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Epson Artisan 800 Wireless Photo All-in-One Printer (Black)(C11CA29201)

Manufacturer : Epson
In Stock : 33

List Price:	$419.99
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Features

Up to 38 ppm, photos in as fast as 10 sec
Built-in fax and automatic document feeder
Wi-Fi and Ethernet networking
7.8-inch touch panel, 3.5-inch LCD
Professional quality CD/DVD printing

Product Description

Epson Artisan 800 wireless photo all-in-one printer, the master among inkjet all-in-ones, offers power and performance that is matched only by its sleek and chic appearance. Not only does it fax stacks of documents and produce stunning, hi-definition prints at ultra fast speeds, this innovative all-in-one allows you to add a personal touch to your creative projects. And, with wireless networking, you can print from anywhere in your home or office. Bring your imagination to life with a full cast of innovative features â€” print professional quality CDs, create personalized note paper, and get photos that look their very best, automatically. With two paper trays, an intuitive touch panel and built-in auto document feeder, you no longer need eight hands and eighty hours to do all you want to do. The Artisan 800 is like a magic wand for the multi-tasker. And, it prints black and color text up to 38 pages per minute and photos in as fast as 10 seconds. This powerful performer will copy, scan, and fax in the blink of an eye, leaving you time to finish that office presentation, create party invitations, and more. For those who want it all, the Artisan 800 fits your lifestyle and your decor.

Manufacturer Product Description

Manufacturer Product Description Introducing the new Artisan 800 The master among ink jet all-in-ones, the Artisan 800 offers power and performance thatâ€™s matched only by its sleek and chic appearance. Not only does it fax stacks of documents and produce stunning, Hi-Definition prints at ultra fast speeds, this innovative all-in-one allows you to add a personal touch to your creative projects. And, with wireless networking, you can print from anywhere in your home or office. Bring your imagination to life with a full cast of innovative features â€” print professional quality CDs, create personalized note paper and get photos that look their very best, automatically. With two paper trays, an intuitive touch panel and built-in Auto Document Feeder, you no longer need eight hands and eighty hours to do all you want to do. The Artisan 800 is like a magic wand for the multitasker. And, it prints black and color text up to 38 pages per minute and photos in as fast as 10 seconds*. This powerful performer will copy, scan and fax in the blink of an eye, leaving you time to finish that office presentation, create party invitations and more. For those who want it all, the Artisan 800 fits your lifestyle and your dÃ©cor.

Ultra-Hi Definition prints

Smart, 7.8" touch panel

Unsurpassed Print Quality
The Artisan 800 features Ultra Hi-Definition printing for crisp text documents and photos with richness, depth and clarity that satisfy even the toughest customers â€” professional photographers. This is made possible through Epsonâ€™s exclusive MicroPiezo print head with DX5 technology which delivers up to 5 ink droplet sizes per nozzle, as small as 1.5 picoliters, to produce exceptionally smooth gradations, amazingly accurate skin tones and sharp, grain-free photos. And Artisan all-in-ones feature 6 color Claria inks for photos that resist smudges, scratches water and best of all, fading--lasting up to 4 times longer than prints from the lab!****

Innovative Features
Operate the Artisan 800 from your computer, or using its smart, 7.8" touch panel. It lights up only the buttons that you need to get the job done fast! The intuitive screen responds to your touch, while step-by-step menus guide you through any task. And, the large, 3.5" tilt LCD makes it easy to view, crop, and edit your photos. Also, with built-in wireless & wired networking, itâ€™s easy to share one Artisan with the entire household. Artisan products support 802.11 b/g, and theyâ€™re compatible with 802.11 n. You can also use a standard Ethernet cable (included) for wired networking.

Built-in creative projects, plus creativity software

Built-in Creativity features. Add a personal touch in a snap!
Not only do you get stunning photos with the Artisan 800, but you can do more with themâ€”in a snap! Easily create professional photo layouts to share with friends and family. Or, transform photos into customized notepaper at the push of a button. Your photo is used as the background on letter-size paper, with or without lines. You can also quickly turn photos into personalized coloring book pages. Itâ€™s fun! And, print directly onto CDs and DVDs to create professional looking discs. You can even restore color to old, faded photos. Do all this, without even using a computer. Or, use the included Print Creations software to create impressive invitations, greeting cards, calendars, and photobooks, simply by dragging and dropping your photos into the designer templates provided. Itâ€™s all so easy!

Remarkable productivity
The Artisan 800 has all the tools you need when working in the home. High resolution copying and scanning captures all the detail in documents, receipts, recipes, and more. And you can scan directly to a USB device and/or PDF format. Or, use the included Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software, which converts scanned documents into text you can edit on your computer. And, with built-in fax, you can send and receive important documents right at home. For added efficiency, store up to 60 speed dial numbers. You can also easily scan or copy stacks of documents with the built-in 30 page Auto Document Feeder. And the Artisan 800 makes it easy to be green with built-in two-sided printing. Lastly, with two paper trays youâ€™re always ready to print photos and documents, without changing paper.

Product protection you can count on
Experience peace of mind with a warranty thatâ€™s twice as long as those from other manufacturers! Artisan all-in-ones come with the Epson Preferred program, which includes a 2-year warranty and toll-free phone support, with product registration.** And, should you need a replacement, Epson offers quick and free product exchange with no hidden charges. Our technical support specialists are committed to helping you quickly resolve problems. And, this support is free for the life of your product. Unlike other manufacturers, youâ€™ll never get a bill for accessing Epson technical support. Registered Artisan owners also receive access to a personal website with fun, creative projects, "how-to" tutorials, useful resources, and are eligible for exclusive offers.

Customer Reviews

Average Rating of 3.50 out of 174 reviews

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What a rip-off ! - Pierre Jutras, Nov 17, 2009

I replaced a huge Canon AIO with this much praised 'never able to print correctly because the ink evaporated' ill conceived product.
How are products rated ? This is un-acceptable. I will never trust a professional review again. Thank you Epson, for this lesson.

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Paper doesn't feed - snicker, Nov 17, 2009

Prints beautifully. Has problems picking up the paper though. Emailed customer support 3 times. Called 4 times, spent several hours on the phone. It still has the same problem.

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Six months old and not working at all - Concerned Consumer, Nov 11, 2009

I purchased an Epson Artisan 800 printer and have had problems with the printer constantly needing to clean the print heads. When it prints, the results are beautiful and I have been able to print on Costco Kirkland brand photo paper with great results, if that helps anyone. The printer is sucking up ink like no other, however. I have gone through three sets of cartridges and now the printer is giving a "waste ink pads have reached the end of their life cycle and must be replaced" error message. The printer is only 6 months old. I have been unable to print much because it is always asking me to clean the print heads and then running out of ink. Epson said that I could ship it back to them at my cost and they would send me a replacement printer, but I would have to give them a credit card number to pay for the replacement printer until they receive the old printer back. Fortunately, I paid for Geek Squad Black Tie protection with Best Buy when I bought the printer (sorry Amazon). This printer is going back tomorrow. Please think carefully before purchasing the Artisan 800. I think you can probably find a more reliable printer.

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Expensive and temperamental - Scott Hamilton, Nov 09, 2009

Out of the box, I loved this printer. I'd always been skeptical about all-in-ones, assuming they'd give you second-best quality at best in each of their functions. But this one prints beautifully, including photos (not the best I've seen, but darn close), and scans/copies/faxes very nicely. Setup was a breeze, including Wifi.

Then the bad news started to set in.

As others have noted, this thing EATS ink in a major way. And while the inks are undeniably of high quality, resulting in above-average printing, they are EXPENSIVE.

I could live with that, but then the really bad news became apparent.

The feed mechanism on this printer is by far the hokiest I have EVER encountered. And that's saying something, given that I have owned numerous printers over the past 20 years or so, and I worked in IT for a medium-sized company purchasing and supporting printers that ran the gamut in price, brand, and features for nearly a decade. This one is THE WORST in terms of feeding, hands down. Sometimes it works fine. Other times, it won't feed at all. And I've tried every trick in the book--and then some--to make it happy. It simply doesn't matter. Sometimes, it wants to feed paper, while other times--usually when it's critical or time-sensitive, it seems--it won't feed no matter what.

After owning the printer for a year and once again out of ink in several cartridges, I'm strongly leaning toward dumping it on eBay for whatever I can get for it. If it was just the ink cost or just the feed issue, I might feel otherwise. But together, those two factors far outweigh the printer's positives, which is a shame.

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Save Yourself A Lot Of Grief. Avoid Epson!!! - A. William, Nov 06, 2009

I purchased an Epson Artisan 800 printer from Best Buy on July 28, 2009. I checked everything on the printer when I set it up and it worked fine. During the first week of October, 2009, I attempted to use the automatic document feeder and it would not feed any paper. (I tried several types, starting with plain.) The plastic feeder gears would not turn at all when there was any paper in the feeder.

I RMA'd the printer to Epson. (It carries a one-year warranty in all states, except California, where I live. In California the printer carries a two-year warranty.) The printer I returned was less than three-months old and was in pristine condition. I had kept it covered and the printer looked like brand new.

The refurbished printer I received in exchange was in horrible condition. It worked. However, the case was very scratched, with marks all over the surface. The Claria ink sticker was heavily worn, with the markings severely obscured, indicating that it had been rubbed extensively by something. The automatic feeder tray was bent and did not close properly.

I immediately called Epson. They told me that they would not exchange the printer unless there was something mechanically wrong with it. After arguing with customer service for several minutes, I eventually told them that, if they did not exchange the device, I would post negative feedback on every forum and social site that I could. I was then allowed to talk to second tier customer support. I again argued that the printer I had sent in was in perfect physical condition and that the unit I had received was not in equivalent shape. After several minutes, the customer service rep agreed to RMA the exchange unit.

Today (November 6, after almost a month of dealing with this,) I received the second exchange unit. The case on this unit is in similar shape to the first exchange unit. There are physical dents on the front edge of the lid. There are several scratch marks all around the surface of the unit and it is not close to the condition of the first unit I sent in. At this point, it seems to work correctly, however, I can't believe that this is the impression that Epson wants to give their customers.

This is my eighth primary printer since I began computing in the early 1990's. My first three were Epsons and I have been a loyal Epson customer. I only switched to HP's due to compatibility issues with programs I use for work several years ago. I will never buy an Epson product again and I highly recommend that everyone avoid Epson products. Since purchasing this printer, I have read several negative reviews of the Artisan 800 and of Epson customer service. I wish that I had read these and heeded them prior to buying this product. I would have a nice Hewlett Packard printer on my desk right now.

Please save yourself some grief and avoid Epson. They don't care about their customers and they produce and sell garbage. Their photo printing quality is rated as the best, but their text and office documents are not rated that highly. Further the printer goes through ink like mad and you can't get OEM high capacity color cartridges unless you get them directly from Epson and pay a premium.

Sorry Epson, you suck.