The Epson L8050 is a 6-colour A4 photo ink tank printer that goes a step further than Epson’s other photo-focused models by adding PVC ID card printing alongside its photo and CD/DVD printing capability — a combination that’s made it popular with photo studios, ID-printing businesses, and event photographers who need more than one type of output from a single machine. It connects over Wi-Fi for printing from a phone or laptop, and runs on Epson’s refillable ink tank system for low cost-per-photo printing. We stock genuine Epson ink bottles and tested compatible alternatives for this model, along with parts and repair support if it ever needs servicing.
Inkjet Printers
Epson Printer L8050
₨ 87,000
The Epson L8050 sits at the higher end of Epson’s photo-focused ink tank lineup, built for users who need professional-grade photo output along with a couple of specialized printing capabilities most photo printers don’t offer. Alongside high-resolution 6-colour photo printing, it can print directly onto PVC ID cards and inkjet-printable CDs/DVDs, making it a genuinely versatile single machine for businesses that handle more than one type of print job — a photo studio that also produces event badges or membership cards, for instance.
Its front-facing ink tank design keeps refilling straightforward, with key-locked bottles shaped to match each tank, reducing the chance of a refill error. Wi-Fi connectivity, including Wi-Fi Direct and the Epson Smart Panel app, means photos and documents can be sent to print directly from a phone or tablet without needing a computer in the loop.
Where this model earns its higher price over Epson’s other photo printers is in that combination of capabilities — photo quality, PVC card printing, and disc printing — packaged into one machine rather than requiring separate equipment for each job.
| Print Speed | Up to 22 ppm (black and colour, plain paper); approx. 12 seconds per 10x15cm photo |
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| Print Resolution | Up to 5,760 x 1,440 dpi |
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