when this printer prints correctly the photo quality is ok- i never achieved anything stunning, but acceptable. "When" is the operative word here. From day 1 this printer (or the printer's software) did not function properly - i would say i had to print about 4 (expensive) sheets of paper (and corresponding ink) for every satisfactory result.within a year and a half, the nozzels clogged (i cleaned regularly) and the paper feed failed - again,not consistently - so you end up wasting lots of expensive paper. .Epson's ink is overpriced -this seemingly low price for the printer is a classic bait and switch.I am not a computer novice, a former IT mgr, and have worked with dozens of different color printers - this is by far the worst I have encountered.