Why do many pros and serious fine-art photographers seem to prefer Epson photo printers to other brands?
First, of course, is that the image quality is excellent. Epson is also the most aggressive company in introducing new models and improving the state of the art. They have done more to advance print longevity than any other mainstream manufacturer. The Photo 1270/1280/1290 models deliver 20-30 years (comparable to traditional C and R type colour prints) and the 100+ years of the 2000P is better than just about any traditional print processes in existence. Epson also makes a comprehensive range of large-format printers able to produce prints in widths up to 54 inches. These use the same papers and inks as the desktop models (making proofing simple), and also utilize the new pigment-based archival inks (models 5500, 7500, 9500). Of great importance to critical workers is that they are the only low-cost printers that are able to be profiled. The reason for this is that Epson’s heads are in the printer, rather than the cartridge. With other printers when you change the cart you are changin
