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msvadi

16th of February 2005 (Wed), 16:29

I am looking to purchase a photo printer. I was choosing between EPSON R800 and 1280, but then I learned that they going to release a new model - R1800 soon. Do you think R1800 is going to be significantly better than, say 1280? What about prints life? They offer very good rebates for old models, very tempting.
Thanks

kb244

16th of February 2005 (Wed), 16:37

Its supposed to be more vibrant I think, the 2200 and 1280, while they are great for archeival purposes, lacked vibrancy that was available in other brands say the Canon 9900, the R800 uses the UltraChrome "High-Gloss" ink, instead of the Simple UltraChrome ink, which was supposed to give the same archeival life, but get more vibrant results than the past models, I think the R1800 is probally the long awaited replacement for the 2200 using the same inks as the R800.

kong

16th of February 2005 (Wed), 17:17

If you are looking for 8X10 or smaller you can't beat the R800.. If you want bigger than 8X10 capabilities then I would wait on the 1800. The 1800 is a 2200 with the 800 ink and glossy optimizer.

Avalonthas

16th of February 2005 (Wed), 17:28

msvadi

16th of February 2005 (Wed), 18:18

Thanks, guys. What I like about 1280 is that it's claimed to have "Continuous tone quality for prints that look like traditional photographs". But, I guess, it should be true at the same degree about R800 and R1800, right?

kb244

16th of February 2005 (Wed), 20:23

Hmm I wonder if Canon trys to replace a new competitor such as a successor to the i9900....maybe the Canon i9999!!!!. I am interested in the "gloss ink" stuff thats in the new model. Dont know what kinda difference it will make but sounds like it will improve the uninked sections of the photograph. ??

Basically canon wouldnt need to, not with the BCI-7 "ChromaLife" cartridges comming out to still beat the vibrance of the R800/R1800, and offer just the same longevity.