Canon PIXMA PRO-200S vs Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Canon PIXMA PRO-200S
Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550In shortSame maximum print size, opposite philosophies. One is a cartridge printer built for photographs. The other is a tank all-in-one built to make printing cheap. (Searched as ET-8550 vs PRO-200S too.)
By Marius. Listing data pulled Oct 30, 2026. Page built Nov 1, 2026. How I rank printers.
PIXMA PRO-200S vs EcoTank Photo ET-8550 specs
| Canon PIXMA PRO-200S | Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum print | 13 x 19 in borderless, panoramas to 13 x 39 in | 13 x 19 in |
| Ink system | 8-color dye | 6-color Claria ET Premium |
| Cartridges or tanks | CLI-65 cartridges | Refillable tanks (552 bottles, 70 mL) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, SD card slot |
| Scan and copy | No | Yes |
| Screen | 3.0-in color LCD | Touchscreen + physical buttons |
| Weight | 32 lb | 24.5 lb |
| Running cost | about 40-48c per 4x6 | about 12-19c per 4x6 |
| Amazon rating | 4.1 from 249 ratings | 4.0 from 2,725 ratings |
| Price tier | $$$ | $$$ |
Where they differ
Color accuracy
Edge: PIXMA PRO-200S
RTINGS measured an average color error of about 3.2 dE for the original PRO-200 and about 6.5 for the ET-8550 (lower is better). The PRO-200S is a close refresh, so expect the same story. Both printed fine detail well in that test, so the gap shows up in color matching, not sharpness.
Cost of the next print
Edge: EcoTank Photo ET-8550
Epson’s listing claims about 4 cents of ink for a 4 x 6, and this site’s planning figures put a 13 x 19 at well under a dollar of ink on the ET-8550 versus a few dollars on the Canon. On the listings I pulled the tank was also the pricier box, and by these figures it pays that back after a few dozen 13 x 19 prints or a few hundred 4 x 6. Paper cost is the same on both.
The rest of the machine
Edge: EcoTank Photo ET-8550
The ET-8550 scans, copies and has a touchscreen, an SD slot and Ethernet. The PRO-200S is print only and lists 2 pages per minute for documents.
Who should pick which
Pick the PIXMA PRO-200S if
Color accuracy matters: client work, matched prints, a calibrated workflow.
Pick the EcoTank Photo ET-8550 if
You print a lot, in volume or at 13 x 19, and also want a scanner.
The call
Photographers who sell prints will be happier on the Canon. Everyone else printing often should look hard at the tank. Run your numbers in the calculator before deciding.
Canon PIXMA PRO-200S review, Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8550 review, cost calculator.
Questions people ask
Which is cheaper to run?
The ET-8550 by a wide margin, on both Epson’s claim and this site’s planning figures.
Which makes better photos?
The Canon, on RTINGS’ color measurements of its predecessor.