Epson XP-55 Ink Cartridges

Epson Expression Photo XP-55 Printer Description

Outstanding photo prints alongside quality printing onto a variety of media can be enjoyed by home users who purchase the Epson Expression Photo XP-55.

Wi-Fi connectivity and mobile printing both allow for greater flexibility for users whilst this machine is also capable of printing directly onto CDs and DVDs. The use of Epson iPrint makes it easy to print from a smartphone or tablet. Users can also email photographs or text documents directly to the printer meaning they can print from anywhere in the world.

Fans of Facebook will be able to savour their selfies thanks to Epson Creative Print, which is an app that allows you to print photographs stored on the social media site. Additionally, the app can be used to print personalised greeting cards.

Due to the machine’s PictBridge compatibility, users are able to print from a range of digital cameras either wirelessly or using a USB cable.

There is also an added benefit for users who are looking for a machine that can produce photo prints in a hurry. The XP-55 can print a high quality photograph in as little as 10 seconds. By using Epson’s superior-quality Claria Photo HD Ink, your prints will enjoy smooth tonal gradations and deep natural blacks in addition to vibrant colours.

Claria Photo HD Ink will also last up to 300 years in a photo album.

Epson Photo XP-55 Expert Review

The Epson Expression Photo XP-55 is a printer which, according to Epson, can create “stunning photos at home” with the capability to produce “superior-quality photographs that will last a lifetime”.

With Wi-Fi included, this is viewed as a printer which will offer photographers a device which can print in colour directly onto CDs and DVDs as well as paper. With moderate print speeds, the XP-55 can produce print speeds of up to 10 seconds per photo.

With photo enthusiasts fixed firmly in their sights, this Epson doesn’t scan or copy but instead looks to provide clear and concise photo prints at reasonably fast speeds. Using Claria Photo HD inks, the results are excellent and users will be more than happy with the photo prints churned out by the XP-55.

That lack of versatility in terms of copying and scanning may mean this will not be a printer suited to a home looking for more functionality from their device. This model is more to be used as a designated photo printer for a photographer with a reasonable amount of experience in printing out their best pictures.

A printer for a home office it may not be, but for the photography enthusiast this is a more than capable machine which will give you long-lasting and high-quality results.

Pros

• Excellent colour photo prints
• Wi-Fi connectivity as well as Ethernet and USB
• Good printing speeds

Cons

• Not ideal for office use or for text document printing

Star Rating: 4.5