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- Separate ink cartridges for improved cost-efficiency
- EPSON DURABrite inks dry instantly, and are smudgeproof, waterproof and fade resistant
- Borderfree printing and copying up to A4, new 3D colour look-up table (LUT) for improved photo output
- EPSON Smart Panel software for clear, simple control of all functions
- High quality printing up to 5760 optimised dpi on suitable media
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The world of photography is changing. Now there's a printer that offers photographers a level of quality and flexibility that's more than a match for the lab or darkroom. The Epson Stylus Photo R800 is a desktop photo printing solution that produces supreme archival quality matte or gloss prints, while you retain all the creative control that makes your vision unique.
When it comes to bringing unique ideas to life, photographers have extremely high standards. Traditionally, these have only been met by photo labs or complex darkroom processing. Now it's time to step out of the darkroom and put your trust in Epson, the recognised photo printing experts.
Quality, flexibility and efficiency are built in. The eight-cartridge system includes Red and Blue inks which create a colour gamut rivalling that of silver halide and adds depth to natural colours such as sky, sea, sunsets and autumn leaves. At the same time, the latest Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss" pigment inks recreate perfect tones that will be lightfast for up to 80 years.
Photos and reprints look superb, even when enlarged up to borderless A4 size, because this printer can achieve an amazing resolution of up to 5760 optimised dpi on suitable media. At the same time, the finest detail is achieved and fast print speeds maintained by using a range of dot sizes, including a minute droplet of just 1.5 picolitres.
Epson's dedication to satisfying photo experts is underlined by the development of Epson Gloss Optimizer technology. This is a fine tuning tool designed for optimising highly durable gloss pigment ink prints. The photographic result is a smooth and even gloss finish, comparable to silver halide, but with a longer lifetime.
Also, the finest results are achieved on both Matte or Gloss media, because the printer features two different blacks that optimise performance for each, automatically applied by the driver when you select paper type. Of course, the ability to replace each individual cartridge also maximises cost efficiency.
The digital format has revolutionised photography, but the thrill of watching your photos emerge from your printer is just as rewarding as it was in your darkroom. However, now you can experience the same emotions, but in the daylight.
Once connected to your computer you can perfect your images using on-screen photo editing software including Epson PhotoQuicker, an easy print layout tool. The digital format also lets you store your photos safely on your computer and print as many copies as you like, when you like, in a huge variety of formats.
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Epson Stylus Photo R800 Photo Inkjet PrinterThe world of photography is changing. Now there's a printer that offers photographers a level of quality and flexibility that's more than a match for the lab or darkroom. The Epson Stylus Photo R800 is a desktop photo printing solution that produces supreme archival quality matte or gloss prints, while you retain all the creative control that makes your vision unique. Features:Outstanding photos, reprints and enlargements from a resolution up to 5760 x 1440 optimised dpi on suitable media Capture the finest photo detail with a tiny 1.5 picolitre ink droplet EPSON Gloss Optimizer technology for fine tuning high-gloss prints Eight individual cartridges for maximum efficiency Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, Blue, Matte Black, Photo Black, Gloss Optimizer Separate Matte and Photo Black cartridges Archival Photographic Prints on Gloss and Matte Papers durability for over 80 years Professional image cataloguing with high-resolution direct printing onto CD/DVD's Advanced IEEE 1394 (FireWire) and USB 2.0 Outstanding quality and durability with Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment ink Red and Blue Inks for increased colour gamut similar to Silver Halide adds life to sky, sea, sunsets and autumnal scenes Borderless printing at popular photo print sizes up to A4 Hi-Speed connectivity
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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An amazing printer... and great value for money.
Very solidly made, build quality is well above all other inkjets I've owned or used. Easy to install, quick, smooth and very quiet in operation.
Photo print quality, colours and finish on Premium Glossy Paper are extraordinary. Gloss optimiser and photo-black cartridges get rid of that horrible variable gloss finish common on other Epson & other brand printer output = magic. Output is indistiguishable from lab photo prints. General document printing quality and speed are also excellent.
If you want a high-end, quality A4 inkjet printer for photo and general printing I can thoroughly recommend this little gem!!!
41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant when new and when nozzles don't get blocked. So it reviews well in mags , as they only have it running for a few days.
Truly excellent print quality for a year or so. I was SO impressed when it was new.
And then it gets a bit older... blocked nozzles... and, boy, it drinks more than a thirsty elephant.
So, as an example, this is what happened today...
The R800 informs me my Magenta cartridge is empty.
I insert a new one and it then uses so much ink cleaning that I now also have to replace Red, Matte Back, Cyan , Blue and Yellow. Sixty quids worth!!
I put in the new Epson Cartridges and press the button and it does it's stuff.
A test print shows blocked nozzles. I clean, test,clean, test... SIX times!!
Still nozzles blocked, still more cleaning, still more wasted ink.
More wasted money. More money into Epson's Bank Account.
So, of those NEW espensive cartridges, the Ink level gauge now shows Magenta:50% , Cyan:50% , Matte-Black:75% , Red:75% and Blue:75%.
(That's probably a tenners-worth of ink absorbed in a soggy sponge inside the printer)
DISGUSTING - and the nozzles are STILL blocked!!!
So, I still couldn't print a photo if I'd tried. It would be cheaper to take a Taxi to Boots to get something printed.
You'll be impressed when its new, but quite honestly, after 15 months just switch it OFF and throw your money down the drain.. it's quicker.
In future I shall buy a printer where the nozzles are in the cartridge.
SUMMARY:- Forget it. It's not a cheap printer to buy and darned costly to run.
Post Script: Another couple of cleans and there goes the Gloss Optimiser.
Choose another brand. My previous Epson was nearly as greedy and I didn't believe the 'private' reviews. Waste of money.
Truly excellent print quality for a year or so. I was SO impressed when it was new.
And then it gets a bit older... blocked nozzles... and, boy, it drinks more than a thirsty elephant.
So, as an example, this is what happened today...
The R800 informs me my Magenta cartridge is empty.
I insert a new one and it then uses so much ink cleaning that I now also have to replace Red, Matte Back, Cyan , Blue and Yellow. Sixty quids worth!!
I put in the new Epson Cartridges and press the button and it does it's stuff.
A test print shows blocked nozzles. I clean, test,clean, test... SIX times!!
Still nozzles blocked, still more cleaning, still more wasted ink.
More wasted money. More money into Epson's Bank Account.
So, of those NEW espensive cartridges, the Ink level gauge now shows Magenta:50% , Cyan:50% , Matte-Black:75% , Red:75% and Blue:75%.
(That's probably a tenners-worth of ink absorbed in a soggy sponge inside the printer)
DISGUSTING - and the nozzles are STILL blocked!!!
So, I still couldn't print a photo if I'd tried. It would be cheaper to take a Taxi to Boots to get something printed.
You'll be impressed when its new, but quite honestly, after 15 months just switch it OFF and throw your money down the drain.. it's quicker.
In future I shall buy a printer where the nozzles are in the cartridge.
SUMMARY:- Forget it. It's not a cheap printer to buy and darned costly to run.
Post Script: Another couple of cleans and there goes the Gloss Optimiser.
Choose another brand. My previous Epson was nearly as greedy and I didn't believe the 'private' reviews. Waste of money.
207 of 211 people found the following review helpful
I am very much into digital photography, and wanted to be able to produce prints with the same clarity as those produced in traditional photography. I had been using an Epson Sylus Photo 890 for some time, and whilst that produced very good output, some graininess was still evident, and as with all other printers I've seen, the finish on gloss photos is uneven on certain colours, and there is a tendency for colours to change with time - especially when picutres are on display.
So I recently splashed out on the Epson R800 - and have to say that the output is truly stunning! Crystal clear print with no hint of graininess, fantastic colours, and also a consistent gloss finish due to the inclusion of a 'gloss optimizer' cartridge, which finishes off each gloss print with an even and protective gloss coating. Another plus point is that Epson claims a 75-year colourfastness of the prints - a huge improvement on most prints and photographs! It also has the facility to print directly onto CDs, using a special CD holder.
The only downside I can see is the price of the ink cartridges - although I guess that this is the case for just about all printers. The printer takes 8 seperate cartridges - 5 colour, two different blacks, and the gloss optimizer - and a full set of cartridges currently cost around £90! I haven't been using mine long enough to comment on how long the cartridges last, but the output is so good that I will try to overlook the ink prices - and am delighted with my purchase.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Surprising printer
I have had this printer for several years and don't tend to use it much due to the high cost of the ink cartridges. Read more
Published 2 months ago by E. Denton
Best printer i've ever seen and the worst i've ever bought
If you are seriously considering buying this printer please take my advice and don't.
When you read the specs, savour the reviews and salivate over the picture quality... Read more
When you read the specs, savour the reviews and salivate over the picture quality... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mark H
Superb product
Delivered very quickley. I already had a R800, and have replaced it with the same. This printer is excellent for price and the quality of the photos it produces. Read more
Published 4 months ago by B. Smith
Epson R800
A waste of time and money. Heavy banding across prints, returned as faulty; no £250 printer can produce such poor results if working properly. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Charlie McNeilly
I hate this printer
My last Epson was a dream - cheap to run - kept producing great prints for years - however I've never got this thing to run properly - when it worked I could never calibrate it... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Parusha
Why waste money!
Great quality printing, then clogged nozzle. Oh dear, following through the maintenance it appeared nothing wrong with the colours, but a problem with photo black/gloss. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Hamstar
Epsom Stylus R800
Before purchasing I researched and read many reviews on A4 printers from 3 major manufacturers. The reviews were extremely helpful and were partly instrumental in my decision... Read more
Published 10 months ago by David Billington
Clogged
Printer is great initially but has now completely stopped working. Goes through so so much ink. Is heading for the bin, endless head cleaning and issues with cartridges. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Chris Browne
epson r800 photo printer
What a great printer! For 18 months quality prints no problems whatever, until as many of the reviewers have found the Epson disease hits blocked heads! Read more
Published 11 months ago by eric
A great all round printer.
It's a brilliant all round printer, there is not many cd/dvd printers at this price with this quality. This one is replacing my original R800 after 5 years service.
Published 12 months ago by Ray
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