Epson Stylus Pro 3800

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 212 reviews of Epson Stylus Pro 3800. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the print quality and size. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed views about the paper handling and reliability. Many are critical about the durability.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Epson Stylus Pro 3800 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 145 user reviews of Epson Stylus Pro 3800 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the print quality and size. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed comments about the reliability. The durability and price get critical views.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Rick LePage (pcworld.com)

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Standard Model

Large-capacity ink cartridges ; Prints on thick papers up to 17 inches by 22 inches ; Superior print quality on all paper types ; Long-lasting prints

Switching between matte and photo papers wastes ink

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Phil Ryan (cnet.com)

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Epson Stylus Pro 3800

Class-leading black-and-white printing; lots of paper options; long-lived prints; large ink cartridges.

Expensive; large footprint; no roll feed.

Epson's least expensive pro-series printer yet, the Stylus Pro 3800 is sure to dominate among pros, prosumers, and big-spending amateurs alike.

Nov, 2006

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Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition

In conclusion, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition provides quality photo printing capabilities on a wide range of paper options that are sure to meet the needs of the aspiring artists and casual user alike. Although it does not offer users...

Accepts up to 17" x 22" media16" x 20" photo in 18 minutes 40 seconds9 Epson UltraChrome K3 ink cartridges

Ink wasted each time black photo/matte cartridge usage changesDoesn't accept rolled media

If you are looking for photo printer that can provide professional printing

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Jon Canfield (photographyblog.com)

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Review

Setup of the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 is very straight forward, and thanks to the smaller size and lighter weight (about 43 pounds), it can actually be done by a single person. The printer dimensions are...

The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 is a real value giving you the ability to print up to 17" wide on a variety of media types. The UltraChrome K3 inks have a good track record and with the new dithering ...

Jun, 2007

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Expert review by : Rebecca Scudder (brighthub.com)

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Photo Printer Review

Bright Hub's review of the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Photo Printer finds it a pleasant surprise. While within the budget of photographers first starting out commercially, it offers printing capability and quality appreciated by long term professionals....

While high priced for a home photo printer, this seems like a bargain for the beginning professional printer. It delivers Epson quality prints – which many people consider to be equal to or better than silver halide prints. Although it does not offer...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Rick LePage (macworld.com)

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 large-format printer

If you are a professional photographer or serious amateur looking to reproduce your work at large sizes and with extremely high quality, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Standard Model is a great printer.

Large-capacity ink cartridges ; Prints on thick papers up to 17 inches by 22 inches ; Superior print quality on all paper types ; Long-lasting prints

Switching between matte and photo papers wastes ink

The Stylus Pro 3800uses nine pigment-based inks designed to provide long-lasting output on a wide variety of paper types. Like most pigment ink printers, the 3800 switches between two black inks: photo black, which is used when you print on glossy and...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : George Schaub (shutterbug.com)

Epsonâ-'s Stylus Pro 3800; A New Look In 17â-- Wide Printers

The Epson 3800 produces some of the finest black and white prints I have ever achieved on an inkjet printer, all with a speed and ease of working that quite amazed me.

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by (goodgearguide.com.au)

Epson Stylus Pro 3800

Excellent quality prints, outstanding speed on almost any media type

Wastes at least 2ml of ink each time it prints

If you are a professional photographer or serious amateur looking to reproduce your work at large sizes and with extremely high quality, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Standard Model is a great printer. You get speed, quality, and efficiency at a good...

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : PC Advisor staff (goodgearguide.com.au)

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 large-format photo printer

At first glance, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Standard Model looks out of place in the photo printer market. There are a few very good photo printers wit...

Excellent quality prints, outstanding speed on almost any media type

The need to swap cartridges when you switch between matte and photo black inks wastes at least 2ml of ink in the process due to ink "flushing

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Rick LePage (techadvisor.co.uk)

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 large-format photo printer

At first glance, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Standard Model looks out of place in the photo printer market. There are a few very good photo printers with similar features that cost much less than the Epson's £999, and some excellent industrial-strength...

Nov, 2007

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