Wide format printer
Oct 9, 2014 17:53:04 #
I am in the market for a new printer. It has to be wide format, my wife is a big time scrapbook nut, and the printer MUST take 13 inch wide paper. Anyone have any experience with the Epson Stylus Photo R3000? Any other recommendations are surely welcome.
Oct 9, 2014 18:07:32 #
I can't speak from experience with the 3000, but I love my 1400 (replaced now with the 1430.
Epson printers are dependable and their customer service is outstanding.
Epson printers are dependable and their customer service is outstanding.
Oct 9, 2014 18:49:39 #
jradose wrote:
I am in the market for a new printer. It has to be wide format, my wife is a big time scrapbook nut, and the printer MUST take 13 inch wide paper. Anyone have any experience with the Epson Stylus Photo R3000? Any other recommendations are surely welcome.
I have the R2880 and I love it, and the R3000 is the replacement for the R2880, so it's probably even better.
Oct 9, 2014 19:44:33 #
John, I have read many report that say there is so much ink wasted when changing cartridges in the epson you mentioned. I also read that you have to specify the type of black ink you want to use, which results in wasted ink. Care to respond to those, would appreciate it.
Oct 9, 2014 20:40:53 #
jradose wrote:
John, I have read many report that say there is so much ink wasted when changing cartridges in the epson you mentioned. I also read that you have to specify the type of black ink you want to use, which results in wasted ink. Care to respond to those, would appreciate it.
I really don't know how much ink is wasted, how could you tell? As to the black ink, I only use paper that needs the photo black ink, which are glossy or semi-gloss, as well as Epson's glossy fiber paper, so I don't have to change to the matte ink. I wonder if those issues are addressed in the 3000. I just like the print quality.
Oct 9, 2014 20:42:17 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
I bought an Epson Stylus Pro 3880 from B&H. The printer cost about $1000.00. I received a $250.00 cash rebate from Epson (promptly). Considering it has 9 ink cartridges that are large (80 mi) valued at about $600.00 (and will last a while), I figure the printer cost me about $150.00. The prints are fantastic.
jradose wrote:
I am in the market for a new printer. It has to be wide format, my wife is a big time scrapbook nut, and the printer MUST take 13 inch wide paper. Anyone have any experience with the Epson Stylus Photo R3000? Any other recommendations are surely welcome.
Oct 9, 2014 21:18:51 #
DavidPine wrote:
I bought an Epson Stylus Pro 3880 from B&H. The printer cost about $1000.00. I received a $250.00 cash rebate from Epson (promptly). Considering it has 9 ink cartridges that are large (80 mi) valued at about $600.00 (and will last a while), I figure the printer cost me about $150.00. The prints are fantastic.
That is understating the point! It just gets better...
The 3880 uses very little ink to switch between MK and PK black inks. It also seems to be the printer least affected by nozzle clogging. It also prints on 17" wide paper (wide format is something that is very addictive).
The cost of ink, in 80ml cartridges for the 3880 runs about $0.74/ml while the 3000 ink will cost $1.17/ml (figures are a couple years old, so it may be slightly different but the ratio will be the same).
The 3880 does have "disadvantages"... compared to higher end Epson printers. It doesn't have vacuum assisted paper transport, and does not use roll paper. And note that printers that can use 750ml ink cartridges get the price of ink down to only $0.40/ml.
Of course the farther up the line one buys, the physically larger and heavier the printer is too.
Oct 9, 2014 23:04:04 #
I have the R3000. You'll love it. GO BUY IT. NOW! It flawlessly prints from 4x6 up to 13x(panoramic roll,)
and every size and quality in between. WiFi, Fast, Large ink tanks, has both Matte Black and Gloss Black individual ink tanks, and it's pretty quiet. Excellent Printer.
Epson paper is great and very special(and expensive,) but Red River Paper(.com) also gets fantastic results on the machine too and is a bit more reasonably priced.
Check out B&H, they usually have some kind of rebate along with Epson going on.
and every size and quality in between. WiFi, Fast, Large ink tanks, has both Matte Black and Gloss Black individual ink tanks, and it's pretty quiet. Excellent Printer.
Epson paper is great and very special(and expensive,) but Red River Paper(.com) also gets fantastic results on the machine too and is a bit more reasonably priced.
Check out B&H, they usually have some kind of rebate along with Epson going on.
Oct 10, 2014 01:46:39 #
Apaflo wrote:
That is understating the point! It just gets better...
The 3880 uses very little ink to switch between MK and PK black inks.
The cost of ink, in 80ml cartridges for the 3880 runs about $0.74/ml while the 3000 ink will cost $1.17/ml
The 3880 uses very little ink to switch between MK and PK black inks.
The cost of ink, in 80ml cartridges for the 3880 runs about $0.74/ml while the 3000 ink will cost $1.17/ml
To make the switch to matte paper and back, the 3880 uses 6.2ml. of ink.
13 changes will drain one 80ml tank. You be the judge!
SS
Oct 10, 2014 02:03:00 #
SharpShooter wrote:
To make the switch to matte paper and back, the 3880 uses 6.2ml. of ink.
13 changes will drain one 80ml tank. You be the judge!
13 changes will drain one 80ml tank. You be the judge!
The printer has two black ink cartridges, so neither of them will be emptied with 26 (not 13) changes. And while that is enough to suggest it's best to properly manage the work load, it's not really very much. Printing a couple of 16x20's might take more ink than one swap. Printing more than 10 prints between switches, which is probably close to a normal minimum, makes it an insignificant cost of getting better prints than the neighbor that uses brand X!
Oct 10, 2014 05:56:05 #
I have had a 3000 for about a year now. I print A3's, and 900 x 297mm panos on it. I did have a problem with it dropping out using wireless printing, but since connecting by USB cable it has been faultless. I use refillable cartridges, and have never had a problem with clogging etc.
Previously I had a Canon printer, and this is a vast improvement. Go for it - you wont regret it.
Previously I had a Canon printer, and this is a vast improvement. Go for it - you wont regret it.
Oct 10, 2014 07:00:39 #
Baz, where do you get your refillable ink cartridges?
Baz wrote:
I have had a 3000 for about a year now. I print A3's, and 900 x 297mm panos on it. I did have a problem with it dropping out using wireless printing, but since connecting by USB cable it has been faultless. I use refillable cartridges, and have never had a problem with clogging etc.
Previously I had a Canon printer, and this is a vast improvement. Go for it - you wont regret it.
Previously I had a Canon printer, and this is a vast improvement. Go for it - you wont regret it.
Oct 10, 2014 07:01:09 #
jradose wrote:
I am in the market for a new printer. It has to be wide format, my wife is a big time scrapbook nut, and the printer MUST take 13 inch wide paper. Anyone have any experience with the Epson Stylus Photo R3000? Any other recommendations are surely welcome.
I own the Epson R2400 (precedes the R3000) and it is superb. A3+ size (19" x 13") not only great colour but magnificent Black and white,
Oct 10, 2014 07:17:54 #
WNC Ralf
Loc: Candler NC, in the mountains!
I bought my Epson 3880 refurbished at the Epson store for less than a thousand. Using refillable carts and Cone Inks, cut my ink costs by about 80%. Great printer.
Oct 10, 2014 08:07:28 #
jradose wrote:
I am in the market for a new printer. It has to be wide format, my wife is a big time scrapbook nut, and the printer MUST take 13 inch wide paper. Anyone have any experience with the Epson Stylus Photo R3000? Any other recommendations are surely welcome.
Here's a Conon for $148.
http://www.adorama.com/ICAPRO100.html
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