Epson Pro 4800 Printer

[Ron Marshall]

Ron,

Where do you find the inks for $415? I'm looking at prices around $70 a pop (x8), but I know there are places that offer discounts, just haven't found them yet.

David

B&H Photo video. You must add them to your cart to see the discounted price.

In my opinion, and as Greg said above, the 4900 @ $1500 (with rebate) is a better deal, if you have the money, than the 4800 plus ink.

[David Aimone]

Actually, they have the 4900 for even less than $1500 with rebate....
Interesting

[Steve Gledhill]

I've owned and used regularly (and frequently) my 4800 from new over 6 years ago.

Trouble free, and almost clog free - minor ones only easily cleared.

The only down side is the expensive Epson inks, and expense/hassle associated with swapping between PK and MK. But I don't swap, just use PK. Other inks may be ok - but I have no experience of them.

Here's a question to bear in mind: How long will Epson continue to supply inks for this model given it was launched 7ish years ago?

This printer has been perfect for my needs. But at over 6 years it can't be too long before something expensive occurs. If it's expensive then I'll dictate that it will be fatal!

[Greg Lockrey]

Here's a question to bear in mind: How long will Epson continue to supply inks for this model given it was launched 7ish years ago?

As long as there are buyers.... I've had my 9600 for about 12 years and guys who have the 9000 are still getting ink.

[Peter De Smidt]

One difference might be that you can get third party cartridges and inks for a 4880 from places like Inkjetmall, but I'm not sure that you can for the 4900.

[David Aimone]

I'm not sure if this is an issue, but the 4900 inks are available in the larger 200ml only, I believe...

One difference might be that you can get third party cartridges and inks for a 4880 from places like Inkjetmall, but I'm not sure that you can for the 4900.

[Jon Shiu]

re: 4900, I see the starter inks are 80ml and the replacements are 200ml ($99.95).

Jon

[Steve Gledhill]

As long as there are buyers.... I've had my 9600 for about 12 years and guys who have the 9000 are still getting ink.

Good to hear. If wouldn't like it to have to be 'retired' because of ink unavailability whilst otherwise still able to print problem free. Fingers crossed for several more trouble free years. If I remember (unlikely) I'll report back when it gives up the ghost.

[David Aimone]

I'm now thinking of NOT purchasing my friend's 4900.

So:

Seeing as I can get the Epson 3880 and 4900 right now for the same price, which would be the better purchase for a photographer who will get moderate private use. If I was doing large volume, the 4900 would be a no-brainer, but I'm not sure if the plusses outweigh the minuses for lower volume use (the minuses being mainly larger, more expensive ink cartridges--are there other minuses?).

David

[Peter De Smidt]

Well, the cartridges are more expensive than the 3880, but they hold a lot more ink. I haven't priced out the per ml costs on a 4900, but usually the big printers are a much better value ink-wise. In addition, you can print on rolls with the 4900. That said, both will produce very good prints for you.