Epson Stylus C88 Product Review
Ben Garner
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The C88, which I purchased about six months ago, is one of the newest printer models out by Epson. The C88 is an inkjet, with three slots for "Durabrite Ultra" ink cartidges, each of which you have to buy separately. I have used in for all of my printing needs for college papers, projects, etc., and 
it has proven to be a reliable machine, requiring no maintenance, repairs, or adjustments of any kind thusfar.
Installation is a snap. The software allows for quick formatting and immediate use. One of the nicest features about the Epson is its ability to combine colored ink to produce black if you run out of black ink. It also allows very high resolution prints for professional projects with a high need for quality appearance. However you need to use it, it works very well.
Not to mention the fact that it is now at a closeout price of $79.99. I am not sure why this device was not more popular (at least I have not discovered a reason not to buy it in my use of it), but now would be a good time to take advantage of the price if you are looking at purchasing a new printer some time soon.
The only problem that some people may have is the fact that each color has to be purchased separately. Some people have considered this to be a rip-off, while others, a major boon. It really just depends on what you want to use your printer for. If you don't expect to use color ink, you would probably be better off getting a toner printer, which would be much cheaper and quicker for printing black and white projects. But if you want to print a wide variety of colors, this would definitely be the way to go.
I have heard comments that some of the older Epson printers have faulty ink sensors that tell you the ink has run out when it really has not. This has not appeared to be a problem to me at all. I have checked empty cartridges and they do in fact appear to be empty.
My only other complaint is that it really does run out of ink fairly fast. For less important projects, I would recommend printing on draft to save ink. This is definitely a quality over quantity device, and overall, it will work well for you if it fits what you need in a printer.
Installation is a snap. The software allows for quick formatting and immediate use. One of the nicest features about the Epson is its ability to combine colored ink to produce black if you run out of black ink. It also allows very high resolution prints for professional projects with a high need for quality appearance. However you need to use it, it works very well.
Not to mention the fact that it is now at a closeout price of $79.99. I am not sure why this device was not more popular (at least I have not discovered a reason not to buy it in my use of it), but now would be a good time to take advantage of the price if you are looking at purchasing a new printer some time soon.
The only problem that some people may have is the fact that each color has to be purchased separately. Some people have considered this to be a rip-off, while others, a major boon. It really just depends on what you want to use your printer for. If you don't expect to use color ink, you would probably be better off getting a toner printer, which would be much cheaper and quicker for printing black and white projects. But if you want to print a wide variety of colors, this would definitely be the way to go.
I have heard comments that some of the older Epson printers have faulty ink sensors that tell you the ink has run out when it really has not. This has not appeared to be a problem to me at all. I have checked empty cartridges and they do in fact appear to be empty.
My only other complaint is that it really does run out of ink fairly fast. For less important projects, I would recommend printing on draft to save ink. This is definitely a quality over quantity device, and overall, it will work well for you if it fits what you need in a printer.