Epson Stylus Photo R300 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Kristina Blachere

Reviewed on: 3 February 2004

Tags: Epson, Epson Stylus Photo R300, connectivity, DVDs, troubleshooting

We like:

Excellent photo quality; multiple direct-printing options; optional colour preview screen; prints directly on to CD/DVD media

We don't like:

It's quite a slow printer; the text quality is only fair

CNET UK judgement:

The Epson Stylus Photo R300 photo inkjet printer includes many features sure to please digital photo enthusiasts, but doesn't offer particularly impressive print speed and doesn't handle text that well

Full review:

Epson's Stylus Photo R300 series demonstrates the quantum leap photo printers have taken recently. The R300 offers a wealth of direct camera-to-printer options and has an optional colour monitor. Best of all, in addition to producing high-resolution photo-quality prints, the R300 prints straight on to blank CDs or DVDs -- and at a very reasonable price. Intended primarily as a photo-quality printer for the digital camera crowd, the R300 also prints text and graphics. Of course, it doesn't print text and graphics as well as an ordinary inkjet printer, and the R300M's sluggish print speeds also leave something to be desired. But to digital photo enthusiasts, the many pros with this photo printer will outweigh the cons. Continue Reading...