EPSON R300
Written: Apr 28 '04 (Updated Mar 30 '05)
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Pros: High speed high quality prints, plus the CD printing option.
Cons: The spare cartridges can cost as much as £11 each if you buy Epsons own.
The Bottom Line: Very good quality end result. True Photo Quality. Thats all you need at a reasonable price.
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| Bond008's Full Review: Epson Stylus Photo R300 InkJet Printer |
This is one of the best Printers on the market. Capable of 5760 DPI real photo quality printing. Print a 10 X 8 borderless photo on the best settings & you will be hard pressed to tell the difference between it & a proper Kodak print. This Printer is quiet fast & reliable.
Perhaps one of the best features of the R300 is the CD/DVD print option. You can print strait onto the top of a CD or DVD disc ( correct media required ). This is a huge bonus for anyone who likes to make their own music CD,s. Think of the time it will save.
Another great time saving feature is the multiple memory card slot. Just plug in your memory card strait from the camera & the Printer picks it up & launches Windows own Picture Preview software. This not only saves time but battery power from the Camera. Its also possible to connect some Cameras directly to the Printer using Pictbridge.
The R300 has a very stylish looking front panel. Lots of user friendly buttons enable direct printing without the need of a computer. In addition there is a professional looking LCD panel that tells you what is being done.
Using Epsons own paper its possible to turn out full size borderless A4 prints with vivid full range colours. There are 6 ink cartridges which increases the visual spectrum of colours whilst cutting down the cost layout on new cartridges.
The printer also comes with a very detailed manual & a simple set up guide. Follow the guide & it takes about 10 minutes to set up.
In its stylish Black & Grey this printer would not be out of place in a small office or any home & at around £120 its a real bargain. And its possible to pick up compatible ink cartridges for very low prices ( $5 each ).
This is the best Printer I have owned after 10 years of using various Printers. I have had Lexmarks, Canons & Epsons. So far Epson beats the competition for quality by a long way.
Features & Benefits ( Taken from Epson's Website )
Superior 6-color Photo Inks and up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
Offers incredible detail, more accurate skin tones and smoother gradations
Creates vivid color photos that stay brilliant longer
Prints directly on ink jet printable CDs/DVDs
Includes front loading tray for quick, easy operation
Convenient photo printing–no computer needed
Print photos directly from memory cards and PictBridge-enabled digital cameras
Save to or print from CD-R or Zip® drives through a front access USB host port
Provides PC-free menu selections and a large LCD panel to choose the right print setting to print
Optional Bluetooth wireless printing
BorderFree™ printing in all your favorite sizes
Quickly delivers stacks of 4" x 6" snapshots or frame-ready
5" x 7," 8" x 10," 8.5" x 11" and panoramic size photos
Fast print speeds
Prints a 4" x 6" photo in 37 seconds black text at up to 15 ppm¹
cost-saving individual ink cartridges!
Print brilliant photos–with or without a computer! A full-featured performer with CD printing and built-in card slots, the Epson Stylus® Photo R300 makes it easy to print outstanding photos.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): £115
Operating System: Windows
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Bond008
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Member: Paul Thomas
Location: Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
Reviews written: 51
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About Me:
Married for 21 years to my lovely wife Elaine with 4 children & one granddaughter
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