Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer
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The Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer has been optimized for printing stunning portraits thanks to the Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 pigment ink set which includes red and orange inks to produce vibrant skin tones, and a gloss optimizer cartridge for even surface gloss on your prints, making them indistinguishable from traditionally produced portraits.
The Epson R1900 also includes innovative Radiance technology, co-developed by R.I.T., to maximize the color gamut while simultaneously optimizing print quality. Your images will exhibit reduced graininess and smoother color transitions with better consistency when displayed under virtually any lighting condition.
This powerful, wide-format printer offers incredible print media versatility with the ability to print up to 13" wide and up to 44" long. It prints on a wide variety of media types including glossy, luster, matte, canvas and fine art papers. It can even print directly onto inkjet-receivable CD & DVD disks so you can produce professional looking slide shows and movie discs.
- Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 Ink Set
- This 8-color pigment ink set includes Red and Orange ink cartridges for an astonishing range of colors and improved facial tones, and also includes Photo and Matte Black ink for the best possible image density - regardless of the paper type being used. The black inks are also auto switching so there is no need to remove and replace ink cartridges when you change paper. There is also an improved Gloss Optimizer to deliver a uniform gloss finish and an unprecedented glossy feel. The reformulated inks are also instant-drying and provide instant color stability to produces archival quality prints that are smudge, fade, and water resistant.
- Radiance Technology
- Epson's innovative Radiance technology uses an advanced mathematical architecture to efficiently use each ink color and dramatically enhance image quality, while optimizing the color gamut. Radiance technology also ensures smoother color transitions, reduced grain, and improved color constancy when your image is displayed under different lighting conditions.
- Fast Print Speeds
- With the Epson R1900, you can produce gallery-quality prints at incredibly fast speeds. Print at the highest resolution of 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi, and you'll produce an 11 x 14 fine-art print in as fast as 156 seconds.
- Remarkable Media Versatility
- The Epson R1900 can accommodate cut-sheet, and roll-fed media and prints on just about any type of inkjet receivable paper including Fine Art paper, textured paper, Photo paper - even Canvas cloth. Plus the printer includes a CD/DVD Print tray so you can create professional looking discs for catalogs or archives. Furthermore, you can print spectacular panoramas up to 13 x 44" long or create BorderFree prints in seven popular sizes including 4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10", 8.5 x 11", 11 x 14", 12 x 12" and 13 x 19".
- Reliable Print Engine
- The Epson R1900 is designed to be a reliable workhorse printer - even in a high-volume role. The print heads are treated with a special ink-repellent coating to ensure accurate dot placement and minimize nozzle clogging. A mist-collection system is in place to absorb ink overspray, keeping the inside of the printer clean and reducing jamming. Even the cartridges have been designed to maintain optimum printer performance with special glass beads inside to keep the ink agitated and prevent clotting which can shorten the cartridge life and lead to clogs in the ink delivery system.
- Precise Color Manufacturing
- Each R1900 is subjected to colorimetric calibration during the manufacturing process so users are assured of consistent color output from printer to printer. This unique quality-assurance feature eliminates the need to calibrate between printers for larger printing facilities that may be using more than one printer.
- Convenient Connectivity
- The R1900 includes two USB ports, so users can quickly connect a laptop to the printer while it is still connected to another PC, and the printer includes a PictBridge port so users can directly connect a digital camera or photo viewer to the printer and print without the need for a computer.
| Printing Method | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Advanced MicroPiezo pigment ink jet technology optimized for photo printing with Radiance technology |
| Maximum Resolution | 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi |
| Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 1.5 picoliters |
| Ink Type | Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 pigment ink |
| Ink Palette | 8-color (Photo Black, Matte Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red, Orange and Gloss Optimizer) |
| Ink Cartridge Configuration | 8 individual ink cartridges |
| Ink Cartridges |
#87 Photo Black UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 ink cartridge (T087120) #87 Matte Black UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 ink cartridge (T087820) #87 Cyan UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 ink cartridge (T087220) #87 Magenta UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 ink cartridge (T087320) #87 Yellow UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 ink cartridge (T087420) #87 Red UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 ink cartridge (T087720) #87 Orange UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 ink cartridge (T087920) #87 Gloss Optimizer UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 cartridges (T087020) 1 Please Note:Page yield per cartridge varies considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use, and temperature. close |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Print Speed |
8 x 10" photo: 58 sec 11 x 14" photo: 1 min 32 sec |
| Input Buffer | 64KB |
| Printer Duty Cycle | Up to 16,000 letter-size pages lifetime |
| Print Archival Life | 100 - 200 years (on Epson premium papers) |
| Paper Handling | |
| Maximum Paper Width | 13" |
| Maximum Printable Area | 13 x 44" BorderFree |
| Paper Sizes | 4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10", A4 (8.3 x 11.7" ), Letter (8.5 x 11"), Legal (8.5 x 14"), 11 x 14", 12 x 12", B (11 x 17"), A3 (11.7 x 16.5"), Super B (13 x 19"), user definable, 8.3" and 13" wide Panoramic Roll Papers |
| Borderless Photo Sizes | 4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10", 8.5 x 11", 11 x 14", 12 x 12" 13 x 19" |
| Paper Types | Supports plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-sided, Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Semi-gloss, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, Watercolor Paper Radiant White, Velvet Fine Art Paper, UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper, PremierArt Water Resistant Canvas for Epson, Piezo Pro Matte Canvas for Epson, PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper, Inkjet printable CDs/DVDs. |
| Maximum Paper Thickness | 19mil (350gsm) |
| Paper Capacity |
Auto Sheet Feeder: 120 sheets (plain paper)/30 sheets (photo paper) Manual/Roll Feed: 1 Sheet/1 Roll (up to 6" diameter) CD/DVD Tray: 1 ink jet printable CD/DVD |
| Special Media Support |
Roll Media (4 - 13" wide) Print directly onto inkjet-printable CDs or DVDs |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (2 ports) |
| Compatible Memory Cards | No |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Network Capable | No |
| PostScript Support | No (third party RIPs are available) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Status Display | Indicator LEDs |
| Image Preview Display | No |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, Paper (load/eject), Ink (check/change), Roll Paper Feed |
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions | 24.3 x 8.4 x 12.7" (618 x 214 x 323mm) |
| Weight | 26.9 lbs (12.2kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 271 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to setup (239)
- Easy to use (217)
- Accurate colors (197)
- High quality (187)
- Sharp tones & colors (183)
Cons
- Pricey ink replacement (80)
- Too much ink used (57)
- Large footprint (44)
- Slow print time (12)
- Hard setup (8)
Best Uses
- Color photos (203)
- Art prints (114)
- Everyday images (97)
- Black & white photos (89)
- Portraits (16)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (95), Semi professional (81), Professional (58), Casual user (14), Frequent user (14)
- Primary use:
- Personal (176), Business (89)
Most Liked Positive Review
Very Pleased!
I'm a serious developing photo hobbyist. The Epson R1900 is a big step up from my all-in-one office printer (an Epson CX7800). It is important to me that the R1900 has 8 ink ...Read complete review
I'm a serious developing photo hobbyist. The Epson R1900 is a big step up from my all-in-one office printer (an Epson CX7800). It is important to me that the R1900 has 8 ink cartridges for my attempts to work for quality color, a 13" wide print format for gallery sized prints yet a relatively low price.
In some of the reviews I have read about this printer, the cost of ink for the printer is offered as a potentially negative factor. However, I think that those who wrote those comments don't realize that with digital photography high costs for ink, as well as for quality paper are a fact of life. The ink and paper costs with the R1900 are nearly competitive with the costs one experiences when sending their works to a good print shop on the web.
If one intends to take photography seriously, it is a must to get the printing right! Yes, I know there is a web/email route for photo sharing, but printing brings a certain sense of commitment and pride to the photographic experience that is not possible with screen media.
I personally needed to go through the learning curve of how to translate screen quality to print quality. The R1900 is a great printer for a developing photographer who wants to learn about color profiles, paper profiles and calibrating a monitor.
"Accurate Color" is a feature of this printer, but at my level of experience, it takes a lot of learning to match the printer to the monitor!
I do think that this printer uses a lot of ink, and ink replacement seems pricey, but all ink jet printers use a lot of ink for printing large sized prints. And I have yet to find any high quality ink to be low cost!
I stated above, the costs of printing at home is close to what's available from the online print houses. In some sense, I doubt home costs can ever be equal to the print shops, but you have to get the file right before you send it in, and when you're interested in producing a match with with what you see on the monitor, only a home printer can provide the necessary iterative experience.
I'm please that I bought the Epson R1900 to get me through the learning curve.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Over complicated, uses too much ink.
After using the Epson R1900, I fouund it to be a very capable printer. Prints look fantastic with great detail. However, trying to use other manufacturers papers proved to be a nightmare. Using...Read complete review
After using the Epson R1900, I fouund it to be a very capable printer. Prints look fantastic with great detail. However, trying to use other manufacturers papers proved to be a nightmare. Using Epson papers was far simpler. Also, the tiny ink cartridges is a great letdown. The printer stopped printing half way into a print job becaused a cartridge was low on ink. This happened several times and I was very, very dissapointed that Epson did not design this printer with larger ink cartridges that did'nt run out so quickly.
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Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey Ink Replacement
- Too much ink used
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
Great printer for amazing photos. Good quality and fast at printing.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
I use this to produce printed DVD's so no printed jacket is needed. I also produce large display prints on a variety of fine art and Epson papers and get excellent color out of the box.
Ink usage is fair for these apps and the rated color life is superb! Though a newer model is available I expect that one to give similar results.
One quirk is that the roll paper option only accepts rolls with a 3 in core and the 100 foot roll I got is on a 5 inch core! I rigged a roll holder behind the printer that will work but it wasn't obvious that the roll attachment was so small!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
It is a better Photo Inkjet printer than Canon PRO 9000 MARK II. And B&H really gave out a decent price when I purchased it. Anyway, if you want your photo shows the best of the performance, do not forget to get this printer back to your home!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
very nice printer
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Color Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
very nice and good picture as you expected!!!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
fast print speed and geat quality
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
This printer is easy to set up, easy to use, very good print quality, hope to buy it once again.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Great Overall Quality
Cons
- Large Footprint
- Too much ink used
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
I use this product differently than most probably will — I print personalized stationery, invitations, cards, etc. and I typically use 120# matte cover paper. It has taken some practice to find the best color settings in hopes of getting a WYSIWYG result, but it's coming along. I find it best to print via PDF in Acrobat for what I'm doing. The Stylus r1900 prints small details rather well, especially small text. I'm sure it would do an even more incredible job if I were printing on a coated/glossy stock.
It's supposed to print up to 13x19 sheet but I can't seem to get it to print on 12x18 worth a darn. Even when I create a custom paper size it refuses to print. I'm sure I just have more research to do...at least that's what I'm hoping.
The ink cartridges are typical in price (about $12 each). I have done a good amount of printing but nothing at 100% coverage and some cartridges are just about ready to be replaced. I have never printed anything with a gloss coating and for some reason the gloss optimizer is just about empty...not really sure how that is.
I was able to buy this with a $200 rebate and especially because of that I have to say this printer is definitely worth the money!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Large Footprint
- Pricey Ink Replacement
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Color Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
I had not really put this printer to the test yet. It will take about a year before I can give it a good review.I made some prints using promaster professional paper and they came out beautifully.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
Prints great pictures!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
Straight out of the box, took 20 minutes tops to up and running.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Great Contrast
Cons
- Hard Setup
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
Sharp prints, great color!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
Had used HP most of the time and had a similiar printer which took longer to set up and does not match the quality.
We like printing our own photos so far the quality is great!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
Cons
- Pricey Ink Replacement
Best Uses
- Everyday images
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
For a beginning photographer this printer is great. I love all the features. For having the photography as a hobby even in home environment this printer would make a great asset. Ink could be a little bit expensive, but that's not something that one should consider when debating if they should buy this fabulous printer or not. Every $$$ is worth it. :)
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
- Vivid colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Color Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
I am a videographer I use both printers. One is used labels on the disc the other for stunning photos.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey Ink Replacement
- Too much ink used
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
Sure, it prints beautifully. But the operating cost is significant over my dead R1800--and are the prints really that much better? The expensive ink cartridges are about 2/3 the size of the R1800, at the same price. It also prints faster than the R1800--but be careful of quality at the less-ink-consuming "Photo" setting. Some dark-toned photos will need "Best Photo" always.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey Ink Replacement
- Too much ink used
Best Uses
- Color Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
Just returned from Tanzania and Rwanda with 3000 digital pictures. Had a number of pictures printed at our local camera shop. Duplicated many of the pictures on our new R1900 and they are exceptionally better - sharper, better color and more detailed.
We like the flexibility of printing a number of different sizes from 4X6 to 11X14 for our albums.
We like this printer so well that we ordered another unit for my wife's computer and office. It does gobble up the ink but the quality of the prints are worth it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Great Overall Quality
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
- Pricey Ink Replacement
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
Following the instructions for allowing photoshop to manage the colors my first (and all that followed) were exactly as my monitor showed them to be. I only have the used printer for a week, but I have done a half dozen 13 X 19s and two 11x14s. Far superior to anything I have printed at [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Colors
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Great Contrast
- Great Overall Quality
- Reliable
- Sharp Tones & Colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black & White Photos
- Color Photos
- Everyday images
Comments about Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Inkjet Printer:
This printer arrived just in time for my Photo Arts Contest. The clarity is remarkable. If you print your own pictures this could be the printer for you.
- Primary use:
- Business
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This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
What's in the Box
- 87 Photo Black Ink Cartridge
- 87 Matte Black Ink Cartridge
- 87 Cyan Ink Cartridge
- 87 Magenta Ink Cartridge
- 87 Yellow Ink Cartridge
- 87 Red Ink Cartridge
- 87 Orange Ink Cartridge
- 2 x 87 Gloss Optimizer Ink Cartridges (4-Pack)
- Roll Paper Holder Accessory
- Single Sheet Guide
- CD Print Tray with 8cm CD/DVD Adapter
- Software CD-ROM (printer drivers and software for Windows and Macintosh)
- Printer Documentation
- 1-Year Limited Warranty (U.S.A. and Canada)
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