Epson Stylus Photo 830U

Epson Stylus Photo 830U
alaScore 71

62 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 62 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the noise and print quality. The reliability and size are also appreciated, but there are some mixed opinions about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the Epson Stylus Photo 830U is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 71/100 = Good quality.

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Epson - Stylus Photo 830U

 

The Epson Stylus Photo 830U looks very similar to the C62, and they are clearly from the same family. But apart from that cosmetic similarity they are very different to each other. The main point is ...

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Amazon review summary for the Epson Stylus Photo 830U

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 12 user reviews of the Epson Stylus Photo 830U from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Printers on Amazon.co.uk.

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25% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Horses for courses ..

 

Horses for courses ..

Must confess I was surprised to see such poor reviews for this model. I've had 2 of them over the past 7 years odd, and searching desperately to find a 3rd one as their lifespan with intensive usage appears to only be around 3-4 years which is the...

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There are much better printers around

 

There are much better printers around

Initially when photo printing at home was new I thought this printer was great. Sadly I have found this product lacking. As mentioned by everyone else, the print heads always need cleaning, and this waste a lot of expensive ink in the process. Also the...

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There are much better printers around

 

There are much better printers around

Initially when photo printing at home was new I thought this printer was great. Sadly I have found this product lacking. As mentioned by everyone else, the print heads always need cleaning, and this waste a lot of expensive ink in the process. Also the...

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Epson Stylus Photo 830U

 

Epson Stylus Photo 830U

I was given this printer by a friend of my mum's who was upgrading, he told me I could get amamzing images if I tweaked the settings. I spent over a year attempting to tweak those settings.. Let's just say thank god I didn't pay for it. Over all I...

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Epson Stylus Photo 830U

 

Epson Stylus Photo 830U

I was given this printer by a friend of my mum's who was upgrading, he told me I could get amamzing images if I tweaked the settings. I spent over a year attempting to tweak those settings.. Let's just say thank god I didn't pay for it. Over all I...

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In one word: POOR.

 

In one word: POOR.

The Epson Stylus Photo 830U is a printer that can print great pictures. Unfortunately, for some unfathomable reason, 95% of the time it just doesn't. Images come out with inkless streaks, regardless of how many head cleanings you perform. Even text...

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In one word: POOR.

 

In one word: POOR.

The Epson Stylus Photo 830U is a printer that can print great pictures. Unfortunately, for some unfathomable reason, 95% of the time it just doesn't. Images come out with inkless streaks, regardless of how many head cleanings you perform. Even...

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Very annoying printer

 

Very annoying printer

I know that nobody would buy this printer now, and I wonder why I have used mine for so long. The 830U has presided over my decision to use professional print services for photos, and has seen some of my angriest moments. This is something of a...

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Product Specifications

The Epson Stylus Photo 830U is a six color, A4 home photo inkjet printer offering unbeatable value. Designed for outstanding performance, the Epson Stylus Photo 830U is perfect for all the family, delivering professional quality photo prints, reprints and enlargements at high speeds. The Epson Stylus Photo 830U produces photo prints just as you get from your film processor - borderless, long lasting and of great quality. You can now produce your own reprints and enlargements at home, with the finishes you prefer, at your convenience. The Epson Stylus Photo 830U puts you in complete control of your photos, so you'll never need to go back to the high street film processor again! The Epson Stylus Photo 830U produces great quality photo prints, pin sharp text and sparkling graphics due to an amazing 5760 optimized dpi resolution. Quality is also enhanced by Epson's special 6-color ink system, which improves print quality and gives finer details, smoother gradations and deeper shadows. But there's no compromise on speed because the Epson Stylus Photo 830U prints up to 14ppm mono and 13.7ppm color. This is thanks to the exceptionally small ink droplet that Epson's Variable-sized Droplet Technology produces. This ensures fine details and smooth gradations are maintained in all printing modes. Prints from the Epson Stylus Photo 830U last a long time, especially if produced with genuine Epson media, which gives up to 25 years light fastness. There is no need to crop your finished prints either, as the Epson Stylus Photo 830 prints border free on a variety of different paper sizes.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:10.2in
Height:7.1in
Weight:7.5lbs
Width:18.8in

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC
Manufacturer:Epson
Model:830U
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Epson Stylus Photo

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Type: None

Printer

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Interface:USB
Max H-Resolution B/W:1440dpi/5760dpi
Max H-Resolution Color:1440dpi/5760dpi
Max Media Size (Standard):A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) / Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Max Printing Speed (ppm):14ppm
Max Printing Speed Color (ppm):13.7ppm
Max V-Resolution B/W:720dpi
Max V-Resolution Color:720dpi
Media Type:Envelopes / Glossy paper / Glossy photo paper / Photo paper / Plain paper / Semi-gloss photo paper / Transparencies/Envelopes / Glossy paper / Glossy photo paper / Photo paper / Plain paper / Transparencies
Output Type:Color
Technology:Ink-jet
Total Media Capacity:100sheets
Type:Photo printer

RAM

Installed Size:256KB

Scanner

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS 8.1 or later / Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/Apple MacOS 8.1 or later / Apple MacOS X 10.1 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 / XP / Microsoft Windows 98 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
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