Verdict.
The
Epson Stylus Pro 2100 is a well designed and well constructed printer
that's reasonably easy to use and delivers outstanding results straight
from the box. The 2100 should be the first choice for the creative photographer/artist
who demands the highest quality from their equipment. The Epson Stylus
Photo 2100 printer has set new standards for ink jet printing.
Pros:
Excellent print quality
Gray Balancer software
Separate ink tanks
Cons:
Pictures
can look flat compared to dye prints
Limited range of papers
Slow printing speeds
Cost:
£492.76 (+ vat)
| Print
quality |
9/10 |
| Features |
9/10 |
| Ease
of use |
8/10 |
| Design |
9/10 |
| Value |
9/10 |
| Rating |
9/10
Highly recommended |
Epson
Stylus Photo 2100 Features at a glance.
-
A3+ 2880 x 1440 dpi photo printer
- Highest
photographic print quality available
- Long
lasting Light Fastness for exhibition and resale of original prints
- Cost
effective consumables for high volume use
- 4
pl ink drop size
- New
UltraChrome ink technology in 7 individual High capacity ink tanks
- 7th
Light Black as standard for improved colour gradation
- Interchangeable
Photo Black ink with optional Matte Black for optimal output on different
media types
- Built
in P.I.M. technology
- Light
fastness between 45 and 75 years (depending on media)
- USB
2.0, Firewire IEEE 1394 and Parallel ports
- Continuous
print solution featuring a paper roll holder, paper cutter and catcher
- Dual
load - cut sheets and rolls can be loaded simultaneously
- Straight
paper path for thick media up to 1.3mm
- Print
directly onto CD faces
- Border
free printing on cut sheet and roll media at 100mm, 4x6, A4, A3 &
A3+
- New
Epson Grey (Gray) Balancer for accurately calibrating B&W output
- Epson
SP2100
RRP £492.76 + vat
- Ink
prices Photo or Matte Black £8.50, colours £10, all plus
vat
- Available
from 1st June, 2002
Epson
UK www.photo.i.co.uk
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