Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer

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Epson Stylus C88 inkjet printer Expert Review

The Epson Stylus C88 is a mixed bag. Although it's not classified as a photo printer, it's actually better at printing photos than standard documents. If you need to create banners, then this is your printer. The C88 can print banners up to 44 inches long, a feat that is unmatched by just about any other inkjet printer.The C88's price is quite reasonable, although when weighed against its output quality, it doesn't seem like such a bargain. The package also doesn't include a cable, although that's not unusual, especially for a low-cost printer. The C88 does offer four separate ink tanks, which is attractive to individuals on a tight budget. You can replace individual colors as needed, rather than throw out the whole batch just because you've used up all the magenta.Output quality isn't terrible, but it is a little disappointing. Black text and line art tends to lean slightly toward gray, rather than being the rich black you would expect from a printer that uses a separate black ink ... Read more