Epson R2880 Reviews: Epson Photos Colour Inkjet Printer

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Score: 9.1/10

47 Real Customer Reviews - In Summary

+ This printer scores high on print quality. - It has no outstanding negative points. “Superb quality printing , easy to use software , superb colour rendition , range…” Terry , HIGH WYCOMBE View all 47 real customer reviews

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47 verified purchasers have reviewed this product.
94% of people recommend it.

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All purchasers (45)
Compatibility9.2
Print quality9.4
Speed8.0
Value for money (at time of purchase)8.6
Overall rating9.1
Frequent home user (2)
Graphics or photo printing (2)
Professional photographer (1)
Other (40)
 

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Terry , HIGH WYCOMBE

+ Superb quality printing , easy to use software , superb colour rendition , range of paper sizes and media acceptability , direct cd printing , thick media , roll media . Prints that will last our lifetime . Extremely lifelike prints . I don't see the speed option as relevant as those that want quality are prepared to wait and it's fast enough for me compared to older printers .

- would not suit those who want hi - glossy prints , more for people who want natural looking prints . This is geared towards the pro - end if the market , that's not a bad point just needs those wishing to buy to know .

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13 of 15 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Jan 2009

Score 9.0/10

Ernest, Barnstaple , “Keen amateur.”

+ It gives me top class prints first time, elimiting the time wasting repeats that I had become used to previously. Also, the printing is much faster and a much more rewarding experience.

- Expensive to run.

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7 of 7 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Aug 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Excellent colour prints on normal copy paper as well as on dedicated glossy papers

- Uses far too much ink in setting itself ready for printing

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 08 Jan 2009

Score 10.0/10

Eric, Southampton , “Enthusiastic amateur photographer”

+ Excellent quality photo printing. Easy set-up. Easy maintenance. Separate colour cartridges.

- Two types of black cartridge have to be swapped in and out depending on paper used.

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6 of 6 people found this review helpful

purchased 27 Aug 2008

Score 8.0/10

Mark, Kirkby Liverpool , “Keen amateur wnting more”

+ The printer is fvery good, photo quality prints are brilliant and speed is pretty good.

- Expensive cartridges and you can't get multipacks, No paper storage trays. I expected easier user friendly guide and for the cost I would have expected more functionality buttons, a digital display (maybe)

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Dec 2008

Derrick, STROUD , “Enthusiastic amateur photographer.”

+ Easy to set up and use with included CD. Neat and compact for an A3 printer. Excellent prints both colour and monochrome. Monochrome exceptionally good.

- All fairly minor points and all down to the manufacturer. Included instructions very brief and not always obvious. Main manual only available on screen or by printing out.(A lot of paper and ink needed). Connecting cable not included, except at an extra cost. The need to change black inks for certain types of paper, it shouldn't be difficult for Epson to have nine inks in place and some kind of switch-over. Cost of replacement inks.

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 31 Dec 2008

Score 10.0/10

Terry, Tunbridge Wells , “Professional photographer”

+ Prints on full range of media including art papers
Matt and photo-black
Full page coverage
Quiet operation

- Cannot use the photo-black ink on art papers (possible on the 2100)

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5 of 5 people found this review helpful

purchased 03 Jan 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Brilliant Printer great colour, Best A3 for the price

- Slow
Expensive inks which don't last long

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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

purchased 17 Dec 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Print Quality Good, Very Quiet, Fast.

- Manual: Confusing & not that comprehensive, Backup could be better (Epson), Cartridges expensive & as already stated it is a shame the backup from Epson is not better.

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 23 Nov 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ High quality colour prints. Excellent monochrome prints

- Cost of inks

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3 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 26 Aug 2008

Score 10.0/10

Sean, Sheffield , “Hobby photographer”

+ The picture quality is fantastic. its so quiet and smooth with hardly any shudder

- size. it is huge. measure up first

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 06 Dec 2008

Score 8.0/10

Craig, Bedford

+ Print quality is great even A3 size prints. The quality of colours makes it a really good printer for the amature photographer also Epson have a wide range of printing papers compatible with the printer & it's profiles. When it comes to black & white printing there is also an advanced section available where you can give your print a warm look & sepia look as well as a quality black & white print. The fact that there are 9 inks available makes the difference compared to other printers.

- The ink cartridges are small and with there being 9 cartridges it can make replacing them very expensive. Also the printer only holds 8 cartridges and you have to swap the black cartridge with a different black cartridge depending on what paper your printing on.

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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 30 May 2009

Score 9.0/10

Rob, Nottingham

+ Excellent quality photographs

- Slow for a top class printer. Small ink cartridges. Quite expensive but it is a pro quality printer

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1 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Apr 2009

Score 10.0/10

Margaret, South Shields

+ easy to install top quality prints

- just wish inks were a bit cheaper

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purchased 21 May 2009

Score 10.0/10

Michael, Ayrshire

+ Quality of Print, Value for money

- Expensive Inks

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purchased 11 May 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Excellent print quality in colour and black and white.

- Reviewer left no comment

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purchased 21 Jun 2009

Score 8.0/10

Lesa, Bridgend, South Wales

+ Very good print quality, produces very good images

- Expensive

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purchased 06 Jul 2009

Score 8.0/10

Derek, West Tilbury

+ Size just right neat.

- Ink cartridge,s to small and over priced.

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purchased 06 Jul 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Reviewer left no comment

- A little on the Ugly side.

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purchased 16 Jul 2009

Score 1.0/10

edward, west midlands , “Frequent home user”

+ Reviewer left no comment

- Printer keeps cleaning heads, and has used half of the inks,after installation I had a paper jam.

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purchased 20 Jul 2009

Score 9.0/10

Mr F, Rochester, Kent

+ Stunning picture quality

- Ink very expensive.
Can be a bit slow.

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purchased 04 Aug 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ top quality printing

- Reviewer left no comment

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 26 Nov 2008

Score 9.0/10

Steve , Edinburgh , “Amature photographer”

+ Excellent prints. Quiet.

- Small ink cartridges

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1 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 15 Dec 2008

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser , “amateur photographer”

+ Print quality is superb.

- Haven't found any.

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1 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 16 Dec 2008

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ excellant prints easy to install

- ink cartridge size

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 22 Dec 2008

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ print quality is stunning

- not found any yet

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 07 Jan 2009

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Great quality printing, quiet, easy to set up

- Uses a lot of ink therefore a bit expensive to run

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 01 Apr 2009

Score 10.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ everything

- nothing, except cost of ink

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1 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 31 Aug 2008

Score 7.0/10

Trish, London

+ I am surprised at the slowness on small jobs compared to my previous Epson 895 but overall it seems fine. It hasn't had hard use so far.

- Nothing so far

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1 of 3 people found this review helpful

purchased 14 Nov 2008

Score 8.0/10

Toby, London , “Graphic Designer”

+ fast, good quality prints

- none found as yet

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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

purchased 09 Mar 2009

Score 10.0/10

Leonard, Hounslow

+ Quality of print

- Poor instructions

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0 of 2 people found this review helpful

purchased 19 Apr 2009

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Expert reviews for Epson R2880

PC Advisor expert review - by Karl Hodge

No large format photo printer is easy to use - but the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 is more simple than most.

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reviewed 11 Aug 2009

Product Features

Print Technology Inkjet
Photo Printer Yes
WiFi No
LCD Display No
Ethernet No
PictBridge Yes
Memory Card Slot No
Built-in Scanner No
Built-In Fax No
Built-in Copier No
Maximum Paper Size A3*
Print Colour Colour
Bluetooth No
Portable No
Film or Slide Scanner No
Number of Colours (incl. Black) 9
Height in mm 415
Width in mm 797
Depth in mm 616
Colour Black
Print Resolution (dpi) 5760x1440
Number of Prints per Minute in Colour 9
Number of Prints per Minute in Black & White 9
Sheet Capacity 120
Release Date 8 Jul 2008

Also known as: EPSON A3+, Epson

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Manufacturer's Description

Exhibition quality prints

Produce exhibition quality prints with unprecedented control with the Epson R2880 photo printer, the choice for professional and fine art photographers. With its innovative ink set, Epson UltraChrome K3™ with Vivid Magenta, this powerful printer offers an astounding color gamut for brilliant reds, blues and purples.

Designed to easily deliver large-format photos worthy of gallery display, the 13-inch R2880 includes Radiance™ technology, which ensures smooth color transitions, and improved highlight and shadow detail. Its three-level black technology offers exceptional gray balance and outstanding tonal range. And, Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode ensures precision control for neutral or toned black-and-white prints. Take your creativity further with its versatile media handling capabilities. Print on roll paper, fine art paper or 1.3 mm thick art board. The R2880 always delivers professional performance with its one-inch wide, permanent print head. And, for more consistent printing, it includes Automatic Nozzle Check technology, plus Epson PreciseColor™. Achieve professional results, with the quality, control and versatility of the Epson R2880 photo printer.


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