Epson Stylus C88

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Product Summary

The good: Inexpensive; reasonable ink costs.

The bad: A bit slow; print quality only fair.

The bottom line: An average budget inkjet printer, the Epson Stylus C88 won't thrill you, but it probably won't disappoint either.

Specs: Printer Type: Personal printer - Ink-jet - Color; Max media size: Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in); Connectivity technology: Wired See full specs >>

Price range: $226.99

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CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: Lori Grunin
Reviewed on: 11/07/2005

The Epson Stylus C68 and C88 are the 2005 replacements for their 2004 predecessors, the Stylus C66 and C86. Both of the newer products differ from their previous versions in two ways: they feature a more compact design and use a new set of inks, dubbed DuraBrite Ultra. For these inks, Epson encapsulates the pigment within resin for better results on glossy photo paper and improved fade resistance. Speed and features remain unchanged, however; the C86 and C88 offer faster performance than the C66 and C68. The Epson Stylus C68 will be available only in Canada through authorized dealers, computer superstores, and specialty retail stores.

Overall, the Epson Stylus C88 fares reasonably well for its price class. It's moderately fast, with a modest ink cost (based on the manufacturers usage estimates) and decent print quality.

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