Epson Stylus Photo R290

By Zennith Geisler on 12/10/2007

More Epson reviews , RRP: AU$149.00

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The Epson Stylus Photo R290 is a single function inkjet printer which uses a 6 ink cartridges and features direct to CD and DVD printing.

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6.7/10

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epson | photo | printer | r290 | stylus

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Bob
25/09/2008, 08:32 PM

rating
9/10

I use it as a sublimation printer so it prints 10-12 A4 sheets a day at photo quality - and they're perfect!

Pros: What's not to like? It goes great.

Cons: Ummmm...Can't think of any.

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wryta
17/07/2008, 11:27 AM

rating
8/10

I was tempted to give this printer 10 just to balance out the 3 given by the previous reviewer... he obviously hasn't worked out the "low cut paper support" is a slide that clicks up to A4 height, and that with any printer photo paper should be kept flat in a drawer and only loaded as needed - I've had no trouble across 5 brands and over 20 grades of photo paper!

Pros: Very high quality prints for a cheap printer

Cons: Only the cost of the ink, but that relates to all inkjets - if you're smart, you'll score OEM cartridges on eBay for less than seven bucks apiece

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mod
08/03/2008, 09:45 AM

rating
3/10

Stupidly bought this printer on the recommendation of the salesman without doing the necessary research.

Pros: That it works for most day to day tasks is probably a pro!

Cons: It has problems drawing in paper and its low cut paper support means that the paper gets a curl meaning you have to load it with paper every time you want to print. I have also experienced problems with the paper feed when using photo paper. Over all a big disappointment. I want to go back to my old HP parallel printer I bought eight years ago that's how pathetic it is!

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