I have had my printer for over 2 years, and I think I have cleaned the heads only once or twice. If you use the printer on a regular basis, not even that often, maybe once a month, you should never have a problem. The only legitimate reports I have heard of clogged heads are if you use cheap ink. But, why buy a $500 printer and use cheap ink? I have printed on almost every sized paper, including rolls and have always got GREAT prints.
НаноРейдер-0MGGT
19.04.2009
8/10
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We received the printer in good order. When it was time to print the trouble started. I bought Epson brand paper with the printer. I put the paper in the single paper feed slot and it wouldn't work. I called Technical Support not 15 minutes after I opened the box. We went through the process several times with the same result. It wouldn't feed through the single sheet feeder. He finally suggested I use the multiple sheet feeder and it worked. The quality of print is excellent. If not for the feed problem I would give this review 5 stars.
Фотон-7YCGU
05.08.2008
2/10
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I am an artist who creates giclee prints of my paintings, and used an Epson Stylus Photo 2200 for six years. It was a reliable printer which gave me high quality prints. The Epson Stylus Photo 2200 worked great from day one, and I never had to speak with an Epson tech.I purchased the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 as a replacement printer. It would not print 13" x 19" paper. I kept getting paper jams and error messages stating I was using the wrong media for the paper tray. I spent hours on the phone with Epson techs, who finally told me the printer had a defective paper sensor.I returned the first Epson Stylus Photo R2880 and purchased a second printer. The second Epson Stylus Photo R2880 not only had the same problems, but it also gave me communication errors. I spent another hour on the phone with an Epson tech who refused to call me back as my calling card ran out of minutes.In my opinion Epson has inadequate service techs, poor customer service, and a poor quality product in the Epson Stylus Photo R2880. I believe this printer was never tested in a rush to get it to market. The only reason it even deserves one star is because it prints 8.5" x 11" sheets. Because my need is for a printer that prints 13" x 19" sheets, I cannot recommend this printer.PS. Does anybody know where I can get a refurbished Epson Stylus Photo 2200?
Странник-9LRPE
13.01.2009
10/10
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I've only had this printer set up for a few weeks, however out of thebox- this printer rocks. This is the 4th Epson printer I've owned andthe first thing that I noticed was how FAST this printer is and howrich the colors are. This you can see immediately. I pulledportfolio prints from files in my archive that had been printed onvarious printers (Epson R200, 9500, and Canon ip4300). At firstglance, all the prints created on the 2880 looked sharper, cleaner,and more color brilliant. Though I don't print B&W for clients andonly onoccasion for myself, I was amazed how nice the tonality of the B&Wwas. All my printing with the 2880 was done on Epson PremiumLuster. I like this paper. I haven't found any downsides to thisprinter and paper combination. Truly a great combo.
Нейрон-7IROR
12.01.2009
8/10
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Just made my first few prints with the Epson 2880 - the sharpness and color saturation is quite amazing. I have been printing with Epson printers for better than twelve years and this printer is the fastest, sharpest and richest color printer I have seen.Printing in 16 bit color mode the Epson profiles for Premium Lustre paper is remarkably accurate - no need for a custom calibrator to create a specific profile. The printer's sharpness is what really makes this printer a bargain. For prints up to 13 x 19 you can make photographic prints that will rival the best service bureau.In Black and White Advanced mode the printer's ability to render an accurate and extremely smooth tonality will make this a wonderful printer for those who still prefer the classical esthetic of B&W.
Нейрон-3BMQO
29.08.2008
2/10
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I bought the Epson R2880 printer two months ago and have changed cartridges successfully. My replacement cartridges came directly from Epson's on-line store. Yesterday I changed a cartridge and received an error message, "Ink cartridges cannot be recognized".I tried to fix the problem by turning the printer off and on. I then tried to joggle the cartridge. Failing to do any good, I made a web search on the error message + Epson and was amazed to find that this has been a problem with Epson printers for years. To date, neither the Epson site or the general web lists a decent fix. Many posts refer to the Epson help desk "advice" that off-brand cartridges are the issue, and that genuine Epson cartridges are the fix. I used only Epson cartridges from the Epson on-line store. Unfortunately, Epson and the web have no other suggestions to get my printer going again. It appears that Epson is blaming everyone but themselves for the problem. Maybe the bulk of the problems are associated with off-brand cartridges, but that is no excuse for not investigating the problems that the rest of us are having and providing us with a fix.It is amazing to me that a multi-year Epson problem remains unfixed on this newly released printer.
Сириус-4QPEH
19.11.2008
8/10
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I have been a professional photographer for little over a year now. My first experience into the world of inkjet printing involved the Epson 2200. It was an overall good experience but it left me always wanting more out of the quality of my black and whites and the efficiency of my printing.So far, I have been very pleased with the R2880. My b/w photos have drastically increased in image quality and tonal range (grey ink) and the speed of the printing is amazing.(less than a minute for a 5x7) I was a little skeptical of the cd/dvd printing capabilities and how much of a process it would entail. It's actually very painless with the included software I feel much better about the presentation of my discs. I'm looking forward to experimenting with different papers and analyzing how much more efficient this inkjet can be.
ИнфраГость-3LKGA
02.03.2009
10/10
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This is the highest capability printer I have bought, as I increase my photographic skills. I like the color output as well as the results w/ black and white. Being able to produce 13" x 19" prints with professional results is what I wanted and this printer delivers.
Альфа-Юнит-8QABZ
22.10.2008
10/10
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Epson R2880 Large Format Photo Printer (C11CA16201)I bought the Epson R2880 inkjet printer about three months ago and I've printed on several types of top quality Epson paper and on Epson canvas almost every day. The R2880 has performed magnificiently. I sell my photos at Art Fairs. The vibrance is superb in color; black and white is very impressive. You have to change the main black cartridge from photo black to matte black depending on the paper you are using. Glossy paper requires PHOTO BLACK, and matte paper and canvas requires MATTE BLACK. This is nuisance but I arrange to do all one type or another for as long as I can before changing. In general I am delighted with the machine.
НеоВояжер-7YQDK
22.10.2008
10/10
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Received this printer from my employer as a "thank you gift." Unlike others reviewing the R2880, I have had no issues with the printer, and was making great prints immediately after unpacking and easy set-up. Ink usage at the highest quality setting seems normal (others have called it an ink hog, but I'm just not experiencing that). Looks like a few have had a bad experience, but not me. Maybe some quality control issues have been addressed?
Небулоид-3IWWJ
20.06.2007
10/10
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I agree completely with all the positive reviews and I used HP printers up until recently. The positive reviews are not overstated. I do have one thing to add. If you read all of the reviews, you will notice that the only negative reviews were made by non-photographers. This is important.The Epson R1800 is made for pro photographers and serious amateurs. As a photographer I know put it, HP printers are designed for mass consumer use. If you want to print out some pictures to put in your scrapbook, send grandmother, or give a friend, get an HP. If you plan to sell your pictures, you need an Epson R1800 or R2400.The Epson 1800 will produce prints that look like they came from a photo lab, reproduce file detail, and reproduce the colors in the original file to a degree that only an expert could tell the difference. This is not an overstatement. To the trained eye, the improvement over current HP photo printers is dramatic.The Epson 1800 is, however, much harder to use, and for this level of color accuracy, must be used with something that corrects your monitors output to display accurate colors, such as Pantone's Eye-One. You must use Epson inks and papers, download the latest driver and paper profiles, use the software settings properly, and you must use it with Photo Shop or Photo Elements to do the printing. This is why I state that this printer is for pros and serious amateurs and if you just want to print nice pictures, use an HP.On a final note, if you read a lot of high end printer specifications, it gets very confusing. Epson produces several high end printers. They all produce professional level results, and the differences in the photos they produce, are so subtle that only a professional can tell the difference. Even then, experienced users can compensate for those differences and produce results that are virtually indistinguishable from other high end printers. In the end, it all boils down to the fact that color and print quality are a matter of your perception and preferences. The Epson 1800 has the power to adjust your photos to look just the way want.
ИнфраГость-8EKLQ
18.11.2006
10/10
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I was asked to take and sell pictures at a local amateur softball tournament. Needing a printer and wanting something to fit for personal uses I decided to invest in the Epson R1800. Over all I am happy with my choice.This printer takes up a lot of space being 24" long, 16" deep, and 8" high when in a closed state. Open the tray for printing and the printer becomes close to 24 inches deep. I have a large antique library table for a desk and this printer takes up close to a third of the available space. Other printers with similar printing abilities are also large, so the Epson R1800's size is normal, just be prepared for its space requirements.Set-up was simple and straight forward. I was ready to go and testing the prints in 10-15 minutes. The prints came out just as good as or better than sending to the lab. I am comfortable with sending my printing to the lab, but since I needed the images immediately to sell I had to print instead. Expect individual smaller images to cost more in comparison to lab prices. The trade off is that you get to control how the image is printed and you don't have to wait nearly as long. The printer, plug, ink cartridges, firewire cable, matte sheet support, roll paper holders, single sheet guide, CD/DVD tray, small CD insert, CD position check paper, software CD-ROM, and the user's guide are included in the box. If you do not have an available firewire port, you can purchase a USB to firewire cable.Printing larger images is a breeze and can end up costing more in line or better than lab pricing. With the ability to use roll paper, a 13" by 44" panoramic image is a possibility. Okay so that may not be a common print job, but 8x10s or 8x12s roll off the printer in a couple minutes with ease. How about a 4x6 in under a minute? The 5,760 x 1,440 optimized dpi resolution ensures crisp and clean images, but of course this printer won't make a bad image good. This made it possible for me to offer framed 8x10 images at the tournament. With the ability to print CDs/DVDs I could have offered professional looking picture disks too.The ink cartridges are individual tanks of yellow (T054420), magenta (T054320), cyan ( T054220 ), matte black (T054820), photo black (T054120), red (T054720), blue (T054920), and the gloss optimizer (T054020) help keep costs down. Just replace the empty tank when needed.As an amateur photographer, the print speed and quality made this printer a great match for my needs. I was able to sell the images at the tournament and recover half my investment. I lost money so to speak, but I got a great printer in exchange. I highly recommend this printer for any photographer interested in producing their own high quality prints.PROS:High quality prints in minutesPrinting option VersatilitySimple and straight forward set-upCONS:Desk space hog
Лунатик-5MNCG
01.12.2008
8/10
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I really enjoy my new Epson 2880 printer,it has really made a difference in the quality of my photos...
Плазмоид-9NOLZ
02.03.2008
2/10
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You know how when you buy a car consumer reports now gives you an estimate on how much it costs to actually own it . . . well I hope someone would have told me about how expensive it's to own this printer. I have owned this printer for six months and have only printed sucessfully four 12 * 12 sheets and I am out of ink. Basically if you don't use it, the ink seems to dissapear. This is a very expensive proposition since 1) The replacement inks are expensive and 2) the printer won't work if one of the colors is out.Also, if you don't use this printer frequently (several times a week), you have to do this cleaning procedure to clean the print heads so the colors will come out correctly. This is cumberson and time consuming. In comparison, my HP printer has never needed this much babysitting.I wish I would have known this before investing so much money in this printer. My recomendation . . . stay away. Look for another printer that is one 1)easier to use and 2)cheaper to own!!!!
Сатурниан-7TMCI
08.07.2008
10/10
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Amazon was charging almost $18 for these inks when last I looked. But "partner" ANT has them for less than $11. Good deal? Beware that if you order several inks at a time that you may well find you get separate shipments at $7 each in shipping costs.Read Amazon's consolidation terms VERY carefully. You'll find that ANT has the right not to consolidate your 1-Click order. and they won't. I got charged $56 in shipping for a complete set of 8 ink cartridges. ANT refused to discuss this.
Гиперион-6CALT
17.08.2008
2/10
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Good thing I'm only borrowing this. It's as bad as the other Epsons I've had of late. Cheap build, fussy, gums up all the time, and wastes gallons of ink. Makes fine prints if you are very good with printers, but if your trust fund is running low, you'll want to find something that doesn't guzzle ink like this one.
НаноРейдер-4ZHZR
21.11.2007
10/10
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Pro's:1. Absolutely breathtaking quality. I have printed on Ilford high quality glossy photo paper as well as Epson Velvet Fine Art and High Gloss photo papers. All were 13 X 19. All images were absolutely fabulous with a remarkable dynamic range.2. Easy setup and install.3. Straight forward installation of printer/paper profiles.Con's:1. A bit tricky at times with large paper feed from the back.2. It's not pigment ink (but only higher-end printers are)3. A bit expensive to replace the ink, but given the lower price than similar Canon or HP printers of this quality, it would take a lot of prints to make up any cost difference.The bottom line is that I would absolutely buy this printer again because of the quality. The "Con's" mentioned above do not detract from my enjoyment of this printer.I had looked at comparable HP and Canon printers. I also must confess that I have owned Espon printers before and never been disappointed. I cannot tell you that it is better than other printers of similar quality. I just can't tell a difference enough to switch from a good thing.
Нейрон-8MXDI
01.03.2007
10/10
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Everyone complains about the ink use and it drives me nuts. Epsons have the best quality and horrible ink use because for the same reason, piezoelectric technology.Every other inkjet company uses thermal technology which basically heats a pocket of ink to the boiling point and pushes out the remaining ink. This leads to rogue ink vapor and a fixed droplet size. Look inside a HP that has been around a while and you will see that the whole machine is coated inside with condensed ink vapors. When HP (Canon, Lexmark etc) need a larger drop they just squirt out multiple drops, a less effective method of control.Epson's piezoelectric technology uses crystals that have variable flex depending on the current applied. This allows for fine droplet size control. Epson is the only printer company that can produce variable droplet size. This impacts the quality of the print and leads to Epson's quality lead. This also gives Epson more flexibility in the inks they choose to use since they don't have to make ink that can boil. This is why they were the first to produce pigmented inks.The down side to this technology is that the print head are expensive to make and hence Epson is also the only company to make a inkjet that doesn't have user replaceable print heads. Anyone who has set aside an HP or Lexmark for any period of time knows that the ink starts evaporating if a head isn't used and the head gets clogged permanently. Epson is not immune from this problem but since you can't replace it they have to prevent the head from clogging in the first place. Their solution is to occasionally flush the head to prevent build up of ink solids. This leads to the 'mysterious' ink use people complain about. Each cartridge has a separate head and each head must occasionally be either used or flushed. If you were to use an HP your unused colors eventually would become clogged and you would have to replace the head or cartridge with head to get it working. It is a trade off.
Сатурниан-2EUKR
04.11.2007
10/10
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I was having problems with dark prints. The actual fix was upgrading from an old Spyder calibrator to the Huey Pro. In the process, I bought the Epson R1800 to replace my Canon iP8500 (many hundreds of prints on Canon paper).After experience with several hundred Epson prints, I am very pleased with the R1800. The color match with my calibrated monitor is right on. I use Epson paper. I am proud to share prints with friends, they are as good as or better than any prints from multiple commercial sources. I am more confident that the prints will still be good years from now.The Canon ip8500 is a very good printer. The Canon printer is faster, but the Epson R1800 is still quite fast. I was not confident about the prints lasting- I have seen fading in prints on a bullitin board in one year. Some of the Canon colors are a little 'over the top', especially in the red family. The Epson colors are more correct to me.Key- Don't waste time and money making photographic prints of this quality without a good monitor calibrator- Huey Pro, Spyder2, etc.Bottom line- Epson R1800 excellent, Canon iP8500 very good.
НоваГость-2ZECJ
07.03.2006
10/10
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I sell prints in galleries both online as well as at a brick and mortar gallery, and before purchasing this printer, I was seriously considering the pro oriented Epson R2400 and the HP Designjet 30. I decided on the Epson R1800 because of its better glossy output and the Wilhelm Image Research predicted print longevity of up to 200 years without fading on some Epson papers. This same prediction applies to the Epson R2400 as well, however, from the sample prints that Epson sent me, I didn't like the glossy output of the new K3 inks that the R2400 uses -- the highlight areas where there is hardly any ink laid out on the paper show no gloss, and when viewed at an oblique angle, the latter are disturbingly dull. I must admit however that, were my work exclusively Black and White on matte paper, there would be no better printer for the purpose than the Epson R2400, or the 4800, and the 7800 pro series. My choice, was determined by my work, comprised of color in both glossy and matte, as well as B&W at which, with the proper profiles, the Epson R1800 is very capable. Many pros with the same needs as mine use the R1800 as their standard printer.One problem with the printer is that it has somewhat of a drinking problem -- not so much while printing, but every time it is powered up after a period of non-use it goes automatically into a cleaning cycle, whether needed or not, and that consumes a lot of ink. To overcome this, I leave my printer on around the clock. It uses very little power when idle (2 Watts -- less than a night light). To prevent printhead clogging, I print at least a nozzle check printout (using very little ink) every day, and so far I have not had any problems with either clogging, or excessive ink consumption. To protect the printer from possible damage caused by power outages or surges, I have it connected to a UPS Battery backup surge protector.Although I gave a 5 star rating to this printer, based on its superior output, the caveat still remains about its excessive ink consumption if turned off and on frequently. I do not hesitate to recommend this printer to any savvy photographer, though a beginner is likely to face a rather steep, but worthwhile and not impossible learning curve.
Дроид-3WQBQ
12.05.2007
8/10
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I'm quite pleased thus far with this unit; the quality of color and relative speedare just what I wanted. I'll have to wait and see how ink consumption is, andI need to order more paper from Epson; whose paper is not widely available inoffice supply stores.
Кронос-9TCRV
23.07.2006
4/10
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I agree with those who have posted here about the incomprehensible ink waste one encounters using this printer. Unless you are independently wealthy this thing will suck the life blood out of you. It goes through ink like a drunken sailor goes through cheap rum.And why in the heck does it stop dead in its tracks when it runs out of glossy optimizer and all I want to do is print a black and white copy of a list? This is just plain incompetence on the part of Epson.Admittedly, it does do a beautiful job of printing when it isn't making you want to take a sledge hammer to it. I doubt I'd ever buy another Epson after this one gives up the ghost. In fact, I may just sell the danged thing so that I can get my blood pressure back to normal.
Сатурниан-2ZAKA
23.04.2005
10/10
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The Epson R1800 is built like a tank. Upon first inspection out of the box, you will be suprised at it's size. Set-up out of the box was a breeze. About 10 minutes of unwrapping everything and software installation and I was ready to print.The first prints came out amazing. I used to work in a one hour photo lab with a Noritsu QSS-3011, basically the Cadallic of mini-lab printers. The best of the best. I am college student majoring in photography so quality is #1 to me. I would always print my pictures at the lab and fine tune each print so I would get the best. With this printer, I get nearly the EXACT SAME QUALITY. Which is nothing short of amazing considering we are talking about a lab machine that is in the costs of tens of thousands of dollars. The prints that I have printed from the R1800 rival the quality of that from the Nortisu lab printer.The 8 inks provide a cost effective method instead of replacing one expensive color tank when just one color runs out. You can just replace whatever color you run out of.The R1800 prints bordless sizes up to 13" in width. It can print panoramics from 4" to 13" from rolls of paper. Imgaine having a 13" by 44" panoramic on your wall! With the R1800, it's just that easy.The R1800 can also print on CD's, which is a neat feature, but one that I probably won't use too much until I get ready to graduate and create portfolio CD's with my work on them.5,760 x 1,440 optimized dpi resolution is what makes these prints so amazingly crisp in quality.The speed of the printer is pretty impressive too. 11x14's in under 3 minutes? 4x6's in under 45 seconds? Yes please!I believe the best paper I've used with R1800 is Epson's Premium Luster paper. It's semi glossy with a sheer luster to it that makes the color and contrast hold of the paper look amazing.If you are even an amatuer photographer and care about the quality of your printers and are in the market for an at home studio printer, you cannot go wrong with the R1800. I would reccommend nothing else.
Плазмонавт-9KUTD
19.12.2005
10/10
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I purchased the R1800 a few months after it came out. It was much more expensive then, but well worth it. It is flat out the best printer I have ever owned. The photo print quality is superior, the gloss top coating feels no different than when i have photo's printed at the local lab and I especially like the direct print on CD or DVD, so much that I have a ton of afterburner labels and non-printable DVD blanks I will likely never use.If your taking pictures at 7 mega pixel or higher, the 13x19 photos and 11x17 photos (on photo paper) are amazing - you'd think you got them at a professional studio.One problem I have had is finding ink cartridge replacements in local stores - i've only ever found them at Staples online - Office Max and Office Depot consistently don't have them in stock... So when i buy them, I buy 3 of each color and the gloss at one time.tom
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