Epson R200 ... it exists... doesn't it?

[Eric F]

Hi all!

I recently bought an Epson R200 printer. So I know it exists (and so far I'm finding it a fine replacement for my now defunct Epson Photo 700).

When I first went shopping for a new printer I went to Epson's (US) website, where I found out about the R200. It was listed with all their inkjet photo printers.

Then, I went back, and it was gone.

Not too many places here in the US seem to carry it, at least from my web searches.

From what I've seen in this forum it's actually a NEW model... since it disappeared from the Epson website and I couldn't find many online, I thought maybe it was discontinued.

Anyone know the details of the sordid past of the Epson Photo R200? The link someone posted to the UK website for Epson shows that it's there. Is it just a new product that they're only JUST shipping?

I'm SO confused! But it doesn't take much to do that! ;-)

Well, I bought my R200 at CompUSA for $99.97. So I KNOW it exists. But Epson says it doesn't. In the US.

Can someone clear this up for me?

Thanks!

-Eric

 

[KEITH-C]

They are probably not pushing it because it is in very short supply as it is very new.

PS its incredible value for the money!
--
Keith-C

 

[sshapiro63]

The R200 is being renamed R300-Killer

They are probably not pushing it because it is in very short supply
as it is very new.

PS its incredible value for the money!
--
Keith-C

 

[Pdrop]

Hi all!

I recently bought an Epson R200 printer. So I know it exists (and
so far I'm finding it a fine replacement for my now defunct Epson
Photo 700).

When I first went shopping for a new printer I went to Epson's (US)
website, where I found out about the R200. It was listed with all
their inkjet photo printers.

Then, I went back, and it was gone.

Not too many places here in the US seem to carry it, at least from
my web searches.

From what I've seen in this forum it's actually a NEW model...
since it disappeared from the Epson website and I couldn't find
many online, I thought maybe it was discontinued.

Anyone know the details of the sordid past of the Epson Photo R200?
The link someone posted to the UK website for Epson shows that it's
there. Is it just a new product that they're only JUST shipping?

I'm SO confused! But it doesn't take much to do that! ;-)

Well, I bought my R200 at CompUSA for $99.97. So I KNOW it exists.
But Epson says it doesn't. In the US.

Can someone clear this up for me?

Thanks!

-Eric

Regarding the Epson R-200, I ordered 1 at the Gateway website http://www.gateway.com/ last week for $99.95. Tracking shows I can expect UPS delivery on Monday.
Use code NOSHIPA for free shipping

 

[Adam Benn]

A few local computer stores have started listing it, but don't have stock yet. Price is about $140CAN. It looks like an incredible value to me, and I could care less about a card reader or LCD screen (which is what you gain by getting the R300).

I suspect that Epson is delaying delivery in the hope that their older models will sell out (C64/C84?) as the R200 is in the same price range and is obviously a much better printer.

 

[PalmsWestPhoto]

available at local store. THis is the $99 version of the 300 right. If so then our local CompUSA has tons of them at 99

--
Michael Salzlechner
http://www.PalmsWestPhoto.com

 

[Bob..]

Placed an order for R200 from Gateway and confirmed delivery by next Thursday. $99. with free shipping. Ordered via Internet.
Bob..

available at local store. THis is the $99 version of the 300 right.
If so then our local CompUSA has tons of them at 99

--
Michael Salzlechner
http://www.PalmsWestPhoto.com

--
Bob..

 

[Dominic.Chan]

According to my supplier, the ETA date for the R200 in Canada is Mar. 26.

In addition to the built-in card reader, there are other differences between R300 and R200:

• USB 2.0
• PictBridge

A few local computer stores have started listing it, but don't have
stock yet. Price is about $140CAN. It looks like an incredible
value to me, and I could care less about a card reader or LCD
screen (which is what you gain by getting the R300).

I suspect that Epson is delaying delivery in the hope that their
older models will sell out (C64/C84?) as the R200 is in the same
price range and is obviously a much better printer.

 

[Adam Benn]

I never print directly from camera or flash card, so I'm not very interested in paying extra for features I'll never use. USB 2 might make a slight difference sometimes, but I've never found the transfer rate to be a limiting issue when it comes to USB printers.

In addition to the built-in card reader, there are other
differences between R300 and R200:

• USB 2.0
• PictBridge

A few local computer stores have started listing it, but don't have
stock yet. Price is about $140CAN. It looks like an incredible
value to me, and I could care less about a card reader or LCD
screen (which is what you gain by getting the R300).

I suspect that Epson is delaying delivery in the hope that their
older models will sell out (C64/C84?) as the R200 is in the same
price range and is obviously a much better printer.

 

[Pdrop]

According to my supplier, the ETA date for the R200 in Canada is
Mar. 26.

In addition to the built-in card reader, there are other
differences between R300 and R200:

• USB 2.0
• PictBridge

According to the specifications for the R200 (at Gateway) USB 2.0 connectivity to the PC is provided

Specifications

Connectivity Front outlet: USB 1.1 (for digital cameras)
Back outlet: USB 2.0 (for PC)
Dimensions Storage 18.5" x 10.5" x 7.8" (L x W x H)
Printing 18.5" x 19.0" x 11.9 (L x W x H)
Direct CD Printing CD-R and DVD-R ink jet printable; 8cm, 12cm
Ink Droplet Size 3 pictoliters (minimum)
Language Simulation ESC/P2 Raster and Epson Remote

Max Media Capacity Input paper tray: 120 Sheets plain paper/20 sheets photo paper/10 envelopes/1 transparency
Max Media Size 8.5"x44"; Top/Bottom margin 0" Left/Right margin 0"

Letter, legal, A4, B5, A5, A6, half letter, executive, exclusive, user definable (3.5" to 44" in length); Borderless Photo Sizes 4"x6", 5"x7", 8"x10", 8.5"x11", 8.5"x5", Panoramic 8.3"x23.4"
Max Resolution 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi

Media Type Supports plain paper; Epson Premium Bright White, Glossy Photo Paper, Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Premium Luster, Premium SemiGloss, ColorLife, Matte Paper Heavyweight, Ink jetTransparencies, Matte Scrapbook Paper, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Greeting Cards and Photo Stickers
Envelopes: No. 10, DL, C6; plain paper, bond paper, air mail
Operating Systems Windows USB — Windows 98SE, 2000, Me and XP
Macintosh USB — Macintosh System 8.6 - 9.2, OS X 10.2or later

Power Rated voltage 120V AC, Rated frequency 50-60 Hz, Rated current 0.4-0.2 Amp, Power consumption Approx. 12 w ISO 10561 (Energy Star compliant), approx. 3.0W in Sleep mode, approx 0.3W in Power Off mode
Print Speed Black: up to 15 ppm
Color: up to 15 ppm; Photo 4" x 6" 39 sec., 8" x 10" 71 sec
Printer Type Inkjet Photo Printer

Printing Technology 6 color (CcMmYK), advanced Micro-Piezo, optimized for photo printing

Software Included Epson Print CD, Epson Software Film Factory 3.0 (PC and Macintosh compatible, P.I.M. and Exif Print-enabled)

Warranty Standard one-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada including Epson Exchange program. (Manufacturer’s Warranty)
Weight 11.4 lb

 

[Platta]

I just purchased one today at Staples for 99.98. Its a great deal considering that it comes with all 6 ink cartridges. And print quality is pretty good.

 

[jpara]

I picked one up last night at Staples also. Was a little disappointed in the units quality, power, and paper feed buttons felt cheap and flimsy, as was the lack of a USB 2.0 port. But all disappointment went away as soon as I printed my first CD and photo. Quality is awesome, amazing for a printer that costs less than $100.00. Real razor / razor blade theory here, as a set of ink cartridges is 3/4 the cost of the printer....might as well throw the printer out and buy a new one, pay for the ink, get the printer free...

I just purchased one today at Staples for 99.98. Its a great deal
considering that it comes with all 6 ink cartridges. And print
quality is pretty good.

 

[Dominic.Chan]

According to my supplier, the ETA date for the R200 in Canada is
Mar. 26.

In addition to the built-in card reader, there are other
differences between R300 and R200:

• USB 2.0
• PictBridge

According to the specifications for the R200 (at Gateway) USB 2.0
connectivity to the PC is provided

My information is based on the specification from Epson UK:

For R200 Interface: "2 USB1.1 (one placed on the front) for PC and Mac connections and for printing direct from compatible EPSON digital cameras"
http://www.epson.co.uk/product/printers/photo/styphotor200/spec.htm

For R300 Interface: "USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) Type-B Interface for PC and Mac connection, USB 1.1 Type-A for external CD-R and Zip®drives, PictBridge, USB DIRECT-PRINT and Bluetooth® connections"
http://www.epson.co.uk/product/printers/photo/styphotor300/spec.htm

 

[Dominic.Chan]

The USB 2.0 port is not only for printing, but can also be used to transfer the contents of memory cards to CD-Rs and ZIP drives.

Whether this feature is useful depends on each person's needs.

I never print directly from camera or flash card, so I'm not very
interested in paying extra for features I'll never use. USB 2
might make a slight difference sometimes, but I've never found the
transfer rate to be a limiting issue when it comes to USB printers.

 

[Eric F]

Well, clearly, it does exist! ;-)

I have to say, the print quality is great, and the borderless prints really do look like they came from a photofinishers (and with the newest drivers on the Epson web site, this works on Mac OS X! Yay!)

I have to echo the one comment that the power and other switches on the top of the unit seem kind of flimsy, but otherwise I'm REALLY happy with the printer!

-Eric

 

[Dominic.Chan]

The R200 has been relisted on the US Epson website.

Mine is still backordered, though (ETA March 26 in Canada).

Hi all!

I recently bought an Epson R200 printer. So I know it exists (and
so far I'm finding it a fine replacement for my now defunct Epson
Photo 700).

When I first went shopping for a new printer I went to Epson's (US)
website, where I found out about the R200. It was listed with all
their inkjet photo printers.

Then, I went back, and it was gone.

 

[shooter2]

They are JUNK for printing CDs. I am on my third one and it is the most frustrating thing in the world. They are so tempermental. You load the CD so perfectly and then the heads go up and down and back and forth forever, it pulls the CD in and out and in and out and then says you have a paper jam. Takes 2-3 minutes. you then follow all the instructions and try it again-5 minutes later you get the same response. I have printed over 200 CDs with these things and they are VERY time consuming. They seem to work best when brand new. I have not printed a CD in several months and now need to do some for a client and have given up-again. I do not have hours to play with these poorly designed pos to get 3 CDs printed.
Good Luck-you will need that and more patience than I have
Shooter2

 

[frank perry]

I have had one for about a year, (called a R210 over here) fittedit with a JLW cif ink system ,works really well,can be a bit fussy about CDs,Great value for money .
Do a search using "R210" may give you more info.
--
Frank Perry

 

[frank perry]

Just make sure the clear plastic leading edge of the CD tray is not kinked,Have got mine printing reliably,after lots of fiddling.I agree,they could have done a better job with the CD tray\loading etc.

They are JUNK for printing CDs. I am on my third one and it is the
most frustrating thing in the world. They are so tempermental. You
load the CD so perfectly and then the heads go up and down and back
and forth forever, it pulls the CD in and out and in and out and
then says you have a paper jam. Takes 2-3 minutes. you then follow
all the instructions and try it again-5 minutes later you get the
same response. I have printed over 200 CDs with these things and
they are VERY time consuming. They seem to work best when brand
new. I have not printed a CD in several months and now need to do
some for a client and have given up-again. I do not have hours to
play with these poorly designed pos to get 3 CDs printed.
Good Luck-you will need that and more patience than I have
Shooter2

--
Frank Perry

 

[G K]

Saw them stacked up in Sam's Club a couple of days ago for $79.00+
I've purchased two from there in the past couple of months.
--
Buck

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