Epson SureColor P600 Review

One Small Step For Printerkind
Epson SureColor P600
If you need a signpost to the fact that the digital imaging revolution is slowing down, look no further than inkjet photo printers. Models from Epson, Canon and HP reached a pinnacle a few years ago and we have seen little progress since.
I believe that several factors are at work here. Firstly, and likely of greatest significance, is that we achieved photorealistic image quality, at least in terms of resolution, some years ago, and so there is little to be gained from ever smaller nozzles and dot size.
The current ink-sets from the major companies have a colour gamut and Dmax that satisfies many photographers, and which can create stunning prints. (Yes, I know – you want more – but how much will you spend to get it?)
Then there's the size and growth potential of the photo printer market. I have no statistics, but after speaking with retailers my sense is that it is at best static, with little growth. This mirrors what's happening in...