I would say that this printer is ideal, but in reality it is not. Initially, I worked with the previous model Epson Stylus Photo 1280, I t matters. I almost never say that working with my MacBook (Intel), they refused to print it easily.
After the removal of $ 200 for a refurbished model online shop Epson, I had this baby and it was wonderful ....
(The crucial point is the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 costs that you use high quality paper, including paper Epson brand)
The prints are very tasty. And up to 44 pounds of matte is my favorite ... Glossy prints an incredibly beautiful if you want the printed version of Photoshop (the takeoff speed and select Photo RPM configure know).
I do not think you use the CD / DVD printing service, which is what I recently became a lot of other printers that I have ...
Now cons ....
It was really cool that Epson finally divided six cartridges (I prefer the original black paint made for a double cartridge). The problem is that Epson has always developed their printers to replace the ink cartridge is not small (empty). So what kind of waste ... I found the Epson Stylus Photo 1400, the price of a fashion in the stores of major brands, Staples only collects $ 3 per cartridge ...
Anyway ......... I had this monster for about three years, and it prints mostly high print quality for me (to use a large number for a school / work / people). But in recent times in the past year and a half, I found this great new challenge ... When replacing cartridges, the printer makes a sudden my finger and said hello, no matter what I do, I have new cyan reconized in almost empty or not. I am happy with the three new cartridges I just went out of their box $ 20 (I buy 1-2 whenever I lower reserve) in conversation. I buy ink cartridges Staples, Office Max, Office Depot and Atlex.com Epson.com. The same problem with all ... ink cartridge always for me, sometimes it works, it is not. Sometimes I change a variety of colors and a beautiful light red color with low turns to me and say, cyan unexpected, even though I have not seen and not enough. Honestly, I think this is a printer. At Customer Service (Epson to completely avoid this problem by the end of my phone when I talked to them on issues of black.)
Last week, the second time, I had to call Epson on this subject, and their only response was to send me 2 new cartridges ... again. Great, it's worth $ 40, but I'm sitting here like a fool with things, the price style Epson Stylus Photo 1400 l should be printed. Ridiculous. Now I 6 cyan ink that I need to replace ritual, open until one of them recognizes this very sad.
I tried alcohol wipes and even intensification of noise paper contacts (Frankly, I do not know you at all) ... Recommend this was not so much.
I have read many comments from other Epson, and it seems very common problem that is against me ....
I love the print quality can provide this machine, but if the problem is not solved think cartridge with all models of Epson, why should I ever wanted to buy another Epson? Frankly, I do not like HP or Lexmark quality (I have both, but cheaper printer if) ... Canon is excellent, but it seems as endangered in comparison? Latest Laser Printer Canon I did not even compatible with Mac, ha ha
I can not say I'm an expert on the subject, but I own and use 4 Epson printers and now is still my favorite, but seriousl Epson Stylus Photo 1400, the cost, I must warn you, ready to work with How to work around this shit before bowl on the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 t OR cash price for this activity.