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4.5
In general:This has to be one of the easiest pieces of office furniture I've ever assembled.The instructions are fairly easy to follow if you just need the exact shelving layout in the instructions/product images. All the screws lined up correctly, and wheels and side covers all snapped right on.The "cherry" surface is attractive and seems a good quality. One corner was a bit damaged but minimally and it's not noticeable, therefor not bothersome.The quality and sturdiness of this stand greatly exceeded my expectations, especially for the low price.Specific to my printer situation:If you've got oddly shaped/sized printers, it's helpful to get the sides and top support bar assembled, then spend some time measuring clearance needed before placing the bottom support bar and additional shelves.I bought this to house a 27" wide Canon Pro-100 and an Epson WF-7710. The product dimensions state the stand's width at 29.5", but that is just the top shelf, which extends beyond the legs. The inner width of the lower area is just under 25.5". Ideally, I'd have put the Canon on a lower shelf so that the Epson scanner could be more easily accessed up top, but the dimensions didn't allow. The Epson is a bit deep, too. So, this meant I also had to make some adjustments to placements of the support bar and shelf.In my case I needed to lower the bottom support bar in order for my printer/scanner to set back far enough for all four feet to be on the shelf (this is probably not recommended by the manufacturer, but it does not appear to change the sturdiness of the stand). I also needed the entire interior space in order to open the scanner, so I put the bottom support bar in the lowest possible location, put the bottom shelf right above that, and omitted the middle shelf.I had to make changes a few times as I went, but this was really simple and quick to do because the support bars and shelves each just have 4 screws (two per side), and use a hex key (I also have an electric drill with the right size hex). Once finished, the plastic side covers just snapped right into place to hide the screws.The wheels are handy since I'll need to get behind the printer stand on occasion when I'm loading specialty paper (mailing labels, cardstock, etc) to the lower printer. And honestly, it will make it easier for sweeping or messing around with plus, too.Overall, even with adjustments and compromises, I'm really happy with this stand.If you own the Epson R3000 professional color printer you will find this stand is a perfect match. It will actually accommodate a wider printer easily.The R3000 printer sits on the top shelf with plenty of room on either side (enough to put something else).When you "open" the printer (rear and front carriers) you will find the room is still perfect because the stand is on wheels and it can be positioned away from walls or shelves as needed. (When you open the rear and front carriers they take up space in front and back of the R3000, but it just requires you to move the stand if it doesn't clear any walls or bookcases).When not using it, I keep the printer closed and covered with the stand positioned against one of my bookcases or walls as the case might be. Then simply position it as needed when printing. Meaning, when I use the printer (and it can be over several contiguous days) I just reposition the stand as needed so that the rear and front racks clear it. If you have plenty of room you can leave it sitting in the same place.The shelves below the top allow you to stack paper etc - I keep different size professional and gallery quality papers as large as 13x19, 11x14, 8x10, 5x7, 4x6, etc. I also keep several rolls of canvas, and professional photo paper. And of course a crate with inks. The R3000 is a thirsty printer. Ink prices being what they are, I do wish we could drill for ink or convert fat into ink. Ink prices are higher than oil.The stand is very attractive and complements the printer and any office, lab, studio where you may keep the printer and stands.A very neat, practical, clean and impressive setup. Being able to wheel is is priceless even if you only move it a few inches each way. When the printer is in operation the stand sits still specially with the wheels locked.It was NOT terribly difficult to assemble (30+ min while watching TV), it includes all the tools you need and it came with just enough bolts and hardware (no extras). And yes, the casters are plastic and kind of small and only 2 lock, but they do the job.One day if I break them, I will replace them with metal ones but for now they are fine.I do wish the stand was cheaper but quite frankly I couldn't find ANYTHING that compared to the height and size of this unit.It is fairly sturdy but not overly hefty. I carried it up to my studio on the second floor with little trouble resting on the steps as needed.I'm very happy with my purchase, and highly recommend it, specially for an R3000,Package was damaged , some hardware was missing
