Read Reviews :  Epson Stylus Photo R300

Inkjet, color, A4, 5760 dpi, 15 pages/minute, USB More product info

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Average rating: 4 / 5 11 User reviews , 3 Expert reviews
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£ 88.99 - £ 88.99
Average rating Average rating : 4.7 / 5

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    4.7 / 5

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GBR

Fantastic Family Fun !

Summary

A superb family printer, you wont need to constantly have to clean the printer nozzles and mess around with it. I should now i have owned it for over a year! Just turn it on its versatile in producing good photos (quality from the shop) and perfectly clear documents - i.e. letters, homework...just used it now turned it on for to print 10 pages and the quality comes out perfect everytime fab......

Which similar products have you used?

Canon S200, HP Deskjet 690C

How long have you used the product?

More than 3 months

What are the strengths?
Ok, this printer is quite old now but its still great. Printers nowadays are so cheap, and at the price you get quality in all departments for this printer and yes its cheap as well! it might not be really, really fast at printing but its not slow. Whats the hurry? this was not designed for an office where deadlines are crucial!! The quality of print out is fantastic its hardworking, and i use this 3-4 times a week since March 2005 i havent had to mess around with it to make it work much apart from change the cartridges, they are expensive but...who says you have to buy the official ones?
What are the weaknesses?
Its slow to send the information to the printer sometimes, if you send several documents at once but who cares?

The LCD display is obsolete most of the time because direct printing (from camera media) does not label the number of the file correctly instead it uses its own list 1,2,3,4, etc...so your better of printing from the computer via usb port.
Kian's
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Overall rating : 5.0 / 5

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GBR

Epson R300

Summary

This is without doubt the best printer that I have ever bought.
The Quality of output is fantastic considering the low cost of the actual printer.

I read other reviews on PriceRunner and was concerned BUT I have not had any of the difficulties that others have stated.

For those who have any doubts, I would suggest they go to a PC World Store (Or others) and ask for a Demo, they'll be STUNNED at the speed for high Qaulity photo's.

I've been in Digital Photography for many years, sometimes being the 1st to get new Canon & Nikon camera's and actually having my shot's published in various magazine.

Consider the price 1st but;

BUY THIS PRODUCT - you won't regret it!!

Which similar products have you used?

Epson Stylus Photo 790 and many others

How long have you used the product?

Less than 1 month

What are the strengths?
Brilliant - Easy Set up, Simple to Install and no one should have any problems.

I see many improvements in this model compared with earlier Epson printers.

Printer Software "Epson PhotoQuicker" - Very Good and it's about time. This software allows you to load many pictures at the same time. Provides you with a Thumbnail of each photo, you then select what you want printed, and follow the very simple menu system to print - I selected 50+ photo's and just left it do work, it was BRILLIANT. Earlier Epson printers just "Bomb Out"

Printing times are as good as stated in the Marketing Spec

Print Quality is superb (Using EpsonPremium Glossy Paper)

Ink Usage is good - 1 set of cartridges printed 240 6"x4" photo's on Premium Glossy and still had some colour left in some cartrdiges.

Overall this is a Fantastic Printer, very functional, quick and great quality.
What are the weaknesses?
6 Printer cartridges could be considered a negative BUT unlike previous models, now you only change the colour that's run out - rather than the entire colour cartridge just because Magenta has run out. Functionally it's a PLUS, Cost is the NEGATIVE.

PhotoQuicker Software - It would be good if they allowed some photo editing & manipulation of the image such as Red Eye & colour balance. Other than that "It does what it says on the box"

Cables - Epson do not supply the USB cable that you will require, check your PC for USB-1 or USB-2 and buy the appropriate cable if you need one.
Chris's
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Overall rating : 5.0 / 5

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GBR

Value for money

Summary

A damn good buy.

Which similar products have you used?

Xerox

How long have you used the product?

Less than 1 month

What are the strengths?
Perfect clarity. Quietness.
What are the weaknesses?
A lttle slow to start up and to recieve commands from PC.
Madasaparrot's
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Overall rating : 5.0 / 5

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GBR

Epson Stylus Photo R300

Summary

Overall a fantastic little printer with the bonus option of six cartridges which does enhance print quality no end. I never recommend anything but this printer has not only met my expectations but it actually exceeded, it''s a great product and worth every penny. Canon & HP better watch out Epson have just raised the stakes for YOUR profits.

Which similar products have you used?

Canon

How long have you used the product?

Less than 1 month

What are the strengths?
The quality of prints are so much better than what I was expecting and I was very surprised how functional it was. Photo quality is superb when you use direct printing straight from the memory card. The speed of prints is also quiet and fast. In comparison to the Canon I threw out it wins hands down on every selling point. The CD/DVD is also remarkably of good quility.The huge paper tray is a definate bonus for me as I print a lot of paper documents from home.
What are the weaknesses?
It is a bit slow when you do turn it on but that could just be because I currently use USB 1 not 2.
Francis's
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Overall rating : 5.0 / 5

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GBR

Photo R300

Summary

An excellent printer which is easy to use and l economical to run

Which similar products have you used?

Lexmark Z51

How long have you used the product?

1-3 months

What are the strengths?
I bought the printer so that my wife could print her digital pictures without 'hooking' up to a computer. This printer fulfilled that need. Althought daunting at first the printer is easy to use (even for my wife). The picture quality is excellent . An added bonus are six ink cartridges.
What are the weaknesses?
The computer program can be a bit fiddly to use until you get used to it.
Casper's
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Overall rating : 5.0 / 5

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Average rating Average rating : 3.8 / 5

Expert reviews (3)

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Review summary of Epson Stylus photo R300 (09/10/09)

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Verdict: alaTest has collected and analysed 641 reviews of Epson Stylus photo R300 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 81/100....

Country: GBR

7.6/10.0

Epson Stylus Photo R300

Summary: : The Epson Stylus Photo R300 photo inkjet printer includes many features sure to please digital photo enthusiasts Read the full review

Pros: Excellent photo quality; multiple direct-printing options; optional colour preview screen; prints directly on to CD/DVD media

Cons: It's quite a slow printer; the text quality is only fair

Country: GBR

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Test: Einzeltest: Epson Stylus Photo R300 (08/03/05)

Summary: Warum lange auf einen Abzug Ihrer Digitalbilder aus dem Labor warten? Mit dem Tintenstrahler Epson Stylus Photo R300 können Sie die Aufna... Read the full review

Country: DEU

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