Epson 825 Printer
Printing from digital cameras or camera phones entails having to use the computer or rushing to the nearest imaging centers. Say goodbye to these and say hello to the portable and cheap Epson 825 printer.

Coming at only $179, the 825 printer from Epson is one of the low priced among its photo printer series. Consumers rave about Epson 825 and its built-in memory card that allows printing directly from a camera's flash memory.

What other key features does the Epson 825 printer have that make it a hot item among users?
It has menus that allow creating layouts with multiple images, sharpen and brighten images and adding frames and borders. Sepia enthusiasts can also produce quality photos with the Epson 825 printer, thanks to its six-ink design.

Though the ink cartridges are quite expensive, labeling the Epson 825 cheap is still appropriate since it also comes with Arcsoft's PhotoImpression photo editor and a PIM color-matching plug-in for Adobe Photoshop, producing photos with comparable to the pricier Stylus Photo 925.

The Epson 825 for sale in the market doesn't come with a LCD preview monitor but a separate one is available at $80. The LCD displays the photos from a camera's memory card, saving users from memorizing frame numbers or printing contact sheets.

Epson 825 camera accessories include an adapter for CompactFlash, Memory Stick, Multimedia Card and Secure Digital Media. Those who are using digital cameras with different formats need to provide their own PC card adapters. The Epson 825 printer also allows users to print on a continuous-roll with a 4-inch and 8.3 inch wide photo paper.

Identical to the 925 model, the Epson 825 printer may look identical to the former but on a closer look, the latter has memory card slots for CompactFlash Types I and II. It also has an automatic paper cutter.

When it comes to quality of the prints, said printer has minor resolution and edge problems. The Epson 825 printer is also slower compared to the other Epson models in general-purpose printing.

Another key feature of the printer Epson 825 is it allows users to make borderless prints and enlargements 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10" and pre-cut letter size papers. Borderless printing on 4" x 6" prints from a roll, providing a digital mini-lab of some sort at home.
The 825 printer is compatible with Mac OS 8, Microsoft Windows 98 and XP Home Edition. Maximum resolution for both black and white and colored is 5760 x 720 dpi.