Epson Stylus 740 Color Inkjet Printer

by Epson

Product Details

Product Manual [1.66mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 20 x 12.5 x 11 inches ; 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00000J46Q
• Item model number: C257001
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1999

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Epson Stylus Color 740 produces near laser-quality text and 1,440-dpi printed color images. Epson's PerfectPicture Imaging System, a blend of features that includes tiny ink jets, smooth AccuPhoto Halftoning, and quick-drying inks helps produce rich color.

Setting up the Epson 740 was straightforward for an ink-jet printer. We followed the short setup instructions and connected the printer cable (not included) to our PC. When Windows detected the new printer, we followed the Windows New Hardware wizard and specified that our new printer driver was in the CD-ROM drive. The driver automatically installed itself and additional software as well. (When setting up, be careful not to remove the blue section of the protective tape that covers the ink cartridges.)

We tested Epson's claim that its technology produces printing "noticeably richer, deeper, and finely detailed" by printing text in a variety of fonts and sizes. Although our samples were obviously from an ink-jet printer rather than a laser printer, they were still very sharp. We also printed color digital photographs on specialty ink-jet photo paper; the resulting printouts were bright and detailed.

Ink-jet technology is a low-cost way to get sharp text and beautiful colors, and the Epson 740 implements the technology in an easy-to-use package.

Pros:

• Easy to set up
• Prints sharp text and graphics

Cons:

• Slow printing of high-resolution graphics and pictures
• Printer cable not included

Product Description

Epson Stylus Color 740 InkJet Printer

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEST ALL AROUND PRINTER, December 10, 1999

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Ross Phipps (BEL AIR, MARYLAND) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epson Stylus 740 Color Inkjet Printer (Office Product)

THIS PRINTER PERFORMS FLAWLESSLY , PRINTING B&W PAGES WAS CRISP AND CLEAR, PRINTING COLOR INCLUDING PHOTO PRINTS CAME OUT EXCEPTIONALLY NICE.I HAVE BEEN USING THIS PRINTER FOR 2 YEARS AND NEVER HAVE I HAD ANY PROBLEMS , NO PAPER JAMS, NO SOFTWARE CRASHES IT IS JUST AN EXCELLENT PRINTER FOR HOME & BUSINESS !

36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Fine .. until it died, March 9, 2000

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"papayoung" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epson Stylus 740 Color Inkjet Printer (Office Product)

Epson definitely has the lead in photo-quality inkjet printers, and this model was easy to set up. After a year and a half -- conveniently out of warranty -- however, it suddenly up and died! Epson said it's a hardware problem, and the local Epson repair center said it'll easily cost as much to fix as to buy a whole new one; the motor's worn out. Now folks, I didn't use this printer a whole lot in those few months; I know these are cheap electronics, but this is a ridiculous, unacceptably poor level of quality. Further, the repair guy was so familiar with this problem he knew what it was before I'd barely described it, while Epson tech support pretended ignorance. Shabby, shabby, shabby.

30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Printer, July 18, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Epson Stylus 740 Color Inkjet Printer (Office Product)

This is the best printer you can buy for your money. It has a color print quality that is amazingly good. The printer is also fairly fast and will work great in a home environment. Mine has works without a hitch for months. Plus with three different ports on the back(USB, serial, and parallel) this printer is compatible with ANY computer. Highly suggest over the overpriced Hewlett-Packard printes being tossed around. If you have an iMac get the 740i instead.