The 13" Wide Inkjet Printer Guide
The Artisan 1430 is a photo printer that uses six Epson dye based inks. Designed for the best possible color, saturation, and deep blacks, the 1430 is sure to please. Compatible with all inkjet papers, the 1430 performs its best with photobase glossy, satin, luster and photo metallic media. Matte and cotton fine art papers benefit from dye ink's universal compatibility and results with those papers are good. You would compare this printer to the Canon PRO-100.
Paper Specs
The Artisan 1430 is compatible with all types of inkjet media from glossy to cotton fine art. A number of sizes can be printing without borders. The printer supports custom sizes within the range mentioned above. Two specialty paper paths are available for exotic and heavy weight media.
- Sheets 4" x 6"up to 13" x 44"
- CD printing
Strengths
- Excellent color reproduction using both color profiles and printer color management
- Broad paper compatibility
- Good print speed
- Broad borderless size options
Weaknesses
- Medium and lightweight papers may experience feed problems.
- Neutral black & white is difficult to achieve
Ink Palette
- Black
- Cyan
- Magenta
- Yellow
- Photo Cyan
- Photo Magenta
Borderless Sizes
- Â 4" x 6"
- 5" x 7"
- 8" x 10"
- A4 (8.3" x 11.7")
- 8.5" x 11"
- 11" x 14"
- 11" x 17"
- 12" x 12"
- 13" x 19"
Connectivity
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1 port)
- Wi-Fi CERTIFIED (802.11n only)
- Epson Connect: Epson iPrint Mobile App
Best Papers for the Epson Artisan 1430
Red River Paper offers a Wide Assortment of Inkjet Media in many sizes for the Epson Artisan 1430.
Street Price
Around $299 from most online retailers. Always check the manufacturer's website for potential rebates and special pricing offers.
Physical Dimensions
24.3" x 12.7" x 8.5" (W x D x H)
Last updated: August 28, 2024