Why the Epson Stylus® Photo R1900? - Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Printer Review

The Epson Stylus Photo R1900 printer is among the newest broad format photo printers in the market that may support 13" by 19" images or broad comes of paper with regard to panoramic pictures (having a optimum height associated with 13") It's also able to print special coated white inkjet computer CD/DVDs.

Epson Stylus® Photo R1900

This printer is decently priced at about $500, clearly targeted at the serious amateur/frugal professional market. I discovered the printer and also the encased printer profiles create very correct results, using each Epson paper as well as Ilford semi-gloss Pearl paper. The actual printer driver provides a fine group of color administration options under the Sophisticated tabs.

Under the ICM radio switch, it comes with an option to turn off color management, that we recommend all customers associated with Photoshop to complete. The actual driver's color management is just genuinely useful for applications that have no native color management features, like Epson's Print Compact disc software program.

Speaking of paper CD/DVD option, how made it happen function? We tested this with the white-coated Compact disks incorporated with the actual unit and they required a lot of it admirably. However which inkjet computer Compact disks as well as DVDs cost a bit more compared to regular card blanks (regarding 50% much more, if Staples is really a dependable sign). Just for leg techinques, Used to do try publishing on the standard empty. A lot of it did not consider. The printer really needs the actual white-coated CDs. Epson's Print Compact disc software is simple to use and will create great results. We wouldn't make use of this function like a bulk Compact disc publishing procedure, however as a once-in-a-while nicety. Observe that the special coated whitened inkjet printable CD/DVDs are more expensive compared to standard black CDs as well as DVDs. Additionally, they aren't available in each and every store. I have yet to determine all of them available in double-layer DVD dimension.

All of us did notice some bronzing in one black & whitened print, which could happen with color inks when the printer's "gloss optimizer" is turned off. The high gloss optimizer feature required proper care of the majority of it, providing two choices: (Car -- the actual optimizer is utilized simply to the parts that require it, as well as Full - the actual optimizer coats the entire picture with the optimizer ink.) The print that uses optimizer includes a minimal, bronzing impact. There was no other bronzing in the additional prints all of us tested.



Why the Epson Stylus® Photo R1900?

Epson Stylus® Photo R1900

Revolutionary A3+ photo printer for professional quality prints
Rich, Uncompromised Image Detail
• New ink set features a more brilliant magenta and greener yellow for more accurate blue 
   and green tones
• Blue ink is replaced with an all-new Orange ink, resulting in superb overall image quality 
   with dazzling reds and rich, natural skin tones
• Tonal shading of skin tones is improved with reduced graininess and ultrasmooth 
   gradations


Ultrasmooth, Durable Prints
• A new clear gloss optimiser and new high-density transparent resin coating for coloured 
   ink pigment particles results in durable, ultrasmooth finishes
• Prints are resistant to fading and discolouration for up to 80 years* when used with
   genuine Epson media 
   *Up to 80 years based on tests developed and conducted by Epson


New Look Up Table (LUT) Technology
• Developed jointly with Rochester Institute of Technology's Munsell Colour Science 
   Laboratory, the new LUT technology calculates and optimises colour combinations 
   for delivering the best tones and colours in each print
• Smooth gradation, reduced graininess and low colour inconstancy results in beautiful, 
   high-definition photographic images
• Colour gamut is smoothened to ensure natural colour gradations, with rich shadows and 
   strong details
• Graniness is reduced, resulting in excellent colour quality in skin tones and highlights
• With low colour inconstancy, prints look the same when viewed under different types of light source


Enhanced Usability
• Strong media flexibility for both glossy and matte media, in cut-sheet and roll format
• Print directly onto printable CDs / DVDs for a more professional presentation
• PictBridge support for printing directly from digital cameras or photo viewers
• Dual USB2.0 ports, allowing two computers to be connected at any one time


Specification
Print
Ink System:  8-colour
Ink Type: UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2
Max Print Resolution:  5760x1440 dpi (with VSDT)
Min Ink Droplet Size: 1.5pl
Print Speed:  12ppm (Black)
                                12ppm (Colour


Connectivity Compatibility
PC less Function: No
Index Sheet:  No
Connectivity Card Slot: No
Connectivity USB Cable:  Yes
Connectivity Wireless: No
Interface:                                 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
OS Support:  Windows/2000/XP/XP-64/Vista Mac OSX 
                                                       10.2 or later with USB
Network:                       No
Adobe Postscript:  No
Memory Card Backup No


Ink Cartridges


Ink Dividual:                               Yes
Ink Cartridge Model T087 series

Media

Media Model: S041863, S041794, S041464E1, S041288, S041289, S042070, S042071, S041925, S041332, S041334, S041328, S041061, S041068, S041069, S041133, S041259, S041262, S041340, S041909, S041143
Paper Handling
Max Paper Size:  A3+
Border Free:        Yes
Max Paper Capacity: 120 sheets
Roll Paper Yes
Tractor Feed No


Cartridge Model(s)                          Page Yield


T0870 (Gloss Optimizer)                  Approx 3617 pages

T0871 (Photo Black)                         Approx 5631 pages

T0878 (Matte Black)                         Approx 521 pages
T0872 – T0879 (Colour)*                 Approx 1025 pages


*Based on composite yields
**Based on ISO/IEC 24711 and 24712 Test Suite