Epson Stylus Photo 1400

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• 10 stars

  Near Perfect

  by photosbynick on December 14, 2007

  Pros: fast, ink consumption, price, colors, sharpness

  Cons: none really.. except maybe a little better accurate on matching colors on the screen

  Summary: I am a professional photographer so I have been around the block with photo gear and printers. I got this printer because of the price and was going to just ...

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  Summary: I am a professional photographer so I have been around the block with photo gear and printers. I got this printer because of the price and was going to just use it at home with my personal and fun work. After printing a few 13x19 prints of my family for my house, I realized the amazing quality I was getting from this printer. It is comparable to my printers in my studio that cost $2000+ for them. OK, so the prints are not perfect and not exactly like a lab print, but pretty close. It is all in using genuine epson ink and good paper. Most people who complain about bad prints either dont know how to post process and print and/or use generic paper. I am using the top of the line epson luster premium paper. Looks and feels like a lab print. Pricey for the paper but well worth it.
  
  Tonight I am printing a sample album for a meeting tomorrow and the album is 40 pages 11x14. I just printed all 40 pages on the 11x17 luster paper premium (going to cut the paper to size later) and only used 1 and a half full sets of ink. I am using the best settings on ink output for quality too. So people who say the inks dont last long, how freaking long do they want them to last. 1 whole ink set lasted 30 11x14 prints and that was using top quality settings.
  
  I love this printer and recommend it to anyone who is serious about their work. If it is good enough for my business then it is good enough for you.

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  14 out of 15 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 1 stars

  Who needs progress when you have profits?

  by dezigner7 on December 19, 2007

  Pros: More quiet than my old printer

  Cons: Low print quality, high cost, low reliability

  Summary: I purchased this printer because I need to print 11x17 and my friend had an Epson 1280 that gave great results.
  
  Print quality:
  First print out of the box had
  
  
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  Summary: I purchased this printer because I need to print 11x17 and my friend had an Epson 1280 that gave great results.
  
  Print quality:
  First print out of the box had lots of thin lines going across it, which means clogged heads. I know this issue from my old Epson Photo printer from 1999 that gave great results unless the print heads were clogged - which the were most of the time. I boggled my mind that such an expensive printer after all these years of development (one should think) still could produce such awful results.
  In fine mode the prints look great but glossy paper will show tiny pin holes that glitter in the light due to the printer pulling the paper through.
  In normal mode the prints look almost ok if you dont mind noticing banding. The printer prints about an inch at a time and you can easily spot the additional zebra pattern. Thats unacceptable when you pay $350 for the printer and $20 each time you replace an ink cartridge.
  
  Print costs:
  The printer has 5 individual cartridges ($20ea.) and you can easily blow through that in a day of printing. I have printed about 6 pages in fine mode (11x17), 30 pages in normal mode (letter size) and 20 pages in normal mode (11x17), the ink levels are now down to 15%.
  I did not clean the print head during my ordeal, because I know it wastes a lot of ink, and because the test page that you can print to see how many nozzles are clogged always showed different nozzles being clogged.
  
  Reliabilty:
  Printing larger files will crash the printer. I tried to print multi-page pdf documents and every time the printer stopped printing mid page on the second or third page, wasting my time, ink, paper and money. Printing only 2 or 3 pages at a time is the only thing that works.
  
  Annoying:
  Choosing paper overrides print quality, so if you have cheap thin paper you cant print high quality on that, choosing expensive Epson paper you can only print high quality.
  I found no way to print quickly and select nice paper.
  
  Look elsewhere than to Epson if you need good reliable prints.

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  7 out of 9 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Great Prints with Photoshop

  by wiseone2 on November 9, 2007

  Pros: Can really make outstanding prints with this printer and Epson photo paper.

  Cons: Photo printing with Photoshop has a lot of steps. Maybe there is a way to save settings as a personal default. If so, I have not found it.

  Summary: I have had this printer a couple of weeks. I really had zero problems physically setting it up. Ink primed without issue, software loaded fine (even auto loaded printer profiles ...

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  Summary: I have had this printer a couple of weeks. I really had zero problems physically setting it up. Ink primed without issue, software loaded fine (even auto loaded printer profiles for different Epson papers into Photoshop automatically. I have printed quite a few 8x10 photos and they are excellent - Once you figure out the printer profile to use in photoshop (cryptic names). I struggled with getting good prints at first. Seemed PhotoShop and the printer both wanted to control color correction. Found help on the web to make the proper software print selections, now they are fantastic. Note on paper: I had some HP glossy 8x10 paper left. I loaded the 1400 up with 1 sheet of 8x10 HP glossy, and 1 sheet of Epson glossy. Printed two copies of same pic. Epson paper was better. Maybe because it more closely matched the ICC profile? Not sure. But will be buying Epson photo paper. Ink use - seems low so far. Hope this helps.

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  5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 1 stars

  Epson Stylus 1400 Printer

  by HaroldLJ on December 17, 2007

  Pros: Printer has the ability to print a good photo.

  Cons: Beware of printer not accepting ink cartridge.

  Summary: After replacing one of the ink cartridges for the first time, this two month old printer would not print. I had read about others having this problem but did not ...

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  Summary: After replacing one of the ink cartridges for the first time, this two month old printer would not print. I had read about others having this problem but did not think it would happen to me. I removed and replaced the cartridge several times and the printer still shows out of ink. The ink is the exact type recommended. I would avoid this printer until this issue is resolved by Epson.

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  5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 4 stars

  Can't get it to work

  by weatherman4350 on November 3, 2007

  Pros: Good price for its printing capabilities. $299 at CompUSA plus $50 rebate

  Cons: Won't recognize the ink cartridges or something.

  Summary: I will take this back tomorrow and hope that CompUSA can replace it or fix it to recognize the ink cartridges. Looks like others have had similar problems.
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  Summary: I will take this back tomorrow and hope that CompUSA can replace it or fix it to recognize the ink cartridges. Looks like others have had similar problems.
  I worked with Epson Tech for over half an hour and they said to just return it to CompUSA. I would like to have it working and give it a higher rateing, but not at this time.

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  My first purchase of a 1400 did not work (would not recognize the ink and do its charging thing). I returned it the next day to CompUSA and got a new printer. This one did as advertized and took only three minutes to charge the ink and be ready to go. I have printed several large (13 X 19") photos with beautiful colors and clarity. I wold now give it at least a 9.0 rating

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  5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 6 stars

  I love this printer, but it has issues...

  by erei on November 23, 2009

  Pros: 1- GREAT quality prints (with EPSON inks and EPSON paper)
  2- One of my quieter printers
  3- Works wonderfully with Photoshop (color output)
  4- Love that you can open the ink door (on top) to watch your prints being printed for color matching

  Cons: 1- Ink Cartridge Recognition issue (This is a REALLY common issue apparently.. read below)
  2- Expensive Ink....6 cartridges at 20$ each.
  3- Bulky, but still, it is a wide format printer.
  4- No card readers
  5- Poor Customer service.

  Summary: I wish I could say this printer is perfect, but it really is not. I originally worked with the previous model, Epson Photo Stylus 1280, which I had tons of ...

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  Summary: I wish I could say this printer is perfect, but it really is not. I originally worked with the previous model, Epson Photo Stylus 1280, which I had tons of issues with. I could hardly ever get it to work with my macbook (intel chip); it just refused to print.
  After shelling out the 200$ for a refurbished model from the Epson store online, I got this baby and it was AMAZING....
  (the key point, is that you use higher quality paper, especially Epson brand papers)
  The prints are delicious. The 44lb and up matte paper is my favorite... The glossy prints come out incredibly beautiful if you know how to set up your print output from Photoshop (take off high-speed and choose Photo RPM).
  I have actually yet to use the cd/dvd printing service, which is something that I have recently come to use a lot with another printer that I own...
  
  Now for the cons....
  It was really great that the epson finally did the 6 cartridge split (I prefer this over the original color vs black dual cartridge). The problem is, Epson has always designed their printers to make you replace their cartridges with the ink is LOW (not empty). So it is kind of a waste... I've also found out of the big brand stores, only Staples takes back used cartridges for 3$ each...
  Anyhow......... I've owned this monster for about 3 years now, and it has basically printed great quality prints for me (even massive amounts for school/work/person use). But recently, the past year and a half, I've discovered this lovely new problem... When replacing cartridges, suddenly the printer is giving me the single finger salute and telling me no matter what I do, the new Cyan cartridges I'm putting in are low ink or not reconized. I'm talking about 3 brand new cartridges that I just ripped out of their 20$ boxes (I buy 1-2 new ones everytime I am low for reserve). I buy my cartridges from Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, Atlex.com and Epson.com. Same issue with all of them...always the Cyan Cartridge for me, sometimes it will work, sometimes it won't. Sometimes I'm swapping out a different color and the lovely red low ink light turns back on to inform me the Cyan snuck out while I was not looking and is missing. Honestly, I think it's the printer. (Epson's customer service totally dodged this question until the end of my phone call when I talked to them about ink issues.)
  
  Last week was the second time I had to call Epson on this issue, and their only response was to send me 2 new cartridges... again. Great, that's a 40$ value, but I'm sitting here like an idiot with stuff that still needs to be printed. Ridiculous. I now have 6 opened Cyan cartridges that I ritualistically have to swap until one of them recognizes, its very sad.
  I have tried the alcohol swab, and even the paper jamming to increase contact (Honestly I don't recommend that one at all) ... it didn't do much.
  I have read through many other epson reviews, and this seems to be a hugely common issue, which is very concerning to me....
  
  I really love the quality prints this machine can provide, but if the cartridge issue persists with all models from Epson it seems, why would I EVER want to buy another Epson? Honestly I don't like HP or Lexmark quality (I have both, but cheaper printers, admittedly) ... Canon is lovely but seems to be a dying breed in comparison? Last Canon laser printer I got wasn't even mac supported, haha.
  
  I can't say I'm an expert on this, but I own and use 4 printers now and Epson is still my favorite, but seriously I would have to Warn you to be prepared to deal with this crap before you stand to shell out the cash for this thing.

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  4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  Quality Color Printing

  by Stacey_g on September 6, 2007

  Pros: High speed printing with features like direct CD/DVD printing

  Cons: No memory cards

  Summary: Brilliant...I like the printing quality, large-size prints...my everyday tasks have never been so easier. I had purchased this printer a month ago from CouponAlbum site..Even can print ...

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  Summary: Brilliant...I like the printing quality, large-size prints...my everyday tasks have never been so easier. I had purchased this printer a month ago from CouponAlbum site..Even can print my favorite photos right from my digital camera or mobile phone!!

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  4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 8 stars

  Great but lacks

  by p13oyd on August 24, 2009

  Pros: Great functionality - CD/DVD printing capability, A3+ Prints on heavy paper pic bridge compatible. Great for printing pictures

  Cons: Huge footprint, No duplex, card reader or network capabilities

  Summary: Great printer highly recommend it if you into scrapbooking or photography etc. Not designed for constant office use.

  Summary: Great printer highly recommend it if you into scrapbooking or photography etc. Not designed for constant office use.

  3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 9 stars

  Excellent Prints!!!

  by RM55 on March 20, 2011

  Pros: -Easy Set Up
  -Professional Quality Prints
  -Great Price Especially with the Rebate
  -Wide Format Printing

  Cons: -Large and Bulky
  -Ink a Little Pricy

  Summary: Great prints, much better better than a standard ink jet. This is a photo printer so I would not recommend it as a main printer. Could serve as a backup ...

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  Summary: Great prints, much better better than a standard ink jet. This is a photo printer so I would not recommend it as a main printer. Could serve as a backup printer but it is best used as a dedicated photo printer. No problems with ink or defective prints.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

• 7 stars

  Good quality and decent upgrade from the 1280

  by mmacguinness on August 12, 2009

  Pros: This printer is quiet and MUCH faster than the Epson 1280 it replaced. The print quality to be excellent on most papers I've used. I've had great success with al my project to date, including DVD printing and my daughter's wedding announcements.

  Cons: The cost of the ink replacement is quite high. I ordered directly from Epson at $18.99 a cartridge. That is nearly $120. The ink for the 1280 was much cheaper.

  Summary: I liked my 1280, but I really like the speed of the 1400. The added DVD printing feature was also a selling point for me. The quality of the prints ...

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  Summary: I liked my 1280, but I really like the speed of the 1400. The added DVD printing feature was also a selling point for me. The quality of the prints is excellent and water proof. I found with the 1280 that the off brand inks do not perform well at all so even though the cost of Epson inks are quiet high, I won't scrimp and buy the cheap stuff. If you need quality, durable prints larger than 8.5" X 11", and have a need to print DVD and CD labels, this printer fills that need well.

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  2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.

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