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 | Title : Epson Stylus Photo 820 Inkjet Printer
Author : Epson
Release Date : 20011106
Binding : Electronics
Regular Price : $99.99
Amazon.com Price : $98.94
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Editorial Reviews :
Epson combines brilliant color with 2,880 x 720 dpi resolution in the Stylus Photo 820. Epson's PRINT Image Matching technology oversees six separate fast-drying color photo inks that are formed into superfine 4-picoliter droplets, resulting in bright, accurate, true-to-life color. The 820's prints are frequently indistinguishable from standard photographs, making this an ideal printer for professional applications as well as the home office.
Print speed is a respectable 12 ppm for black-and-white prints, while a 4-by-6-inch photo takes roughly 48 seconds. The 820 supports a wide variety of media types, including standard letter-size paper; greeting cards; banners up to 44 inches; and 4-by-6-inch, 5-by-7-inch, and 8-by-10-inch borderless papers. The input tray holds 100 sheets or 10 envelopes, and the output tray holds 30 sheets.
The Software bundle includes Epson Software Film Factory with Print Image Matching support, Arcsoft PhotoImpression 3.0, and QBeo PhotoGenetics 2.0 TE. Installation and connectivity are easy, with both USB and parallel ports provided. Compatible with both Windows and Macintosh, the Photo 820 comes with a one-year warranty and is backed by the Epson Exchange program.
Buyer Reviews :
The picture quality of the Epson 820 is pretty good even using the 720 DPI quality. I set my default to print at 720 DPI to save ink. I found the 2880 DPI quality is useless since at that DPI, my Epson Photo Paper curled due to over saturation of ink. 1440 DPI produced the best quality on standard Photo Paper, but the difference vs 720 DPI is marginal. I think if you purchase Epson's super expensive ColorLife paper, then 2880 DPI would work. The PIM (print image matching) is just marketing. PIM doesn't print the pictures any better. I found that PIM actually made my pictures (taken from my Sony Cybershot P-50) more dull. The Epson 820 drinks ink. I don't know why Epson (other than to make more $$$) makes their color ink cartridge so thin and thus carrying less ink.
The Film Factory software that comes with the printer is exactly what I've been looking for in regards to printing common photo sizes such as 3x5, 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, or wallets. I can fit 4 3x5 or 2 4x6 into one sheet of photo paper which minimizes the cost of each photo sheet when calculated by per picture.
Overall, I rate this a 3.5 rounded up to 4.0 for Amazon's scale. Picture quality is very good...rivals a real photo. In fact a friend of mine thought the Epson print was the real photo when comparing the same exact picture processed by Ofoto.com (an online Kodak processing company). Again, the Film Factory software is very good for printing common photo sizes. However, because of the rapid ink usage, I didn't rate this a 5.0, which is the main draw back of this printer. ...
(by calster1)
Features/Technical Specs :
* Up to 2,880 x 720 dpi resolution
* Uses 6-color quick-drying inks for smudge-free results
* Supports border-free printing on letter-size paper
* Prints up to 12 pages per minute in black, or a 4 x 6 inch photo in 48 seconds
* Parallel and USB interfaces; PC and Mac compatible
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