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Epson Stylus Photo R265 |
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28.04.08 (116 review reads) |
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Advantages: BETTER DESIGN, QUIETER, GOOD PHOTO AND DVD/CD PRINTING
Disadvantages: I HAVE FOUND NONE TO DATE
THE EPSON STYLUS R265 CD/DVD & PHOTO PRINTER.
I must say that since this one was chosen for me by Epson UK having had a somewhat disasterous time with the previous model of similar ilk, the (EPSON STYLUS R260). The R265 is so far doing well!
I have yet to give it the test of time since the R260 "croaked" after a somewhat short space of time in my estimation. 12 months almost to the day! I had an error messages up about non-replaceable parts wearing out and life of printer about to end. ALREADY!!! I fumed! Just out of gaurantee too. I telephoned the Epson UK establishment and was told that it could be repaired but... costs would outweigh the value of the printer. They did suggest that I take up the offer of the Epson Stylus R265. Yes, an altogether better piece of gear in many ways - so far! I await at least another six months to see if I have a repeat performance of the "unworthy" R260.
I have owned the Epson Stylus R265 for about six months to date. I have always used Epson printers and have another that has never let me down (now 4-years-old). So I asked myself, Why did the R260? Will this R265 be the same?
There are many good points to mention here: Fast printing and good quality photo printing too, the DVD/CD printing I have found to be excellent. Really good to use. Comfortable to use with the minimum of fuss and setting up. Mine is in use daily. I would be lost without it for certain. I need it to be reliable and I do believe that this R265 will be. It has been so far. It does not falter.
It is reasonable regarding the noise factor. The design has improved on the previous R260 in as much as the tray that carries the printable DVD/CD does not exit at the rear as the other one did and I wondered for a long time why that one would not print the DVD I wanted to try it out on. A few unsuccessful attempts and I was about to cry!! Then I realised that there was a metalic clank as the tray went into the machine to set itself in line to do the printing. THE TRAY WAS GOING OUT THROUGH THE REAR AND HITTING THE WALL BEHIND THE PRINTER!! I needed to pull it away from the wall by at least 5 inches and that meant losing some valuable desk space. NOW!! The R265 is so different in as much as the tray does not extend through the rear of the printer but is retained inside while it sets up position for printing the DVD/CD. That in itself, more or less convinced me that I had a much better machine here.
The Epson Stylus R265 uses 6 (six) ink cartidges. That is beneficial for a good photograph printer. Photograph print quality is better with the semi-tone colours of Light Magenta and Light Cyan.
The printer does not seem over heavy on ink usage. This can be a factor when considering the purchase of a new printer since ink can be costly. I admit it. I do use compatibles! This might well ruin the warranty of the printer? Oh dear! The life of the printer? No, not at all. I do resist filling the spent cartridges from a top-up kit though. Too much hit and miss! To say nowt of MESS! I used to do this at one time. Believe me. It is not worth the bother.
My experiences of printers goes way back. I would purchase another Epson like this one again to do the job I need it to, I would certainly go for another R265. This one is doing very well. As I mentioned earlier, time will tell.
I do know why the previous Epson, the R260 went soon after the 12 months period and it has more or less been proved by the boffins. Once the overflow tank is full in the bottom of the printer after countless cleaning and purging of the stylus nozzles, the printer grinds to a halt. It is all but impossible to empty this. Once the printer is opened up. I defy anyone to put it all back together again as it was! An experience I hope that I don't have with the Epson Stylus R265. It is a nice printer! I paid £65.00 from Epson six months ago. For that price I recommend it. I am very happy with it so far. I will however, add any further comment to this should it fail me in the same way as the last model.
I am confident that it won't happen and so for this moment in time I would give it a 5 star rating.
Thank you for reading my thoughts and about my experiences with the Epson printers. the Epson Stylus R265 is good enough for me!
Regards from
Hi-Spec-Tek
Summary: QUITE ROBUST, RELIABLE, GOOD VALUE, EASY TO USE. QUALITY PHOTOGRAPH AND DISK PRINTING.
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