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EPSON Stylus Photo R2880 review
by Thomas Berg

Nikonian Thomas Berg
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Nikonian in Germany

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	Index
	Introduction
	The hardware arrives
	Epson software
	The printer at work
	Print quality
	Selected papers
	My conclusions
	Conclusion

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Index

1. Introduction

2.    The hardware arrives
2.1. Contents of box and selection of paper media
2.2. Hardware preparation and installation
2.3. Printer driver basic set-up
2.4. Starting up the printer and initial test prints
3. EPSON software
3.1. Printer driver options
3.1.1. Important remark for users of Windows XP:
3.2. Print Plug-In accessory software
3.3. Other EPSON software
4. The printer at work
4.1. Interface with Photoshop CS4
4.1.1. Excursion: align image colours with printable gamut
4.2. Interface with Photoshop Elements 6
4.3. Interface with Nikon Capture NX2
4.4. Interface with Nikon ViewNX
4.5. Interface with Fujifilm Hyper-Utility Software HS-V3
4.6. Feeding paper media
4.7. Printer Noise and storing prints
5. Print quality
5.1. Available EPSON paper media
5.2. Media handling
5.2.1. before the print
5.2.2. after the print
5.3. Glossy vs. Matte and the exchange of inks
5.4. What kind of test images were used
5.5. Tonal richness and smoothness B&W
5.6. Colour richness and colour transitions
5.7. Comments on selected papers
5.7.1. Premium Glossy Photo Paper
5.7.2. Premium Luster Photo Paper
5.7.3. Archival Matte Paper
5.7.4. Premium Semi Gloss Photo Paper
5.7.5. Traditional Photo Paper
5.7.6. Water Colour Paper Radiant White
5.7.7. Enhanced Matte Paper
5.7.8. Ultra Smooth Fine Art Paper
5.7.9. Velvet Fine Art Paper
6. My conclusions
6.1. Subjective print quality impressions in relation to expectations
6.1.1. Undeniable Gloss Differential
6.1.2. Undeniable precision in resolving power
6.1.3. Undeniable advantage in Black&White printing
6.1.4. Bronzing (or the lack of, to be precise)
6.1.5. Colour Inconstancy – what a phrase!
6.2. Consumption of paper and ink
6.3. Would I buy one?
7. Famous and infamous last words

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