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By Mike Joubert 4 July 2025

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Epson, a pioneer in this space with its EcoTank solution, recently sent their Epson L8050 photo printer for review. The company pitches this a low-cost A4 photo printer, so let's see if this holds up.
PROS
Excellent print quality. Spacious capacity ink tanks. Relatively quick printing.
CONS
No onboard screen. App has to remain open until printing done. While cheaper than cartridges, replacing a full set of ink can be expensive. Higher upfront cost.
VERDICT
While it took some time to get used to the Epson L8050's quirks, particularly relying on software/app control rather than an on-device display, it consistently performed when it came to photo printing. The print quality is excellent,
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