If you are looking for a versatile printer that not only prints documents quickly but also produces excellent quality photos, prints to DVD and can be linked both to your computer and will also accept memory cards for direct print jobs, the Epson Stylus R360 is the fella for you!
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Advantages: Really versatile, great results Disadvantages: Huge!
...for direct print jobs, the Epson Stylus R360 is the fella for you!
I initially bought the R360 to replace the similar R300 which Epson seem to have discontinued. They are very similar printers, but the R360 is slightly larger and the user interface has been vastly improved.
I purchased the R360 to print directly onto DVDs. I purchased my printer for about £85 and it is by far the cheapest printer for the job, and one ... ...The software includes a DVD/CD designer which is very easy to use and produces very professional results. The DVD/CD printing tray has to be individually loaded which does slow printing if you are looking to print a lot of DVDs, but if you are on a budget it’s a fair sacrifice to pay. The only down side is you don’t get a USB cable included. This is not such a problem these days as many people have already had to shell out for one for a previous ... more
If you are looking for a versatile printer that not only prints documents quickly but also produces excellent quality photos, prints to DVD and can be linked both to your computer and will also accept memory cards for direct print jobs, the Epson Stylus R360 is the fella for you!
I initially bought the R360 to replace the similar R300 which Epson seem to have discontinued. They are very similar printers, but the R360 is slightly larger and the user interface has been vastly improved.
I purchased the R360 to print directly onto DVDs. I purchased my printer for about £85 and it is by far the cheapest printer for the job, and one of the few that has so many additional printing features. The software includes a DVD/CD designer which is very easy to use and produces very professional results. The DVD/CD printing tray has to be individually loaded which does slow printing if you are looking to print a lot of DVDs, but if you are on a budget it’s a fair sacrifice to pay. The only down side is you don’t get a USB cable included. This is not such a problem these days as many people have already had to shell out for one for a previous printer. However, a word to the wise, if you buy the printer from PC world, don’t get ripped off by the prices of their USB cables as they often cost about £10!
The main addition to this new model is the large central screen which allows you to set up the printer and also to control print jobs if you are not printing via a pc. Below this is a covered flip-down section for memory cards. The control panel is pretty easy to use, but I tend to control printing via my pc.
In terms of standard printing, the R360 is a top loading printer and can quickly and smoothly print on a variety of papers. The printing options are pretty varied – from draft to best photo. With new ink, the print quality for documents is fantastic even on the draft setting. It takes pretty thick paper/thin card although I’ve not tested thicker card.
However, it’s when printing photos that the R360 really comes into its own. The quality, obviously dependant on the paper you use, is as close as you can get to commercial quality. The printer will accept paper ranging from matt to high gloss and everything in-between. The added flexibility of memory card ports means that you can print directly from the camera, although to be honest I prefer to check my pics on the computer before I print them.
The R360 owes its high print quality to the 6 ink cartridges required. I was concerned that these might prove pricey to replace, and Epson’s own brand cartridges ARE expensive. However, locally I have been able to buy generic replacements for £10. Each cartridge is individually replicable, so if you are buying separately, you’ll soon learn which colours you run out of first. That said, I’ve found the ink usage to be pretty low considering the quality, although I do tend to mainly use the printer as a bog standard document printer.
In terms of looks, the R360 is pretty sturdy looking. Put it this way, it ain’t gonna win any style awards. It’s not ugly, and its certainly better looking than its predecessor, the R300, but it is pretty big – standing by my measurement at about 19 cm high, 44 cm wide with a depth of about 26 cm. It’s grey-black and silver, and looks a little like the front bumper of an 80s car. It does take up quite a lot of desk space but as long as that’s not a problem, who buys a printer for looks anyway? The sturdy design is also reassuring for someone as accident prone as myself – I’ve cause the untimely demise of many a printer!
To summarise, the R360 gives you a lot for your money, not just in terms of size but also what it does. It’s no oil painting, but for the price I don’t think many other printers could come close in terms of performance.
Advantages: Great photo quality. Disc printing. Doesn't need a computer. Disadvantages: Large. Fixed print heads.
...of 10 sheets of 7x5” Epson Premium Glossy photo paper. Note that as with nearly all printers, there is no USB cable.
The lack of a USB cable will not bother most people since they will likely have a cable from the printer they’re replacing. As is becoming more common, this printer can operate completely separately from a PC by reading photos from memory cards or a compatible camera connected via the USB PictBridge interface. They work in the same ... ...best to stick to original Epson inks, which are cheaper than most manufacturers, there are compatible ones for less. Just note that your warranty will be void if anything goes wrong with them. I have used compatible inks on an Epson R200 for years and they have been absolutely fine in terms of quality, though sometimes the printer struggled to recognise the cartridges. But when a full set of genuine inks is only £30 delivered from Play.com (T080740), ...
ruggero 20.05.2007
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I bought this printer not too long ago from Amazon for around £100. It is not the printer for someone for casual printing as it is quite a bit of money. However if you maybe a person who prints loads of photos then this is for you.
The printer has all of its buttons on the front including an LCD screen for previewing your photos which I find very useful so you know that the photo will look like upon printing. It sucks when you print and the photo ... ...is fast speed for casual black and white printing as well as colour. The specs claim it to do 30 per minute in black and white but I do not feel that is true. I would say around 20 typed pages. Colour printing also is fairly fast. It takes about 20 seconds for a colour photo to print which is of good quality. Not bad at all.
It uses individual Ink cartridges. They cost 6.99 each off of Epson's website but you will save by using Froogle and finding ...
coopsta133 16.12.2006
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Advantages: Great Colour, Perfect Images, Easy to Use Disadvantages: No USB Cable.
The Epson R360 is a good piece of kit if you enjoy taken photos as it will result in Excellent Images.
It Looks Impressive and Stylish, and is fully loaded with many features.
Works as a stand alone will Memory Card Slots very Well hidden and USB but also Blue Tooth which really did impress me not only don’t you need a pc but you can print items from Bluetooth devices so if you have Nokia N95 with 5 mp Camera ideal. Paying around £80 pounds from ... ...recommend that you get Real Epson Ink but the Variants’ out there can still give great quality look for the InkRite (Photo+PLUS) for the best results with cheaper inks. Using 6 inks does mean you only need to buy the ink you need when you need it but I do suggest you buy spare ones so you always have a set handy I ran out of black very quickly but I do a lot of printing.
Prints up to A4 Great there might be a bit of blurriness on the edges but its ...
ChojinW 07.08.2007
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Advantages: Easy to use user interface, great quality and an excellent price. Disadvantages: A little large, but it does the job.
The Epson Stylus Photo R360 is a fantastic home printer which uses Epson's newly developed technology to achieve better picture quality results. It has a 3.5inch LCD screen which you can view and display pictures from a camera or memory card.
It claims to print photos an amazing 13 second interval with a 6x4inch paper. Personally in my own experience, this printer is a great all round printer for family and home use, its great with A4 documents ... ...costs a bomb, however the Epson R360 is a very reasonable price in terms of ink replacement. You can even replace a single ink cartilage instead of buying a whole pack FOR JUST £3.59 at http://happyprinter.co.uk now you can't argue with that can you?
For overall functionality, I would recommend this printer period. However it is important to stress that for professional results to R360 does not do to job. As when printing high resolution, high colour ...
stevogarvey 14.04.2007
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Value For Money
Quick review of Epson Stylus Photo R360
Good price good performance only bad points is installation time and size another good point is my belkin blue tooth adapter works so i didnt need to get epson 1 ...
darrensmith_434 13.09.2007
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CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick Duo, xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Media handling
Media Type
Envelopes, plain paper, photo paper, Plain paper, photo paper
Min Media Size (Custom)
90 mm
Max Media Size (Custom)
216 mm x 356 mm
Media Sizes
ANSI A (Letter) (216 x 279 mm), Legal (216 x 356 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), 100 x 150 mm, 130 x 180 mm, 90 x 130 mm
Envelope Sizes
US No 10 (104.7 x 241.3 mm), International DL (110 x 220 mm), International C6 (114 x 162 mm), International B5 (176 x 250 mm)
Total Media Capacity
120 sheets
Media Feeder(s)
1 x autoload - 120 sheets
Expansion / connectivity
Connections
1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
1 x direct print port, 1 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
Expansion Slots Total (Free)
1 ( 1 ) x CompactFlash Card - type I/II
1 ( 1 ) x SD Memory Card
1 ( 1 ) x xD-Picture Card
1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick PRO
1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick Duo
1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick
1 ( 1 ) x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Miscellaneous
Certified for Windows Vista
Certified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Power
Power Device
Power supply - internal
Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V
Frequency Required
50/60 Hz
Power Consumption Operational
12 Watt
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep
1.1 Watt
Software / system requirements
OS Required
Microsoft Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP, Apple MacOS X 10.2.8 or later
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 1 year, Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - carry-in
Environmental parameters
Sound Emission (Operating)
49.2 dBA
Manufacturer's product description
If you are interested in digital photo printing and you're looking for quality, flexibility and value, this is the perfect printer. The Stylus Photo R360 can print 10 x 15 photos in just 13 seconds and has a range of standalone features, including memory card slots, a 3.5" LCD screen, and cost-saving individual ink cartridges containing Epson's new Claria photographic ink which provides photos that will last up to 200 years when stored in an album. It will also bring out the best in your photos with new Epson PhotoEnhance - which automatically adjusts colors and contrast so you don't need to be an expert to print the perfect photo.
