Like the C66, the C86 uses Epson's DuraBrite inks, with a separate cartridge for each color...And they certainly don't look as good as those printed on Epson's own photo paper...The C86 earns an excellent rating for text...Photos fall just short of excellent, and graphics are just under very good...
"Good for certificates, photos and everyday use..."
"Epson Stylus C86 Inkjet Printer The Epson Stylus C82, C84, and C86 are good for a short time only, maybe one year tops when purchased new..."
"I don't normally take the time to write reviews, but unless you want a disposable ink vaccum, I recommend that you look elsewhere for an inkjet printer..."
I just bought a new EpsonC86 and I can't get it to print correctly on my SP2...the EpsonC86 print driver by itself - same problem...printer, reboot the computer, install the new driver then reconnect the...
I decided to update slightly and chose the C86 model...On the whole I can recommend this printer to you subject to the following...It will print at 22 ppm depending on the print subject matter.It will print good quality photos onto the right paper, although this is a rather slow printing process.It is very fast at printing text which is my main use for it...
"Fast printing, of fairly high quality with good color fidelity..."
"With the $70 in Epson rebates, the printer then costs $30 or less--a good price for the ink alone! The C86's great claim to fame is that it uses pigment-based ink for all 4 colors..."
"In fact, Epson does not recommend using glossy photo paper in the C86 at all except for Epson's own specifically..."
With remarkable speed and precision, the Epson Stylus® C86 delivers sharp, vivid results–every day, every project. A champion performer whatever the task at hand, ...