I've compared prints from the R800 to my R320. They're indistinguishable (On Premium Luster paper with Epson ink). I'd not bother with either the R800 or 1800. Get a 220 or 320 for 8.5x11 and the R2400 for larger.
-Adam Paul Sorenson wrote: > Marnie - > > I have the R800 and am very happy w/it. I seldom have the need to print > anything larger than 8x10, so it fits my needs well I haven't branched > out into papers other than the Epson series so I can't report how it > works w/other vendors papers. Epson just updated the paper profiles for > the R800 so be sure to download the latest from their web site if you go > w/the R800. BTW, both the R800 and R1800 use the same inkset. I've > never had a problem w/clogging print heads, just be sure you turn it off > using its own switch when you're not using it. > > Best Buy's walk-in prices are about a buck cheaper than anywhere else if > they have them in stock. They may be available cheaper on the 'net. If > you give OfficeMax an empty cartridge when you make a $3.00 or greater > purchase they'll either give you a free ream of paper or knock $3.00 of > the price of your purchase. > > -P > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >>My Epson 925 is getting a bit elderly. Still works fine but technology has >>passed it by. >> >>I am contemplating entering a local art show. Various types of art, but also >>one can enter photography. It's a show/sale actually, I'd have to pay $10 for >>six feet of wall, which strikes me as not bad. A local civic arts program >>that >>is truly excellent. I don't really think I'd sell anything, but I think it >>would be sort of fun to do and it would also help support the program. >> >>Which means printing. I've been eyeing the Epson R1800, but not sure I really >>need to print 11x14s that often. I mean I am really attracted, but it's >>somewhat expensive. The R800 is $200 cheaper. Then there's the whole factor >>that >>the inks can run to a lot, although both used 8 cartridges, so one doesn't >>need >>to replace all the cartridges at one time, one can replace as needed. That I >>like. >> >>Anyone have experience with the R1800? Or the R800? Do you like it? What do >>you like? What do you not like? >> >>Thanks, Marnie >> > > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
