# 1-866-203-7571 How to Fix Epson ET 8550 Not Printing Issue

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The Epson EcoTank ET-8550 is one of the most powerful multifunction photo printers available today. Its six-color ink tank system, premium print resolution, and ability to produce borderless prints up to 13×19 inches make it a preferred choice for home studios, graphic designers, and small businesses. But like any advanced printer, the Epson ET-8550 can occasionally run into printing issues—such as printing blank pages, color distortion, slow printing, or not printing at all.

If your **Epson ET-8550 is not printing**, don’t worry. This problem is usually caused by issues like clogged print heads, incorrect printer settings, outdated drivers, Wi-Fi connection failures, empty ink tanks, or software glitches. The good news is that most of these errors can be fixed at home without needing professional repair.

This guide explains **every possible cause** along with **step-by-step troubleshooting methods** to help you resolve your Epson ET-8550 not printing problem quickly. And if you still need help, you can always call **Epson Support at 1-866-203-7571** for expert diagnosis.

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## **Common Symptoms When Epson ET-8550 Is Not Printing**

Before diving into the solutions, identify which symptom matches your issue:

* Printer prints **blank pages**
* Printer not printing black ink or color ink
* Printer connected but not printing
* PC or Mac shows “Printer Offline”
* Printing stops unexpectedly
* Faded, streaky, or patchy prints
* ET-8550 won’t print photos
* Print job stuck in the queue
* Slow or poor-quality printing

Regardless of the symptom, the troubleshooting methods below will help you resolve the underlying problem.

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# ⭐ **1. Check Ink Levels & Refill Ink Tanks**

One of the most common reasons your **ET-8550 isn’t printing** is **low or empty ink tanks**, especially the photo colors (Photo Black, Gray, Red).

### ✔ Steps to Check Ink Levels

1. On the ET-8550 control panel, tap **Home**.
2. Select **Maintenance**.
3. Choose **Check Ink Levels**.
4. Make sure all six tanks have enough ink:

* Black (BK)
* Photo Black (PB)
* Cyan (C)
* Magenta (M)
* Yellow (Y)
* Gray (GY)

### ✔ If Ink Is Low

* Refill the ink tanks using only **Epson 552 or 542 series inks** (region-specific).
* Make sure tanks are closed tightly after refilling.

### ⚠ Important

Never use third-party, non-Epson inks. They cause clogging, poor quality prints, or permanent print head damage.

If ink levels are fine, move to the next solution.

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# ⭐ **2. Clean the Print Head (Most Common Fix)**

Clogged print heads are the number-one cause of the **Epson ET-8550 not printing** or printing blank pages.

### ✔ Clean Print Head from Printer Panel

1. Tap **Home**.
2. Select **Maintenance**.
3. Choose **Print Head Cleaning**.
4. Run **Nozzle Check** after cleaning.

If the lines look broken or missing, run another cleaning cycle.

### ⚠ Do NOT run more than 3–4 cleanings back-to-back.

Let the printer rest for 15 minutes between cycles to avoid ink overuse.

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# ⭐ **3. Perform a Power Cleaning (Deep Head Cleaning)**

If normal print head cleaning does not restore print quality, use **Power Cleaning**.

### ✔ Steps

1. Go to **Home > Maintenance > Power Cleaning**
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Run a **Nozzle Check** afterward.

### ⚠ Requirement

Power Cleaning requires **at least 50% ink** in all tanks.

If your ET-8550 still won’t print after this, you may need a **print head flush**, which we’ll discuss later.

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# ⭐ **4. Check Paper Settings & Paper Type**

Incorrect paper settings can stop the Epson ET-8550 from printing photos or documents.

### ✔ Common Incorrect Settings:

* Wrong paper type (e.g., using plain paper settings for glossy paper)
* Wrong print size
* Borderless printing blocked
* Rear tray not selected for thick media

### ✔ Fix

1. In your printing software, open **Printer Preferences**.
2. Set correct options:

* **Paper Type:** Match what you are using (Premium Glossy, Matte, Photo Paper, etc.)
* **Quality:** Standard or High
* **Color Mode:** Color or Black
* **Paper Source:** Cassette 1/2 or Rear Feed

Correcting these settings often resolves problems like:

* Printing slow
* Printing in wrong colors
* Not printing at all

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# ⭐ **5. Clear Print Queue (Windows/Mac)**

If print jobs are stuck, the ET-8550 may appear offline or fail to print.

### ✔ On Windows

1. Press **Win + R**, type **control printers**.
2. Right-click **Epson ET-8550** → **See What’s Printing**.
3. Click **Cancel All Documents**.

### ✔ On Mac

1. Open **System Settings > Printers & Scanners**.
2. Select **Epson ET-8550**.
3. Click **Open Print Queue** → Clear jobs.

Restart the printer and try printing again.

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# ⭐ **6. Restart & Reset Printer Connection**

A simple restart often fixes temporary communication or Wi-Fi issues.

### ✔ Restart Steps

1. Turn off the ET-8550.
2. Unplug power for **1 minute**.
3. Plug it back in and restart.

### ✔ Reset Wi-Fi Connection

1. Press **Home**.
2. Go to **Settings > Network > Wi-Fi Setup**.
3. Select **Wi-Fi Setup Wizard**.
4. Reconnect to your router.

Wi-Fi issues are a top reason why printers appear online but fail to print.

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# ⭐ **7. Update Epson ET-8550 Printer Driver**

Outdated or corrupt drivers can stop printing entirely.

### ✔ Update Drivers on Windows

1. Go to **Control Panel > Devices and Printers**.
2. Right-click **Epson ET-8550**.
3. Select **Update Driver**.

Or download the latest drivers from Epson’s website.

### ✔ Update Drivers on Mac

1. Go to **System Settings > Printers & Scanners**.
2. Remove ET-8550.
3. Click **+** to add it again.
4. Mac will automatically install latest drivers.

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# ⭐ **8. Check USB & Wireless Connections**

If the Epson ET-8550 is not printing, ensure connections are stable.

### ✔ Check USB Connection

* Use a high-quality USB cable.
* Plug directly into PC (not a hub).
* Use a different port if needed.

### ✔ Check Wi-Fi Connection

* Printer should be close to router.
* Avoid thick walls or interference.
* Ensure same Wi-Fi band (2.4 GHz recommended).

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# ⭐ **9. Disable “Use Printer Offline” Mode (Windows)**

If this mode is enabled, your ET-8550 will not print anything.

### ✔ Steps

1. Go to **Control Panel > Devices & Printers**.
2. Right-click **Epson ET-8550**.
3. Uncheck **Use Printer Offline**.

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# ⭐ **10. Fix Epson ET-8550 Not Printing Black**

If color prints work but black does not:

### ✔ Reasons

* Clogged black nozzle
* Low black ink
* Incorrect print mode
* Photo Black vs. Pigment Black confusion

### ✔ Fix

1. Run **Print Head Cleaning**.
2. Change **Print Mode**:

* Go to **Printer Preferences** → **Color** → Select **Black and White**.
3. Ensure **Matte Black** or **Photo Black** is selected based on paper type.

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# ⭐ **11. Fix Epson ET-8550 Not Printing Color**

If black prints but color does not:

### ✔ Fix Steps

1. Enable **Color Printing**.

* Windows: Preferences → Advanced → Color → Enable Color.
* Mac: Print Settings → Color Matching → ColorSync.
2. Check ink tanks for C, M, Y, GY.
3. Run **Power Cleaning** for color channels.

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# ⭐ **12. Update Printer Firmware**

Firmware bugs can stop printing completely.

### ✔ Steps

1. Tap **Home** → **Settings**.
2. Select **Firmware Update**.
3. Follow prompts to install the latest version.

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# ⭐ **13. Reset Epson ET-8550 to Factory Settings**

If nothing works, perform a full reset.

### ✔ Steps

1. Press **Home**.
2. Go to **Settings**.
3. Select **Restore Default Settings**.
4. Choose **All Settings**.

Reconnect Wi-Fi afterward and try printing.

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# ⭐ **14. Perform a Print Head Flush (Advanced Fix)**

If your ET-8550 still won’t print after power cleaning, the nozzles may be severely clogged.

### ✔ You May Need:

* Epson head cleaning kit (safe, non-ammonia)
* A syringe with silicone tubing

### ⚠ Warning

Only attempt manual print head cleaning if you have experience. Otherwise, call a technician at **1-866-203-7571**.

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# ⭐ **15. Fix Epson ET-8550 Not Printing Photos**

If the printer works for documents but not for photos:

### ✔ Solutions

* Use correct paper type (Premium Glossy, Ultra Premium Photo Paper)
* Insert media in **rear feed** if it's thick
* Disable **High Speed Printing**
* Enable **High Quality** mode
* Update photo editing application drivers

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# ⭐ **16. Fix Slow Printing on ET-8550**

Slow printing often occurs when:

* High-quality mode is selected
* Wi-Fi signal is weak
* Background apps are interfering

### ✔ Solutions

1. Change Quality from **High** to **Standard**.
2. Disable **Quiet Mode**.
3. Improve Wi-Fi strength.
4. Clear print spooler.

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# ⭐ **17. Fix ET-8550 Printing Blank Pages**

This is a major complaint among users.

### ✔ Causes

* Clogged print head
* Empty or incorrectly filled tanks
* Wrong paper settings
* Driver issues
* Air trapped in ink tubes

### ✔ Fix

1. Run **3–4 print head cleanings**.
2. Verify **no air bubbles** in the lines.
3. Ensure **correct ink colors** in the correct tanks.

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# ⭐ **18. Fix ET-8550 Air in the Ink Lines**

Air bubbles can block ink flow completely.

### ✔ Fix

Run:

* **Power Cleaning**
* **Ink Charge** (only available during setup mode)

If severe, you’ll need support at **1-866-203-7571**.

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# ⭐ **19. Fix ET-8550 Not Connecting to Mac**

macOS may block printer permissions.

### ✔ Fix

1. Go to **System Settings > Printers & Scanners**.
2. Remove ET-8550.
3. Add again manually using **AirPrint**.
4. Reset printing system (if required).

Mac will reinstall fresh drivers.

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# ⭐ **20. Fix ET-8550 Not Connecting to Windows**

### ✔ Fix

1. Remove printer from **Devices & Printers**.
2. Restart spooler:

* Press **Win + R**, type:

     services.msc

* Find **Print Spooler**.
* Click **Restart**.
3. Reinstall Epson drivers.

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# ⭐ **21. Fix ET-8550 Printing Streaks or Lines**

### ✔ Fix

* Run **Print Head Cleaning**.
* Run **Power Cleaning**.
* Align print head:

1. Home → Maintenance → **Print Head Alignment**.
* Ensure proper paper type.

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# ⭐ **22. Fix ET-8550 Showing “Offline”**

### ✔ Fix

* Ensure printer is on same Wi-Fi network.
* Disable **Use Printer Offline**.
* Restart computer.
* Restart printer.
* Re-add device.

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# ⭐ **23. Software Conflicts That Stop Printing**

Applications like:

* Photoshop
* Lightroom
* Illustrator
* Word
* Chrome

…can hold print jobs in queue.

### ✔ Fix:

* Close all apps
* Restart PC
* Try printing from a different app (e.g., Notepad)

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# ⭐ **24. Hardware Inspection**

If none of the above fixes work:

### ✔ Check:

* Paper jams
* Stuck rollers
* Damaged print head
* Faulty ink caps
* Waste ink pad error

A technician can diagnose these issues via phone at **1-866-203-7571**.

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# ⭐ **25. When to Call Support (1-866-203-7571)**

Call a technician if:

* Printhead is severely clogged
* Air is trapped in the ink system
* Ink pads are full
* Printer won’t turn on
* Wi-Fi connection resets continuously
* You suspect hardware damage

Technicians can guide you through advanced cleaning and internal resets safely.

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# 📌 **Conclusion**

Your **Epson ET-8550 not printing** problem can usually be solved with one or more of the following:

* Check ink levels
* Clean or power clean print heads
* Update printer drivers
* Fix Wi-Fi or USB connection
* Reset print system
* Correct paper and print settings
* Restore default settings
* Firmware update
* Flush severe blockages

By following the methods in this guide, your ET-8550 should return to producing vibrant, high-quality prints.

If your printer is still not printing or showing errors, don’t stress—expert help is available.

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