EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 InkJet Photo Color Printer? _ Opionions?

What do you think about EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 InkJet Photo Color
Printer, would you say that it could print pictures very well?

i

 

Yes. Try the Epson online store.

 

yes
Jim

 

Well, I buy most of my computer stuff from Newegg. Thanks. I think
that I will buy one.

i

 

Use Epson ink.

Use whatever paper you like, but don't even think about using
cheaper ink.

I do have paper feed problems with mine. It seems
tempermental about feeding photo paper. For example,
I've made several prints on one kind of paper and had to
basically hand feed each sheet to get it to go (just the
right amount of pressure on the top of the sheet to get
it started, but not too much or it is sensed as a jam
and gets fed right through). Then I've switch to a
different paper and had that paper feed fine. And then
switch back to the original type of paper... and it
feeds fine. But the next time other paper is used, it
won't feed... All very frustrating.

With regular non-photo inkjet papers it also can be
strange. With 11x17 24 pound paper it will feed okay
only if there are at least 10 sheets in the bin...
things like that.

 

So, would you recommend to look for something else, or stay with this
one? Again, this is strictly for photos and artwork and such, NOT for
general office type printing like shipping labels.

i

 

Have you tried cleaning the paper feed roller?
I can post instructions if you like.

 

There's only a few other options in that size of archival
pigment printer. Canon Pixma Pro 9500, HP B9180, and Epson
R2400. None offer any significant advantage over the R1800,
except better (more neutral) monochrome printing. None
however have the gloss optimiser that the R1800 does.
OTOH, if you were planning to print larger volumes and have
the space for it, larger 17" width models (R3800/4880 -
Canon iP5000) may be more economical in the long run.

 

I have an Epson R1800 and I get great results when I print photos on it.

 

I think fredrick nailed it on that one.

 

I have a maintenance manual here somewhere, but it must
be buried in a box or hiding under something.

I've tried cleaning it, but I would still be very
interested in whatever instructions you have. Even if
it's what I have, I might read it differently... ;-)

 

For photo printing only. Great at what it does.
Have to be scrupulous about checking nozzles for clogs.
Have to use Epson ink.
Better for color than B&W though good for latter.
New Epson dye based replacement for 1280 does not need gloss optimizer:
check it out before you buy.

 

Page from the service manual:
http://i12.tinypic.com/54n18k8.jpg

 

I do quite a lot of photo printing - I would suggest so long as you
stay with the main named brands (Canon, Epson & HP) they are all in
the game. The important thing is, when its important, to use brand ink
and brand paper to ensure longivity of output - the cheaper options
are fine for testing and fooling about, but its not great to give
(sell) a nice print to someone and then after a few weeks it starts to
fade. A good cheap source of the right material is important - I
probably spend 4-8 times the cost of the printer per year on supplies.
Also you should plan to spend some effort on learning how to get the
best prints - my personal best source is luminous-landscape.com. Also
I find that 6x8 are cheaper to get printed online - you saves your
money on the 8x10 sizes and bigger. - my two cents worth!

 

test

 

Thanks, Frederick and others. I bought this printer. I will get it in
a few days.

i

 

It is a great printer but it uses pigmented ink and does have a tendancy
to clog it underused. But the Canon Pro 9000 will produce better more
vibrant prints that look better. But is may begin to fade after 30
years while the Epson will go twice as long.

 

Floyd L. Davidson wrote:

Ignoramus19259 <[email protected]> wrote:



On Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:38:03 -0600, ray <> wrote:



On Sun, 26 Aug 2007 17:17:26 -0500, Ignoramus19259 wrote:



What do you think about EPSON Stylus Photo R1800 InkJet Photo Color Printer, would you say that it could print pictures very well? i



Yes. Try the Epson online store.



Well, I buy most of my computer stuff from Newegg. Thanks. I think that I will buy one.



Use Epson ink. Use whatever paper you like, but don't even think about using cheaper ink.

ABSOLUTELY.  THE CRAP INK FADES AND WILL CLOG YOUR PRINTER.  


I do have paper feed problems with mine. It seems tempermental about feeding photo paper. For example, I've made several prints on one kind of paper and had to basically hand feed each sheet to get it to go (just the right amount of pressure on the top of the sheet to get it started, but not too much or it is sensed as a jam and gets fed right through). Then I've switch to a different paper and had that paper feed fine. And then switch back to the original type of paper... and it feeds fine. But the next time other paper is used, it won't feed... All very frustrating. With regular non-photo inkjet papers it also can be strange. With 11x17 24 pound paper it will feed okay only if there are at least 10 sheets in the bin... things like that.

 

While the Canon 5000 produces the very best prints I have read about a
lot of problems with that model and that Canon does not stand behind
those problems very well. The Epson 3800 may be the best but while it
hold 9 carts it only has 8 channels so you need to purge and waste ink
when you go from BW to Color and Back. Over $5.00 a trip.

 

Absolutely. On my Canon Pixma printer I have used Costco/Ilford Glossy
and Epson Heaveyweight Matte using only Canon ink and had great
results. The Costco glossy was almost as good as the 5 times more
expensive Canon Photo Paper Pro.