Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Printer

Here is yet another photo printer for professionals which could be deemed as a potential competitor to the Canon Pixma Pro9000.

Epson Stylus Photo R1800 printer uses 8 ink cartridges and the head is built of MicroPiezo technology. The R1800 can print in different sizes ranging from post card size to A3. The printing speed is average as it takes approximately 66 seconds to print a 8 X 10” photograph.

Here are some user reviews:

- Set up was easy! It took me about 10 minutes to get it out of the box, set it up, load the software, and begin printing.
- The speed is great. 11×14 inch prints in under 3 minutes - Awesome!
- It is a very large printer, but worth the desk space it takes up.
- The glossy prints look like actual photos thanks to the gloss optimizer cartridge.
- I’ve had nothing but trouble with it, and have had the hardest time printing proof sheets.
- Prints beautifully, but the inks are expensive.
- Very quiet. Very quick.
- It prints on CD’s, DVD’s, and even rolls of banner paper.

The R1800 has a price tag in the range of £330-£400 and seems like a great additional for professionals.