I have a 14+ mega pixel digital camera that I have used to take pictures of scenery. I have printed them out on 11" x 17" and 13" x 19" and I have been truly amazed at the finite detail and perfect color of the prints. I feel they could not be improved in any manor. I provide training and find that I can print items to include in my program, scan them with my Epson scanner, and include in my presentation with great detail. I then print the Cd's. Thank you Epson for a wonderful product.
We purchased this printer for the studio about a year ago and use it every day. It not only produces the best results we have ever had, it required no color correction. We use it exclusively with Epson Paper (duh!) and are able to print luster, semi-gloss, gloss, and matte prints with ease. This printer replaced an older Epson printer and when the time comes we will stay with the Epson products as always!
I bought this printer to print photos I would develop from Adobe Lightroom 3 and Photoshop Elements 9.
I print on Epson and other quality manufacturers 5-Star paper. I'm quite happy with the results and I would recommend this printer to the serious amateur who largely limits printing to smaller conventional sizes.
I never had more than 2 printer cartriges to deal with previously with my other printers. This printer has 6 cartriges! I had some initial anxiety about prints being expensive because of frequent cartrige replacements. I'm happy to say this isn't the case. I'm satisfed with the output volume. Epson and their distributers have regular sales. I stock up then.
I bought my refurbished 1400 from the Epson Store online. I received it quickly. So far it is the best Epson printer I have used. Colors are excellent, no banding or other problems and it is fast enough. I had read some negative reviews and was apprehensive but I am glad that I decided to take the plunge. Ink usage is what I expected but if you can look ahead there are no problems. Very happy with the 1400.
I have only used this printer for a few days, but the prints made so far are wonderful - including a pale lilac color flower and a BW print of Tower Bridge. Excellent tonal quality and true color. I retired my Epson R1800 (which produced many great prints) when I got too irate at jet blocks, and problems getting satisfactory output after cleanings. Dye ink may not be quite so archival, but it's less trouble and gives excellent color. No regrets yet - I'd buy it again!
After doing much research, both reading and talking to other photographers, I decided to purchase the Epson Stylus 1400. I have had nothing but disappointment since I began TRYING to use this printer. First of all, the photos looked dark and lifeless. Then when the first ink cartridge ran out, it became a guessing game as to which color needed to be replaced. Now it tells me that another cartridge needs to be replaced, but it won't tell me which one and will not offer the step-by-step instructions that I somehow found when replacing the first one. This has been a VERY frustrating experience and I have wasted a lot of time attempting to print anything. I have another printer which prints beautifully, but I wanted to print larger pictures so I purchased the Epson. Never again! It really shouldn't be this difficult!
This printer is the absolute worst printer I have EVER used!
Paper does not feed consistently, the color printed is more is not the color seen on my monitor. It prints patterns on my photos that are not in the original, the ink is super expensive and does not last. You cannot choose the quality of print or the paper type you are using.
There is NO easy way to figure out how to align heads and clean nozzles. I hate this printer!!! A definite waste of my hard earned money.