Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Ink Cartridges

For the designer, photographer, or even enthusiast, the Epson Stylus Photo R1900 inkjet photo printer should be a very appealing choice. Its speeds are fairly quick, producing a 5x7 photo in around 44 seconds, and it supports a wide variety of media types and sizes. Replacing the 8 colors of Epson R1900 printer ink can get expensive, however, so buyers should plan for its running costs.

Although it is billed as a wide-format printer, the R1900 only supports widths up to 13 inches, so buyers shouldn't expect poster-sized prints. Still, it can handle up to 44 inches in length, and it supports borderless printing on media up to 13x19 inches in size. An impressive variety of media types are supported, including matte canvas, velvet fine art, and many other specialty types. In fact, it can even handle printable CDs and DVDs using the same excellent Stylus Photo R1900 printer ink.

Professional reviews praise its photo output, as well as its ability to handle roll feed media. They also like the fact that the Epson R1900 ink can enhance skin tones for better output. Some reviewers felt that its large footprint of 24.3x12.7 inches was a drawback, and the lack of a card reader made it less convenient to use.

The biggest drawback of this inkjet model is truly the cost of Epson R1900 ink cartridges, however. With 8 separate Stylus Photo R1900 ink cartridges to replace, the costs tend to pile up, and heavy users will find it expensive to operate over time.

While the stellar photo output of the Epson R1900 will be a great fit for professionals with a budget to support it, its operating costs and its somewhat high purchase price will keep it out of reach for most amateurs and enthusiasts. Otherwise, its varied media support and fade-resistant inks are impressive.