Deal: Epson Artisan 810 $145.99

This is a pretty good deal – Epson Artisan 810 $145.99

Buy.com has the Epson Artisan 810 inkjet printer for $145.99 – this is a very good price and on the extreme low end of pricing for new printers from Epson. The refurbished Artisan 8xx series sell for $109.00.

Why We Link The Artisan 810:

• Excellent (cost per page) printer when combined with continuous ink system (CIS, CISS)
• Wireless operation
• 6-color photo printer
• multi-function all in one (AIO)
• 2-year warranty (when registered) from Epson

Link:

http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?sku=211914873

Deal: Refurb Canon Pixma MX860 MX 860 Wireless Printer – $69

It’s not enough to be just a “cheap printer.”  What are the ongoing costs of operation? What about the ink cartridges?

From Techbargians:

Canon PIXMA MX860 Color Inkjet All-in-One Printer (Refurb, Wifi, Duplex, ADF) $69.99

Newegg has the Refurbished Canon PIXMA MX860 Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer/Copier/Fax/Scanner for a low $69.99 after coupon code EMCYVNN49 (Exp 7/28). $3.99 Shipping. Tax in CA, NJ, TN, PR.

9600x2400dpi; 2.5″ color LCD; card reader; USB 2.0, ethernet, 802.11b/g wireless connectivity; automatic duplex (double-sided) printing; 15-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF)

This is a good deal for several reasons – this printer is loaded with features. The print head for this printer is valued at $50.00, and the cartridges that are included are worth at least $50.00 (if purchased separately) – so this printer pays you to take it home.  Good feature set, and reliable operation. We have looked at this printer, and it is *not* a good candidate for a continuous inking system – there is not much clearance, and if you do decide to go CIS, CISS, some serious surgery will be required on this printer.

Note:

The warranty on refurbished Canon inkjet printers is only 90 days.  The print head included with this printer (QY6-0073-000) will also work in the Pixma iP3600, PiXMA MP620, and Canon Pixma MX860.

Click here for Newegg Pricing. Limit 5 per customer.

Want A New MX860?

Click here for a *new* Canon MX860 is available from Amazon for $30.00 more, plus free shipping ($99.99 delivered). The *new* Canon MX860 includes a full 1-year warranty.

Cartridges Used:

The Canon MX860 uses 5 individual ink cartridges – the “larger” PGI-220 black cartridge is for text, and the CLI-221 photo black gets used only when photos are being printed.

• PGI-220 Pigment Black
• CLI-221 Photo Black
• CLI-221 Cyan
• CLI-221 Magenta
• CLI-221 Yellow

New Canon OEM cartridges will run $14-black, and $13-colors. Compatible cartridges can be had for $3-$4, and refilling is also an option on these tiny ink cartridges.

You can take a look at the PGI-220/CLI-221 cartridges here:

http://freedomtoprint.com/2009/03/30/review-canon-cli-221-pgi-220-inks-have-shrunk/

Canon Specifications Page:

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/office_all_in_one_inkjet_printers/pixma_mx860

Reviews:

http://reviews.cnet.com/multifunction-devices/canon-pixma-mx860/4505-3181_7-33529769.html

http://www.testfreaks.com/multi-functional-printers/canon-pixma-mx860/

See this printer in action:

Deal: HP Oficejet 8000 $55.00 Delivered – HP.com Website

Most economical inkjet printer you can get? Has a black cartridge that is 49ml (940xl)

Officejet 8500 only $55.00

On the HP.com website, you can get the Officejet 8000 inkjet printer – with free shipping – for a low $79.99 after two $50.00 instant rebates – via this link – Use coupon code SVMB39487 to get an additional $25.00 off making the net price $54.99. Free ground Shipping.

Some of the gripes have been – its big, and loud. The SVMB39487 coupon code has restrictions.  It is $25 off $125 or more, and it expires 8-1-10.

Know what you are getting into:

A set of full cartridges (XL) will run $113, and a set of replacement print heads will run around $120.00.  Take a look inside this cartridge (940) here.

Link:
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/product_detail.do?product_code=C9297A%23B1H&aoid=35252

Good deal?

This is a good deal for the ink and print heads alone.  Included with the printer are 4 ink cartridges (940 series “half-full”), and more importantly there are two brand new print heads which retail for $59.00 each!

HP Print Heads – HP 940 (Officejet 8000, Officejet 8500)
C4900A - HP Black and Yellow Printhead $59.99 list.	C4901A - HP Cyan and Magenta Printhead $59.99.
What you might not know about the printheads on this printer series is that there is a warranty usage limit of 560ml. After that, the printheads are out of warranty no matter the warranty status. Translation, if you print a bunch, there is a guarantee that HP will not warranty the printheads beyond the 560ml target. Let’s take the HP 940 black and yellow printhead. Using the XL cartridges as a benchmark (49ml+16ml = 65ml) that would be around 8-9 cartridges used until the printheads are considered out of warranty (10-17k pages). You can see HP’s explanation here – http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00206040&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=es&cc=pe&product=3564605&lang=es So really consider your printing habits before purchasing any type of “extended warranty” for this printer series. If you plan on using a CIS, or CISS system with this printer (perfect candidate) the printheads will still need to be replaced at some point.

Deal: Epson Artisan 710 $127.22 Delivered – Amazon

Epson Artisan 710 $127.22

Amazon offers the Epson Artisan 710 inkjet printer for $127.22 delivered.  The Artisan 710 is a great all-in-one 6-color photo printer that will print to CDs-DVDs, includes wireless or Ethernet networking. The once “optional” $30.00 auto duplexer is included with the Artisan 710 – print on both sides of the page (note: the Artisan 700 does not include the auto duplexer, but it is a $30.00 add-on option) is perfect for use with a continuous inking system (CIS, CISS) as the cartridges never move.

CIS, CISS a no brainer for this system

The cartridges on this printer never move, so a CI system works perfectly with this printer.  Check out some videos and reviews here:

http://freedomtoprint.com/epson-inkjet-printer-reviews/epson/artisan-710/

Continuous inking system installation video.

Deal: Canon Pixma iP4700 $59.99 Delivered – Amazon

iP4700 – $59.99 at Amazon

Best price we have seen on the Canon Pixma iP4700 inkjet printer in quite a while.  Amazon offers the iP4700 inkjet printer for only $59.99 with FREE shipping in the US. This printer is consistently $99.99 or more at other retailers.  No clue how long this special price will last.

Canon Pixma iP4700 inkjet printer - special price from Amazon $60.00 delivered.

CIS, CISS works great with this printer:

Pick up a continuous inking system for this printer – they work great and are easy to install and use.  Ink quality is outstanding.

CI system for Canon iP4700 – iP4600

Deal or No Deal? HP Photosmart C4680 $55.00 Delivered

Deal or No Deal? HP Photosmart C4680 $55.00

HP Photosmart C4680 $55.00 Delivered

http://www.xpbargains.com/index.php/send_deal/140987

Look inside the cartridges for this printer – not recommended for heavy use.

Check out the Epson Artisan 710, and 810 for heavy printing.

This is a terrible printer to select for the regular, everyday use printer.  There are many other printers out there from Epson, HP, and Canon, that have the same basic features, and use cartridges that are bigger in ink volume, and thus will provide a more favorable cost per page total.

This printer series uses the HP 60 cartridge series - black and color, XL and small

Cartridges for this printer come in two different sizes, full (XL) and half-full.  The physical cartridges are the same size – HP just puts more ink in the XL version of this cartridge and charges a premium for it.  This is troubling for heavy users (users who print a ream – or more – per quarter) as the cartridge yields are very low, and your effective cost per page will be very high with this printer.

Not an every day printer

This printer is NOT intended for an every-day use type printer. If you want to actually print more than 100 pages per month, skip this model, and look at other hardware options – otherwise you are going to spend a small fortune for ink.

Cartridges used:

HP 60 Series:

• HP 60 – CC640WN – Black – 200 pages* – $14.99
• HP 60 – CC643WN – “tri-color” – 160 pages* – $19.99

High capacity (full of ink)

• HP 60XL – CC641WN – Black – 600 pages* – $34.99
• HP 60XL – CC644WN – “tri-color” – 440 pages* – $40.99

*HP estimates, and they are wildly optimistic – in our testing HP cartridges come in at about 60% of their stated page counts.

So for a full set of full ink cartridges, you are looking at a whopping $75.98 for around 300 pages, or .25 cents per page (just for ink).

Other printers that use the HP 60 series ink cartridge include:

• Deskjet D2500
• Deskjet D2530
• Deskjet D2560
• Deskjet F42
• Deskjet F4200
• Deskjet F4230
• Deskjet F4235
• Deskjet F4240
• Deskjet F4250
• Deskjet F4272
• Deskjet F4273
• Deskjet F4274
• Deskjet F4275
• Deskjet F4280
• DeskJet F4283
• Deskjet F4288
• Deskjet F4292
• Deskjet F4293
• PhotoSmart C4640
• PhotoSmart C4650
• PhotoSmart C4680
• PhotoSmart C4740
• PhotoSmart C4750
• PhotoSmart C4780
• PhotoSmart C4795

Deal or No Deal? Dell v313 Inkjet Printer $39.99 (hint, no deal)

Dell v313 All-In-One Printer $39.00

Dell should pay *you* to take this money pit.

Is it a deal? Absolutely not – and it sums up perfectly the printer not to get.  We only looked up this printer after receiving a “tweet” from @dealsplus:

Today only, get the Dell V313 Printer – prints, copies, and scans – for just $39.99 plus free shipping! … http://bit.ly/cfFHYk

http://twitter.com/dealsplus/status/11491650394

This is no deal.  In fact, we are not sure why anyone would ever buy a Dell printer (of any kind) when you can only get ink and toner cartridges directly from Dell.  Talk about frustrating.  What about the the 3-year warranty? That only means you will be compelled to get it fixed once it breaks – thus continuing the original bad deal you get on ink cartridges.

We have a strict “no Dell printers” policy.  What is the point really?  You can get an equally equipped HP, Canon, Epson, or Brother printer for about the same price, and there are much better cartridge options out there for these printers.  Dell printers are made by Lexmark, for Dell.  You do not want to get “locked-in” to a printer that will cost you a fortune on ink – it’s just a bad idea.

Cartridge games they play…

Dell 21 series black ink cartridge

Dell 21 series tri-color ink cartridge

Cartridges for this printer are yet another joke – when you see a printer with two (2) or more sizes of cartridges, you can bet you are getting ripped-off.  Cartridges used:

• Dell 21 Series Black – $16.00 – 200 pages*
• Dell 21 Series Tri-Color* – $20.00 – 200 pages*

*When you see the term “tri-color” it means that all the color inks are contained in a single cartridge, separated by chambers – one each for cyan, magenta, and yellow.

To add insult to injury, there are also “high capacity” ink cartridges available.  When you see “high capacity”, or “XL”, or “super high capacity”, or “high yield”, or the Dell version “Hi Yield” they are just euphemisms for full cartridges.

Dell 22 series "hi yield" black ink cartridge

Dell 22 series hi yield tri-color ink cartridge

• Dell 22 Series “hi yield” Black – $30.00 – 400 pages*
• Dell 22 Series “hi yield” Color – $35.00 – 400 pages*

*Dell estimates (not buying it)

So that is $65.00 for a full set, or $36.00 for a half-full set.  Information about how many pages you can expect, or <gasp!> the amount of ink contained in each cartridge are not listed on the Dell.com website.  Posted “reviews” include phrases like…

“Agree. Ridiculously overpriced..for a 100 page yield? Ridiculous.”

“it feels like I’m being robbed every time I order ink”

We asked Dell how much ink was contained in the cartridge, and their online “sales rep” offered this information:

thank you, for the dell v313 we can only provide you with an estimated [number] of pages it can produce (200 pages for small, 400 pages for completely full), the content as to how much [ink these cartridges contain] is not available in the tech specs (no kidding), would you like to order ink? ill gv you free shipping for next business day delivery?

Just avoid this printer (and all printers like it) at all cost, and it’s not just Dell.  Look out for Lexmark, HP (Oficejet J4500-J4600 series specifically), Canon, and even some Epson printers that use tiny amounts of ink in their cartridges, offer multiple cartridge choices, and are for cheap ($50.00 or less) printers.  Big Ink will get you eventually, and if it sounds to good to be true…

Deal: Staples Offers $50.00 Off New Printer – Wants Your Trade-In

Staples $50.00 Printer Trade-In Credit

You must take your old printer into a Staples store for the trade-in credit.

Always a good idea to recycle, and Staples is giving customers $50.00 off any printer of $199 or more with the trade-in of an old printer.  This deal can net some really good prices on printers if you look hard enough.  The only drawback is you have to make it to the store (with old printer) in person.  You CAN place the order online, pick-up at the store and have the credit issued, but you have to take the printer to the brick and mortar store.

What makes this an even better deal is the existence of $25.00-off-$75.00, or $25.00-off-$100.00 coupons that Staples regularly sends out in the mail.   If you are looking for a coupon, check eBay – they are on there all the time. At $50.00 (credit) for a used printer (working or not), we might have to hit Goodwill and pick up a clunker.

Are there deals?

Sure.  Here are a few we spotted:

Epson Stylus Photo 1400: (Good with CIS)

Retail $299
Less instant rebate -$100.00
Less coupon -$25.00
Less Trade-In Credit -$50
Net Price: $125.00

That is a grand total of $125.00 for a top-notch 6-color photo printer. Excellent choice here.

Epson Workforce 1100:

Retail $199
Less Instant Rebate: -$50
New Price: $149
Less Coupon: -$25
Less Trade-In Credit: -$50
Net Price: $75.00

Nice deal for a large format inkjet printer.  Unfortunately there are no CI systems currently compatible with the Workforce 1100, so we will stick with the Stylus Photo 1400. The workforce 1100 does include a set of 5 T068 series ink cartridges – worth about $90.00 alone.

Epson Artisan 810: (Good with CIS)

Retail $299.98
Less Instant Rebate: -$120.00
New Price: $179
Less Coupon: -$25
Less Trade-In Credit: -$50
Net Price: $104.00 (same price as a refurbished Artisan 800)

Includes duplexer, fax, adf, print to cds, scanner, it does everything.  Good deal at $104.00, works excellent with a CI system.

HP Photosmart Premium

Retail $199.98
Less Instant Rebate: -$75
New Price: $124.98
Less Coupon: -$25
Less Trade-In Credit: -$50
Net Price: $49.98 (CI system available)

Nice offering from HP.  CI systems available.

Canon Pixma MP860

Retail $199.98
Less Instant Rebate: -$70
New Price: $129.98
Less Coupon: -$25
Less Trade-In Credit: -$50
Net Price: $49.98 (CI system available)

Super deal, and this printer can use the cheap compatible ink cartridges.  All-in-one has it all.

What printers are eligible?

You will see this if the printer is eligible for the trade-in:

The printer must have a regular price over $199, apparently sales or instant discounts are ok as long as the original price is over $199.

From Staples Web Site:

Valid 1/31/10—4/3/10. For in-store purchases, save $50 instantly when you recycle any printer in store and buy any new printer for $199 or more, regular price. For online printer purchases, recycle your old printer at any Staples® store and receive a $50 credit on the credit/debit card you originally used to purchase the eligible printer. Must have proof of online printer purchase during valid dates and the credit/debit card you originally used to make purchase. Must recycle printer in store by 4/3/10 to receive $50 credit. Not valid on prior purchases.

Some solid deals.

Deal: Epson Artisan 800 – $114.99 Delivered

Epson Artisan 800 Photo Printer $114.99 After Coupon:

The Epson Artisan inkjet printer is being closed out by Epson, and they can be had for $129.99 with free shipping (tax in IN, TN, CA).  Apply coupon code “savings15” for $15 off a $75 or more order – and your net price is $114.99.  Quite the deal on this brand new unit.  For more info on the Artisan 800, click here.

What about the Artisan 810?

The Epson Artisan 800 inkjet printer, is identical to the “newer” Artisan 810.  There is one difference however – the Artisan 810 includes the auto duplexer unit that is optional on the Artisan 800 (can be had for $30.00-$40.00).  So the Artisan 800 is still cheaper $114.99 + $30 = $145.00, if you buy the duplexer later.  If you do not think you will use the auto duplexer (prints to both sides of the page automatically), save the cash and pick up an Artisan 800 for $129 and apply coupon code “savings15” for an additional $15.00 off the purchase price.  Free shipping, sales tax is charged in CA, IN, TN.

Check out our review with a CI System.

Un-boxing of the refurbished version – and the retail version.  The refurbished model is available with same “savings15” coupon for $96, however it is missing the additional black ink cartridge (T098) that comes with the retail version, so it’s a wash really as the T098 black ink cartridge will run you about $20.00 after ship/tax.  $114 for the new model, refurbished gos for $96+20 for the extra cart = $116.  Go with the new one.

Deal: Epson Artisan 810 $169 – Shipped

CIS Friendly Epson Artisan 810 – $169

Spotted over at Amazon.

The Epson Artisan 810 inkjet printer can be had for $169.99 over at Amazon.com.  When compared to its predecessor the Epson Artisan 800 at $129 at the Epson store, this is a pretty good deal – considering that the Artisan 810 includes the ($30.00) auto-duplexer.  The Artisan 800 and Artisan 810 are identical printers, however there is a slight difference in the software bundles.  Overall not a bad deal at $169 plus free shipping.

Works great with a CI system:

This printer works great with a CI system, and we suggest getting one if you are a high volume printer.  Quality is very good, and there are no moving parts with the artisan series.  Check out our video’s of installation and use of a CI system. Detailed specifications here.

Review: Mac Friendly Officejet 4500 – Consumer Unfriendly Cartridges?

We spotted this headline over at http://www.macnn.com/ in google reader…got us thinking…

HP intros new 4-in-1, Mac-friendly Officejets

Today at Macworld, HP released its latest multifunction printer for small- and medium-sized businesses, the Officejet 4500.

But, is it really “good news?”  What cartridges does it use? What is the estimated cost per page?  We decided to dig deeper.

Original press release here – http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2010/100211xa.html.

Cartridges:

HP uses a dual cartridge marketing strategy on this printer series (Officejet 4500, 6000, 6500, and 7000). These printers can use either a half-full of ink 920 cartridge, or the more full 920XL series ink cartridge. Series consists of a set of 4 individual ink cartridges.  One cartridge for each color, and black.  Guess what cartridge is the most expensive?

HP 920 Cartridges:

• HP 920 – CD971AN – Black ($19.99) – 420 pages*
• HP 920 – CH634AN – Cyan ($9.99) – 300 pages*
• HP 920 – CH635AN – Magenta ($9.99) – 300 pages*
• HP 920 – CH636AN – Yellow ($9.99) – 300 pages*

So figure $50.00 for a set of these. Ouch. CI system possible with these cartridges, and should be used.

HP 920XL Cartridges:

• HP 920XL – CD975AN – Black ($29.49) – 700 pages*
• HP 920XL – CD972AN – Cyan ($14.69) – 700 pages*
• HP920XL – CD973AN – Magenta ($14.69) – 700 pages*
• HP920XL – CD974AN – Yellow ($14.69) – 700 pages*

*Please. These are HP lab estimates.

So that looks like a minimum of $75.00 for a full set of these cartridges. And as always, HP tries to confuse us with double part numbers. Is it 920? or CD975AN? Both? Ok, thanks HP. And that is a $30.00 black cartridge. Will give you about the same number of prints as the Epson dual black cartridge which runs $40.00. That gets expensive, a minimum of a replacement black cartridge every 6-8 weeks if you print 100 times per month. CI system may be the way to go.

Other printers that use the HP 920 series ink cartridges:

• HP Officejet 6000
• HP Officejet 6500
• HP Officejet 7000

Deal: Epson Artisan 800 Refurbished $96

Epson Artisan 800 Refurbished – $96

This is a really good deal.  The Artisan 800 series of inkjet printers are some of the best printers on the market.  A do everything, all-in-one with ADF, 4800dpi scanner, media readers, wireless, Ethernet, fax, dual paper tray – this thing has it all.

The Artisan 800 All-In-One Printer – Refurbished – $109.00 (free ground shipping).  Use coupon code “savings15” for $15.00 off and a net price of $96.00 delivered.  CI systems can be had for this printer, and they are very easy to install and use.  Look here to see what you can expect from a refurbished Epson printer – 1-year warranty.

Note, the refurbished version DOES NOT include an extra T098 black cartridge like the retail version does.  You get 6 cartridges with this printer – not 7.

Deal: Epson Artisan 700 Refurbished $65.00

Epson Artisan 700:

$79.00 at the Epson store – less $15 coupon = $64.00.

Snapped up this excellent deal last week – have not seen it listed again, so Epson may be testing pricing strategy – they want to price it higher, but hard to when the Artisan 800 series printers (include fax) are on close-out for $99-$129. We used that coupon for $15.00 off and the system still gave us the free shipping.  Nice deal for $64.00.

Keep an eye out for this continuous inking system users dream.  CI systems work fantastic with the Epson Artisan series of inkjet printers as there are no moving parts for the CI system.

Link is here if you want to see.

Don’t Be A Sucker – Samsung CLP-315 $89.00

How Not To Shop For A Printer:

Low on the entry price, get’s you thinking…Fry’s offers the Samsung CLP-315 color laser printer for $89.00.  Sounds like a good deal right?  I mean, for $89.00 how can this be a bad deal?  Well it is a bad deal, and apparently it is not that great of a printer.  Reviews are mixed over on Amazon, and this printer garners a 3 out of 5 star rating.  Looks like a clear case of, “you can pay me now, or you can pay me later.”

Since its a color laser printer, it will have 4 toner cartridges – one each for black, cyan, magenta, and yellow.  Additionally, the printer ships with a set of the dreaded “starter toner cartridges” – take a look at the fine print from Samsung’s web site:

average continuous black cartridge yield: 1,500 standard pages (ships with 1,000 pages starter toner cartridge).

average continuous yellow/magenta/cyan cartridge yield: 1,000* standard pages (ships with 700 pages starter toner cartridge).

So that is a nice color laser printer, with cartridges that will get you 1,000 to 700 prints on your initial print job, and the best you can hope for when a replacement set of cartridges is purchased will be 1,500 pages black, and 1,000 pages color based on Samsung’s estimates here.

Toner cartridge prices:

So there are 4 toner cartridges for this printer. The Samsung Color Laser Printer CLP-315 also has a removable (replaceable) drum that will last for 6,000 pages color, and 24,000 pages black and white, as well as something called a waste toner container which is rated at 10,000 pages black and white, and 2,500 pages color.  So once you get through the initial 1,000-700 pages, get out the wallet.  Here are the “hidden costs” you are looking at over the life of the printer:

CLT-W409 Waste Catcher $12.99

CLT-Y409S Yellow $39.99

CLT-C409S Cyan $39.99

CLT-K4095 Black $44.99

CLT-M409S Magenta $39.99

CLT-R409 Drum Unit $149

Final Analysis:

So there you have it – if we use 10,000 pages as a benchmark for use over the life of the printer here is what your total will be for that $89.99 printer.  6.6 black cartridges, 9 cyan, 9 magenta, 9 yellow, and a possible $12.99 for a new toner waste catcher – which equals a grand total of $1389.00 for consumables to get to 10,000 pages.  If we add the cost of the printer into the equation we are closer to $1500.00 for 10,000 pages, or .15 per print – and that is any print.  Compare that to the Epson Artisan 800 (with CIS) that will print 10,000 pages (plus) for at most $325.00, or .0325 per print – and you get full color prints, plus more flexible paper types can be used. We haven’t even mentioned the energy savings (love your planet) – when our laser printer fires up, the lights flicker.  Get smart, or get ripped off.

Deal: Epson Stylus Photo 1400 – $149 Newegg.com

Large Format Printing Goodness:

Note 5-6-09: Check out our un-boxing of this deal (now expired) here.

Newegg.com has the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 inkjet printer for a low $153.00 including shipping.  We love this printer, and when combined with a CIS system it is a can’t miss deal for graphic designers.  It will print 13×19 large format prints as well as smaller sizes. Good for scrapbookers, designers, screen printers, or anyone who wants to print large format images.  The printer uses 6 individual ink cartridges (T079 series inks).

Newegg site says $199 – Use coupon code:

Use coupon code EMCLRNW44 for a $50.00 discount.  A full set of inks for this printer will run you around $118.00, and contain 11ml of ink each.  Click image for direct link.

This is by far the most inexpensive large format printer we have seen in a while.  We ordered (and posted photos) of a refurbished version we ordered and received last week.  This looks like the full retail version with the pretty box – not much difference otherwise.

Reviews:

• http://www.photo-i.co.uk/Reviews/interactive/Epson%201400/Page_1.html
• http://reviews.cnet.com/inkjet-printers/epson-stylus-photo-1400/4505-3156_7-32305877.html

Update 5-6-09:

Newegg.com ran out, or got wise, as the price is now $249.99.  We received our Stylus Photo 1400 and posted pictures here.