Breathtaking photo printer.
Written: Jan 09 '02
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Pros: Astounding photo quality. No, I really mean it, absolutely brilliant photos.
Cons: Software is somewhat of a disappointment
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The Bottom Line: Get it, you'll love it. You will have to call tech support for your updated software to get Print Image Matching to work though.
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| brobro's Full Review: Epson Stylus Photo 785EPX Ink-jet Printer |
Let me start by saying that I am using a 3.3 megapixel Epson 3100z camera with this printer. The prints blew me a way. The guys at work couldn't believe they came from a digital camera and printer. They look like magazine quality.
That being said, I do however have a gripe.
Epson has a new technology called Print Image Matching or PIM for short. Basically, the PIM camera (which my Epson 3100z is) remembers certain information about your shot and relays it to the PIM capable printer. This is supposed to give you more realistic shades in certain areas such as skin tones etc. Sounds great.
I bought this printer because it was PIM capable. Herein lies the rub.
It turns out that the printer ships without the needed software, to get the PIM option to work. I called tech support and they said that they would mail the newly updated software to me asap. (still waiting).
Basically ladies and gentlemen, Epson is selling printers that will not work as advertised with the software that they include. You have to call (at your own expense!!!) and get the latest Film Factory software.
I simply couldn't wait to get the updated version and printed away. If the pictures come out this good with out PIM enabled I can't wait to see them once I fire up the PIM software.
It really is a very good printer, but who ever thought up the idea of shipping it without the latest version software should be canned! Major faux pas.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 99.00
Operating System: Windows and Macintosh
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