However, if you're after the best print quality available for less than $1,300, this printer should definitely be toward the top of your list. Plus, any of these other printers will take up less desk space than the Stylus Pro 3800. But, if you don't plan on selling your prints, or you lean toward scrapbooking instead of fine art printing, you may be more economically served by something such as Epson's Stylus Photo R2400 or R1800, HP's Photosmart 8750 or Canon's i9900. Its wide tonal range, long-lasting prints, fantastic black-and-white printing, accurate color prints, and wide array of paper types make it wonderful for enthusiasts and professionals.
It's worth noting that the Stylus Pro 3800 isn't for everyone. Epson's least expensive pro-series printer yet, the Stylus Pro 3800 is sure to dominate among pros, prosumers, and big-spending amateurs alike.