Positive
+ cheap
+ can refill cartridges, makes it even cheaper
+ when photo paper is used stunning outcome
+ Photo printing SW included valuable
+ text b/w printouts in good quality (b/w laser still better)
+ Text print speed is ok
+ Includes a flash card bay (CF, SD/MM and others) for direct print
+ USB-Port for camera direct print connection (not used by me yet)
+ small LCD color display for preview
+ still perfectly works after weeks of being not used.

Negative
- low speed in HiQ photo print mode (corresponds with hi quality)
- takes a long time until its ready to print once started
- original cartridge price far too expensive. Better use alternative products or refill by yourself (dirty job)

This Epson Stylus Photo R245 printer does an excellent job for me as an occasional photo printing person.