My new toy... Epson Stylus Photo R2880

MRRiley · 06-17-2009, 05:11 PM

Wife practically made me buy this. She figured she'd save money if I just went ahead and got it now rather than buying a cheaper one now and buying this one later... Smart woman!!!

Mike

p.s. That is regular letter sized paper in the feed tray. This sucker will do 13"x44" prints...

nanok · 06-17-2009, 05:32 PM

you lucky dog..

. i have the humble r286, you will love this, printing gives photography a meaning, printing big gives it a point

have fun

*PeterAM* · 06-18-2009, 08:10 AM

If you do B&W work you will love this printer. I moved up from a 2200 to a 3800 a while back, primarily for the B&W capabilities. The B&W prints from the 3800 are stunning; your printer has the same inkset (except for the magenta) and I believe has the ABW settings in the driver, so you should get great results. Nothing wrong with the color output either.
These printers (plus better conversion technques for B&W) are so good that you'll start going back to redo pictures that you shot in the past and couldn't get to print quite right. The only issue is the cost of ink and paper, so once the novelty wears off, you have to start thinking smartly when you work. I have found that the best place to buy Epson ink and paper is Atlex; prices are very good, shipping is fairly priced and service is excellent. Have fun!

tlwyse · 06-18-2009, 07:19 PM

Good choice.....almost like having the 4880 but with a paper/sheet path that actually works. I've got a 4800 and 4000 that are almost worthless as sheet printers so I stick to roll paper. My 24" 7800 is actually the better sheet printer due to the straight paper path...as long as you don't mind feeding single sheets!

The Stylus Photo R1400 is another great little printer (13" width) that has a very nice color gamut, it's just not going to have quite the print longevity as the Ultrachrome ink printers. But for under $300 you can't beat it.

Again, 2880 is going to be a great printer for you.

Regards,
Terry Wyse

*daacon* · 06-21-2009, 07:36 AM

oooooooooooooooooh is there such a thing as PBA ? or at least PES (Printer Envy Syndrome)

nanok · 06-21-2009, 08:12 AM

i plead guilty for pes.

**Marc Langille** · 06-21-2009, 08:38 AM

Nice Mike! Let us know how the test drive of the new printer goes. Sort of like a review...

*daacon* · 06-21-2009, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Marc Langille

Nice Mike! Let us know how the test drive of the new printer goes. Sort of like a review...

Here's one I found on that 'other forum' Review Epson R2880 vs Canon Pixma Pro 9500 Looks like Mike choose the winner. I am curious on swithcing inks for GLossy vs Matte printing and how long the cartridges last - I am interested indeed

*benjikan* · 06-23-2009, 06:16 PM

That is one awesome printer. I was about to get it but opted for a A2 Epson.

Enjoy, you deserve it. OH and great wife! ;-)