Epson Stylus Photo 1400
Manufacturer: Epson America Inc. Part number: C11C655001
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- Bottom Line:
- Epson's new dye-based 13-inch printer has style and prints large photos, but its black-and-white prints are less than perfect.
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CNET editors' review
Epson Stylus Photo 1400 price range: $189.95 - $299.99
- Reviewed by: Philip Ryan
- Reviewed on: 02/06/2007
- Released on: 11/01/2006
The good: High-quality color photo printing; long-lived prints; CD- and DVD-label printing; many paper options.
The bad: Black-and-white prints not perfectly neutral; large footprint; no card reader.
The bottom line: Epson's new dye-based 13-inch printer has style and prints large photos, but its black-and-white prints are less than perfect.
Speaking of ink, most of the 13-inch Stylus Photo line uses pigment-based inks, which typically last longer than dye-based inks. However, Epson says that the dye-based Claria Hi-Definition inks used by the 1400 are rated to last as long as 98 years behind glass and even longer in dark storage. According to Wilhem Imaging Research, the 1280 can only claim a print permanence of as long as 26 years when displayed behind glass. Not only that, if you've used the 1280 in the past, you should notice that the Stylus Photo 1400 prints faster, thanks to its newer DX5 MicroPiezo print head.
Scrapbookers, who often use 12x12-inch paper, will probably welcome the Stylus Photo 1400, since it lists for $150 less than the Stylus Photo R1800, which is the next step up in Epson's 13-inch line. However, photographers looking for more neutral black-and-white prints should take a look at Epson's Stylus Photo R2400, which earned high scores for its mastery of monochromatic printing.
User reviews
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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 ...
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.12 out of 12 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...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.6 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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.
I worked ...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.Updated
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 rating5 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...
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.
4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...
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!!
4 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...
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.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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It has done the job we needed to do
by aholler on December 28, 2007
Pros: prints 12 x 12 paper
Cons: cartridges very expensive $25.00 CDN in canada
Summary: 150.00 is just too much to change out cartridges. I Our Iland Inkjet franchise could not fill them. The cartridges are hard to find did not have in Futureshop ...
Summary: 150.00 is just too much to change out cartridges. I Our Iland Inkjet franchise could not fill them. The cartridges are hard to find did not have in Futureshop or Best buy or in Staples.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Epson 1400 printer it didn't do what Epson stated
by snowydove3 on July 30, 2007
Pros: Nice Wide Format
Cons: Doesn't print borderless 12x12 scrapbook pages
Summary: I research and agonized over buying this printer because of the price. Well finally decided to go and purchase it on Thursday. Well took it home and set it up. ...
Summary: I research and agonized over buying this printer because of the price. Well finally decided to go and purchase it on Thursday. Well took it home and set it up. I thought I was ready to printer my borderless 12x12 sheets. Well guess what. It didn't print borderless. So on Friday I called Epson and was on the phone with them for almost a hour. I did everything they instructed me to do and still nothing. They couldn't tell me why it would not print the 12x12 borderless sheets. It states clearly on the box that it prints 12x12 borderless scrapbook pages and on top of that I was using their 12x12 scrapbook paper which is not true 12x12 but 11.6x11.6. Well I ended up returning the printer to the store and having to pay a $60 restocking fee at Circuit City which didn't make me happy but didn't have much choice. If you are looking to buy this printer for mainly that reason don't. I have a Canon I9900 and it prints as good or better than the Epson. I can't say anything about picture printing because I didn't try.
5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Terrific Printer
by Stephen Irving on May 27, 2007
Pros: Excellent color. Compared the same photo previously printed with the 1270 and the 1400 even looks sharper!
Cons: None yet. It works great.
Summary: This is definitely a 10! I'm using Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy to get the archival benefits and am thrilled that I won't have to worry about fading.
Summary: This is definitely a 10! I'm using Epson Premium Photo Paper Glossy to get the archival benefits and am thrilled that I won't have to worry about fading.
3 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Epson America Inc.
- Part number: C11C655001
- Description: The Epson Stylus Photo 1400 A3+ photo printer features Claria photographic inks producing exceptional glossy photos with rich colors, perfect skin tones and improved durability.
General
- Printer Type Photo printer - Ink-jet - Color
- Form Factor Desktop
- Width 24.2 in
- Depth 12.4 in
- Height 8.8 in
- Weight 25.4 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
- Localization Canada, United States
Printer
- Inkjet Technology Epson Advanced Micro Piezo with DX5 technology
- Ink Palette (Colors) 6-ink - Cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta
- Minimum Ink Droplet Size 1.5 pl
- Ink Cartridge Configuration 6 individual ink tanks
- Print Speed up to 15 pages/min - Text, up to 15 pages/min - Color
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Interface USB, Direct print USB
- Max Resolution ( B&W ) 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi
- Max Resolution ( Color ) 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi
- Print on CD/DVD Yes
- Direct Printing Specifications PictBridge
- Printer Features CD/DVD printing, Borderless printing
Media Handling
- Media Type CD discs, DVD discs, Envelopes, Matte paper, Plain paper, Glossy photo paper, Luster photo paper, Two-sided matte paper, Semi-gloss photo paper
- Max Media Size (Custom) 13 in x 19 in
- Media Sizes 4 in x 6 in, 5 in x 7 in, 8 in x 10 in, 11 in x 14 in, 12 in x 12 in, A3 (11.7 in x 16.5 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), Super B (13 in x 19 in), Ledger B Size (11 in x 17 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
- Borderless Photo Sizes 4 in x 6 in, 5 in x 7 in, 8 in x 10 in, 11 in x 14 in, 12 in x 12 in, A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), Super B (13 in x 19 in), Ledger B Size (11 in x 17 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
- Envelope Sizes US No 10 (4.1 in x 9.5 in)
- Total Media Capacity 120 sheets
- Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 120 sheets, 1 x Autoload
Telecom
- Modem None
Networking
- Networking None
- Connectivity Technology Cable
Scanner
- Type None
Copier
- Copier Type None
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces 1 x USB, 1
- Connections - USB, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type B, 1 x Direct print port - 4 pin USB Type B
Miscellaneous
- Consumables Included 1 x Ink cartridge ( Black ) - Epson T0791, 1 x Ink cartridge ( Cyan ) - Epson T0792, 1 x Ink cartridge ( Magenta ) - Epson T0793, 1 x Ink cartridge ( Yellow ) - Epson T0794, 1 x Ink cartridge ( Light cyan ) - Epson T0795, 1 x Ink cartridge ( Light magenta ) - Epson T0796
- Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Voltage Required AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 16 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 1.2 Watt
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Epson Printer Driver, Epson Print CD, Web to Page, Adobe Photoshop Elements
- OS Required Apple MacOS X 10.2.8, Apple MacOS X 10.3.9, Apple MacOS X 10.4.x, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Peripheral / Interface Devices USB port (compatible with 2.0 specification)
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 50 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 95 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 20 - 80%
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- CNET Labs Photo Speed Test (pages per minute) 1.22
- CNET Labs Presentation Speed Test (pages per minute) 2.35
- CNET Labs Printer Graphics Speed Test (pages per minute) 2.13
- CNET Labs Text Speed Test (pages per minute) 2.4
Accessories
- PAPER, IRON-ON TRANSFER, LETTER SIZE, COOL PEEL, 10 SHEETS (107680)11.68 - 19.38
- Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte - heavy-weight matte paper - 100 sheet(s) (32888011)9.90 - 25.69
- Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper - glossy photo paper - 20 sheet(s) (32857479)15.91 - 23.21
- Epson 79 - print cartridge (32321368)4.99 - 23.86
- 13-inch x 19-inch Enhanced Matte Paper ??? 50 Sheets (2265725)35.99 - 53.59
Manufacturer info
- Epson America Inc.
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- Website: http://www.epson.com/
- Address:
3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806 - Phone: 1-562/981-3840
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