Comments on: Epson Stylus Photo R1900 Ink Jet Printer Review

By: JB

JB — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:45:21 +0000

Hi Melissa,

You’re right that the R1900 has been discontinued. If we were in the market for a wide format printer, we would not try to seek out the R1900. Instead we’d look at the 2000 or the 3000, just for the added networking functionality. We like the ability to connect a printer directly to a network for easy sharing amongst different computers on the network.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:28:35 +0000

The Epson website says that this printer has been discontinued and it has been replaced by the R2000. and I think that has been replaced by the R3000. Would you still recommend the 1900, if I can find it somewhere? Or should I “upgrade” to the newer models? I need custom sizes and to be able to print on specialty papers and envelopes! please advise. Thanks!

By: JB

JB — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:49:12 +0000

Hi Ylinh,

We haven’t had the opportunity to try embossing powder so we are not sure how the ink would adhere. Regarding vellum paper, our first thought is that the paper may be too thin. We strongly recommend ordering samples (including metallic paper) to test.

Can you explain to us how this technique would relate to an inkjet printer? Perhaps we are not clearly understanding your questions.

If you decide to try this technique, we would love if you’d report back with your findings!

By: Ylinh

Ylinh — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:11:09 +0000

Hi there! Have you tried to heat emboss it with embossing powder? Would it work on vellum and metallic paper?

By: Barry

Barry — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:40:33 +0000

The R1900 is a versatile printer. I currently own one myself. I also have purchased Canon printers of various models; i9900, i950, and MP600 Pixma. I am very happy with brands from both manufacturers. The R1900 by Epson and the i9900 model by Canon, both have the flexibility of printing to tabloid plus size sheets. They produce great results for digital photography. With the gamut of colors on the i9900 model, better hues and accuracy of color matching can be achieved. Although it is an older model, Canon has updated models with the same consistency of operation. Gravity feeding printers (down and out from the tray) are always the best way to go, in order to minimize the path of the paper being used. Minimizing the path of the paper will certainly help with the curling issue concern. I would always caution that every stock needs to be tested nonetheless. Each stock has a unique characteristic of its own. Weights, texture, style of card or envelope flap, can all be determining factors in how successful a particular printer will respond. As always, running samples is the best form of a test that one could have. I hope this information is helpful.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:31:15 +0000

I’ve just started to design invitations on the side. I was using Kinkos to print but now with designing wedding invitations – I am looking to buy my own printer that can handle envelopes without curling them or marking them up OR causing the ink to smear. Do you recommend this printer or have another you can recommend?

By: josh

josh — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:17:21 +0000

Melanie,

In general, we find that wet ink from an inkjet is not a good match for papers with metallic finishes. After testing our metallic papers on different inkjet printers including the R1900, we opt for laser printing with toner technology.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:17:28 +0000

Did you test printing on metallic papers?