All,

Sadly I've come to the conclusion that I think I will need to replace my R1800 printer.  Back in March I moved and during the move something must have happened to the printer along the way.  While printing the printer will make some grinding/popping noises like the paper feed gears aren't meshing properly and the prints will reflect this.  Printing one full page email for example will result in the output taking up only half or three quarters of the page due to the printer not advancing the paper properly.  I've taken it apart numerous times inspecting the gears for alignment, chips, etc. and even went through the service manual checking things that I have the ability to check, ran cleaning sheets through it, and spoke with Epson support.  Sending it in for service seems like an expense that may or may not be cost effective.  It doesn't happen all the time either, sometimes powering the printer off and on works but now that has stopped working and the problem is near constant.

So, I was looking at replacing it with either the R1900 or the R2880.  I've read some reviews (photo-i , etc.), and was just wondering if anyone has any opinions (good or bad) about these printers or any other suggestions.  I really liked the prints I got from the R1800 and am disappointed to have to replace it.

Thanks in advance,

Dave

Dave

The two printers are aimed at different types of printing. The R1900 has a single shade of black and gloss optimiser (like the 1800) and is best for bright glossy prints. The 2880 has three shades of black (and gray) but no gloss optomiser, and is best for subtle colour or especially black and white prints on fine art or satin paper.
Whichever you choose, you won't go wrong.
If you go the 2880 path, have a look at the Epson 3800 - much more expensive initially, but the ink is MUCH cheaper, and may pay for itself in the long run. It will also print up to 20x16, but is still only a few inches larger all round.

Brian

Fred/Brian,

Thanks for the reply's.  I think I'm leaning towards the 1900.  B&H and Epson are out of the 2880 and their $200 rebate ends tonight.  B&H has the 1900 for $484 and the $150 rebate bringing it to $334.  The 3880 looks like a fabulous printer, but just a tad out of what I am willing to spend at the moment.  Being just a hobbyist/perfectionist, I think the 1900 should work for me especially since it was the replacement for the 1800.

Again, many thanks.

Dave