Customer Rating: 
Summary: Epson R1800 - What I needed!
Comment: I have previously owned an Epson, and returned again since this was the only product in its category that had all the features I needed. It is incredibly quiet, and prints very quickly, no matter if it is a Speed or Quality print you are sending to it. It prints up to 13" x 19" sheets or even on rolls of banner paper and printable CD's.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Epson Stylus Photo R1800
Comment: I LOVE this printer! This is the third Epson printer that I've owned and all have preformed well but this one far exceeded my expections. The ICC profiles that I downloaded from Epson for use with Photoshop and the use of Epson paper have made all my photographs pop, so much so that I want to reprint them all.
Customer Rating:
Summary: R1800 Epson printer
Comment: I'm quite pleased thus far with this unit; the quality of color and relative speed
are just what I wanted. I'll have to wait and see how ink consumption is, and
I need to order more paper from Epson; whose paper is not widely available in
office supply stores.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Outstanding Printer
Comment: This is, hands down, the best photo printer I have ever owned or used. I'm a "serious amateur/semi-professional" photographer and this printer delivers the high quality images I demand.
Epson provides an excellent "quick start" guide that made setup a breeze. It went from box to printing in a matter of minutes. The most time consuming part of the whole installation was waiting for the inks to "charge" after installing the cartridges.
One thing you should keep in mind when purchasing this printer is that it's BIG and HEAVY! You're going to need a large, sturdy stand or table to put it on and leave it. You're not going to want to move it very often; it's just not practical. Also, you're going to need quite a bit of room in FRONT of the printer for the paper tray. That's something most folks who've never owned a wide format printer don't think of.
I primarily use Epson papers, and when used in combination with the Epson Premium profiles, get prints that rival any I've seen from professional print houses. I'm partial to the "Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte" (also known as "Enhanced Matte Paper"), but also like the Premium Glossy and Luster papers. I've also used Kodak papers with outstanding results.
So far, I haven't used the roll paper feature, so I can't comment on it's performance. I have used the CD/DVD print mode a few times and it worked flawlessly (I actually have an Epson R220 that I use as my regular CD/DVD printer). I've also used the single sheet feed to print on canvas and it works like a champ.
The only "complaint" I have (and the reason I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5) is that it drinks ink like a camel at an oasis. I would strongly suggest buying a spare set of inks at the same time as the printer. If you're like me, you'll start printing like crazy as soon as you see the quality of your first few prints, and will blow through the included inks before you realize it. I've been using it so much that I broke down and ordered a continuous ink feed system made by a 3rd party vendor. Once I receive it and get it installed, my ink worries will hopefully be a thing of the past.
UPDATE:
I've had this printer for about 1 1/2 years now and still use it on a daily basis. I did purchase a continuous feed bulk ink system and still use it, but certainly wouldn't recommend it based on my experience. It was a lot of trouble and work to setup, and even more to maintain. Granted, I have saved a LOT of money on ink, but at the added cost of HUGE amounts of time spent on maintenance, mainly due to print-head clogs. I've probably spent more time on maintenance than on printing.
Why don't I just pull the bulk system and go back to cartridges? Mainly because I REALLY like the results with the 3rd party ink. My workflow is tightly color managed. I've spent numerous hours meticulously creating my own profiles for all the various papers I use. If I switch inks, I'll have to start from scratch and create all new profiles.
Otherwise, the printer is beginning to show its age. In fact, the internal ink counters have already tripped the "printer needs maintenance" notice (probably due to the numerous cleaning cycles trying to clear head clogs).
Most folks probably don't realize that most inkjet printers go through automatic cleaning and purging cycles on a very frequent basis. Most desktop models dispose of the waste ink from these cycles (and cleaning cycles the operator intentionally runs) by drawing it away from the print mechanism and depositing it on large absorbent pads (kind of like a big diaper) hidden away in the bottom of the printer. The printer keeps up with how much ink it thinks the pads contain, and when it thinks the pads are almost full, it triggers a warning, letting you know the pads need to be changed. It will still allow you to print, for a time, but when a secondary counter triggers, the printer will refuse to print until it's serviced. Unfortunately, that isn't something you can do yourself; it must be sent to a service center.
I did look into changing the pads myself. I was able to purchase the service manual for the printer, and I even found an order source for the pads. To change them, however, the printer must be almost completely disassembled, which on the surface doesn't sound too bad. The problem is that when you reassemble it, you must re-calibrate the gap between the print-head and the paper. If you don't do this, the head can't lay down the ink properly. Unfortunately, the calibration tool for this printer, costs MORE than the printer itself! And, it can only be used to calibrate this specific model!
There does exist a program you can use to reset the internal counter and fool the printer into thinking it has been serviced. By doing so, you do run the risk of the pads becoming so saturated that ink starts leaking out the bottom of the printer.
All-in-all, it's been a GREAT printer, and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another one or recommend it. In fact, within the next month or two, I will most likely "upgrade" to either an R1900 or R2880.
Customer Rating:
Summary: One of the best photo printers
Comment: I considered purchasing this printer for a few months. It's not the newest printer on the market, but it is one of the best out there and it will remain that way for years to come. While the R1800 is a hefty investment, you will not regret it.
The R1800 has not let me down. I was spending $50, $75, and more at local print shops. I decided to invest in my own photo printer and this was the perfect choice. It has eight cartridges and the replacement prices are reasonable (if you can call any ink cartridge price reasonable). It has been very easy to use and it has a bunch of printing options. Best of all, it's fast. It will be able to keep up with almost any printing need. I tend to print more 8x10 photos than anything and it shoots them out quickly. I haven't seen a bad photo come out of this printer.
Summary: Epson R1800 - What I needed!
Comment: I have previously owned an Epson, and returned again since this was the only product in its category that had all the features I needed. It is incredibly quiet, and prints very quickly, no matter if it is a Speed or Quality print you are sending to it. It prints up to 13" x 19" sheets or even on rolls of banner paper and printable CD's.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Epson Stylus Photo R1800
Comment: I LOVE this printer! This is the third Epson printer that I've owned and all have preformed well but this one far exceeded my expections. The ICC profiles that I downloaded from Epson for use with Photoshop and the use of Epson paper have made all my photographs pop, so much so that I want to reprint them all.
Customer Rating:
Summary: R1800 Epson printer
Comment: I'm quite pleased thus far with this unit; the quality of color and relative speed
are just what I wanted. I'll have to wait and see how ink consumption is, and
I need to order more paper from Epson; whose paper is not widely available in
office supply stores.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Outstanding Printer
Comment: This is, hands down, the best photo printer I have ever owned or used. I'm a "serious amateur/semi-professional" photographer and this printer delivers the high quality images I demand.
Epson provides an excellent "quick start" guide that made setup a breeze. It went from box to printing in a matter of minutes. The most time consuming part of the whole installation was waiting for the inks to "charge" after installing the cartridges.
One thing you should keep in mind when purchasing this printer is that it's BIG and HEAVY! You're going to need a large, sturdy stand or table to put it on and leave it. You're not going to want to move it very often; it's just not practical. Also, you're going to need quite a bit of room in FRONT of the printer for the paper tray. That's something most folks who've never owned a wide format printer don't think of.
I primarily use Epson papers, and when used in combination with the Epson Premium profiles, get prints that rival any I've seen from professional print houses. I'm partial to the "Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte" (also known as "Enhanced Matte Paper"), but also like the Premium Glossy and Luster papers. I've also used Kodak papers with outstanding results.
So far, I haven't used the roll paper feature, so I can't comment on it's performance. I have used the CD/DVD print mode a few times and it worked flawlessly (I actually have an Epson R220 that I use as my regular CD/DVD printer). I've also used the single sheet feed to print on canvas and it works like a champ.
The only "complaint" I have (and the reason I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5) is that it drinks ink like a camel at an oasis. I would strongly suggest buying a spare set of inks at the same time as the printer. If you're like me, you'll start printing like crazy as soon as you see the quality of your first few prints, and will blow through the included inks before you realize it. I've been using it so much that I broke down and ordered a continuous ink feed system made by a 3rd party vendor. Once I receive it and get it installed, my ink worries will hopefully be a thing of the past.
UPDATE:
I've had this printer for about 1 1/2 years now and still use it on a daily basis. I did purchase a continuous feed bulk ink system and still use it, but certainly wouldn't recommend it based on my experience. It was a lot of trouble and work to setup, and even more to maintain. Granted, I have saved a LOT of money on ink, but at the added cost of HUGE amounts of time spent on maintenance, mainly due to print-head clogs. I've probably spent more time on maintenance than on printing.
Why don't I just pull the bulk system and go back to cartridges? Mainly because I REALLY like the results with the 3rd party ink. My workflow is tightly color managed. I've spent numerous hours meticulously creating my own profiles for all the various papers I use. If I switch inks, I'll have to start from scratch and create all new profiles.
Otherwise, the printer is beginning to show its age. In fact, the internal ink counters have already tripped the "printer needs maintenance" notice (probably due to the numerous cleaning cycles trying to clear head clogs).
Most folks probably don't realize that most inkjet printers go through automatic cleaning and purging cycles on a very frequent basis. Most desktop models dispose of the waste ink from these cycles (and cleaning cycles the operator intentionally runs) by drawing it away from the print mechanism and depositing it on large absorbent pads (kind of like a big diaper) hidden away in the bottom of the printer. The printer keeps up with how much ink it thinks the pads contain, and when it thinks the pads are almost full, it triggers a warning, letting you know the pads need to be changed. It will still allow you to print, for a time, but when a secondary counter triggers, the printer will refuse to print until it's serviced. Unfortunately, that isn't something you can do yourself; it must be sent to a service center.
I did look into changing the pads myself. I was able to purchase the service manual for the printer, and I even found an order source for the pads. To change them, however, the printer must be almost completely disassembled, which on the surface doesn't sound too bad. The problem is that when you reassemble it, you must re-calibrate the gap between the print-head and the paper. If you don't do this, the head can't lay down the ink properly. Unfortunately, the calibration tool for this printer, costs MORE than the printer itself! And, it can only be used to calibrate this specific model!
There does exist a program you can use to reset the internal counter and fool the printer into thinking it has been serviced. By doing so, you do run the risk of the pads becoming so saturated that ink starts leaking out the bottom of the printer.
All-in-all, it's been a GREAT printer, and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another one or recommend it. In fact, within the next month or two, I will most likely "upgrade" to either an R1900 or R2880.
Customer Rating:
Summary: One of the best photo printers
Comment: I considered purchasing this printer for a few months. It's not the newest printer on the market, but it is one of the best out there and it will remain that way for years to come. While the R1800 is a hefty investment, you will not regret it.
The R1800 has not let me down. I was spending $50, $75, and more at local print shops. I decided to invest in my own photo printer and this was the perfect choice. It has eight cartridges and the replacement prices are reasonable (if you can call any ink cartridge price reasonable). It has been very easy to use and it has a bunch of printing options. Best of all, it's fast. It will be able to keep up with almost any printing need. I tend to print more 8x10 photos than anything and it shoots them out quickly. I haven't seen a bad photo come out of this printer.
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