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| Brand: Epson
Category: CE
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $45.00
You Save: $54.99 (55%)
New (64) Used (1) from $45.00
Rating:  33 reviews
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Apple MacOS X 10.2.8
Modem: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18
Dimensions (in): 11.1 x 17.7 x 7.4
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: Epson R280 Photo Printer
Model: Epson R280 Photo Printer
UPC: 010343866171
EAN: 0010343866171
ASIN: B000SDU7ZW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand new sealed in a box.
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| Customer Reviews:
Good product May 26, 2008
I bought mine supposedly new on eBay, but apparently it has a clogged nozzle (though it's not that noticeable if I print a very high quality photo). I tried using the utility to clean it, but it hasn't worked. Maybe someone can tell me how to fix this?
Other than that, it's not a bad printer. I've printed a couple of 8.5x11 and a few 4x6 photos, as well as maybe 70 pages or so of document and still haven't replaced the ink. FYI, I did buy a set of ink from Costco for just in case, and the price is cheaper there.
 Awsome for a $99 printer, bad design. May 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Besides its terrible design, this printer works great. I installed in on a Power Mac G5 and setup was really quick, I use it mainly to print on DVDs and the results are awesome.
I used to have the R200; compared to it, this new machine is huge! Another downside from the R200 is that to print DVDs it's now necesary to take out the smaller tray and insert it in a higher slot, instead of just flipping it up and down.
Besides this imperfections, I recommend this printer for it's printing qualities and speed.
Not for you if you prefer recycled ink May 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This so far has proven to be an overall great printer. Easier to use and has no driver issues like I had with my old HP 1218. Only technical problem I've had so far is figuring out the CD printing tray. I found the trick is not to put the tray in the CD area until the printer is fully booted. Otherwise it goes brain-dead and flashes pretty red lights at you.
Why Epson looses a star from me on this is that they're actively suing and making life difficult for ink recyclers. Up to now, I have found Internet sites that still make recycled ink for this printer. But as I understand it if Epson has their way that will soon stop. One of their single cartridges retails for $20. That's 1 color for about half the price of the 3 colors for my old HP. One complete ink refill and I've practically bought this printer all over again. To me this is a black-eye on Epson's otherwise fine products.
 Nice product May 22, 2008
I'm pleased with the printer. Software was easy to install and works without complications with my computer running Vista Ultimate.
 Don't waste your money! May 14, 2008
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
I should have known better.
I did enough research to be aware that some people have had problems with these printers. I selected this one because it seemed to have better reviews then some other Epson printers that print on DVDs.
I received the printer and installed it.
I printed about 4 pages and got a message that said that three of the ink cartridges were not recognized and needed to be replaced.
I tried to resolve the issue but removing and replacing them accomplished nothing as did contacting Epson.
They did not offer to replace the bad cartridges but would replace the printer if I sent it back.
Against my better judgment I purchased and replaced the ink on my own.
The printer worked for about a month and now I am getting the same thing, a message that says that the ink cartridges are unrecognized. Once again this issue can not be resolved.
Since a new printer doesn't cost much more then more new ink and I don't want to go the hassle of packing up and taking the printer to a UPS location I'm just going to dump it in the trash and spend some time researching a new printer today.
Do to the lack of help I received from Epson I am not going to buy another Epson printer but will look at Hewlett Packard and Cannon.
At this point I will forget about printing on CDs (the reason that I selected this printer to start with) until someone else makes a printer that will do so.
This printer was worse then useless and so was Epson support. They will not even admit that this is a common problem.
Like I said save your money.
Mike
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