So after a wonderful series of replies to my OP by members here on replacing my old 2200, I wandered over to Amazon to look at prices for the 2880/3880. For both printers, there are numerous posts that essentially read, "Don't buy this printer!" The feedback relates to jams, electronic failures, service issues, ink costs (of course) & other types of general whining. The complaints are offset by raves.
Should I been concerned? After all, the 3880 is $700+.
Comments appreciated!
Pat
Short answer, no.
Amazon rating is 5 stars. I'm not sure what you read, and I'm not going to read the comments, because if I want an opinion about anything I would never trust reviews from a site like Amazon. Who knows who the users are and what their motivations are. I don't know why anyone takes the time to write reviews for a site like that, but there isn't much credibility. Not that they're bad, it's just they aren't much of a real guide to the product. No device is perfect, and those that get unlucky enough to get one that is less than expected are likely to criticize in a place like Amazon, just to try and make themselves feel better. Not much use.
The users on forums such as this are a FAR better source. I personally have 2 3800's, have a 3880 under heavy daily usage at my little camera store, and have sold many other 3800's and 3880's. So far only one person has ever had to get it serviced by Epson, and it was 3 years old and very used.
The 3800 (and 3880) may very well be the best printer ever made by any company. I never recommend the 2880 to anyone doing serious printing, simply because the ink costs will more than make up the difference, and the printer is closer to a pro grade printer. A much wiser investment.
