epson stylus photo r3000 paper roll setup

This is one area in which the Epson R3000 is the clear winner (comparable to the HP9180). The easy to use roll print facility on the Epson R3000 is a definite plus point for my use. (The simplicity of use of the HP B9180 with thick board is markedly better than either the Canon or Epson).

The lack of a front LCD panel on the Canon is something I missed when operating the printer, otherwise I would rate the Canon and Epson equal. I’m also working with a fairly constrained printer station area so need the printer to be compact in use with both stiff papers / board going through the flat paper path and not too much height when the rear tray support is extended for use with the thinner papers. I really want a printer that is “invisible” in use, I don’t want to be constantly thinking about how to change the settings for different papers or having to check profiles for colour consistency etc.

In this comparison my benchmark is my existing HP Photosmart B9180 and some of the factors I have considered are: This has provided me with the chance to start seriously considering the replacement question with some hard evidence to hand and I think I have finally come to a conclusion.

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Epson stylus photo r3000 paper roll setup