![]() ![]() Installing the printer involves the usual removal of seemingly endless pieces of tape and the installation of the ink cartridges. Epson does not include a USB cable with the 1430, so have one on hand if you’re not going Wi-Fi. ![]() Of course, you can always change your mind later if you add Wi-Fi or want to switch to direct USB. If you’ll be connecting via USB, note that no USB cable is included with the printer.ĭuring setup you’ll choose whether to go with a Wi-Fi or USB connection (there is no Ethernet port, so these are your only two choices). ![]() A quick test of this smudge- and water-resistance showed that the inks live up to their claim-even on glossy paper, water didn’t cause a problem, and it took quite a bit more than normal pressure to see any smudging issues.Īlso included is a tray for printing CD/DVDs with an inkjet coating, and a software bundle that includes Adobe Photoshop Elements 9, Epson Print CD, and driver software. These are Epson’s Claria Hi-Definition inks with claimed improved smudge-, scratch-, and water-resistance. ![]() While the 1430 is the entry level in the 13” market with a list price of $299, it has the features that could appeal to many photographers, especially for those who enjoy printing but do not print day in, day out.Įpson packages the 1430 with a full set of six individual ink tanks-black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, and light magenta. At first I was a bit taken back by the new Artisan tag Epson gave this printer, having only seen these assigned to the lower-end consumer models and all-in-one devices. The Artisan 1430 is the replacement for the Stylus 1400. The longevity differences are not as much of an issue as they once were, however, with dyes making strides in that direction in fact, in the case of the Artisan 1430, Epson is claiming up to 200 years in storage, and 98 years on display, and that certainly rivals pigment durability. While pigments have the reputation of delivering longer print life, dye inks have the advantage of producing more vibrant colors. There are two general types of inkjet printers available-dye ink and pigment ink. ![]()
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