Photokina - Epson's 3800 A2 UltraChrome K3 printer

[Ian]

Above is a quick look at the new Epson Stylus Pro 3800, which can print up to A2 size archival quality prints using UltraChrome K3 pigmented inks. It's remarkably compact - about the size of HP's new A3+ B9180 printer - and our information is that, apart from more economical high capacity ink cartridges, there is no need to physically swap the photo and matte black cartridges like you have to on the smaller R2400. We'll update this post with further information like pricing and availability once we have it.

Ian

[JSR]

[Ian]

[JSR]

Re: Photokina - Epson's 3800 A2 UltraChrime K3 printer

I'll keep an eye out for your review.

At the US prices, the 3800 would very likely have been my "next printer" (I appreciate that you can't actually buy it yet, but I'll be on the lookout for my "next printer" in about 4-6 months); but at the UK prices I just can't justify it.

Effectively, Epson have lost a sale by being guilty of "locational discrimination".

Looking at the US prices, and comparing supplied ink, no one in their right mind would buy an R2400 now. But looking at the UK prices, the R2400 will be a vital entry into the K3 market for those who can't afford to be ripped off by UK prices.