can you use non-epson paper with this printer? if not why? If so, how are the results?
1261287
Yes, as long as you put in the proper profiles. Have not tried it, so can't answer that part.
1261288
Thank you for asking. First I am a season on location portrait studio photographer. My production run 2 weekends in 3 months period. To answer your question, I print all my studio portraits with Premier Imaging Premium Photo Luster Paper. I have done a test on Epson Luster paper vs Imaging premium luster on my studio portrait and didn't notice a different. I also used epson ICC profile because Premier Imaging did not provide. In my opinion, any major brand of paper will work as long as you use correct icc profile. Warning on Refill non-epson ink. A friend of mine learn the hard way by switching to after market inks. Color won't change right away but it slowly shift as time goes on. The print head clogging and not recognize ink levels. BTW, My 3880 have not clog once yet after 3 years. I have gone thru 2 or 3 week without a print in my home studio and still work fine. Sorry I may have given you more than what you want to know. Hope my input help
825060
I've had problems with generic inks. The printer works beautifully with Epson ink cartridges, but often fails to recognize generic cartridges. I would steer clear of them and stick with Epson. I've had no problem whatsoever using Epson ink cartridges.
17959
I have an older Epson and was wanting to replace it for that very reason. I can't print anything when any color is out. So it says I need to replace the light blue and won't let me print anything until I do. Since I never use color, I'm guessing the blue just dried out. At any rate, I can't figure how to override that and just use black. Maybe it is just an Epson thing, as you said, to get us to buy more ink. I'm with you, I want to keep going until the ink fades and I can really see it is almost out.
1290239
I use rolls of ordinary adding machine paper. It takes no special paper and prints out just fine. I'm really pleased with mine. I bet you will be, too, if you get one.
1764440
Yes. Extra drivers and utilities are available from the EPSON site. I haven't tested every feature, but there is no reason to believe they wouldn't work as it is listed as fully supported.
381662
I am afraid you will never get close to photo quality using an inkjet on plain paper. The Epson is a spectacular performing inkjet + all in one machine, but no inkjet I am aware of is going to give you super color and especially blacks on plain paper. In fact you are just going to saturate the paper making a big mess. I would try to find some inexpensive photo paper. Don't forget you are going to pay quite a lot for ink............don't skimp too much on the paper or you'll be unhappy.
1719159
Hey, buddy, bad news first. I'm not sure about the ink. However, I do use whatever paper is the cheapest for private projects and non-commercial purposes. Never had any problems with moderate use. Meow, I'm not 100% sure whether or not the printer has built-in profiles for non HP paper, I think it does, but can't verify this because my printer is currently out of state. Hope that helped some.
1063605
I don't know, i would ask epson directly. Sorry, but I am not that techie enough to answer your question.
110739
I have had epson r1800 for more than 8 years and never had a problem with paper feed. I use only Epson and Ilford premium paper. What kind of paper do you use, what is its thickness? Sorry, I cannot help any more than this.
476165
Sorry, I don't know the answer. My best, and probably obvious, suggestion would be to contact EPSON directly. They will give you the correct solution to your problem.
825061
Yes you can. Would it be wise to do so? probably not. Read carefully the complaints about other Epson printers at Amazon. Most of them are about ink leaking or other problems related to ink cartridges. With generic ink you have no service support from Epson.
138445
No Unfortunately. I now have a new HP paperweight and am going to go Epson for my large formats.
966843
Nope. I have a Cannon Maxima. Does your Epson printer have any listed guidelines about the types of printing paper that you should use?
230940
I am able to print beautiful 13 x 19 prints with this printer. I only use Epson paper and inks. They frame well and are archival. I love this printer except for smaller sized paper which does not feed reliably. I thinbk you should be satisfied with the quality of the work it produces.
932192
Since I have only one sheet left, it's really hard to tell, but whatever the difference is, it's very little. Yes, there are light Epson logos on the non-printable side.I would definitely recommend this paper for special photos. Beautiful results!
1498547
It depends on when you last updated since Epson is installing a sort of "dragnet" in its firmware now to block the use of third-party CIS. But I'm sure you knew that. I'm having difficulty seeing online when the last update was and don't see in my printer info when the last time I updated so I'm sorry, but I don't have a firm 100% answer for you. I can assume that since it's working fine then I don't have the latest firmware update.
1439104
Yes you can. I use epson a 3 in 1 when I print all my crafty stuff. It works fine.