Comparison
Epson L8050 vs L18050: A4 or A3 photo printer?
Prices checked
Short answer
Epson EcoTank L8050
GH₵4,250 – 7,800 across 9 sellers
See every price →Photo: Jumia seller: PC-Capital
Epson EcoTank L18050
GH₵8,400 – 16,800 across 7 sellers
See every price →Photo: Deus (deus.com.gh)
Which should you buy?
Choose the Epson EcoTank L8050 if…
you print photos, ID cards and documents up to A4. It costs much less, takes less space and prints exactly the same quality as the L18050 at A4.
Choose the Epson EcoTank L18050 if…
you need A3 or A3+ prints: posters, certificates, large photos, menus or designs for customers. For a print shop or studio selling large prints, the extra size earns its cost.
Side by side: specs and running costs
| Epson EcoTank L8050 | Epson EcoTank L18050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Ghana (new) | GH₵4,250 – 7,800 | GH₵8,400 – 16,800 |
| Functions | Print only (no scanner) | Print only (no scanner) |
| Largest paper | A4 (borderless) | A3+ (borderless) |
| Colour | Colour, 6-colour photo ink | Colour, 6-colour photo ink |
| Print speed | 8 pages a minute (ISO) | 8 pages a minute A4, 3 A3 (ISO) |
| Two-sided printing | Manual | Manual |
| Document feeder | None | None |
| Connections | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB | Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, USB |
| Paper capacity | 100 sheets plain, 20 photo | 100 sheets plain, 20 photo |
| Toner or ink | Epson 108 ink (Middle East and Africa units) or 057 (Asian units), 6 bottles | Epson 108 ink (Middle East and Africa units) or 057 (Asian units), 6 bottles |
| Rated yield | About 2,100 10x15cm photos per set (057: 3,600 pages black) | About 2,100 10x15cm photos per set (057: 3,600 pages black) |
| Worth knowing | Prints on CDs, DVDs and PVC ID cards | Prints on CDs, DVDs and PVC ID cards; larger and heavier (8 kg vs 6 kg) |
| Toner or ink price in Ghana | GH₵200 | GH₵200 |
| Black cost per page (approx.) | GH₵0.056 | GH₵0.056 |
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Specs from the manufacturers' published pages (linked below). Cost per page uses the lowest toner or ink price we found and the rated yield; real pages with photos or heavy text cost more.
What's the same?
According to Epson, both printers share:
- 6-colour photo ink (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta) for smoother skin tones and gradients than a 4-colour printer.
- The same print speed: about 8 pages a minute (ISO) on A4.
- CD, DVD and PVC ID card printing, popular with photo studios and ID card businesses.
- Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct and USB.
- Print only: neither has a scanner or copier. If you need to copy or scan, budget for a separate all-in-one.
What's different?
- Paper size: the L8050 prints up to A4; the L18050 up to A3+ (borderless).
- Size and weight: the L18050 is wider and heavier (about 8 kg against 6 kg).
- Price: the L18050 typically costs well over the L8050. Check the live prices above.
At A4, the two produce the same quality. The L18050 is only worth it if you'll print bigger.
Which ink do they take in Ghana?
Both use the same six ink bottles, but the code depends on where the printer was made for:
- Epson 108: for units sold officially in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
- Epson 057: for Asian units, which are common in Ghanaian shops.
Ask the seller which ink the printer takes and make sure all six colours are easy to buy near you before you pay. Current prices are in our printer ink price list.
Is a photo printer right for your business?
These printers shine for photo studios, ID card and passport photo businesses, and designers. For everyday documents, a cheaper all-in-one ink tank or a laser printer costs less to run. If you're setting up a print shop, see what it costs to start a printing business in Ghana.
Before you pay
Before you buy a printer: what to check
A cheap printer can be expensive to own. A few minutes of checking now saves money every month afterwards.
Check the cost of ink or toner, not just the printer. Find the cartridge or bottle it uses, look up its price and how many pages it prints, and work out the cost per page.
Match the printer to what you print. Mostly black and white documents suit a laser printer; colour, photos and mixed use suit an ink tank. Need to scan and copy too? Get an all-in-one.
Make sure it's genuine and new. Ask whether the box is sealed and whether the starter ink or toner is included. Prices far below other sellers are a warning sign.
Ask about the warranty and who honours it. Keep the receipt and check whether the seller or a local service partner handles repairs.
Check how you'll connect. USB only, or Wi-Fi and phone printing? Confirm before buying if several people will share it.
If it will sit unused for weeks, think twice about inkjet. Ink can dry in the print head. A laser printer copes better with occasional use.
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Questions people ask
What is the difference between Epson L8050 and L18050?
Paper size. The L8050 prints up to A4 and the L18050 up to A3+. Otherwise Epson lists the same 6-colour photo ink, print speed, CD/DVD and ID card printing and connections for both.
Can the Epson L8050 scan or photocopy?
No. Both the L8050 and L18050 are print-only photo printers with no scanner.
Which ink does the Epson L8050 use?
Units sold officially in the Middle East and Africa use Epson 108 ink; Asian units use Epson 057. Both are six-bottle sets and aren't interchangeable.
How much is the Epson L18050 in Ghana?
In October 2026, new Epson EcoTank L18050 printers were listed at GH₵8,400 to GH₵16,800 in Ghana.
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