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August 2008
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The editors liked
Excellent color
Truly neutral black and white
Prints exhibit fine detail
Improved build quality
Moderately useful roll paper holder included
Wider color gamut
Automatic nozzle check
Fast. Impressively high-quality photos and graphics. Maximum 13- by 19-inch cut paper size. Fine arts papers available.
Superb print quality. Whisper-quiet. Very fast. Reasonable ink cost per print.
Stunning color & grayscale printing
Large paper sizes supported
Very fast printing
Many individual ink colors
Superb image quality
Versatile paper handling
Fast
Quiet
Efficient
Easy to set up
Prints directly onto DVD/CD discs
The editors didn't like
Still have to swap Photo and Matte black inks
Bundled with small capacity inks
Awkward rear feed for specialty papers
Bundled profiles print a little dark
Small-capacity ink cartridges
Needs different black ink cartridges for matte and glossy paper.
Black cartridges need to be swapped when switching paper types. 11ml cartridge capacity requires frequent changes when outputting large prints.
Switching between black inks uses ink
No network connectivity options
No LCD
Expensive photo-black and matte-black ink cartridges must be manually swapped
Fast. Impressively high-quality photos and graphics. Maximum 13- by 19-inch cut paper size. Fine arts papers available.
Needs different black ink cartridges for matte and glossy paper.
Suitable for both serious amateurs and professional photographers and graphic artists, the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 delivers great-looking output at fast speed....
Superb print quality. Whisper-quiet. Very fast. Reasonable ink cost per print.
Black cartridges need to be swapped when switching paper types. 11ml cartridge capacity requires frequent changes when outputting large prints.
The Stylus Photo R2880 may not have the large-capacity cartridges and no-swap blacks that Epson aficionados were hoping for, but if you’re ready for a new printer that can deliver breathtakingly beautiful images at a reasonable cost, this is the one...
Abstract: Epson’s new 13-inch Stylus Photo R2880 printer (replacing the Epson 2400) incorporates print technologies that include a new printhead using an ink-repellent coating to improve ink dot placement. Its new UltraChrome K3 inkset and Radiance te...
In conclusion, the Stylus Photo R2880 provides quality photo printing capabilities on a wide range of paper options that are sure to strike any photographers fancy. If you can tolerate having to switch black cartridges when switching between photo and ...
Superb image quality; versatile paper handling; fast; quiet; efficient; easy to set up; prints directly onto DVD/CD discs
No network connectivity options; no LCD; expensive photo-black and matte-black ink cartridges must be manually swapped; problematic manual paper feed
Epson’s Stylus Photo R2880 is a serious, well-designed, and nicely constructed photo printer for photo enthusiasts and professionals who require medium-size, exhibition-quality black-and-white or color prints. ...
Abstract: The Epson Stylus Photo R2880 is a solid upgrade to the R2400 it replaces. With better print quality, faster throughput, and even better black and white capabilities than before, it should be very high on your list in this size range. The ability to pri...
Excellent color; truly neutral black and white; prints exhibit fine detail; improved build quality; moderately useful roll paper holder included
Still have to swap Photo and Matte black inks; bundled with small capacity inks; awkward rear feed for specialty papers; bundled profiles print a little dark
Ratings (out of 5)Design4.5Features4Ease-of-Use4.5Image Quality5Value for Money4.5The Epson Stylus Photo R2880 is an evolutionary step-up from the R2400. The new Vivid Magenta inks will be welcomed by anyone that prints saturated images, particularly ...
