Epson Stylus Photo 900
Gagan Gupta, Feb 20, 2004 0000 hrs IST
The Stylus Photo 900 goes beyond just regular photo printing capabilities
Good Quality, Prints directly on CDs
Slow, Expensive
Border Test: This document contains lines stretching out all the way to the edge of the document, to test the printer's borderless printing capabilities.
Result: Even with the borderless option selected, the printer left out a centimeter of white space on the top left and right sides of the sheet and around 3 cm of blank space at the bottom.
500 dpi Image Test: We printed a 500 dpi image with minute details and varying colors.
Result: The output looked excellent with great colors and accurate representation of the lighting in the picture. However, it faltered at one part where it had to print hair on a few mug shots at the bottom of the page. The hair came out slightly smudged at a few points.
Time Taken: 6 minutes 35 seconds
600 dpi Image Test: Same as the 500 dpi test, only done with a higher resolution (600dpi) image.
Result: Perfect! No color issues and very high detail level. We have no complaints about this test.
Time Taken: 7 minutes 30 seconds
Speed Test: Here we printed 20 identical documents at normal quality and then calculated the printer's speed in documents per minute.
Result: The printer was capable of printing 2.90 pages per minute, which is quite slow.
As you can tell by the above results, the printer is great for home usage with its excellent print quality, slow speed (which makes it hard to recommend for professional use), and features like CD printing capabilities.
Speaking of which, as mentioned earlier, the Stylus Photo 900 comes with a special tray with a CD holder in it where you can place your burnt CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R or any other optical media as long as it has a printable top surface. The Epson Print CD software is bundled to help you design your own CD faces or simply select from the template provided. The tray can be inserted from behind the printer whenever you need to print on a CD, just make sure you let the CD dry for 24 hours before you actually use it. Yep, definitely not a tool for the impatient.
Conclusion
As I said earlier, this printer is hard to recommend for professional purposes simply because its speed is not up to the task. However, if your workplace requires quality printouts without any necessary stress on the time factor, then this one may just be the perfect solution for you. Otherwise, it's perfect for home users who love taking photo prints. As long as they don't mind spending Rs. 12,300 for the printer and Rs. 1,520 for black and Rs. 1,840 on colour cartridges.
Test Unit Sourced From: Epson India.
USER COMMENTS
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by Ray, Singapore, on Jul 29, 2004 06:39 PM, Report abuse Reply
i want cd printer can you help me
by Pushp, chandigarh, on Sep 03, 2005 09:36 PM, Report abuse
I m intrested with more range of cd/dvd printer, & duplicators please help me in this matter
by yogdutt, mumbai, on Apr 22, 2006 03:19 PM, Report abuse
hi, we are looking for CD printer with HP technology - can u help?
by Kiran Shah, Ahmedabad-india, on May 08, 2006 02:37 PM, Report abuse
hi, we are looking for heavy duty CD printer - atleast 500 cds a day production - prefere HP based engine
by Kiran Shah, Ahmedabad, India, on Jun 24, 2006 09:38 AM, Report abuse
We are looking for professional CD printer - which uses off the shelf ink - like HP or Epson etc..
by Kiran Shah, Ahmedabad, India, on Aug 04, 2006 02:29 PM, Report abuse
pl. write back details of what all CD printers are available with you. Do you offer PINGO?
by kiran shah, ahmedabad, on Sep 02, 2006 02:31 PM, Report abuse
I need a CD printer. Please send me details or call me on +91 9837429737
by Shyaam.kansal, Bulandshahr (India), on Jan 20, 2007 05:39 PM, Report abuse
pl. write back details of what all CD printers are available with you. Do you offer PINGO
by Ghanshyam Ganat, Pune, on Apr 14, 2007 08:17 AM, Report abuse
hi, pl. write back about various CD printig options - we are looking for a sturdy printer - with fast printing
by Kiran Shah, Ahmedabad - 380006, on May 01, 2007 10:18 AM, Report abuse
we print CD, DVD, mini-CD, business card CD - and coat with water proof material contact - 98255206767 or fototext@gmail.com
by kiran shah, ahmedabad, on Feb 21, 2006 03:50 PM, Report abuse Reply
can you just give me an idea about the cost of printing on 1000 cds and the time required? these are done using inkjet printers or screen/offset? thanks
by RAJESH, delhi, on Mar 23, 2006 02:34 PM, Report abuse
DEAR SIR, I AM LOOKING FOR WATER PROOF COATING MATERIAL FOR CD
by MIREMAD, TEHRAN, on Apr 14, 2007 03:44 AM, Report abuse
company has not provided the cd tray as an individual acessesories hence once the tray gets spoiled all in vain
by yogdutt, mumbai, on Apr 22, 2006 03:23 PM, Report abuse Reply
I am Searching a matel sheet printing printer .my matel sheet size is not more than 144mm/144mm. If you have any sol. mail me or call me 0253-2202130 M.0253-3293681
by Nitin Karande, Nashik,maharastra,india, on Aug 20, 2004 06:39 PM, Report abuse Reply
Nitin, what is the thickness of the metal sheet? is it SS sheet?
by Abhilash, Jaipur, on Apr 12, 2006 02:04 PM, Report abuse
water will remove the ink we do CD printing and coat the printed CDs with water proof coating write back if you need to get printing done
by kiran shah, ahmedabad, on Sep 23, 2005 02:49 PM, Report abuse Reply
Hi Kiran, We are looking for someone to do CD printing, eitehr directly on Cd or sticker. 250 nos. of pocket/mini CD. Pl. contact back.
by zylog, Nashik, on Feb 20, 2006 11:34 AM, Report abuse
for by zylog from Nashik pl. contact us at fototext@gamil.com for the CD printing requirements or call 9825520676 kiran shah we print CDs, DVD, mini CC, Business card CD - once printed we coat the same with water proof material.
by Kiran Shah, Ahmedabad, on Feb 21, 2006 03:48 PM, Report abuse
al these inkjet printers are good - but use water based ink - any moisture or water drop will spoil the printing
by kran shah, ahmedabad, on Nov 26, 2005 01:34 PM, Report abuse Reply
I NEED CD PRINTER FOR PROFESSINAL USE
by PUSHP, CHANDIGARH, on Oct 06, 2005 02:36 PM, Report abuse Reply
i need a good cd & photo printer for professional Use.please give me prices,details on the printers.
by arif, arusha, on Sep 29, 2005 03:23 PM, Report abuse Reply
Is the printing on CDs water-proof? Or will on the slightest drop of water as in other inkjet prints?
by Saurabh Gupta, Lucknow, on Sep 06, 2004 10:50 AM, Report abuse Reply
no - not water proof - the colour will come off with water we do cd printing with waterproof coating - write if you are interested
by kiran shah, ahmedabad, on Sep 23, 2005 02:46 PM, Report abuse
no - not water proof - the colour will come off with water we do cd printing with waterproof coating - write if you are interested
by kiran shah, ahmedabad, on Sep 23, 2005 02:46 PM, Report abuse
more on cd printers contact me on raymond@newmark.com.sg
by Ray, Singapore, on Jul 29, 2004 06:40 PM, Report abuse Reply
send us more details regarding cd printer and there cost , phisical performanc inkcosumption
by hemant pachpand, pune (india), on Sep 10, 2004 05:10 PM, Report abuse
send us more details regarding cd printer and there cost , phisical performanc inkcosumption
by hemant pachpand, pune (india), on Sep 10, 2004 05:10 PM, Report abuse
Send other cd printing printers
by dheemanth, dadar, on Jul 19, 2004 02:07 PM, Report abuse Reply
by J Emmanuel, Palladam, Coimbatore, on Mar 08, 2004 05:09 PM, Report abuse Reply
The printer nodoubt seems to be of high- quality, but since its prise is high its user will be very rare beacause in India prise of the produst is a matter as well as refill catridge is also a matter. this catriges are too costly to use just for printing photos of family.in practicle it is unaffordable and useless to purchase such a printer.
by Sujit, Siliguri, on Feb 22, 2004 07:23 PM, Report abuse Reply
Please update the review with price / print and how many prints can a cartridge take? If possible, also include details of how well it compares with other printers in the same price range.
by Samit, Mumbai, on Feb 22, 2004 03:26 PM, Report abuse Reply
i think the guys @ Epson are really whacko, if they think that Home users in India will be prepared to spend 12k on a Printer ... jus plain nonsensical .... not gonna work in india cause its clearly evident dat this device is not fast enough for professional Use .....
by blade__, bbay, on Feb 22, 2004 02:30 PM, Report abuse Reply
how many prints do the black and color cartridges last?
by preet pal, new delhi, on Feb 21, 2004 07:23 AM, Report abuse Reply
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