Epson Stylus Photo R280 Photo Printer | 
| Brand: Epson
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $48.66
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Rating:  34 reviews
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Apple MacOS X 10.2.8
Modem: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 17.7 x 7.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: Epson R280 Photo Printer
Model: Epson R280 Photo Printer
UPC: 010343866171
EAN: 0010343866171
ASIN: B000SDU7ZW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Texts documents at 38 pages per minute and print standard 4-by-six-inch photos in 11 seconds | | • | Creates 5760-by-1440 dpi prints that are smudge, scratch, fade, and water resistant | | • | Auto Photo Correction with advanced face detection corrects overexposed shots | | • | Prints text and images directly onto CDs and DVDs for professional look with personalized touch | | • | 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty |
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Product Description
Part of Epson's new HiDefinition series, the Stylus Photo R280 computer printer goes far beyond. In addition to fast up to 37 ppm printing for text on standard letter paper, the R280 is an affordable entry for optimak graphic and photo printing. Using some of the same technology that professionals rely on to produce beautiful and marketable art, Epson's new Ultra Hi-Definition printers set a new standard in the photo printer category. A key component of the new product line is Claria ink, the latest breakthrough in Epson's long line of ink innovations, delivering superior image quality with Ultra Hi-Definition richness, depth and clarity. With Claria ink and a newly designed print head, these products deliver the fastest photo print speeds of any previous Epson model, and print longevity that is superior to lab photos. The Ultra Hi-Definition product line offers a variety of convenient and user-friendly features, such as automatic photo correction, which automatically adjusts improperly lit photos and corrects skin tones for better-looking prints -- it's like having a trained photo lab technician inside the printer.
Amazon.com Product Description
Print text documents at 38 pages per minute and print standard 4 by 6 inch photos in 11 seconds with the Epson Stylus Photo R280 photo printer. This efficient 17.7 by 22.5 by 11.3 inch photo printer produces a maximum resolution of 5760 by 1440 dpi for crystal-clear photographs printed with smudge, scratch, fade, and water resistant Claria Hi-Definition ink. Your photos will be preserved for up to 200 years in family albums for future generations to enjoy, and the Photo R280's Auto Photo Correction with advanced face detection corrects overexposed shots and ensures that your images come out red-eye free and beautifully toned. This advanced photo printer also features six-color inkjet printing with superior DX5 technology for a remarkably lifelike color palette, and can also print text and images directly onto inkjet printable CDs and DVDs for a professional look with a personalized touch. In addition, this printer comes backed by a 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty. What's in the Box
Stylus Photo R280 ink jet printer, 78 black ink cartridge (T078120), 78 cyan ink cartridge (T078220), 78 magenta ink cartridge (T078320), 78 yellow ink cartridge (T078420), 78 light cyan ink cartridge (T078520), 78 light magenta ink cartridge (T078620), CD/DVD tray and software, power cord, documentation, and CD-ROM (printer drivers and software).
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| Customer Reviews: Read 29 more reviews...
Poor paper handling--but see addendum December 10, 2007
Dean L. Surkin (Bronxville, NY USA)
47 out of 47 found this review helpful
I bought this printer specifically to do holiday cards (I use a Hi-Touch dye sublimation printer for my photos). I checked the specifications, and it claimed it could do cardstock. However, it kept jamming on the cardstock. I went through the Epson website trouble shooting screens, and I discovered that the maximum paper weight it can handle is 24 pounds (that's the weight of fine office stationery). Cardstock is usually 50 or 60 pound weight.
If I had discovered this earlier, I would have purchased a different printer. As it was, I think Epson made the specifications too vague, by specifying cardstock rather than the weight of usable paper.
Addendum: In the troubleshooting section of the Epson website, it suggested that paper jam could be reduced by feeding sheets one at a time. I tried it, and the printer worked like a charm--smooth paper feeding and fast printing. The only drawback is that I must stand by the printer and feed each sheet of cardstock one at a time.
I should mention that Epson, unlike many vendors, includes high-capacity ink cartridges in the box.
Please consider this a four-star, not a three-star, review.
 Epson Stylus Photo R280 December 15, 2007
Roger Smalling
23 out of 27 found this review helpful
I bought the Epson Stylus R280 to supplement my older C88.
Positively:
1. It prints a lot faster, including on hi quality color mode.
2. It does a good job on CDs.
3. The 200-sheet paper tray is really handy.
4. Paper feed is superior to the C88. No jams so far.
5. It fed easily both 32 Pd paper and a 150 Pd card stock with no problems. But then, the old C88 did that too.
Negatively:
1. The initial paper feed is REALLY noisy. It doesn't just feed the paper, it slams it in, and with a clatter so strong it rocks the desk on which it sits. This is very annoying in a small office.
2. The B&W print quality isn't really much better than the old C88. Even using a magnifying glass, I couldn't see much improvement.
3. The color printing is better than the C88 but not so much as to be worth the price.
In my opinion, the only thing I got for my money different from what I already had was the ability to print CDs for my work. But when I offset that with putting up with the clatter, then I wonder if I would have been better off just using an old CD stomper.
It is a pretty cheap machine in every sense of the word. I would recommend spending a bit more on something better because as cheap as it was, it was not worth the price.
 Great printer for a great price November 14, 2007
Anne N (NJ - USA)
17 out of 32 found this review helpful
I disagree with the other reviewer. S/he happened to get a lemon, but how can you review an item if it never worked? I am very satisfied with mine.
PRINTING CD's AND DVD's February 25, 2008
F. Nederbragt (California)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I bought this printer solely to print on printable CD's and DVD's. I have produced a number of CD's now and am very happy with the results. The included program works well, is easy to use and allows using personal full color pictures and text. This is one of the least expensive printers to accomplish this task.
Very impressed, esp. with the disc-printing feature January 9, 2008
AA
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
I'm a loyal HP user for lasers, but have had trouble with my inkjets from them in the past. Since I've had good luck with my Epson scanner, I gave the R280 a shot and have been very impressed with it. There were some errors in the original setup, causing the printer to freeze during ink charging, but these vanished as mysteriously as they appeared and the printer has been working like a dream ever since. The CD printing is beautiful (FYI: CDs are supposed to be given 24 hours to dry) and a great feature to have. I love the way that the printer also completely folds up, which keeps out dust and minimizes desk space. The printer is also offered at a great price and I was even able to get it with a rebate (no longer available) that will literally reimburse me for the cost of the printer, if it comes through. Epson, you might have won a convert!
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