Epson Wide-format Printer Great Deal: Epson 4880 for $900!

Epson Wide-format Printer Great Deal: Epson 4880 for $900!

(EDIT September, 2010: There is now just the $500 rebate active.)
Epson has added a $350 rebate to their $500 rebate on the Epson 4880. With the printer priced under $1800 at many retailers including B&H, that brings the net price of the printer to about $900. Since it ships with about $400 worth of ink, that means the printer is only about $500 net. A great value if you're looking for a modern large format (up to 17" wide) printer with a roll feeder. I purchased one today. To get one from B&H click here.
The rebate offer is good until the end of September, which of course means you should expect a new printer announcement from Epson very soon. So if you want the latest and greatest then of course you should hold off and buy the expected "Epson 4900" when it ships. It is likely to finally do away with the problem of having to change black ink cartridges--the achilles heel of the 4800 and 4880 and have a few new bells and whistles, but it is also likely to be a little hard to get and cost around $2000 when it ships so if the 4880 will fit your needs then you can save over 50% by acting now.