Professional inkjet printer for homeor office use within 40,000 rubles for many potential buyers will seem a myth, because studio devices cost over 100 thousand rubles. However, there is a solution - the Epson printer model 1410 just meets all the conditions of users. The review, description, characteristics and reviews of the owners presented in this article will help the reader to get to know the novelty in the high-quality color printing market.
There is nothing to hide the manufacturer
Gone are the days when in the budget segmentmanufacturers placed their products and attracted potential buyers with just one “Photo” on the packaging. Users have become more advanced in the field of office equipment and printing, now they can not be deceived. The Epson Stylus 1410 printer is not only positioned as a professional photo printing device, but also possesses the appropriate characteristics: it is a high resolution image output, support for various media, the ability to print on A3 format sheets and an increased number of colors in the cartridge.
Print quality
The main criterion for choosing a printing devicein the market of professional printers is print quality. It is not necessary to mention that inkjet technology a priori implies the highest quality (when compared with LED and laser printing). The Epson Photo 1410 printer is capable of producing an image at a maximum resolution of 5760x1440 dots per inch, while the size of one drop is 1.5 picoliter. Yes, exactly 2 times less than that of all competitors in the market in the price category up to 40 thousand rubles.
High quality borderless printingis also a very important criterion. The manufacturer claims that his product is provided with this functionality, but under one condition: the Epson branded photo paper must be used for printing. Naturally, if you change the expensive media to an inexpensive alternative, then when printing will appear 3-mm fields.
Information carriers
Seemingly expensive Epson 1410 printersimply must accept paper of any density, but in the professional world of technology, everything is just the opposite. Very strict requirements of the manufacturer for the density and quality of the carrier do not allow the owner to save a lot on paper. Many owners in their reviews recommend beginners not to try to fool the printer with cheap media, because the device has a lot of sensors that can detect the microscopic dust that appeared from the friction of cheap paper on the rollers. Naturally, due to dusting the printer will refuse to print and will require service.
There is a downside:the printer can apply the image to optical discs with a diameter of 120 mm and 80 mm. True, the surface of these media must support inkjet printing (labeled "Printable"). However, this functionality is not much in demand in the domestic market, since most users prefer wearable memory modules.
Printing efficiency
Unlike the same laser printers, inkjetEpson representative 1410 is considered the most economical device in the world. Idle power consumption is 1 watt per hour. In the process, the device spends only 18 watts, and this attracts the attention of many photo studios.
Print speed refers more to convenience, butand many users have requirements for it. The printer is capable of producing monochrome images at a speed of 15 pages per minute, but with color photographs, things are a little different. The manufacturer assures that printing color drafts is possible at a speed of 10-12 pages per minute. However, many buyers are interested in better quality. At maximum resolutions, the printer is able to print 2 pages in one minute.
Hardware compatibility
Immediately it is worth noting that the device Epson Stylus1410 supports PictBridge technology. It is implemented in the form of a wired interface and the corresponding connector on the printer panel. The corresponding port should also be equipped with a camera from which photos will be printed. The main feature of this technology is the complete autonomy of the printer.
The manufacturer assures that its product ishardware and software supports work with all operating systems designed for personal computers and laptops. The truth in the list of drivers, the user will find only Windows and MacOS. Apparently, in the walls of Epson meant only paid products. Users of * nix-systems are not lucky - to manage print settings you will have to manually create configuration files.
Hardware
In the media often foundreviews of owners who claim that the Epson 1410 printhead does not dry out during long downtime. Naturally, for many users of inkjet devices, this looks fantastic. However, professionals in the field of office equipment and printing confirm this fact - almost one month the print head does not dry out when idle. However, to obtain such results, you need to use only Epson branded consumables.
With compatibility of the print head, cartridges andPaint maker is clearly overdone. Many users simply can not afford to give fabulous money for expensive consumables. In the case of installation of cheap components, the color rendition during printing is deteriorating. To correct the situation can only create a color profile with your own hands, and for this you need to have a monitor with an IPS-matrix and professionally understand the color palettes of Photoshop.
Self-service device
As with all inkjet machines, printingEpson 1410 head is the most expensive component in the printer. Naturally, all owners need to frequently inspect and maintain the main device in the printer. First of all, we are talking about a diaper that collects excess paint from the nozzles of the print head. If you constantly print on the printer, the paint will not have time to dry, respectively, the dirty print head will not only be covered with a layer of dust, but will produce the wrong colors.
Professionals recommend installing manualwaste ink removal system. It is quite simple to make it - a thin tube should be brought to the diaper (a system for blood transfusion is suitable). The second end of the tube must be placed in any jar placed below the level of the printer (the law of communicating vessels).
Consumables
Cheaper printing for Epson Photo 1410 printerYou can install a system of continuous ink supply (CISS), however, while the owner immediately loses the official warranty. But, as practice shows, this deprivation allows you to perfectly save on consumables. However, not everything is as simple as it seems. There is a list of activities that need to be done:
- apply neatly the ink from the CISS to the cartridges, to avoid mixing the paints;
- Completely spend brand paint, going to a cheap version of consumables;
- create your own color profile (you need a professional monitor and a digital scanner);
- install a diaper cleaning system and use the free Resetters program to reset the counter.
Понятное дело, что перечисленные пункты покажутся complex and impracticable for many users, but without them you can forget about high color rendition when connecting the system of continuous ink supply.
Disadvantages of the printing device
There are no funds in the Epson 1410 printerMultimedia and elements for user feedback. For an expensive professional device, this is a huge flaw that causes negatives to some potential buyers. Owners of portable drives and memory cards need to use a personal computer or laptop to transfer images. You can use PictBridge technology, but a card reader with this functionality is too expensive.
There are claims from the owners and to identify errorsin the printer. The software does not always correctly recognize the error during printing, and, accordingly, can not help the user. The alert system in the form of codes (as implemented by Canon or Xerox) works more efficiently and allows the owner to fix the device at home without running through the service centers.
Finally
Relatively inexpensive Epson 1410 device onThe professional technology market is quite competitive. After all, the criterion of "price-quality" is a priority for most potential buyers. Here only this remark applies to the device, which in the process of operation will be provided with brand-name consumables, including not only paint, but also photo paper. Not every user agrees to bear the constant financial costs, using a professional printer for work or entertainment.
Такой принтер лучше приобретать людям, которые a little versed in such devices, will be able to personally install a CISS and make finalization of the printing device. Do not forget about the profiles of the press, they will necessarily have to re-create.
