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Shopping around for a photo printer can be a bit difficult, but I believe the Epson Styles Photo R200 is a good printer for those who cannot afford more advanced models. The Epson is pretty easy to install under both Windows (via the included install CDROM) and Linux (using the latest Gutenprint drivers). For any photo buffs, it comes with 6 different ink tanks, allowing for a wider variety of colors as well as the option to refill only the colors more often used. The R200 cleanly printed on both Photo paper and Printable cds, although one may want to get sealing spray to make sure then print does not smudge under moisture. Some of the best features of this printer include: - CD/DVD Printing Via included CD/DVD Tray - Photo Printing - Large Color Spectrum - Configurable Print Options such as an enhanced Preview There are, however, some caveats: - Printing to CD/DVD takes a little skill to master because the tray is not fed on occasion. - Limited color scheme when printing onto CD/DVD, although this can be surmounted via image importation - Epson Printing software remains in background, slowing the system down slightly All in all, the R200 is a fairly good printer, with options that most models sold in stores do not have. Auto-CD loading would be a nice feature, but printers such as these usually run in the thousands. For any beginning photographers or small CD-Labeling, this is the printer to buy.Read full review
Epson doesn't make the R (200)series printers any longer. Why? Because you can refill the ink cartridge or get a CIS system and never have to pay Epson's outrageous prices for ink. In fact, you can look at it like this: Epson gives the printer away when you buy it NIB; what you are paying for is the actual INK. The Ink is where Epson is making the big bucks. People in the know are now charging outrageous prices for the R200 (a discontinued item) because they know it is a good printer for regular use and excellent for photos. So, it you find one, buy it. Then buy a CIS or CISS system for your model. It has been years since I've paid for ink. I have been trying to buy as many R200's as I can find under $75 because eventually the printer will wear out and you will need to discard it unless you can repair it. You should also get the chip reset CD for your unit if your printer has a hip-up. You'll find most of them sold in England. I recommend the R200 and R280 for Photo printing and general use. If you can still find the C84, it too is a great printer. But make sure there is a CIS available or you will be wasting money. My final advise is this: If you have a great printer, try to find a CIS or CISS system that goes with your machine. You will SAVE money. Make sure the ink you buy is the same type as the OEM.Read full review
I had Epon Stylus Photo R1900 and did many color printings on this. The quality of R200 is just as good as long as you are not printing big formats. The price is right and I'm happy with this purchase. The set up didn't require program installation and I used the same connetion to the R1900. Sad to say, as much I loved R1900, I could no longer clean the heads to recover the original quality in printing. Anyone having same problem and had it fixed, please advise what needs to be done?
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This unit works well for the money. When it was first introduced the price was expensive for the quality. It prints vibrant color, but slow on photo settings. The ink is very expensive. Be prepared to spend over $100 for all of the ink cartridges. The refillable ones cost twice as much and is messy. You can find ink listed on eBay from such sellers as the accstation for much less. The second issue with this unit is the cd tray. The printer when idle for a long period of time will take the tray and shoot it out the back of the printer, or the ink cartridges when preparing for print will run into the tray. Also, the tray fails to grab properly when starting to print, so you have to hold your hand on the tray to get it to grab most of the time. And, the tray fails to eject properly, thus giving you a warning. All in all I appreciate the printer because I have learned to deal with the little quirks and extra requirements. I would suggest this printer if you can learn from it's mistakes. If not, then I would search for a newer model that has the bugs worked out. This is an average unit all around.Read full review
I now own two of these printers. I decided to find and buy another (Second) since they are no longer manufactured as a replacement incase the one I have owned for 5 years decided to fail. I purchased a Continuious Ink Flow System that feeds the ink to the six individual ink cartridges. Yes Six! Lowering to almost eliminating the purchase of ink per year. This printer also will print directly on a CD or DVD with the use of it's disc adapter. Great photo quality printing due to the individual (six) color cartridges. I have to rate it good instead of excellent because it's no longer manufactured and unless you purchase an ink flow system you might not find replacement cartridges.
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