share the best papers for printing on this machine to get the best color quality.

**Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission.

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Printer in the Video
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Epson ET-8550 https://amzn.to/4peXghF

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Recommended Art Print Supplies for this Printer
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Photo Paper (not archival):
Epson Photo Paper Glossy https://amzn.to/4ruTdPP
Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy https://amzn.to/49NAuIR
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy https://amzn.to/49JsyZg

Archival Photo Paper:
Epson Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy https://amzn.to/49JsyZg
Epson Luster Photo Paper https://amzn.to/4p8nQZV

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20 Comments

@KrystleColeArt Creator 9 months ago Pinned

Want to save time learning how to use the Epson ET 8550? I put my most useful tips on ink refills, setup, and common issues in one short playlist here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6-RwCzCStORxVpBdxfmFZnq5jYa_l_xb

@francam853 6 months ago

I can't believe you are showing me exactly what I need to know! What timing. As usual, you're an ace.

@megangalmon5502 3 months ago

Thank you so much for this!! This saved me a lot of time on set up <3 you are a godsend

@johnniethepoet 4 months ago

Thank you. Very helpful. ❤

@bio7021 9 months ago

Nice video❤

@catnippetsitting 7 months ago

Thank you so much. So helpful!

@aranthza.s1543 2 months ago

Thank you so much for this guide! I am a Graphic Design student and was doing research on affordable but a professional printer that I can own in the comfort of my home. Seeing your videos has greatly convinced me to invest in this Epson! I’m still a bit of a beginner, but we use Epson and Cannons in my University’s print labs (and I used those before) so, I am confident I can learn it. Again, thanks for the guide! Very helpful!

@Tony_Paints_Art07 9 months ago

The tutorial I was waiting for! I’m saving up for the Epson printer and I need to get back onto photoshop as well.

@gabumongirl 9 months ago

Very comprehensive video 😊 Thanks for sharing ❤

@SpiderwortStudio 8 months ago

The update of procreate has a lot of color adjustment options.

@cherrydc1 8 months ago

Amazing! I could not work out how to print from the rear paper feeder; I could only see A4 that printed plain paper from cassette 2, or A4 rear paper feed slot, which sounded like what I wanted but it wasn’t! Thank you 🙏 Beautiful artwork as well 😊

@derek9362 5 months ago

The Et 8550 thank you for pointing out the roller marks on your prints. I found them on my prints also there where so bad I sent the printer back and went with the epson et 15000. I have had good luck with this printer no marks.

@FranCam-i4f 5 months ago

Your comment section is only showing about a dozen. I KNOW you have lots more!

@FRANCISCOMARTINEZvideos 7 months ago

I would be extremely grateful if you could translate it into Spanish. Thank you very much.

@TheGoodContent37 9 months ago

Honest question: Do you earn more from Youtube than from prints or would you prefer that way of earning? Do you see it as a good possibility to earn from Youtube or do you see Youtube as a marketing strategy to sell your work?

@debbieableartandfashion 2 months ago

great tutorial but when I switch from front to rear and then I try to go back to rear the printer only wants to print from the front, what can I do?

@anne-trinebenjaminsen510 3 months ago

Thank you very much! Explained simple and clear! Much appreciated. What paper would you recommend for printing greeting cards? I find the glossy too glossy ...

@maureenhagerty6328 6 months ago

Can you use Lightroom or do you need photoshop? I don’t know the difference

@kevinhayler3499 9 months ago

Why did you choose photo gloss paper for artwork out of interest?
And how long does it take to print an image?
If you sell a lot of prints, printing replacements could take a great deal of time.

@ArtsyPups 2 months ago

The only problem I had with this setup is that I have a newer version of Photoshop, and all those printer settings are not there. I can select matte photo but that is the extent of the selections. No quality setting or size setting. :(