From a practical perspective, you can't tell the difference in photo output. The limitation is now the quality of the file you print, and unless you have access to very high-quality images from drum scanners, output quality is perfect. While the best results demand coated papers and the maximum 1,440 by 720dpi mode, the Stylus Color 900 is capable of remarkably good output on plain paper. There's also a slot for an Ethernet interface, and a software PostScript RIP is soon to be included in the package. There are few drawbacks to the Stylus Color 900.
Build quality is good, although the paper output tray is rather flimsy.
Also, the 100-sheet input tray seems inadequate for the network model. The Epson Stylus Color 900 is a remarkable printer. It's capable of very fast output at a quality that's suitable for most internal reports and drafts. It also produces superb results on coated and photo papers, as well as very impressive plain-paper graphics. All rights reserved.