Epson Artisan 835 Color Inkjet All-In-One (C11CA73201) Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the Artisan 835 to replace an HP C6280 that I'd had for about three years. Initially, I liked the HP printer. According to QualityLogic.com, the C6280 is one of HP's most economical printers in terms of cost of ink per page. However, I found that when it came to printing photos, the C6280 was hit and miss. Sometimes with a some experimentation, I could get a decent print. Other times, I'd give up in frustration after several tries. I also got inconsistent results with the C6280's scanner, and I found HP's software increasingly bloated and difficult to use.
I decided to get an Epson Artisan after reading what digital photographers said about the quality of its photo prints and looking at some samples prints at a local store. I was somewhat wary of reports that the Artisans were "ink hogs." Although I've used HP printers for many years, I was willing to give Epson a try. I've been very satisfied with my decision.
Setting up the 835 was a breeze. I have it networked to three wireless laptops, two wired desktop PCs and a wireless desktop PC. I was pleasantly surprised that installing Epson's software was fast and easy. The first test I performed was making a 4 x 6 print of a photo that I'd never been able to get quite right with my HP printer. To my amazement, the 835 produced a flawless print on the first attempt without any adjustments. I immediately tried some other prints, including a few 8 x 10s. Only in one case in which an image was not properly cropped did I feel the need to make more than one print. Printing photos is now a joy.
I found the scanner fast and easy to use. The scanning results are also impressive. The ability to create and print labels for CDs and DVDs is a welcome capability. The fax, duplexer, document feeder and PictBridge port (which can double as a USB charger) are useful features. The touch screen menu is very intuitive.
Although I think the Artisan 835 is worthy of five stars, it's not perfect. The paper drawer is flimsy and the simple act of properly aligning paper in it can be a pain. In printing two-sided documents on plain paper -- even when using 24-pound paper -- the ink sometimes bleeds or shows through. If document printing is your primary use, you might be happier with an HP printer. The 835 is a large printer, so make sure you have plenty of space before you buy it.
The most important thing I've learned is that when it comes to photo printers, "ink hog" is a relative term. Although the cost of prints produced by my HP C6280 are slightly less than those printed with the Artisan 835, the fact that I can almost always produce a high-quality print on the first attempt makes the overall cost of the 835's ink far less. For digital photographers who want an all-in-one that produces fantastic prints, the Artisan 835 is tough to beat.


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