Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer
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Engineered for the serious professional, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Printer incorporates a compact, 17-inch wide printer design, along with an amazing variety of technological innovations.
The Pro 3880 is engineered with the all-new AccuPhoto HD2 technology, created from a collaboration between Epson and the Rochester Institute of Technology's Munsell Color Science Laboratory. It combines a complex mathematical architecture and advanced screening technology to provide outstanding image quality, ensuring precision placement of each individual ink droplet, resulting in dynamic looking photos with smoother color transitions, and better highlight - shadow detail.
With a maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440dpi, and an advanced MicroPiezo AMC™ print head, the Stylus Pro 3880 produces gallery-quality color and black-and-white output up to 17 x 22".
The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 includes Epson UltraChrome® with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology, known worldwide for professional printing applications. The printer's 9-ink set ink delivers an amazing color gamut with breathtaking blues and violets. Even more remarkable, the latest high performance, one-inch wide print head now incorporates an Auto-sharing Black Ink technology, allowing both Photo and Matte Black ink to be installed simultaneously.
Capable of handling virtually any type of cut-sheet media up to 17" wide, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 incorporates a high-capacity paper feeder that accommodates sizes ranging from 4 x 6" up to 17 x 22". The printer also features four different ways to load media, including a front-loading, straight-through path capable of handling media up to 1.5 mm thick and a second, top-loading, single-sheet feeder optimized for fine art paper.
- UltraChrome K3 Ink Technology with Vivid Magenta
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- High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
- New formulation of Magenta pigments for extreme blues and purples
- Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
- High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation™ technology for reduced gloss differential
- Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry
- Color is stable immediately after printing - no short-term color shifting
- Produces a black density up to 2.55 with an L* value of 2.9*
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- MicroPiezo® AMC™ Print Head Technology
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- One-inch wide, high performance print head offers a maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440
- Produces variable sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease print times, while optimizing photographic quality
- Reduction of the metameric index makes it possible to achieve consistent color under different lighting conditions
- Ensures truly photographic prints, even in high-speed or lower resolution print modes
- AccuPhoto™ HD2 Screening Technology
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- Complex mathematical architecture created from a collaboration of Epson and the Rochester Institute of Technology's Munsell Color Science Laboratory
- Optimizes ink usage to maximize the color gamut and provide smooth color transitions and gradations
- Compensates for various ink densities between resolutions, allowing for a single ICC profile to be used per media type
- Auto-Sharing Photo and Matte Black Ink
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- Automatically utilizes 2 different black ink modes - Photo Black or Matte Black
- Optimizes Black ink density for various media types
- Dramatically improves final print quality on photographic media and fine art paper
- Professional Media Handling
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- Prints on virtually any type of cut-sheet media from 4 x 6" up to 17 x 22"
- Top-loading, high-capacity paper feeder handles up to 120 sheets of plain, letter-sized paper or up to 20 sheets of photographic media
- Second, top-loading, manual sheet feeder accommodates thick fine art paper up to 17" wide
- Front-loading, straight-through, manual sheet feeder handles media up to 16" wide and up to 1.5 mm-thick poster board
- Supports manual printing on both sides of specialty media
- Prints on select BorderFree cut-sheet media from 4 x 6" up to 17 x 22"
- Advanced Black-and-White Printing Technology
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- Unique driver technology takes full advantage of our three-level black system to produce professional black-and-white prints from color or grayscale image files
- Produces a truly consistent print with no color crossover or color cast
- Some of the world's greatest black-and-white photography has been printed using this technology
- Epson Intelligent, High-Capacity Ink System
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- Unique driver technology takes full advantage of our three-level black system to produce professional black-and-white prints from color or grayscale image files
- Produces a truly consistent print with no color crossover or color cast
- Automatic Print Head Alignment and Nozzle Check Technology
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- Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignment of all color channels in both bi-directional and uni-directional modes
- Built in sensor analyzes a printed nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans the print head if required
- Exclusive 17-Inch Size Printer Design
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- New print engine technology that takes full advantage of the latest in precision mechanical design, resulting in a significant reduction in overall printer size and weight
- Incredibly quiet operation, perfectly suited for even home use
- Large, 2.5-inch, backlit LCD control panel for easy, direct printer control, and operational status monitoring
- Superior Connectivity
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- Standard ports include one high speed USB 2.0 and one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
- Standard professional Epson drivers for Macintosh and Windows
- High Performance Engine Speeds
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- Utilizing Epson's latest high-performance print head technology, the SP3880 is among the fastest professional desktop printers in the industry
Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. 2
Print Mode:
SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS:
8 x 10": 2:03
11 x 14": 3:18
16 x 20": 5:32
SuperFine - 1440 dpi:
8 x 10": 4:08
11 x 14": 6:39
16 x 20": 10:59
SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS:
8 x 10": 3:50
11 x 14": 6:04
16 x 20": 9:46
SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi:
8 x 10": 7:47
11 x 14": 12:15
16 x 20": 18:40
- Utilizing Epson's latest high-performance print head technology, the SP3880 is among the fastest professional desktop printers in the industry
- Epson PreciseColor™ Manufacturing
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- Unique production technology to ensure printer-to-printer color consistency
- Colorimetric calibration is performed during the manufacturing process
- This process automatically evaluates and adjusts the color performance of each printer produced
- The result is extreme color repeatability for demanding color performance over time
- Completely eliminates the need for internal printer calibration devices or procedures
- World-Class Service and Support
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- Free one-year coverage under the Epson Preferred Protection plan limited warranty with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and usually next-business day, full unit exchange service
- Optional one- or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plans available
| Printing Method | |
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| Printing Technology | Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head technology. Eight-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head. Auto head alignment and cleaning technology. Color & monochrome heads 180 nozzles x 8 |
| Resolution |
2880 x 1440 dpi 1440 x 720 dpi 720 x 720 dpi 720 x 360 dpi 360 x 360 dpi 360 x 180 dpi |
| Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 3.5 picoliters |
| Ink Type | Pigment-based Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink |
| Ink Palette | 9-color (C, Lc, M, Lm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK) |
| Ink Cartridge Configuration | 9 individual ink cartridges |
| Capacity |
Cartridge fill volume: 80 ml each color x 9 colors total Ink cartridge shelf life: 2 years from printed production date or 6 months after opened 1 Please Note:On-cartridge I.C. chip automatically tracks several ink usage data points for use in production cost estimations and reporting close |
| Ink Cartridges |
Photo Black (T580100) Cyan (T580200) Vivid Magenta (T580A00) Yellow (T580400) Light Cyan (T580500) Vivid Light Magenta (T580B00) Light Black (T580700) Light Light Black (T580900) Matte Black (T580800) |
| Technology |
Auto-sharing Black Ink Technology Fully automatic switching between Black ink modes Black ink conversion times: Matte to Photo Black 3:30 (min:sec) Photo to Matte Black 2:30 (min:sec) Ink used during conversion: Matte to Photo Black Approx. 4.6 ml Photo to Matte Black Approx. 1.6 ml 2 Please Note:Ink used in conversion varies considerably based on temperature and other factors close |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Print Speed |
8 x 10" print: from 2:03 to 7:47 - normal is 4:08 11 x 14" print: from 3:18 to 12:15 - normal is 6:39 16 x 20" print: from 5:32 to 19:40 - normal is 10:59 Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. Normal Mode based on SuperFine 1440 dpi |
| Input Buffer | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Printer Duty Cycle | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Print Archival Life |
Color: Up to 108 years Black & White: Over 200 years |
| Paper Handling | |
| Maximum Paper Width | 17" |
| Printable Area |
Maximum paper width: 17" Maximum cut-sheet size: 17 x 22" Minimum cut-sheet size: 4 x 6" Left and right margins: 0 or 3 mm each (0.24" total) Top and bottom margins: 0 or 3 mm or 15 mm each Maximum printable width: 17.16" (full bleed, 17" width) |
| Paper Sizes | 4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10", 11 x 14", 16 x 20", 17 x 22" |
| Borderless Photo Sizes | 4 x 6", 5 x 7", 8 x 10", 11 x 14", 16 x 20", 17 x 22" |
| Paper Types | All types of Inkjet media optimized for Pigment ink printing |
| Media Weight | 12 lb bond, up to 1.5 mm cardboard |
| Paper Capacity |
Main top-loading feeder Up to 17 x 22" Up to 120 sheets plain; 50 photo Second top-loading feeder Up to 17 x 22" Single sheet manual feeder: Optimized for fine art paper Front manual feeder: Up to 16 x 20" Straight-through, single sheet Manual feeder: Up to 1.5 mm |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface |
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) USB 1.1 compatible 10/100Base-T Ethernet |
| Compatible Memory Cards | No |
| Direct Print Capable | No |
| Network Capable | Yes (10/100Base-T Ethernet) |
| Printer Language |
Epson ESC/P2 raster photographic drivers standard Optional PANTONE licensed PostScript Language Level 3 compatible Also supported by most leading, third-party RIPs and workflows |
| System & Software Requirements |
Macintosh Tiger 10.4.9 or higher Leopard 10.5 or higher (16-bit) Snow Leopard 10.6 or higher (16-bit) Windows XP Vista, and Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Status Display | 2.5" Monochrome alphanumeric LCD with Backlight and Indicator LEDs |
| Image Preview Display | No |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, Stop/Eject, 4-Way Controller (also function as Menu, Paper feed, & Ink Load), Enter/Function |
| Power Requirements | 110-120V AC, 50-60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
Operating: Approx. 25W Standby: Less than 5W Power Off: Less than .3W Fully ENERGY STAR compliant |
| Environmental |
Temperature: Operating: 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C) Storage: -4° to 104°F (-20° to 40°C) Relative humidity: 20 to 85% Operating: 40 to 50% Recommended storage 5 to 85% (no condensation) |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 27 x 10 x 15" (686 x 254 x 381mm) |
| Weight | 43.2 lb (19.6kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 256 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (175)
- Reliable (103)
- Durable construction (98)
- Easy to set up (96)
- Easy to setup (84)
Cons
- Large footprint (17)
- Slow print time (8)
- Flimsy construction (6)
- Too much ink used (5)
- None at this time (3)
Best Uses
- Photos (184)
- Black & white documents (34)
- Professional documents (23)
- Graphics & charts (21)
- Photography (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (169), Heavy duty user (20), Infrequent user (16)
- Primary use:
- Personal (131), Business (73)
Most Liked Positive Review
The Epitome of Fine Art Inkjet Printing
I am a semi-professional photographer with more than thirty years of experience and produce fine art prints for clients, books and exhibition. Having worked with traditional darkroom printing methods and, for the past six...Read complete review
I am a semi-professional photographer with more than thirty years of experience and produce fine art prints for clients, books and exhibition. Having worked with traditional darkroom printing methods and, for the past six years, inkjet printing on the Epson Stylus Photo 2200, I have found the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 to be a major advance in fine art printing beyond anything I have experienced to date. It is for me a fine art photographer's printing "dream machine." The colors are crisp, clean and brilliant. Black and white output is nothing less than stunning. It interfaces easily with my Mac and prints come out much faster than I expected. Set up was very easy out of the box but, heeding the warnings about all of the packing tape, I took care to remove all of it. There is a great deal of tape in places least expected in order to secure the machine for shipment and it takes time to remove it. Be very careful to remove all of it before activating the printer or damage could result.
The only difficulty I ran into when setting up the printer was the instructions indicated that once the print cartridges were installed and the printer was powered up, it would begin to automatically prime the print lines. The instructions indicated this would take from 7 to 10 minutes. Although I followed the instructions exactly, my printer did not prime the ink lines. It wasn't until I actually started printing test pages that the ink started to flow and it primed the lines. This was a minor inconvenience that was easily overcome but could be more problematic for someone new to inkjet printers.
To date I have produced over 100 prints since I got the printer a month ago and they are without a doubt the most beautiful prints I have ever created. The output from this printer is far beyond anything I have ever gotten from a commercial photo lab and they surely beat the quality of prints I made in a darkroom.
I am also pleased with the relatively small footprint this printer occupies in my digital lab. I am somewhat limited in available space and to set up a machine capable of printing as large as this one does into such a small space is a feat of technological engineering.
If you are serious about obtaining the finest print quality possible in an inkjet printer whether for exhibition, sales or for personal pleasure, then this is the printer to get. You will not be dissappointed.
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Most Liked Negative Review
When It Works, It's Great
We purchased this printer for our architectural firm for architectural photography. A few days after setup, we discovered it would not allow multiple sheets to be loaded. It would grab several at a time...Read complete review
We purchased this printer for our architectural firm for architectural photography. A few days after setup, we discovered it would not allow multiple sheets to be loaded. It would grab several at a time. When one sheet only was loaded, it misaligned the sheet, we got an error message and the printer shut down. One week after purchase, Epson sent us a refurbished replacement machine (not a new machine, mind you!). The refurbished machine at least does not misalign the sheets, but we still have to feed only one sheet at a time; you cannot let this printer run unattended, overnight, which was the reason we bought this printer. Furthermore, it does not allow use of roll paper. For a printer this size and cost one would expect roll handling. My 8-year-old Epson 2200 handles rolls, and I have never had any of these problems with it. I guess they've really cheapened their quality in the past 8 years. When everything works, the print quality is wonderful. Ink cartridge costs are ridiculous, but at least they seem to last for a while.
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Pros
- Durable construction
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Black & white Documents
- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
- Professional Documents
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
I've never seen blacks that are so rich in a print.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable construction
- Very accurate bw tones
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
It makes better prints than online or local printers- once I discovered the settings that work for me.
I have Photoshop CS5 and I initially used the printer profile for my papaer suggested by the manual. The prints turned out darker and with lower contrast. Something made me select Adobe RGB (1998) for the printer profile and Absolute Colormetric for the rendering intent and suddenly my prints started coming out very close to what I was seeing on my monitor- even though the monitor hadn't been calbrated.
I would buy this printer again and I would suggest to any of my friends in the market for a large format printer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable construction
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
I've only had it for a week now, however I'm completely satisfied -- actually pleasantly surprised at the results.
I'm using ir primarily for B&W with Photoshop controlling the colors/process and using NIK Silver Efexx 2.0 for the conversion -- definitely Gallery Quality prints.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable construction
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Low Ink Consumption
- Reliable
Cons
- Slow Print Time
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
This printer replaced an Epson R2400. While the R2400 was adequate for my needs, I wanted to eventually upgrade to the 17"x22" size. The 3880 is quieter than the R2400, more cost effective for paper and ink and the prints are superb! The footprint is not all that much bigger either. I wish I had purchased this printer sooner!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
I bought this printer after careful research and consulting with my photography club colleagues about the ones I was considering. This is my first "photo" printer.
The printer was exceptionally well packed on arrival. Although I opened the bottom instead of the top due to the way it was packaged, it came out of the box without trouble. You do have to search for all of the taped and cardboard inserts to make sure they're all removed. A flashlight is helpful for this.
The network setup was easy. Just follow the instructions in the order given and everything should work.
So far I have printed only about 15 pictures--mostly 4 x 6. The first attempts were on some HP premium photo paper that I already had available. I was not happy with the color (I have a calibrated LCD monitor). So, a quick trip to a local store for Epson Premium Glossy provided improved results. The first picture I tried to print was a sunset photo with shades of purple to blue in the sky and white clouds. I think this was a bit more difficult to get just right. The second print was of a red car against green foliage background. This came out excellent. A couple of protraits were also excellent.
I have made a few prints in 5x7 and 8.5x11. The large prints were on Epson Ultra Premium Luster paper. I really liked the way the darks and detail came out in this nighttime picture of an Amtrak train arriving at the station platform.
Great printer so far.
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
My husband is an artist and we use this printer to print high quality prints of his artwork. So far it has met and exceeded our expectations. Color is very true and saves us going to a printer where we were not getting true color and paying high prices and making several trips and not getting quality prints.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable construction
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Black & white Documents
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
Upgraded from an R1800. General print quality is great and color match is much better than the 1800.
Larger ink cartridges and cheaper ink as well.
Good upgrade.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
I use this to print photos for local exhibits and the like. The convenience of having the printer in my home is amazing and the quality is great. The colour is good and likewise the black and whites, which are often as hard if not harder to get rivet, have been great, i got a great deal on this with ink included.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Recommended:
- Needed a USB cordless, didn't come with it
- Similar:
- Canon document printer
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- High Quality Output
Cons
Best Uses
- Fine Art B W photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
Very pleased with my new Epson 3880 photo printer. Fine Art B&W photos look great. No complaints. Waiting for my $300 rebate to flow from Epson, then I will be extra happy.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable construction
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- Doesn't have a roll paper
Best Uses
- BW and color prints
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
Seeing my raw files go from laptop screen to beautiful archival prints is a wonderful experience.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Similar:
- Epson R2400
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Low Ink Consumption
- Reliable
Cons
- Hard Setup
- Jams Easily
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
So far so good. The difficult part was getting it out of all the wrapping. I use ColorSync and so far have had prints that match my monitor pretty well. It is a bit larger than I expected. It runs quietly and smoothly and the prints are excellent if you use the right profiles. When I monkey with the Photoshop settings things can go haywire but that is my problem not the printer's. I plan to prepare a gallery show with 16x20 prints.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
Does a good job on large print sizes, must see how many prints I
get from the ink cartridges. The ink looks a little expense.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Low Ink Consumption
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
Moving up from a worn out HP B9180, I should have made the move years ago.
Most of my work is printed on Hahnemuhle fine art papers, but this printer does beautiful images on Breathing Color Lyve canvas, Canson Aquarelle, Epson Ultra Smooth Fine Art, and the Black and White prints on Epson Ultra Premium Luster are breathtaking. The HP could never pull that off for me.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Low Ink Consumption
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
I knew this printer was a very good one. I just waited until the price was good also.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable construction
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Low Ink Consumption
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
I was using and still have an Epson R2880. I recently recieved my 3880 from B&H. The 2880 has been collecting dust ever since. The quality of the prints is excellent. The paper feeding issues I sometimes experienced with the 2880 are nowhere to be found on the 3880. I primarily print B&W images from scanned negatives, and the Advanced B&W mode and the ability to pick between warm, cool, and neutral toned prints is fantastic. Detail is amazing as well. I love this printer.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
Setup was easy. I was making prints within 30 minutes of opening the box. This is my first professional level printer and I was extremely happy with the results. Color prints are awsome and the black and whites rival those that I have made in the darkroom. My only knock is that I wish it would warn you before switching from photo glossy to matt. If you mistakingly select the wrong paper profile it will do the conversion from glossy to matt or visa versa, wasting a lot of ink. I am now very careful to make sure paper profiles are right before hitting the print button. This is a very small negative for an outstanding printer
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
I'm fairly new to photography but wanted a good printer to add to my hardware. The 3880 was easy to setup and I was printing in no time. The quality is amazing. I highly recommend this printer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- Too much ink used
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
this is my second epson priter and this pro 3880 is my best one so far. the output of this printer qaulity is beautiful compare to my epson 1400 before. if you really want your photo to look pro then buy this one....you going to love it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Amazing Color
- Archival Print Quality
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Reliable
Cons
- Does not take roll paper
- EXPENSIVE ink
- Front Panel Flimsy
- Large Footprint
- No dust cover included
Best Uses
- Art Prints
- Black White Photographs
- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
- Portfolio Prints
- Professional Documents
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
Once you get used to the control panel and have all your profiles, then printing becomes really rewarding. The image quality is amazing. The tonal range in both black and white and color prints brings your images to life. The 3880 can handle large print sizes up to 17 x 22. The print speed is good, not too slow and printer driver interface is relatively easy. The print quality is good for archival prints, museum quality prints and great for portfolio prints. It has a separate black and white setting for black and white photos and can handle a variety of paper thickness and types.
I know you are waiting for the other shoe to drop. While the Epson 3880 has amazing fine art print quality, there a few little kinks that could be improved. For one, the front plate that folds up when not in use is very delicate and does not fit tight. You have to be careful not to be too rough and break this panel. It does not take roll papers, only cut sizes. You will have send out for large pano prints. The inks are beautiful, all nine of them, but they are very expensive. You will not want to waste ink. In order to keep the jets from clogging, prints must be run through each week. It would not be a good to let the printer sit for long periods of time without printing. It does not come with a dust cover and needs one. It is heavy and large so you will need a nice big area to give it a home.
Overall, I love this printer. It does everything and does it beautifully. It is a must have for any serious photographer. If you want to ensure you get the best color for your images, this printer will work for you.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable construction
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Low Ink Consumption
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Large-Format Inkjet Printer:
Professional results for an amateur. Very easy to use and great prints. The size is perfect. Colors match what's on the screen.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- Power Cord
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1 Set Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink (80 ml)
- Photo Black Ink Cartridge (T580100)
- Cyan Ink Cartridge (T580200)
- Magenta Ink Cartridge (T580A00)
- Yellow Ink Cartridge (T580400)
- Light Cyan Ink Cartridge (T580500)
- Light Magenta Ink Cartridge (T580B00)
- Light Black Ink Cartridge (T580700)
- Light Light Black Ink Cartridge (T580900)
- Matte Black Ink Cartridge (T580800)
- Ink Maintenance Cartridge
- Printer Driver Software CD-ROM
- User Guide
- Reference Guide
- 1-Year Epson Preferred Protection Plan with Toll-free Telephone Support
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We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don’t turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you’ll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
We’ve made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
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