Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Printer

EPSON Updated: 2008-04-10 RSS

Epson is never fully satisfied with the printing technology we introduce. We never stop thinking. We never stop experimenting. And after we've finally developed the best printing technology possible, we pushed ourselves to make it even better.

A true evolution of our past-generation of photographic printing technology, our latest 44-inch Stylus Pro 9880 professional wide-format printer incorporates forward-thinking designs with a newly enhanced 8-color ink technology, resulting in a final print of uncompromising quality.

Product SKU: SP9880K3
Ink Type: Epson UltraChrome K3™ with Vivid Magenta
Maximum Printer Width: 44 inches
Software & Drivers: Includes Printer Drivers
System Requirements: Mac or PC

Eight-Channel MicroPiezo® AMC™ Print Head with Ink Repelling Coating Technology
* Print head design capable of handling eight separate ink channels
* One-inch wide high-performance print head with 180 nozzles per channel
* New ink repelling coating to dramatically reduce nozzle clogging

Epson UltraChrome K3™ 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 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*
* Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)

Epson AccuPhoto™ HD Screening Technology
* Advanced screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior color and clarity
* Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi for incredibly sharp text and line art
* Extremely accurate fine blends and photographic transitions

Advanced Black-and-White Printing Technology
* Unique driver technology takes full advantage of three-level black system to produce professional black-and-white prints from color or grayscale image files
* Produces consistent print with no color crossover or color cast

Two User-Exchangeable Black Ink Modes
* Printer utilizes two different black ink modes Photo Black or Matte Black
* This innovative solution optimizes black ink density for various media types, dramatically improving final print quality

Superior Connectivity
* Standard ports include one high speed USB 2.0 and one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
* Professional Epson drivers for Macintosh and Windows

Professional Media Handling
* Prints on virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheet, up to 44-inches wide
* All media is front-loaded via a unique straight-through media path
* Accurate automatic loading of cut sheet media up to 44-inches wide in a variety of weights up to 1.5mm thick posterboard
* User-adjustable Roll Media Spindle accepts either 2-inch or 3-inch media cores
* Produces impositions based upon a work-and-turn process, allowing for printing on both sides of certain media types
* Built-in Automatic Cutting System supporting most media types
* Optional Manual Media Cutter for cutting even the thickest of media types

Epson Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System
* Pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink delivery at all printer speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical size of the ink cartridges
* Eight individual 110ml (fill vol.) or 220ml ink cartridges
* Utilizes both 110ml and 220ml ink cartridges simultaneously to optimize ink usage
* On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity

Automatic Head Alignment and Nozzle Check Technology
* Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignments of all color channels
* Aligns both uni-directional and bi-directional print modes
* Built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required

True BorderFree™ Printing
* Capable of printing off both left and right edges of roll based media, while automatically cutting top and bottom edges to produce a full-bleed print on all four sides
* Fully trims your finished prints accurately and safely

High Performance Engine Speeds
* Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, the SP7880 is among the fastest wide-format printers in the industry

Print Mode 16 x 20 20 x 30
Fine - 720 dpi HS 4:20 7:55
SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS 6:41 12:00
SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS 12:57 23:18

Epson PreciseColor™ Technology
* Unique production technology to ensure printer to printer consistency

16-bit Printer Drivers
* New 16-bit driver technology for maximum image quality

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