Features:

• Get superior glossy prints with Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 pigment ink
• Print photos with greater vibrancy and better facial tones with Epson's new Red and Orange ink cartridges
• Maximize the color gamut and achieve better print quality with Radiance technology
• Produce gallery-quality prints faster with improved print speeds
• Create amazing panoramas with included roll paper support

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
Create amazing albums, full-size scrapbook pages and professional glossy photos up to A3+ at high speed, and on a wide range of media. Images are vibrant and long lasting with the new Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2 ink.Print and share superb photos with the Epson Stylus Photo R1900 and achieve quality, color and flexibility to create your hobbies and crafts. Make use of the creative potential of the wide range of media and formats up to A3+. Achieve more life-like colors and skin tones with the new 8-color Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss2 ink.Whether you print borderless photos or design entire album pages, your precious creations will last a lifetime. You can even print onto CDs and straight from your digital camera.

Rating : - So Far, So Good
I received my Epson, fired it up, and it made a horrible whining/grinding noise. I thought, man, this thing is toast. I tried a few more times and the print head wouldn't engage. So I called Epson, and they sent me a brand new unit right away. I asked if it was new, because I heard they will send you refubs sometimes; but it was new. The second one printed no problem, and I was off and running.

I did notice with the first prints that the colors were a bit cool and on the bluish side. iPhoto said the same thing, so I have played with the settings, but I still get so so results. The problem really lies with my monitor. It isn't calibrated. So what I am seeing isn't what is being translated onto the paper. So I have upped the ante and sprung for the Spyder3 Studio Suite monitor and print calibrator. Now I will be able to get the screen dialed in, and display on my screen what color gamut my printer can actually do. Now I can make my own profiles for paper and color. In theory everything should be spot on. I know it's an extra $350 (with current rebate to 11/30) but what use is an amazing printer if the colors aren't what they should be because of un-tuned hardware? If you get this printer, at least calibrate your monitor.

I have read also that the Epson glossy profile is a bit cool, but if you use the watercolor paper and profile, the colors come out much better and truer to life. And the paper is about or equal in price with the glossy, but with a much more professional look.

As for the machine itself, it seems pretty well built. Quiet and smooth, I am amazed I can print a 13x19 professional looking print in the comfort of my own house. So far the ink consumption hasn't been too bad. I am a bit bummed the cartridges are so small, but what can you do?... I was also a bit upset that I had to do a nozzle cleaning after a week of inactivity. With the amount of ink used in a purge, those are precious ml. I shouldn't have to clean after a week of non-use. Come on Epson...

But I suppose I can't complain. I think when tuned with a properly calibrated monitor, this thing is going to rock. I will update as we go along.