This printer does a excellent job. This printer was recommended by a proffessional photographer. The picture quality looks just as good as if it was developed by a photo store. I highly recommend this printer.
I have been using the R800 for a few years and have been very satisfied with it. I force pulled a jammed paper through like a dummy and ruined a couple of jets. I decided to try the 1400 for the large format as a replacement. I am not surprised that it is good, but am so pleased that it is better than I had hoped for. Great and I mean great pictures and it seems so far that the ink useage is very reasonable for the quality. I certainly recommend this unit for anyone that wants high quality prints.
I wish that I could give a more thorough review at this point. Unfortunately my yellow ink cartridge ran out after only three 8.5x11 prints, two of those were only coupons and did not require much ink. I realize they said the first time the cartridges load they wouldn't last as long, but this seemed a bit ridiculous. So I am a little nervous as I get ready to order new cartridges, I hope this not going to be a disappointing purchase.
It's too soon to write a complete report on my new 1400 printer, I just got it set up and only used it twice. I had to call tech support, my questions were answered completely, and everything seems to be operating as advertised. So far I've printed a 13" x 44" picture and a 42 page booklet, both projects were fine, and I like the way the printer works. It's also surprisingly quiet.
I've never paid this much for a printer before but once I get the rebate check it will be more inline with my budget. Other than the price, I give the printer five stars - only time will tell if my opinion remains. I also hope to get many years of dependable service. I'll be able to write more after I get some experience with its use.
Installed in 2008 on Windows XP. Ran normally with good service until I moved to a new computer with Windows 7, this December, 2010. Had trouble loading the drivers, so downloaded a new driver from Epson. The driver cannot recognize the printer, so nothing prints. Problem resolution pending.
The printer is awesome for printing but for me the head clogging and trying to clean them is bothersome, and expensive. When it is working the prints are awesome and no complaints with quality of printing just ink head issue.
I have had my Epson Stylus Photo 1400 wide port ink jet printer one day. Whith all that experience, I can say without question that this can work for the serious photographer, and it can produce superior results. But it functions like most any printer, so that anyone can use it. The best way to describe its edge over the competition is that it produces prints that, when compared with another printer printing the same files, the other printer's results look harsher, and may not have very best definition. Harsher enough to say so, and lower enough in definition to say so. There is just no reason not to buy the Epson.