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Delivery Schedule

Most orders will arrive in the timeframes shown below. However, due to the COVID-19 crisis, a minority will take a day or more than expected. If your order hasn't arrived by the estimated delivery date, please allow 5 days before contacting us.


Order placedExpect to receive
Monday, before 5:15pm Next day (Tuesday)
Tuesday, before 5:15pm Next day (Wednesday)
Wednesday, before 5:15pm Next day (Thursday)
Thursday, before 5:15pm Next day (Friday)
Friday, before 5:15pm Monday
Saturday or Sunday Tuesday

All orders are being dispatched from our warehouse on the day they are placed (Monday to Friday before 5:15pm).

The possible delays in delivery are due to unprecedented demand on couriers, and affect all couriers throughout the U.K. This means that all online stores will be affected equally, regardless of the speed in which orders are dispatched.

Bank holidays

We do not despatch or deliver orders on bank holidays

Highlands and Islands

Deliveries may take 2 to 3 days longer to arrive

International deliveries

We only deliver to addresses within the UK.

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Lowest online price guaranteed.

If within 7 days of your purchase you find the same product (brand and model) being offered online at a lower price, we will refund 100% of the difference. For further info, click here.

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To claim against our low price guarantee simply contact us and include the following information:

  • Your full name, postal address, email address and order number
  • The product code of the item you found cheaper on a competitor's site
  • The exact page on the competitors website where you found the product cheaper
  • Please note: unfortunately we are unable to offer this guarantee on printers and hardware

Our low price guarantee applies only to products available from online UK retailers. It excludes products that are not new and immediately available, online promotions such as special, bonus or free offers that are not at everyday prices and products which are sold under different terms and conditions, such as special financing, contract pricing or volume discount pricing.

Basically, the identical items must be in stock and ready for immediate dispatch on another VAT registered UK mainland based website.

Free next-day delivery

Our free delivery option typically uses Royal Mail first class. In 98% of cases, orders placed on Monday to Friday before 5:15pm will arrive on the next working day. To see other delivery options and our delivery schedule click here.

Delivery Schedule

Orders placed before 5:15pm on Monday to Thursday - receive next day

Orders placed before 5:15pm on Friday - receive on Monday

Orders placed on Saturday or Sunday - receive on Tuesday

Delivery Options

Free next-day

98% of orders arrive the next working day. Typically uses Royal Mail 1st class, though some orders may be upgraded to courier.

Guaranteed next-day (£2.95)

Uses courier. In the extremely unlikely event that delivery isn't attempted on the next working day, you will be given:

  • A 10% refund of the total order value
  • A refund of £2.95 courier charge
  • A further voucher giving you a further 10% off your next order

Guaranteed pre-12 (£7.95)

Uses courier. In the extremely unlikely event that delivery isn't attempted before 12 noon on the next working day, you will be given:

  • A 10% refund of the total order value
  • A refund of £7.95 courier charge
  • A further voucher giving you a further 10% off your next order

12 month warranty on printer cartridges

If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

Free returns on printer cartridges

Whatever the reason for returning printer cartridges to Cartridge Save, you will never pay a penny for postage.

Lowest online price guaranteed

We pride ourselves in giving our customers the best possible value for money. To ensure you are not out of pocket, we will refund 100% of the difference, if within 7 days of your purchase you find the same product (brand and model) being offered online at a lower price.

To claim against our low price guarantee simply contact us and include the following information:

  • Your full name, postal address, email address and order number
  • The product code of the item you found cheaper on a competitor's site
  • The exact page on the competitors website where you found the product cheaper
  • Please note: unfortunately we are unable to offer this guarantee on printers and hardware

Our low price guarantee applies only to products available from online UK retailers. It excludes products that are not new and immediately available, online promotions such as special, bonus or free offers that are not at everyday prices and products which are sold under different terms and conditions, such as special financing, contract pricing or volume discount pricing.

Basically, the identical items must be in stock and ready for immediate dispatch on another VAT registered UK mainland based website.

Epson XP-8505 Ink Cartridges

Epson XP-8505 Ink Cartridges

The following 22 products are guaranteed to work in your Epson XP-8505 printer:

22 products guaranteed to work in your printer:

22 products guaranteed to work in your Epson XP-8505 printer:

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Sets of ink cartridges for Epson XP-8505 printer

  1. Genuine Epson
    Genuine 6 Colour Epson 378XL High Capacity Ink Cartridge Multipack - (T3798 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridges)
    Genuine 6 Colour Epson 378XL High Capacity Ink Cartridge Multipack - (T3798 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridges)
    100% of 100
    7 reviews
    Customer Reviews
    1. 5 Star 7
    2. 4 Star 0
    3. 3 Star 0
    4. 2 Star 0
    5. 1 Star 0
    See all 7 reviews

    Average Customer Review:
    100%
    7 reviews

    1. 100%

      By Sheila on

      Delighted at quick delivery in these difficult times. Good to be able to access genuine 6 colour Epson 378XL Cartridges as many suppliers did not seem to have these.
    2. 100%

      By Viv on

      Great service as always. I have recommended you to my friends & neighbours. Thank you
    3. 100%

      By Mark on

      Good price, good service, timely delivery, just haven't had need to fit cartridges yet but they should be OK as they are original Epsons! Will use CartridgeSave again
    4. 100%

      By Ken Short on

      Always excellent service, good value and print quality, would recommend this product.
    5. 100%

      By Steve Nunn on

      With a brand new Epson Printer I needed the extra large genuine cartridges and this pack is the one for me. I turned to Cartridge Save after my last supplier put up their Epson Original prices to almost double. So with overnight FREE postage I cannot go wrong. So, my slogan for your company would be "I can Print away with Cartridge Save"
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    Best value Genuine

    6 pack | 2.3p per page Pack of 6 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 500 pages
    2. 830 pages
    3. 830 pages
    4. 830 pages
    5. 830 pages
    6. 830 pages
    59.7ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 500 pages
    Cyan - 830 pages
    Light cyan - 830 pages
    Light magenta - 830 pages
    Magenta - 830 pages
    Yellow - 830 pages
    59.7ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    High Capacity
    • Pack of 6 high capacity ink cartridges
    • Lowest online price guarantee
    • Lowest online price guarantee

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    Best value Genuine

    2.3p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    1. 500 pages
    2. 830 pages
    3. 830 pages
    4. 830 pages
    5. 830 pages
    6. 830 pages
    59.7ml
    High Capacity
    Genuine 6 Colour Epson 378XL High Capacity Ink Cartridge Multipack - (T3798 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridges)

    Best value Genuine

    6 pack | 2.3p per page Pack of 6 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 500 pages
    2. 830 pages
    3. 830 pages
    4. 830 pages
    5. 830 pages
    6. 830 pages
    59.7ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 500 pages
    Cyan - 830 pages
    Light cyan - 830 pages
    Light magenta - 830 pages
    Magenta - 830 pages
    Yellow - 830 pages
    59.7ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    High Capacity
    £106.60

    FREE next-day delivery

      Best Value Genuine
    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £104.34
    • 3+ £103.42

    Best value Genuine

    6 pack | 2.3p per page Pack of 6 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 500 pages
    2. 830 pages
    3. 830 pages
    4. 830 pages
    5. 830 pages
    6. 830 pages
    59.7ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 500 pages
    Cyan - 830 pages
    Light cyan - 830 pages
    Light magenta - 830 pages
    Magenta - 830 pages
    Yellow - 830 pages
    59.7ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    High Capacity
      • Pack of 6 high capacity ink cartridges
      • Lowest online price guarantee
      • Lowest online price guarantee

        12 month guarantee and FREE returns

        If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

        Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    £106.60

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £104.34
    • 3+ £103.42
  2. Genuine Epson
    Genuine 6 Colour Epson 378 Ink Cartridge Multipack - (T3788 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridges)
    Genuine 6 Colour Epson 378 Ink Cartridge Multipack - (T3788 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridges)
    95% of 100
    4 reviews
    Customer Reviews
    1. 5 Star 3
    2. 4 Star 1
    3. 3 Star 0
    4. 2 Star 0
    5. 1 Star 0
    See all 4 reviews

    Average Customer Review:
    95%
    4 reviews

    1. 100%

      By Karen Dyson on

      Excellent service. Genuine product. Reasonable price,
    2. 100%

      By Happy on

      Website easy to navigate, next day delivery at no extra charge and the best price I can find. Catridges easy to load and worked perfectly. Couldn't have asked for better!
    3. 100%

      By June Walmsley on

      Excellent service and speedy delivery as usual. Why would I use anyone else?
    4. 80%

      By Brian Stone on

      Good service
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    6 pack | 2.8p per page Pack of 6 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 240 pages
    2. 360 pages
    3. 360 pages
    4. 360 pages
    5. 360 pages
    6. 360 pages
    27.4ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 240 pages
    Cyan - 360 pages
    Light cyan - 360 pages
    Light magenta - 360 pages
    Magenta - 360 pages
    Yellow - 360 pages
    27.4ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Pack of 6 ink cartridges
    • Lowest online price guarantee
    • Lowest online price guarantee

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    2.8p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    1. 240 pages
    2. 360 pages
    3. 360 pages
    4. 360 pages
    5. 360 pages
    6. 360 pages
    27.4ml
    Genuine 6 Colour Epson 378 Ink Cartridge Multipack - (T3788 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridges)
    6 pack | 2.8p per page Pack of 6 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 240 pages
    2. 360 pages
    3. 360 pages
    4. 360 pages
    5. 360 pages
    6. 360 pages
    27.4ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 240 pages
    Cyan - 360 pages
    Light cyan - 360 pages
    Light magenta - 360 pages
    Magenta - 360 pages
    Yellow - 360 pages
    27.4ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    £56.20

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £53.92
    • 3+ £53.12
    6 pack | 2.8p per page Pack of 6 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 240 pages
    2. 360 pages
    3. 360 pages
    4. 360 pages
    5. 360 pages
    6. 360 pages
    27.4ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 240 pages
    Cyan - 360 pages
    Light cyan - 360 pages
    Light magenta - 360 pages
    Magenta - 360 pages
    Yellow - 360 pages
    27.4ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

      • Pack of 6 ink cartridges
      • Lowest online price guarantee
      • Lowest online price guarantee

        12 month guarantee and FREE returns

        If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

        Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    £56.20

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £53.92
    • 3+ £53.12
  3. Cartridge Save Premium
    Compatible 6 Colour Epson 378XL High Capacity Ink Cartridge Multipack - (Replaces Epson T3798 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridges)
    Compatible 6 Colour Epson 378XL High Capacity Ink Cartridge Multipack - (Replaces Epson T3798 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridges)
    93.333333333333% of 100
    9 reviews
    Customer Reviews
    1. 5 Star 7
    2. 4 Star 1
    3. 3 Star 1
    4. 2 Star 0
    5. 1 Star 0
    See all 9 reviews

    Average Customer Review:
    93.333333333333%
    9 reviews

    1. 80%

      By peter on

      very good ink and easily replaceable cartridges.I did think the price was a bit on the high side for non genuine ink in a six pack
    2. 100%

      By Michael Hailing on

      Great inks, even though the price has gone up by about 30% in the past year which is a lot they are still cheaper than official inks and do a great print job so can't fault them. Would recommend for sure.
    3. 100%

      By peter fortune on

      USED THEM FOR THE FIRST TIME,FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL LADY ON THE PHONE,DELIVERY ARRIVED FOLLOWING DAY...EXCELLENT SERVICE
    4. 60%

      By Janet Simms on

      Took a long time to get them to work, working now but not showing all ink levels correctly. Don't know if the printer will tell me to replace when they get low and I know they have a lot more ink in them.Delivery was good also the price, printing quality is good
    5. 100%

      By Terim on

      Good value product and work really well.
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    Save £47.84 compared to the genuine Epson cartridge!

    Best value Premium

    6 pack | 1.3p per page Pack of 6 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 500 pages
    2. 830 pages
    3. 830 pages
    4. 830 pages
    5. 830 pages
    6. 830 pages
    59.7ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 500 pages
    Cyan - 830 pages
    Light cyan - 830 pages
    Light magenta - 830 pages
    Magenta - 830 pages
    Yellow - 830 pages
    59.7ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    High Capacity
    • Pack of 6 high capacity ink cartridges
    • Premium brand ink cartridges

      These cartridges are a direct replacement for the versions. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges product high quality prints and are very reliable.

    • Premium brand ink cartridges

      Premium brand ink cartridges

      These cartridges are a direct replacement for the versions. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges product high quality prints and are very reliable.

    • 3-year warranty
      3-year warranty on our own-brand cartridges
      We are proud of our own-brand cartridges, so we’ve made trying them a no-brainer. If within three years of purchase you have any problem whatsoever, we’ll happily offer either a replacement or a refund.
      Returning items is easy—it takes just a few minutes. But our return rate is very low, so you’ll be unlikely to need it.
      We are confident that no other own-brand cartridges are better than ours. They produce vibrant prints with accurate colour densities and dark blacks—and their page yields are as good as the genuines, if not better. Give them a try, and see why our customers love them.
      Our own-brand cartridges are incredibly reliable for three reasons:
      1. We are the UK’s biggest seller of own-brand cartridges, and we have invested a lot in optimising them.
      2. We are dedicated to quality. Every own-brand cartridge is performance-tested before it leaves the factory.
      3. We constantly monitor customer feedback, and quickly resolve any issues.
    • Printer protection guarantee
      Our cartridges won't damage your printer—guaranteed
      Some people worry that own-brand cartridges might damage their printers. We know from experience that ours don’t.
      To reassure you, we guarantee that we’ll repair or replace your printer—for free—in the unlikely event that it gets damaged by an own-brand cartridge. This is regardless of how old your printer is. We can afford to offer this because problems are almost unheard of.
      Some people whose printers are less than a year old worry that an own-brand cartridge might invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty. This isn’t true. By law, the manufacturers aren’t allowed to invalidate your warranty if you use own-brand cartridges. If something does go wrong, and our own-brand cartridges are to blame, we’ll take over the manufacturer’s warranty, offer you phone support and repair or replace your printer if needed.

      In summary, there’s zero risk in using our own-brand cartridges.

    Best value Premium

    1.3p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    1. 500 pages
    2. 830 pages
    3. 830 pages
    4. 830 pages
    5. 830 pages
    6. 830 pages
    59.7ml
    High Capacity
    Compatible 6 Colour Epson 378XL High Capacity Ink Cartridge Multipack - (Replaces Epson T3798 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridges)

    Best value Premium

    6 pack | 1.3p per page Pack of 6 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 500 pages
    2. 830 pages
    3. 830 pages
    4. 830 pages
    5. 830 pages
    6. 830 pages
    59.7ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 500 pages
    Cyan - 830 pages
    Light cyan - 830 pages
    Light magenta - 830 pages
    Magenta - 830 pages
    Yellow - 830 pages
    59.7ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    High Capacity
    £58.76

    FREE next-day delivery

      Best Value Premium
    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £54.22
    • 3+ £52.14

    Best value Premium

    6 pack | 1.3p per page Pack of 6 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 500 pages
    2. 830 pages
    3. 830 pages
    4. 830 pages
    5. 830 pages
    6. 830 pages
    59.7ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 500 pages
    Cyan - 830 pages
    Light cyan - 830 pages
    Light magenta - 830 pages
    Magenta - 830 pages
    Yellow - 830 pages
    59.7ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    High Capacity
      • Pack of 6 high capacity ink cartridges
      • Premium brand ink cartridges

        These cartridges are a direct replacement for the versions. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges product high quality prints and are very reliable.

      • Premium brand ink cartridges

        Premium brand ink cartridges

        These cartridges are a direct replacement for the versions. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges product high quality prints and are very reliable.

      • 3-year warranty
        3-year warranty on our own-brand cartridges
        We are proud of our own-brand cartridges, so we’ve made trying them a no-brainer. If within three years of purchase you have any problem whatsoever, we’ll happily offer either a replacement or a refund.
        Returning items is easy—it takes just a few minutes. But our return rate is very low, so you’ll be unlikely to need it.
        We are confident that no other own-brand cartridges are better than ours. They produce vibrant prints with accurate colour densities and dark blacks—and their page yields are as good as the genuines, if not better. Give them a try, and see why our customers love them.
        Our own-brand cartridges are incredibly reliable for three reasons:
        1. We are the UK’s biggest seller of own-brand cartridges, and we have invested a lot in optimising them.
        2. We are dedicated to quality. Every own-brand cartridge is performance-tested before it leaves the factory.
        3. We constantly monitor customer feedback, and quickly resolve any issues.
      • Printer protection guarantee
        Our cartridges won't damage your printer—guaranteed
        Some people worry that own-brand cartridges might damage their printers. We know from experience that ours don’t.
        To reassure you, we guarantee that we’ll repair or replace your printer—for free—in the unlikely event that it gets damaged by an own-brand cartridge. This is regardless of how old your printer is. We can afford to offer this because problems are almost unheard of.
        Some people whose printers are less than a year old worry that an own-brand cartridge might invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty. This isn’t true. By law, the manufacturers aren’t allowed to invalidate your warranty if you use own-brand cartridges. If something does go wrong, and our own-brand cartridges are to blame, we’ll take over the manufacturer’s warranty, offer you phone support and repair or replace your printer if needed.

        In summary, there’s zero risk in using our own-brand cartridges.
    £58.76

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £54.22
    • 3+ £52.14

 
Black ink cartridges for Epson XP-8505 printer

  1. Genuine Epson
    Genuine High Capacity Black Epson 378XL Ink Cartridge - (T3791 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridge)
    Genuine High Capacity Black Epson 378XL Ink Cartridge - (T3791 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridge)

    Best value Genuine

    1 pack | 3.6p per page Pack of 1 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 500 pages
    11.2ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 500 pages
    11.2ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    High Capacity
    • High Capacity black ink cartridge
    • Lowest online price guarantee
    • Lowest online price guarantee

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    Best value Genuine

    3.6p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    1. 500 pages
    11.2ml
    High Capacity
    Genuine High Capacity Black Epson 378XL Ink Cartridge - (T3791 Squirrel Inkjet Printer Cartridge)

    Best value Genuine

    1 pack | 3.6p per page Pack of 1 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 500 pages
    11.2ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 500 pages
    11.2ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    High Capacity
    £17.98

    FREE next-day delivery

      Best Value Genuine
    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £17.18
    • 3+ £16.76

    Best value Genuine

    1 pack | 3.6p per page Pack of 1 cartridges
    Page yield:
    1. 500 pages
    11.2ml

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 500 pages
    11.2ml

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    High Capacity
      • High Capacity black ink cartridge
      • Lowest online price guarantee
      • Lowest online price guarantee

        12 month guarantee and FREE returns

        If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

        Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    £17.98

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £17.18
    • 3+ £16.76
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Epson XP-8505 Printer Review

Expert review of the Epson XP-8505 printer

Our Verdict:

The Epson XP-8505 is a multi-function colour printer which incorporates a copier and scanner in the unit. It will work well in a home or home office, particularly one with a regular demand for photo printing. With six colour inks, the photo printing is of an exceptional standard with bold, vibrant chromatics. Documents are produced clear and free of smudges. Two input trays make the design a convenient one, but although the auto-deploying output tray is useful, it would be better if it was larger. The main drawbacks to this printer are the high printing costs, although for prints of this quality it could be argued they are worth it.

Design

With a sleek black design and a compact footprint measuring just 349 x 340 x 142 mm, the Epson XP-8505 will look stylish in a home or office. Managing and monitoring the printer operations is carried out on a 6.8 cm colour touchscreen on the front of the printer. It connects using a USB interface, a card slot or via Wi-Fi. Print speeds are 9 ppm in colour and 9.5 ppm in monochrome, while the print resolution is 5760 x 1400 dpi.

Advantages

With wireless connectivity and Epson apps, the Epson Expression Photo XP-8505 can scan and print from multiple devices including smart devices. It is possible to print directly from a memory card onto a wide variety of media. Two input trays (one for paper and one for photo paper) and an auto-deploying output tray saves time. The printer takes six ink cartridges, providing a high level of vibrant colour detail. The prints are long lasting, if stored in an album they can last for up to 300 years.

Disadvantages

The output tray on the Epson XP8505 is on the small side. The low yield ink cartridges result in higher printing costs and increased printer downtime for refills. Printing speeds are slow and there is no fax facility.