Review of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Its First Year in Retrospect

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Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Review: A Year in Retrospect


Summary

A year has passed since the highly anticipated debut of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800, Epson's next-generation 44-inch inkjet printer. Initial demand made it hard to find for several months, but now that it's widely available, let's reflect on its strengths and weaknesses.

Pros and Cons


Cons

1. Ink Swap Requirement: Switching between photo-black and matte black ink requires a physical swap. Previous models, like the Stylus Pro 4000, didn't have this issue as they included both inks. While the new light light black ink improves tonal gradations and highlights, the need to swap inks remains inconvenient and costly.

2. LCD Menu Quirks: The printer’s LCD often prompts a "Power Cleaning?" message. Choosing yes initiates a power-cleaning cycle that wastes ink and maintenance tank capacity. Many users find this frustrating, and a firmware update from Epson would be welcome.

3. Matte Black Ink Density: Although the K3 inks improve photo-black density, the matte black lacks enhancement on matte papers. Some users report it feels less dense compared to the previous UCM version.

4. Leaky Ink Cartridges: The new 220 ml pressurized ink cartridges fit snugly inside the printer, but they sometimes arrive leaking. It's essential to inspect cartridges for leaks upon receipt.

5. Availability Issues: For seven months, dealers had no printers to sell. Epson announced the new models, halted older ones, but delayed shipping the new generation, causing significant inconvenience for retailers.

Pros

1. Increased Speed: The printer is about 2.5 times faster than its predecessor, thanks to a print head that's more than twice as large, while maintaining high print quality.

2. Simplified Maintenance: Automatic nozzle checks and print head alignments streamline tasks that were once manual and time-consuming.

3. Reduced Metamerism and Bronzing: These issues, problematic with older UCM inks, are virtually eliminated with the K3 inks.

4. Richer Blacks on Photo Paper: The photo-black ink delivers deeper, richer blacks, a marked improvement over previous models.

5. Advanced Black and White Mode: The new driver mode produces stunning black and white prints.

6. Improved Color Gamut: While not revolutionary, the expanded color palette is a welcome enhancement.

Conclusion

Despite a few drawbacks, the positives of the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 far outweigh its negatives. This printer stands out as a testament to Epson's legacy of delivering award-winning, superior quality large-format inkjet printers.

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