
- Good photo prints
- 7.8-inch tilting LCD screen
- Compact, lightweight
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet options
- Fax built in
- Subpar text printing
- Poor build quality
- Reported software problems
- Small paper tray
Reviews generally say that the Epson Artisan 800 is a good choice as a multifunction inkjet printer for photo buffs, but that it's less appropriate for an office because document printing isn't great and the main paper tray holds just 120 pages. There's a huge 7.8-inch tilting touch screen for viewing and editing photos, along with both Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking capability, plus the usual for an all-in-one: a copier, fax and scanner. While the Epson Artisan 800 weighs just 32 pounds, some reviews say that's because there's too much plastic -- some even call it "flimsy." Some reviewers describe the software as "buggy." Among photocentric multifunction printers, reviews are generally best for the Canon Pixma MP980 (*Est. $300), especially if you print a lot of black-and-white photos.
We found the best reviews at PCMag.com and ConsumerReports.org. Both do a lot of testing and make it simple to see how a printer rates against others. We also found thorough, credible coverage at Macworld. Reviews at CNET and DigitalTrends.com are the harshest about the Epson Artisan 800's build quality. Most of the most negative owner reviews at Amazon.com are from people who received a defective unit.
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M. David Stone rates the Epson Artisan 800 as "very good" and says it'll suffice for light office use, although text quality is not as impressive as photo reproduction. It can print on discs, too, and can connect wirelessly.
Review: Epson Artisan 800, M. David Stone, Dec. 4, 2008
2. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
The Epson Artisan 800 is among the approximately 40 multifunction printers that ConsumerReports.org tests and lists in a rankings chart. There is also a brief review. However, a subscription is required to see the coverage.
Review: All-In-One Printer Ratings, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
3. CNET
Justin Yu's evaluation of the Epson Artisan 800 is a little harsher than most reviews. Yu says the Epson Artisan 800 is fast and provides good prints, but he also cites "poor build quality and error-prone software." About 30 owner reviews here score it higher overall.
Review: Epson Artisan 800, Justin Yu, Nov. 6, 2008
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