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Summary: Pricey, but WELL worth it
Review: I previously owned a Canon S800 photo printer with six dye-based inks, and have been quite pleased with it. However, all of the fade-resistant claims are based on keeping the print behind glass or plastic; if you do, the claims are true, and I have 3-year old photos that still look perfect. HOWEVER, tape them onto the refrigerator or on your office wall, and they'll be visible faded in <1 year.Enter the pigment-based UltraChrome inks. I've only had my printer for 1 month, so I can't really say how long they'll last when "naked", but so far they look absolutely fantastic. I agree with the other reviewers, so I won't bother to re-iterate what they've written, except to rave about the quality, smudge-resistance, saturation of colors (and blacks!), and the glossy-optimizer. I rub my fingers/thumb over a printout versus a traditional 4x6 photo and can't tell the difference at all. Wipe a wet finger over it, and NO SMEAR at all. These inks are pricey (the old razor blade business model), and per print are probably more expensive than traditional photographic prints (4X6's). But, if you want to print your own, especially enlargements, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this printer.
Rating:
Summary: Outstanding with instant gratification!
Review: I quickly rationalized this purchase when I grew disappointed with my local lab processing. I had asked that they not modify my digital photos and yet they continue to make their own corrections. If you own a digital SLR and a good image editing program you can pump out some outstanding prints that rival your local lab. Epson has announced a newer version of this printer that will allow for even larger prints than 8X10, if it performs as well as the R800, count me in!
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Summary: Worth the wait
Review: I really wanted a great photo printer about two months ago. I looked at the Epson R300, but couldn't find any in stock online or in stores. When I visited the Epson web site and found out the R800 was due in February, I did some research on this model and found several favorable reviews on the pre-production version. Although I normally hesitate on buying new models before the public has had a chance to test them out, I am incredibly happy I got this printer. I use Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 to touch up my digital photos (made with a Sony DSC-F717). This printer works incredibly well with the changes I make. What I see on the monitor is what comes out of this printer - vibrant colors and great detail. I recommend using Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper. My pictures look better than photo developing at any store. When I told my friends that I made these at home, they couldn't believe it. I'm getting ready to frame some fantastic 8" by 11" outdoor shots. The printer was a snap to install, and it's nearly whisper quiet. The only noise I hear is when the paper is initially loaded in by the feeder. After that, silence, and I typically forget I'm printing at all until I come back and notice my photos are sitting on the exit tray. I own an Epson C60 that I still use for text printing, and by far the R800 is easier to print photos with. The printing options are a lot more user-friendly than the Epsons of old. Plus, the quality of my 4" by 6" family snapshots are better than those portable dye-sublimation printers made by Kodak and Canon. Beautiful, beautiful pictures!
Rating: 
Summary: Disappointed
Review: I was very disappointed in my new Epson R800. My Epson Color Stylus 900 printed better pictures. This model leaves a film over the pictures even when using the photo glossy paper. The pictures have a dull appearance to them rather than a nice glossy crisp print. Also, it eats ink like candy and each cartridge, (there are 8 of them) costs around $14 - $15 apiece depending on where you purchase them. I wish I had my Stylus 900 back however, it served me well for 7 years. Dixie
Rating: 
Summary: Great Print Quality, Worst Customer Service, Won't Print CDs
Review: The photo print quality is very good. It exceded my expectations.
But... I couldn't get it to print CDs. ( Still can't using my replacement R-800 ).
After over an hour with customer service, on my dime, they determined it was broken. Why this took an hour, I don't know. The transferred me to customer service and I spoke with the rudest customer support person I have ever dealt with. The print quality is great, just hope you never have a problem. THE WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE EVER!!!
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Summary: Picture Perfect
Review: The printer arrived yesterday... The Good:
1. No-glitch installation with XP (less than 15 minutes from box
until my first print) 2. Colors have been very accurate every time using both the
supplied software (mediocre) and Photoshop. The skys are
gorgeous, dot-free and beautifully colored. 3. The new glossy mode works very well-- there is no problem at
all with these prints when viewed at angle (a frequent
problem with pigmented inks). 4. Super quiet and very fast. Questions / Problems: 1. Have not tried with other non-Epson papers. As of yet, there
are still very few papers w/ included ICC profiles. So the
range of papers may be limited for some time (particularly
for matte and art papers) unless you are comfortable with
tweeking and profiling. Overall: A+ 5/5 ... I have seen a lot of prints and these are
at least as good as any on the market for under a
thousand.
Rating: 
Summary: No Cable Get Your Own
Review: This is a fine printer for giclee of artwork on any kind of paper even small sized Arche's. However, be aware when you purchase it that there is no USB or Firewire cable with the printer. You'll have to buy your own to get it up and running. Order one when you order the printer unless you already have one. You need a hi-speed USB 2.0 cable or a firewire 1394 cable.
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Summary: Little Hercules
Review: This is really an outstanding photo printer. I've been really impressed with the quality of the photos that this guy produces. When I first read that it had a 1.5 picoliter droplet size I was pretty amazed and you can really see the clarity in the prints. I've been a fan of Epson's chrome inks which is used on the 2200 as well. With a matte black and a gloss optimizer inks, this makes the R800 a very versitle printer as well. Too many times have I bought a printer that does exceptional well on one type of paper and sub-par on another. The chrome inks are also rated to last 80 years as well. At first, I didn't care for the abilty to print cd/dvd directly on the printable discs, but after using it, I've really become fond of the option. My only knock on the R800 is that it doesn't do formats larger than your standard 8 1/2 by 11. Though I realize that is what the 2200 is for, I wished the R800 did wider formats are well as I am more impressed by it's print quality. Either way if your looking for a somewhat proffessional printer for photos, I'd really reccommend the R800, you won't be disappointed. The 2200 is also a great printer for wider formats and if you're just interested in the cd/dvd printing capablity, Epson also makes a R300 that does it as well for a much better price
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Summary: Very Good Results After 2 Weeks
Review: This is the printer that Epson's 2000p and 2200 should have been. My results have been nothing short of brilliant. As always with Epson, best results are obtained with Epson-brand paper, but the quality of prints on Staples generic photo paper are still better than anything else I've ever seen from an inkjet printer. Buy this printer.
Rating:
Summary: Outstanding Quality
Review: This may not be the best printer for you if you are primarily interested in quick and easy snapshot printing, and the print quality is mediocre (at best) for text. But with a color-calibrated monitor, Photoshop, and the right color profiles, this printer can produce amazing photgraphic prints that rival those from a photo lab. Third-party support is excellent, with a wide range of icc profiles available from paper manufactuers including Ilford, Red River, Moab, and others. Epson's pigment inks produce archival prints that will last for 100+ years without fading.
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