While the printer does not come with either a USB or Ethernet cable, it does include the aforementioned roll paper holder and CD print tray, as well as software for preparing professional-looking CDs and DVDs.
Epson does not quote an expected yield, which is a common practice for photo printers as there’s no way to know how many prints you can expect with the kinds of photos you are likely to print. Gloss optimizers are common in printers of this class, and cost about $22 each. The inks are Photo Black, Matte Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Red and Orange, as well as a Gloss Optimizer that provides prints with a smoother finish. Included are eight UltraChrome High-Gloss 2 pigment-based ink cartridges. What’s in the boxīeing that it’s larger than a basic printer, the R2000 comes in a large box, naturally. This path is straight through, meaning that the printed media exits at the rear of the printer, so room needs to be left between the rear of the printer and any objects that might be impacted from media traveling this path. This is used to feed thick media, including poster board, as well as print on CDs and DVDs with printable surfaces, using the special tray included with the printer. The roll paper holder is removable, and generally not installed on the printer unless you are using a paper roll.įinally, there’s a front sheet feeder located on top of the output tray.
There’s an additional slot at the rear of the printer for use with roll paper. The tray behind that is a single-sheet feeder designed for fine-art media. The one closest to the front has a capacity for 120 sheets of plain paper or up to 30 sheets of photo paper. There are two paper input trays on the top of the printer. These control power, paper eject, “install and prime new ink cartridge,” and “use roll paper holder,” alongside some indicator lights.ĭespite its entry-level status, the R2000 has exceptional media handling capability.
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Instead there are a series of buttons and indicator lights that run horizontally on the top-right of the front panel. The R2000 lacks the LCD panel found on other Stylus models. It weighs in at 27.5 pounds, so you may be able to unpack it yourself, and even fit it on a large desk.ĭespite its entry-level status, the R2000 has exceptional media handling capability, including roll paper.Īll of Epson’s prosumer photo printers have a very similar appearance, in a plain silver tone. With the capability of handling media up to 13 inches wide, the R2000 is considered a wide-format printer, although it’s smaller in size than many of the prosumer-level photo printers we’ve tested lately it measures 24.5 x 12.8 x 8.6 inches (width x depth x height), without the tray extended or the roll paper holder attached. But if you’re a graphic designer on a budget, a budding photographer who’s shooting with a decent DSLR like a Canon Rebel, or even a home user looking to make prints from a high-end point-and-shoot, you’ll be pleased at just how much better the prints look from the R2000 when compared to a standard photo printer or photo MFP. Unlike higher end, more expensive models, the R2000 doesn’t use as many ink cartridges and it doesn’t accommodate paper larger than 13 inches. The prosumer class Epson Stylus Photo R2000 is the entry-level inkjet model in Epson’s wide-format photo printer line.