Epson Stylus Photo R290

18 reviews

Feb, 2025

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price (12)
performance (5)
usability (5)
design (1)
durability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Epson Stylus Photo R290. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the design and performance. The usability and price also get good feedback. Opinions about the print quality and durability are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Epson Stylus Photo R290 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

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Expert review by : James Hutchinson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Epson Stylus Photo R290

Inexpensive, efficient printing

Cheap running costs, CD/DVD printing

Poor build quality, some quality problems

The R290 is an inexpensive and efficient low-end addition to Epson’s Stylus Photo range. Although quality isn’t always up to scratch, the printer will suit basic photo printing needs.

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Laiq Qureshi (tech.firstpost.com)

Epson Stylus Photo R290

The R290 is comfortably positioned as a value for money photo printer.

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : Terry Lane (smh.com.au)

Epson Stylus Photo R290 printer

The output from the Epson is surprisingly good for such a cheap printer.

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : terry (dpexpert.com.au)

EPSON STYLUS PHOTO R290 printer ]

This is a six colour inkjet printer that uses Epson's Claria photographic inks. These are dye based inks, unlike some other Epson photo printer inks that are pigment based. Dye has some advantages over pigment and the promised print life is 200 years,...

Black and white prints are exceptionally good, using the grey scale control in the print dialogue. This produces rich blacks and fine detail. Colour prints are also sharp, with decent resolution and colour ; Dislike: There are simply too many variables...

There are simply too many variables in the print options in Photoshop. They are confusing and Epson do not provide a clear set of instructions for selecting the correct settings – perhaps because they assume that Photoshop users know what they’re...

The output from the Epson is surprisingly good for such a cheap printer. It would be silly to expect the same print quality from a $150 unit as from, for instance, the $600 Stylus Photo R800, but these days we can get photo lab quality and consistency...

Nov, 2007

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Photo Print Epson Stylus R290

The Epson R290 is positioned at a very comfortable place on the shelves, both with regard to the customer's needs as well as Epson's own portfolio. This photo printer will not fail to satisfy you, especially after you hear the price. Epson is a strong...

Good price Vibrant colors No banding No ink spillage

Aligning cartridge takes some time

May, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

CHEAP PHOTO LAB Printing Quality

Incredible moment from Your Photos. Enjoy EPSON Stylus Photo R290 Cheap with Good Photo Lab Quality Printing, what else do you want from a printer the only things that made me not give this Product a 5 (five) star is Not Equipped with a LCD screen and...

Cheap, easy to manage, Photo Lab quality

Need a PC

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

In the convenient of your own home

A maximum resolution of 5760x1440dpi. Epson Stylus R290 printer can produce 540 pages on High capacity Black inks and 860pages on composite yield and 330 pages if you will use Standard Capacity Black Inks and 525 pages on Standard Capacity composite...

Clear pictures, brilliant colors

Speed may vary depends of the paper you use.

Nov, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

A low-cost but good-quality photo printer

Then you should get an Epson R290. I have this printer for 5 months, and I can say, I'm all but disappointed with my purchase. This printer, has 6 individual inks for high-quality output prints, 1.5pl (droplet size) which makes the image more detailed...

Professional looking photos, printing speed

Frequent ink cartridge purchase

Nov, 2008

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