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Article: Epson Stylus Photo 870: Printing to a Photo Finish.(Hardware Review)(Evaluation)
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- Computer Shopper
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- July 1, 2000
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Are you looking for a color photo printer that's as fast as a jackrabbit and prints stunning waterproof photographs that won't fade for a decade? If so, then Epson's $299-estimated Stylus Photo 870 fits the bill.
The 1,440x720-dpi Stylus Photo 870 isn't the world's fastest text printer, taking 6.5 minutes to print 12 pages during testing. But it was a screamer with our color photo-printing tests, pumping out a highest-quality 6x7.5-inch glossy in well under 3 minutes.
In both cases, output quality was as good as anything we've seen from a midpriced inkjet. Text was laser-sharp, even when printing tiny 6-point fonts, and color output was completely free ...