EPL6550

About this product

The Epson EcoTank L6550 A4 Business Plus Colour 4-in-1 Printer is designed for busy offices and businesses that need efficient, high-volume printing, scanning, copying and faxing. Featuring PrecisionCore print technology, high-capacity refillable ink tanks, automatic document feeding, automatic double-sided printing, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and Ethernet connectivity, this multifunction printer delivers sharp business documents with low running costs. Print at speeds of up to 25 pages per minute in black and 12 pages per minute in colour under ISO testing. Buy the Epson L6550 EcoTank business printer online today for productive, cost-effective office printing in South Africa.

Description

The Epson EcoTank L6550 A4 Business Plus Colour Printer is built to handle demanding everyday document workloads in professional environments. Its four-in-one functionality combines printing, scanning, copying and faxing, helping businesses manage routine paperwork without requiring separate office machines. The compact desktop design integrates a refillable ink tank system, document feeder, flatbed scanner and colour touchscreen into one multifunction unit.

Efficient business printing

Powered by Epson PrecisionCore printhead technology, the L6550 delivers a maximum print resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi. ISO-rated print speeds reach up to 25 pages per minute for black documents and 12 pages per minute for colour documents. For compatible A4 plain paper, automatic duplex printing produces documents on both sides of the sheet, helping reduce paper consumption and supporting professional document presentation.

Refillable EcoTank ink system

The integrated ink tanks are designed to reduce dependence on conventional cartridges. The supplied ink bottles provide an economical way to maintain regular printing workloads, with stated yields of up to 4500 black pages and 2800 colour pages under Epson's specified testing conditions. Actual yields vary according to document content, print settings and usage patterns. The front-facing tank design also makes routine ink refilling more convenient.

Scanning, copying and faxing

The flatbed scanner supports detailed document capture at an optical resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi. The automatic document feeder accommodates up to 50 sheets, helping users process multi-page paperwork more efficiently. The printer supports automatic double-sided printing and document feeder functions for compatible scanning, copying and faxing workflows.

Flexible connectivity for modern offices

Connect through USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi Direct to suit different office environments. Compatible mobile printing services include Epson Connect, Epson Smart Panel, Apple AirPrint and Mopria, depending on device and network compatibility. A 10.9 cm colour touchscreen provides convenient access to printer functions and settings.

Designed for everyday office productivity

With A4 printing, support for several paper formats, a standard paper capacity of 550 sheets across its paper trays and a 125-sheet output tray, the Epson L6550 is suited to offices that process regular volumes of documents. Its combination of multifunction capability, wireless connectivity, automatic duplex printing and refillable ink tanks makes it a practical choice for business administration and professional document production.

Features

The Epson EcoTank L6550 combines business-focused productivity features with economical ink tank printing.

• Four-in-one functionality: Print, scan, copy and fax using one multifunction office printer.
• PrecisionCore print technology: Produces professional document output with a maximum resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi.
• Fast monochrome printing: ISO-rated speeds of up to 25 pages per minute for black documents.
• Colour printing: ISO-rated speeds of up to 12 pages per minute for colour documents.
• Refillable EcoTank system: Integrated ink tanks help reduce ongoing ink expenses and cartridge replacement requirements.
• Automatic double-sided printing: Prints on both sides of compatible A4 plain paper to help reduce paper usage.
• Automatic document feeder: Handles up to 50 sheets for convenient multi-page document processing.
• High-capacity paper handling: Standard paper capacity of 550 sheets and output capacity of 125 sheets.
• Wireless printing: Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct support flexible printing from compatible devices.
• Wired network connectivity: Ethernet allows integration into compatible office networks.
• USB connection: Supports a direct wired connection to a compatible computer.
• Mobile printing support: Compatible services include Epson Connect, Epson Smart Panel, Apple AirPrint and Mopria.
• Colour touchscreen: The 10.9 cm touchscreen provides access to printer controls and settings.
• Versatile media support: Handles A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal and supported envelope formats.
• Business document management: Suitable for invoices, contracts, reports, forms and general office correspondence.

What's in the Box

• Epson EcoTank L6550 multifunction printer
• One black ink bottle
• One cyan ink bottle
• One magenta ink bottle
• One yellow ink bottle
• Power cable
• Quick Start Guide
• User guide and documentation, where supplied

Specifications

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Specifications
Product Code	EPL6550
Technology
Printing Method	PrecisionCore Print Head
Nozzle Configuration	800 Nozzles Black, 256 Nozzles per Color
Minimum Droplet Size	3,8 pl
Ink Technology	DURABrite ET
Printing Resolution	4.800 x 2.400 DPI
Category	Home Office, Office Desktop
All-in-One Functions	Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Print
Printing Speed ISO/IEC 24734	25 pages/min Monochrome, 12 pages/min Colour
Printing Speed	32 pages/min Monochrome (plain paper 75 g/m²), 22 pages/min Colour (plain paper 75 g/m²)
Duplex Printing Speed ISO/IEC 24734	16 A4 Pages/min Monochrome, 9 A4 Pages/min Colour
First Page Out	Monochrome5, 5 Seconds, Colour9, 5 Seconds
Colours	Black [Pigment], Cyan [Pigment], Yellow [Pigment], Magenta [Pigment]
Scan
Double-sided scanning	Yes
Single-sided scan speed (A4 black)	26 ipm with ADF scan 5 sec. with flatbed scan
Doubled-sided scan speed (A4 black)	11 ipm with ADF scan
Single-sided scan speed (A4 colour)	9 ipm with ADF scan 10 sec. with flatbed scan
Doubled-sided scan speed (A4 colour)	6 ipm with ADF scan
Optical Resolution	1.200 DPI x 2.400 DPI (Horizontal x Vertical)
Output formats	BMP, JPEG, TIFF, multi-TIFF, PDF, PNG
Scanner type	Contact image sensor (CIS)
Fax
Type of fax	Walk-up black and white and colour fax capability
Fax Transmission Speed	Up to 33.6kbps / Approx. 3 sec/page
Error correction mode	CCITU/ITU Group3 fax with Error Correction Mode
Fax speed dials (max)	200 names and numbers
Page memory	Up to 550 pages/ 6MB (ITU-T No. 1 chart)
Fax Functions	PC Fax, Fax to E-mail, Memory Reception, Auto Redial, Address Book, Broadcast Fax, Fax Preview, Polling Reception
Paper / Media Handling
Number of paper trays	3
Paper Formats	A4 (21.0x29.7 cm), A5 (14.8x21.0 cm), A6 (10.5x14.8 cm), B6, B5, No. 10 (Envelope), DL (Envelope), C6 (Envelope), C4 (Envelope), Letter, Legal
Duplex	Yes (A4, plain paper)
Automatic Document Feed	50 pages
Output Tray Capacity	125 Sheets
Paper Tray Capacity	550 Sheets Standard
Rear paper path (special media)	Yes
Compatible Paper Weight	64 - 255g/m²
Media Handling	ADF 2-sided copy (A4, plain paper), ADF 2-sided fax (A4, plain paper), ADF 2-sided scan (A4, plain paper), Automatic duplex (A4, plain paper)
General
Energy Use	19 Watt (standalone copying, ISO/IEC 24712 pattern), 0,8 Watt (sleep mode), 8,3 Watt (Ready), 0,2 Watt (Power off), TEC 0, 13 kWh/week
Supply Voltage	AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz - 60 Hz
Product dimensions	425 x 500 x 350 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
Product weight	17,5 kg
Compatible Operating Systems	Mac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10 (32/64 bit), Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Vista (32/64 bit), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 or later, Windows XP SP3 or later (32-bit), Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 SP2 or later, XP Professional x64 Edition
Interfaces	USB, Ethernet, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
WLAN Security	WEP 64 Bit, WEP 128 Bit, WPA PSK (TKIP)
Mobile and Cloud printing services	Epson Connect (iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver, Scan-to-Cloud), Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Epson Smart Panel App
Power supply	220V, 240V
Colour	Black
Other Features
Panel	Type: Color, Touchscreen, Diagonal:10, 9 cm
Features	Touchscreen
Included Bottle Yield
Black yield	4.500 pages
Colour yield	2.800 pages
Product Safety
Product Safety Warnings	Contains 1, 2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.
	Contains 2, 4, 7, 9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4, 7-diol. May produce an allergic reaction.
	Contains 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.
	Always follow the information on the product label.

FAQ

What functions does the Epson EcoTank L6550 support"

The Epson L6550 is a 4-in-1 multifunction printer that supports printing, scanning, copying and faxing.

Is the Epson L6550 a colour printer"

Yes. It prints in black and colour using black, cyan, magenta and yellow ink tanks.

Does the Epson L6550 support Wi-Fi printing"

Yes. It supports Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct, as well as Ethernet and USB connections. Compatible mobile printing services are also available.

Does the Epson L6550 print double-sided documents"

Yes. It supports automatic double-sided printing on compatible A4 plain paper, helping reduce paper consumption.

Does the Epson L6550 have an automatic document feeder"

Yes. Its automatic document feeder holds up to 50 sheets, making multi-page scanning, copying and faxing more convenient.

How fast does the Epson L6550 print"

Its ISO-rated print speeds are up to 25 pages per minute in black and 12 pages per minute in colour. Actual speeds depend on the document, settings and operating conditions.

What is the maximum print resolution of the Epson L6550"

The printer supports a maximum print resolution of 4800 x 2400 dpi for detailed business documents and colour output.

What ink does the Epson L6550 use"

The Epson L6550 uses refillable EcoTank ink bottles with black, cyan, magenta and yellow pigment-based ink. Check the printer's regional model documentation for the correct replacement ink series before purchasing.

How many pages can the supplied ink print"

The stated yield is up to 4500 black pages and 2800 colour pages under Epson's specified test conditions. Actual page yields depend on content, print settings and usage.

Is the Epson L6550 suitable for a small business"

Yes. Its four-in-one functionality, refillable ink tanks, automatic duplex printing, document feeder and network connectivity make it suitable for many small businesses and professional offices.

What paper sizes does the Epson L6550 support"

Supported formats include A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal and selected envelope sizes. Check the paper specifications and tray requirements before using specialist media.

Can the Epson L6550 scan double-sided documents"

Yes. Double-sided scanning is supported through the automatic document feeder for compatible documents and settings.