Any experience with Epson Expression printers?

[mikeleblanc413]

After 12 years my Epson 2200 printer has bit the dust and I do not want such a huge investment in a new printer. The Epson Expression line has a number of models that are most affordable. All experience with this model line appreciated. THANKS!!!

[wintersun]

I gave up on inkjet printers with their tendency to have the heads clog when not used on a daily basis. I use a HP 200 color inkjet for my in-house color printing and it works flawlessly.

For prints I use a color lab or Costco as both produce a more durable print than an inkjet printer and the cost is much less. I was paying more than $1 a sheet for the inkjet paper alone and for less than that I can get a print done at Costco and pick it up at any store within 2 hours after I upload the files. When traveling I can select the Costco location where I want the prints done so they are ready to pick up when we arrive.

For high quality prints I use White House Custom Color and save money on the prints and get a more stable print and have more options as to the media (paper, metallic, and even prints on metal plate and canvas) and they can do the mounting on large prints which save me money and protects the print until it is framed.

The only time I would consider using a inkjet was to produce prints larger than 11 x 14 in quantity as for an art book that was going to be hand bound. This would be the only time I could save money by doing the printing in house.

[cbinpa]

I have both a NX-430 AND AN xp-610. I love them both, for great quality photos. The XP is about twice as fast and just as noisy as the NX. The paper tray placement on the XP looks good, but is annoying. The inks for both of these are fairly reasonable. The XP ink cartridges have little caps over the inkpad which you remove, but can replace if your cartridges are going to be sitting unused for a long time, so they don't dry out. The XP also has 2 types of black, one photo black and one regular black, so I think the photos actually have more clarity, and you don't run out of black frequently. Both handle several types of paper, thick and thin, very well; I have less jams with the NX. They're both great units for the money. By the way, I am right now printing Christmas cards with my 3 year old NX, because a piece on the paper feed broke on the 6 month-old XP; I called Epson, told them the problem, they are sending me a new one no charge...it just hasn't gotten here yet. You will likely never have a problem with their customer service. I will never buy any printer other than an Epson.

[racer4]

I am using a XP-610. No problems so far, about 1 year.

Also, no problem using cheap aftermarket ink cartridges. I look for ones that have the best review ratings on amazon.

[RJsfishin]

Our XP410 is a finicky sucker when it comes to inks carts. It rejects anything but the OEM Epsom carts, and no refilled either !

[roy67ss]

I like my XP-310 in the camper. It doesn't do fax but, I've never needed that. This line does do Wifi Direct which is one of the reasons I bought it.

[mikeleblanc413]

THANK YOU sue.t. I too am an Epson fan. I carried the Epson 2200 over much of the 20,000 miles and 23 states we have covered. Maybe that's why I'm beginning to have trouble. Now retired, I do not have a stream for money to support a large investment in a printer, but would like an effecient, small size, light weight unit. The Expressions seem to fit the bill and Red River Paper (from where I buy my inkjet paper) supports color profiles in the Expression line. All comments are appreciated.

[sue_t]

I'm an Epson fan, with three Epson printers for various purposes.

The Expression XP-410 appears to be the replacement for my Stylus NX430 that has been discontinued.

The NX430 was my choice for the camper because it is small. I use it in my home when I don't need it on the road. It has been reliable and efficient. No problems with it. Even when it sits on its side in a box for months (summer in the RV) it works without issue when I bring it inside for winter. It has rattled and shook over thousands of miles, including gravel backroads.

Keeps on working without problem.