Epson Stylus Photo R1800 Announced

Epson Stylus Photo R1800 has been announced by Epson America, according to a news item over at Imaging Resource. The R1800 is an A3 version of the Epson Stylus Photo R800 that I reviewed in July last year, featuring the same 8 colour UltraChrome Hi-Gloss inks and 1.5 picoliter droplet size. I concluded my review by saying “Now, if Epson were to bring out an A3 version of the Stylus Photo R800, and I’m sure they will, one day, hopefully, fingers crossed, then that will definitely be the perfect photo printer.” The Stylus Photo R1800 will retail in the USA for $549.

Website: Imaging Resource - Epson announces Stylus Photo R1800

Published: Saturday, February 12, 2005

Reader Comments

1. At last, I was going to have to pop for the 4000 and that was not practical. I knew the 2200 didn't do what I wanted but this looks just the ticket.
   
   Can't wait to see a proper review.

   Barbara at 03:25pm on Saturday, February 12, 2005

2. I bought the Epson 2100/2200 last year, as despite reviewing and really liking the R800, I needed A3 capability. Now I face the dilemma of deciding whether to upgrade to the R1800...

   Mark at 11:40am on Sunday, February 13, 2005

3. Could someone explain what an A3 format is? I just bought the 1280 -- price was a consideration. I'm using it for marketing materials designed by me, incorporating paintings I've made with text. I need a printer that is capable of reading post-script, but also high quality and archival. The archival is key, as I'm going to exchange the 1280 due to its impermanence. I was going to get the 2200 in its stead, but now I saw the 1800. Any suggestions?

   Jennie at 04:11am on Tuesday, February 15, 2005

4. What about B&W;prints with this very interesting printer?

   Setu at 10:32am on Tuesday, February 15, 2005

5. A3 is a European standard size - 29.7cm wide x 49cm high to be exact.
   
   Personally, if I didn't already have the 200/2200, I would choose the R1800. Glossy and Matt performance in one printer would be great.

   Mark at 04:34pm on Tuesday, February 15, 2005

6. I have been using the 1280 for several years, and have been waiting for the larger format version of the R800. Clearly, the big benefit of the R1800 is the archival quality.
   
   I have seen very good reviews of the R800 for print quality. However, I was wondering if anybody knows how the color compares to the 1280. I was talking to somebody (who is quite knowledgable) in my local photo store, and he said that you will still not get quite the punch that you get from colors from the 1280 because the 1280 is a dye printer and the R800 uses pigment inks to get the longevity. The one thing that I would hate to loose vs the 1280 is the vivid nature of colors that you get with premium glossy prints.
   
   Has anybody done a comparison ?
   
   Also, does anybody have an opinion on the quality of color matching that you can get using the epson supplied profiles with the R800/R1800. That has always been poor with the 1280 in my experience.

   Lance at 02:35am on Thursday, February 24, 2005