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Epson C11C456021 Stylus Photo 960 Inkjet Printer

3.0 (25 reviews)

The Epson Stylus Photo 960 delivers museum-quality photo prints up to 2880 x 1440 dpi with a 6-color ink system and borderless output.

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Overview

The Epson Stylus Photo 960 is a dedicated photo inkjet printer built for users who demand high-resolution, color-accurate prints. Its 6-color photo ink system — using individual cartridges for each color — produces smooth gradations and rich tonal depth at resolutions up to 2880 x 1440 dpi. BorderFree printing eliminates margins on standard photo sizes, delivering true edge-to-edge output that's ready for framing or display without any trimming. The inclusion of PRINT Image Matching technology further enhances output quality by reading embedded optimization data from compatible digital cameras, ensuring that prints closely match the photographer's original intent.

The Stylus Photo 960 supports a variety of media types and sizes, giving photographers flexibility to print on glossy, matte, and specialty photo papers. Bundled software including Epson Film Factory and a PRINT Image Matching plug-in for Adobe Photoshop extends its utility for image editing and disc labeling. Connectivity is limited to USB and parallel ports, reflecting the printer's era of design, so users seeking wireless or network printing will need to look at newer alternatives. For those focused purely on photo print quality and willing to work within its connectivity constraints, the Stylus Photo 960 delivers results that hold up against far more modern hardware.

Key Features

Up to 2,880 x 1,440 resolution

Superior 6-color Photo Ink system with individual ink cartridges

True "BorderFree" photo printing in standard photo sizes

PRINT Image Matching technology for accurate color

USB and parallel connectivity

Specifications

Brand
Epson
Model
C11C456021 (Stylus Photo 960)
Resolution
Up to 2,880 x 1,440 dpi
Ink System
6-color photo ink with individual cartridges
Borderless Printing
Yes (standard photo sizes)
PRINT Image Matching
Yes
Connectivity
USB, Parallel
Included Software
Epson Software Film Factory, Epson Print CD Software, PRINT Image Matching Plug-In for Adobe Photoshop

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 2880 x 1440 dpi resolution produces exceptionally detailed photo prints
  • 6-color individual ink cartridge system reduces waste by replacing only depleted colors
  • BorderFree printing delivers true edge-to-edge photos without trimming
  • PRINT Image Matching technology automates color optimization for compatible camera files

👎 Cons

  • USB and parallel port connectivity only — no wireless or network printing capability
  • An older model, so replacement ink cartridges may become difficult to source over time
  • No built-in card reader or LCD preview screen for direct printing from memory cards
  • Lacks duplex (automatic two-sided) printing

Frequently Asked Questions

The Stylus Photo 960 uses a 6-color photo ink system with individual ink cartridges, meaning you only replace the color that runs out rather than an entire multi-color cartridge.
Yes, the Epson Stylus Photo 960 supports BorderFree printing in standard photo sizes, allowing you to print edge-to-edge photos without white margins.
The printer connects via USB and parallel port interfaces. It does not include wireless or Ethernet connectivity.
PRINT Image Matching is Epson's technology that embeds print instruction data from compatible digital cameras directly into image files. The Stylus Photo 960 reads this data to automatically optimize color, brightness, and contrast for more accurate photo reproduction.
It comes with Epson Software Film Factory, Epson Print CD Software, and a PRINT Image Matching Plug-In for Adobe Photoshop.