Brief Overview
Epson's line of Claria "Hi-Definition" inkjet printers replaces a good, but aging line of dye ink printers such as the Epson 1280. Besides being fast photo quality machines, Epson touts the Claria system as a "long life" dye inkset similar to the Canon claims for their ChromaLife dye system.
What should you use these printers for? Photographers, businesses, graphic designers, realtors, and many others will benefit from the quality, speed, and wide paper compatibility of these printers. They are ideal for everyday graphics and photo printing, and especially for custom greeting and note cards from Red River Paper. Who should not use them? If you insist on multi-decade fade resistance in differing display conditions, stick with the pigment ink system like Epson's UltraChrome. Despite long life claims, Red River Paper would be uncomfortable selling photography on any dye ink system. Printer Properties Tour
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R380, R260, RX580 Ink Tip
Epson makes a standard ink tank, and a "High Capacity" ink tank for these printers. The larger tanks are likely double the ink for about 40% more money - not a bad deal.
The catch....High Capacity tanks are only available through Epson.com at this time!
If you have one of these printers, you might consider making a purchase direct from Epson.
Printing Speed Chart 
Real world times from the Epson 1400 and R380. Prints made using photo (34 meg TIFF original 8x12) file from Photoshop CS2 in borderless mode. The 1400's numbers compare and even slightly exceed the current speed champ Canon models.
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Media Settings Guide |
| Paper | Suggested Media Setting |
| PHOTO PAPERS GLOSS/SATIN/SEMIGLOSS | |
| UltraPro Gloss | Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy |
| UltraPro Satin | Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster |
| Polar Satin | Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster |
| Arctic Polar Luster | Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster |
| Arctic Polar Satin | Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster |
| Arctic Polar Gloss | Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy |
| Other Premium Gloss | Photo Paper Glossy |
| PHOTO PAPERS MATTE | |
| Premium Matte Papers (above 47lb.) | Premium Presentation Paper Matte |
| Premium Matte Papers (other) | Presentation Paper Matte |
| Polar Matte | Premium Presentation Paper Matte |
| FINE ART PAPERS | |
| Aurora Art White | Premium Presentation Paper Matte |
| Aurora Art Natural | Premium Presentation Paper Matte |
| SEMIGLOSS / SEMIMATTE | |
| Zeppelin SemiGloss | Photo Paper Glossy |
Last updated: May 09, 2024
