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Epson T552 Compatible Pigment Black Pigment Ink for ET-8550 / ET-8500
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About this product
About this product
Compatible Pigment Black ink replacing the Epson T552 cartridge. Pigment-based formula for excellent color accuracy and archival print quality. Available in 2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz.
Compatible printers: Epson EcoTank ET-8550 and ET-8500.
An original Epson T552 ink bottle holds 70 ml. By volume, a 2 oz bottle (59 ml) equals about 0.8 of an ink bottle, 4 oz about 1.7, 8 oz about 3.4 and 16 oz about 6.5.
Storage & Handling
Storage & Handling
Store inks tightly capped and upright, at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and heat. Properly stored, sealed bottles can last for years. Use a clean syringe for each color to avoid cross contamination, and wipe up any drips with a damp paper towel. Use a cleaner with ammonia (e.g. Windex) to clean tough drips or spills.
Accessories like resetters and clips need no special care beyond keeping them clean and dry.
Keep all inks and refill tools out of reach of children and pets. Not for any use other than printer refilling.
Add more ET-8550 colors

ET-8550 Pigment Resources
Free ICC Profiles
Custom profiles made in-house with an XRite i1Pro2 spectrophotometer. Free to download.
34 papers across 3 brands
No papers match.
Red River Papers
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Profiles are created with Argyll CMS and an XRite i1Pro2 spectrophotometer. Use Relative Colorimetric rendering intent. Each download includes the standard D50 profile plus a tungsten/quartz variant for warmer viewing light. Profiles are free for Precision Colors customers; commercial redistribution requires approval.
Questions before you buy
Will the color match the original ink?
Will the color match the original ink?
Is refill ink safe for my printer?
Is refill ink safe for my printer?
Is pigment ink safe to use in the ET-8550?
Is pigment ink safe to use in the ET-8550?
What do I need for my first refill?
What do I need for my first refill?
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
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