Epson Stylus Pro 3880 17" wide Printer Standard Edition

Features and Benefits

Epson UltraChrome K3â„¢ Ink Technology with Vivid Magenta

• 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 Encapsulationâ„¢ 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*

*Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)

MicroPiezo AMC Print Head Technology

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 inches wide and up to 1.5 mm-thick posterboard
• Supports manual printing on both sides of specialty media
• Prints on select BorderFreeâ„¢ cut-sheet media from 4 x 6 up to 17 x 22

Advanced Black-and-White Printing Technology

• 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

Superior Connectivity

• Standard ports include one high speed USB 2.0 and one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
• Standard professional Epson drivers for Macintosh and Windows

Exclusive 17-Inch Size Printer Design

• 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

Automatic Print Head Alignment and Nozzle Check Technology

• 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

High Performance Engine Speeds

Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, the SP3880 is among the fastest professional desktop printers in the industry

HS = High-Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) | Print speeds are shown in min:sec.

Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.

Epson PreciseColorâ„¢ Manufacturing

• 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

• 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

Detailed Specifications

Printing Method

Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head technology 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 9-color (C, Lc, M, Lm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK) Auto head alignment and cleaning technology Auto-sharing Black Ink Mode switching Epson UltraChrome K3â„¢ with Vivid Magenta Professional-level pigment-based ink technology

Epson Intelligent Pressurized Ink Cartridge

• 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

On-cartridge I.C. chip automatically tracks several ink usage data points for use in production cost estimations and reporting

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

Lightfastness Ratings

• Color: Up to 108 years
• Black-and-White: Over 200 years

Ink lightfastness rating based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information

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)

Media Handling

• Up to 17" x 22"
• Up to 120 sheets plain; 50 photo

• Up to 17" x 22"
• Single sheet manual feeder, optimized for fine art paper

• Up to 16" x 20"
• Straight-through, single sheet manual feeder up to 1.5 mm
• Weight 12 lb bond, up to 1.5 mm cardboard