Testseek.co.uk have collected 36 expert reviews of the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Series and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Series.
August 2008
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The editors liked
Print life
Print colours
Monochrome printing
CD/DVD printing
Fast for its class
Pleasingly realistic results on photo stock
Easy to use
Ultrachrome K3 system
Superb print quality
Great colours
Well built
Excellent picture quality
Small footprint
Easy to set up and use
Good range of media input options
Including roll paper adaptor
Pigment-based inks
The editors didn't like
Need to swap inks
Lack of definition in fine art prints
Expensive
You still have to swap out matte black and photo black ink tanks
Limited connectivity options
Default settings can leave your prints looking a little dark
Abstract: The print quality produced by the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 is superb, especially when it is combined with Epson photo papers. A3+ prints from the Stylus R2880 are extremely detailed, and even the subtlest colour changes are rendered smoothly and gradu...
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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...
