I am making handmade books of my photography, and have been using my Epson 7800, but there two major problems. It can only take one sheet of paper at a time and it leaves scuff tracks on the back of fine art paper. (I'm using both sides of the paper.) <snip>
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Will,
I only have one positive answer for you regarding the scuff marks, because it is what works successfully for me on the 7800. Just align a blank sheet of thin paper (I use RedRiver Premium Matte 32# bacause it is handy) against the printed side and insert them together when feeding. I have yet to have a problem this way.
I don't know for sure because I have not used one, but I understand the Epson 4800 has sheet feed capabilities, however, you will have, most likely, the same problem with the finished side as it goes through the second time.
Personally, I too, wish there were a better solution as it is a pain feeding each sheet.
FOR BRIAN FYI: While not a "fine art" paper by definition, I do prefer a semi-gloss for some images. It is near impossible to find in a 2 sided sheet, however, one that I have used for a couple of years that does an outstanding job is Moab's Kokopelli Semi-Gloss Studio 285 gsm.
Good Luck,
Ed