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USB and parallel.</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>Expensive ink cartridges. No memory card reader.</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>Epson Stylus C88+ is one of the most basic photo printer out there, and that is why it costs less. Print quality is so so, but the most serious problem, which may be true of all Epson printers, is the capacity of ink cartridges was so small that they needed to be replaced very soon. The authentic Epson cartridges are very expensive and will cost more than the printer itself. One good thing I found about this printer is that it has a parallel port and can be connect to old PC\'s and spare me one USB port. </div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">maynardflower</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">04-Nov-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_3_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="3 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>Good text quality and Okay picture quality (not as clean and sharp as I expect).</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>The capacility of ink is some kind of low. Out of black ink with other three ink catridges half full when I print less than 200 pages.</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>Very easy to hook up. Every time I needs it just connect the usb port. As regular color printer, it works properly. But I did not try borderless photo through it because I doubt this manchine was designed for this level of work. Btw, I have never had 23ppm speed out of it. </div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">mhfgee</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">23-Oct-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_2_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="2 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>printer price is good.</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>Ink hog</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>Kind of dissapointed for this printer, printed only about 100 pages, it required more ink, need replace black ink. Email to Epson, got reply said: <br /> ==== <br /> it come with full ink, but printer head need be The printer ships with full cartridges. The first time ink cartridges are installed in the printer, some of the ink is used to prime the system. Ink is distributed through the print head and into the nozzles to prepare it for printing. <br />  <br /> You should however, receive more printouts from any consecutive ink cartridges that are installed. To help preserve the life of the ink cartridges we suggest that you turn the printer off when it is not in use, <br /> as this will cap the nozzles and ensure the printer performs the necessary initializing once it is powered on again. <br /> ================ <br /> I don\'t know since after ink exhausted, I didn\'t use it again, I switch to HP printer. But anyone who has blocked nozzle and ink consume too much, might want to follow what they suggest above. <br />  <br />  <br /> </div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">ree890</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">21-Oct-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_4_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="4 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>Very good for price. Works rapidly. Easy to use. Nice clear print.</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>Seems to have short cartridge life.</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>We actually own three of these printers! One at home, and one for each daughter in college. The kids had no problems getting them up and running on their own.</div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">woshxn</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">27-Sep-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_4_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="4 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>good quality, cheap inks, easy to use</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>none for the money</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>This is a pretty good inkjet printer, especially given the cheap price. It prints photos with good quality, not thrilling though. It\'s very easy to set up and the printing speed is fast. The cartridges for replacement are inexpensive, that\'s a very important reason I choose this printer. Overall, I am happy with it. <br /> </div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">kostya2</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">11-Sep-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_4_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="4 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>Inexpensive, separate color cartridges, parallel port in addition to USB</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>No LCD, no media slots</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>This printer does basic functions well for its low price. Ink cartridges are small so in the long run it will cost you quite a bit of money. Buying generic ink on the Internet can lower these costs considerably. Since the printer does not have an LCD or PictBridge or media reader you need a PC to use it. But that\'s how most people use printers anyways. Having a parallel port in addition to USB is helpful if you have an old PC or don\'t have any USB port available.</div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">athiaga99</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">04-Sep-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_3_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="3 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>Good quality Prints, Fast and compact, Border less Printing, MAC compatible</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>Expensive ink, Uses lot of ink, Problem with print heads</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>I would recommend this printer for the price i paid for it (Actually i got it very cheap after rebates. around $30). The print quality is pretty decent and it works great with my MAC. The best part is the border less printing and it works for the regular A4 paper sizes too. Another advantage is the compact size and it fits very well on my computer table. The usual drawback of expensive ink haunts this printer too. But i am sure this printer consumes more ink than many that is available in the market. So i would advice you to consider this printer as a use and throw one time use printer. Another problem that i face occasionally is ink clogging and the print head messes at times. But the usual printer maintenance softwares will handle this for you. Overall, a good printer if you pay the price that i paid for this printer. </div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">ktrout</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">28-Aug-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_5_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="5 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>Ease of Use, Quality Inks, Speed, Low Cost, Quiet</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>High Maintenance Printhead,Clogged Nozzles, No USB printer cable provided, occasional paper jams using 20 lb paper</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>The Stylus C88+ is easy to setup. There is no need to install the Epson software if you are using Vista. Simply plug the printer into a USB port and Vista will automatically configure the appropriate driver.<br /><br />The printer produces crisp text and good quality photos. Text output is very fast. Photos take much longer. The printer is quiet. The Durabrite inks are excellent for reducing smudges caused by moisture.<br /><br />Thin paper (20 lb) sometimes curls inside the feeder and causes a jam. I have switched to 22 lb paper.<br /><br />Overall, an excellent entry level inkjet printer.</div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">ben4884</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">23-Aug-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_3_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="3 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>Cheap, easy to set up and use</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>Ink cartrdiges don\'t last long</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>This is an economy model that is good for basic color and black and white printing. It is very easy to set up and use, very reliable, and the printing speed is a bit improved over previous generations. The only issue with this printer is that they ink cartridges need to be replaced pretty ofter. It seems Epson has cut the price of the printer and is making back the money on the cartridges. Depending on the volume of your printing, replacing the cartridges can be a major annoyance (and expense).</div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">bulby</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">21-Aug-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_4_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="4 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>+ Smaller than the previous model+ Mac compatible+ Prints border-less with great visuals</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>- Uses a lot of ink, and ink is expensive- Paper feed sometimes gets jammed</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>This is my second Epson printer and they have all worked great.  The visual quality is on par with a more expensive printer and the speed is on par with similarly priced equipment.  The Epson ink is smudge resistant and even water resistant!  Overall, this printer is totally worth the price and will produce great looking pictures for years to come!</div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">tsrj007</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">20-Aug-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_4_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="4 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>Color printer with with card reader</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>sp far so good</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>The printer is compact with multi format SD/MMC/CF/MMS etc. card reader. The ink set is individually wrapped, but really each/all will be gone very quickly. Overall all, the print quality is recommendable! <br /> </div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">ttlizhang</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">18-Aug-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_4_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="4 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>Borderless, vivid and sharp color print</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>INK runs out quickly</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>The best feature that I can see is that it prints borderless 8.5 x 11 pages - this has been really useful for some of my projects. The print quality has been fine the whole time. I only wish that the ink could last longer. By the way, the ink set for this printer is T0601/T0602/T0603/T0604.</div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">azygous1</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">09-Aug-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_4_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="4 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>cheap cartiages...i cant say more than that..</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>i wish it was a all-in-one</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>As earlier poster had pointed out that when printing, a preliminary screen shows the level of ink in the cartridges. If the black ink cartridge had been larger than the color cartridges and all cartridges would have been large</div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">packertown4</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">08-Aug-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_3_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="3 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>Good quality, nice design</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>lousy ink</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>The epson c88+ is a decent printer. I still prefer HP, but this epson i got works ok. it has good quality prints but the ink runs out fast and its expensive!! I recommend HP over this printer but its still an ok printer....</div></div></div><div class="hreview"><div class="review_header"><span>Reviewed by: <span class="reviewer">Anonymous</span></span> on <span class="dtreviewed">20-Jul-07</span><span class="rating_container"> <b>Rating:</b><span class="rating"> <img src="http://i.pgcdn.com/images/rating_4_newr.gif" height=11 width=60 alt="4 Star Review" border=0></span></span></div><div class="description"><div class="strengths"><b>Strengths:</b>Compact & lightweight, 4 cartridges, economic.</div><div class="weaknesses"><b>Weaknesses:</b>No Pictbridge (to print directly from camera), No slot for memory cards from camera.</div><div class="summary"> <b>Summary:</b>Epson C88+ is a great general purpose printer with the added benefit of being a decent photo printer. It is easier to find the cartridges for cheap on the interent, especially if you have a good source for generic cartridges or know how to refill on your own. Less expensive than HP printers. I also like that individual cartridges can be replaced rather than having to buy a new drum just because one color has been used up. Overall it has decent print quality with good longevity. Not a bad value if you are looking for brand name budget inkjet/photo pritner combo.</div></div></div><div class="add_review"><center><span class="pg_no_reviews"><a href="" class="add_review_link" onclick="window.open(\'http://ah.pricegrabber.com/rating_prodrev_popup.php?product_id=21150143&id_type=masterid&retid=2112\',\'prodrev_popup\',\'width=600,height=400,resizable=yes,scrollbars=yes\');return false;">Write a review</a></span></center></div><br>');