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Borderless options are limited by paper type, guzzles ink like crazy
I've had a host of problems with this printer over the last few months. I'm not going to go into too big of detail (would take too long...) so I'll try to keep it short.
You cannot print properly from USB. If you try, your images will print in a distorted black color (yes I used compatible file extensions).
Have fun setting up wireless printing. Printer needs to be RIGHT next to your router to identify it.
If you want to print anything larger then 8.5x11 sheets of paper, you need to install the driver software. I couldn't get the wifi version of the driver to work, even when during installation, when both printer and computer recognized each other. Gave me a vague error message "could not connect", Kay.
This left me with my only option, connect printer directly to computer with USB. This worked for me, however now my printer has to be on the floor (yay..).
My absolute BIGGEST issue with this printer is that you CANNOT print large border-less sheets of paper (anything bigger then 11") WITHOUT USING PHOTO OR SUPER THICK MATTE PAPER. I wanted to use this printer for 11x17" sheets, bright white, 70 LB cover sheets of paper. Yes, the printer limits you to only using photo paper for these prints. So what happens if you TRY to print borderless without super special paper? The printer uses x10 as much ink and your images end up watery and messed up.
Here is how it goes. Cassette 1 (paper tray 1) can only print borderless 11x17 with the following formats -> ultra glossy, semi glossy, premium glossy, premium matte.
You CANNOT print borderless with any other type of paper. You are severely limited. This printer is absolutely worthless for what I purchased it for (borderless, 11x17" prints on 70 LB bright white paper).
Ah, and have fun trying to get it to work with re-manufactured ink cartridges. Do they work? Yes. But it will yell and scream at you over and over for re-installs and "ink checks".
This thing guzzles ink like crazy. I printed 20 pages with new cartridges before needing to insert more.
A very frustrating experience.
July 2018 · Electronics · verified purchase