Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Ink Cartridges

Epson R2880 Printer Review

For amateur and professional photographers alike, the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 is an excellent photo inkjet printer that has the ability to deliver vibrant color graphics and pictures, as well as breathtaking black-and-white images that rival machines twice the price. Three types of black printer ink are used at once, providing more clarity and detail than printers that only use one. Five colors of Epson R2880 ink are used also, creating a massive color spectrum.

For a personal device such as this one, it is unusual to have such high-quality documents produced at such an efficient rate. The R2880 can generate a 4x6-inch color photo in less than 1 minute, an 8x10-inch photo in about 2.2 minutes at the highest quality, and an 11x14-inch picture in 4 minutes. This machine can also print panoramic-size pictures, print directly onto CDs and DVDs, and will support nearly 20 types of media.

The major operating systems, such as Windows and Mac, are compatible with the R2880, and users can connect through one of the two USB 2.0 ports, or can plug a digital camera straight into the printer through the PictBridge connection. Though there is no LCD screen to preview the images, users can do so on the screen of the camera. These photos can last for many years, and thanks to the specialty vivid magenta Epson R2880 ink, the red, blue, and purple colors will jump off the page.

Even with all 8 of the Stylus Photo R2880 ink cartridges installed, this inkjet printer only weighs about 27 pounds, making it fairly easy to move, though not exactly portable. It is compact, measuring 24.3x31.4x16.3 inches, and the black and gray frame is very modern and stylish. The output tray folds up when not in use to limit storage space, and the input tray, which also folds down, can hold up to 120 sheets of standard paper.

Each Stylus Photo R2880 ink cartridge has 180 nozzles that are used to precisely eject miniscule droplets of printer ink. When printing standard text documents, it is best to use the Matte Black supply. This is interchangeable with the Photo Black Epson R2880 ink, which, when used in correlation with the Advanced Black and White Photo Mode, creates impressive, high-grade images.

Ranked among the top in its class, the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 is a photographer's dream. It is affordable, fast, and generates exceptional quality. The pictures that this printer can create will capture the details of moments and scenery like one would expect from a lab, but it can do so at home or in a professional studio.