Epson Stylus Pro 3880 - A2+

Stylus Pro 3880 -  A2+

Large Format Printers

An affordable, compact and innovative A2 printer for creative professionals




Overview

If you produce saleable photography, graphic or poster artwork, commercial POS or display signage, then the Epson Stylus Pro 3880/7890/9890/11880 range is the series of choice. It provides a cost effective and flexible solution for printing quality colour and premium black-and-white images in a wide format. It produces durable, ultra-high resolution output with a platform that has proven dependability and is easy to maintain.



If you produce saleable photography, graphic or poster artwork, commercial POS or display signage, then the Epson Stylus Pro 3880/7890/9890/11880 range is the series of choice. It provides a cost effective and flexible solution for printing quality colour and premium black-and-white images in a wide format. It produces durable, ultra-high resolution output with a platform that has proven dependability and is easy to maintain.

FEATURES AT A GLANCE
  • Amazing Print Quality – Epson 2880x1440dpi MP print head with VSDT for consistent and predictable output in ultra-high resolution with superior half tones and an optimised ink density.
  • Excellent Colour – 9 cartridge Epson UltraChrome K3 Vivid Magenta ink enables print with a high dMax and an enhanced colour gamut.
  • Outstanding B&W – produces gallery quality black-and-white images with auto switching between Photo & Matte ink for output on different media types.
  • Good Image Stability – prints dry quickly to become water and scratch resistant. Output can be stored for extended periods with excellent lightfastness*.
  • Flexible Operation – prints an A4 page in as little as 18s and handles sheets up to A2 and above. Incorporates an auto sheet feeder and a straight through paper path for heavy board. Supports bordered, edge-to-edge and borderless printing.
  • Easy to Use – incorporates flexible interfacing and an LCD control panel with integrated help.
  • Designed for Business – operates with reduced power consumption and uses cost-effective ink cartridges with an enhanced 80ml capacity. Requires minimum maintenance and is supplied in various configurations with user selectable warranty / support packages. Compatible with a wide range of design, production, workflow management and RIP software.

 


Quality Imaging

The Stylus Pro 3880/7890/9890/11880 series features Epson’s patented MicroPiezo head technology with a super-high 2880x1440dpi resolution. Unlike competing mechanisms that are based on heat, the Epson print head uses an electro-mechanical movement that is kinder to the ink chemistry, for better imaging with more stable output. While consuming less power, it is also more accurate, flexible and durable. Micro-fine drop-on-demand nozzles enable precise dot shaping, placement and volume/density control for more consistent results with less wastage. Variable-size Droplet Technology (VSDT) enables superior half-tones and optimised colour density with minimum ink consumption. Eight active channels are driven by an advanced LUT (Look-Up-Table) and a 9 cartridge ink supply system to provide an enhanced colour range. Automatic Matte / Photo Black switching ensures the maximum possible dynamic range is achieved on a wide variety of media types. Self-monitoring, alignment and cleaning systems ensure predictable, consistent and reliable output with minimal user maintenance.

When Epson launched UltraChrome K3 it established a new standard for aqueous (water based) ink technology. Using an all-pigment formulation, it produces prints that dry quickly to become water and scratch resistant with a high Dmax. The addition of Vivid Magenta has enabled Epson to push the standard higher with an enhanced colour gamut for brighter blues, purples and pinks. Colour is stable in just 30 minutes and can remain lightfast for 75 years or longer*. The Stylus Pro range automatically switches between Matte and Photo Black to suit the gloss levels on different media types. It mixes the base black with light and light-light black ink to produce the maximum possible tonal range with a neutral grey, excellent balance, reduce bronzing and no colorcasts/colour twist.


Flexible and Easy to Operate

The SP-3880 is a desktop printer with a 17" (432mm) wide carriage. It is compatible with basic bond paper as well as specialist photo and fine-art media in a sheet based format up to A2 and US-C. It supports bordered printing on most paper sizes as well as edge-to-edge and borderless printing on a range of common formats. It has an integrated auto sheet feeder that will hold up to 120 sheets of plain paper. It also has two manual feed slots including one at the front that has been designed for heavy stocks up to 1.5mm thick.

The Stylus Pro range has been designed for professional and commercial applications. All models feature fast and flexible networking facilities. They have LCD screens with an easy to follow menu system and in-built help. They can be configured remotely and have driver software available to suit most operating systems. The range has been designed to enable volume production with consistent results and minimal maintenance. Ink cartridges are pressurised to ensure maximum output precision and feature an enhanced capacity for extended operation and a reduced cost per print. Printers can be purchased with a range of warranty and support packages to suit different leasing plans and business needs. They are supported by an extensive service network that has been configured for on-site repair.**



* Accelerated testing of prints on specialty photo & fine art media displayed indoors under glass indicates light stability of up to 100 years for colour and 200 years for B&W. If prints are treated and stored appropriately then light stability can be increased to 300 years or longer. IMPORTANT: Actual stability will vary according to the media, image, surface treatment, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not provide any warranty or guarantee on the longevity of prints. For further details on light stability and image preservation please visit www.wilhelm-research.com.

** Service and support is provided for product supplied through Epson Australia. This facility is provided in conjunction with the Epson Authorised Large Format Reseller network. Limitations apply to the provision of on-site service. Regional locations and certain installation situations may attract additional charges. Service may be restricted or limited when equipment is used outside of specification &/or with non-Epson consumables. Please contact Epson Australia or one of our Authorised Resellers for full details on coverage, terms and limitations.



Specification

SIZE
Max Print Width 17 inch (432mm) wide
Max Sheet Size A2+
PRINT TECHNOLOGY
Print Head Drop-on-demand MicroPiezo™
Print Modes Uni & Bi-directional
Print Technology VSDT, auto head alignment, auto nozzle checking, auto cleaning, ink repelling coating, auto Pk & Mk switching
Nozzle Configuration 180 per colour
Active Channels 8
Max Resolution 2880 x 1440dpi
Min Droplet Size 3.5pl
INK SYSTEM
Family Epson Ultrachrome® K3 with Vivid Magenta
Type Aqueous all-pigment
Colours 9
Cartridge Size 80ml
PERFORMANCE (A0 sheet)
Draft A4 360 x 360dpi 0.3 minutes
Fine A3 720 x 720dpi 1.9 minutes
Super Fine A3 720 x 1440dpi 3.4 minutes
Super Fine A2 720 x 1440dpi 5.9 minutes
Super Photo 4x6" borderless 2880 x 1440dpi 2.1 minutes

All figures represent print times only. Draft figure is based on a colour text document printed on plain paper. All other figures are based on the Epson test sample image as shown, printed on Premium Photo Paper. All speeds are engine only with total throughput time dependant on workflow configuration, paper type, software, file format / size, print resolution, ink coverage, networking, and other factors.

MEDIA SUPPORT
Format Cut sheet only
Size 89 x 127mm to 432 x 594mm
Thickness 0.08-0.27mm via ASF / 0.29-0.5mm via rear manual / 1.2-1.5mm via front manual
Min Margins 0mm top, left, right & bottom on 3.5x5” (89x127mm), 4x6" (102x152mm), 5x7" (127x178mm), 16:9 wide (102x181mm), 203x254mm, US-A / Letter (216x279mm), US-B / Ledger / Tabloid (279x432mm), A4 (297x210mm), 305x254mm, 356x279mm, A3 (420x297mm), US-C (432x559mm), Super A3 (483x329mm), 508x406mm and A2 (594x420mm), otherwise 3mm on all sides
Loading Auto Sheet Feeder, rear & front single sheet manual
Handling Auto and manual tension control, high-speed heavy-duty rotary auto-cutter (under 2s per page) & Media Barcode System
Output Front with extendable tray
OPERATION
Control Panel 132 x 65 dot monochrome with white backlight
Interface High Speed USB 2.0
Ethernet 10Base-T / 100Base-T
Included Software PPrinter Driver, LFP RemotePanel 2, EpsonNet Config, EpsonNet Print, EpsonNet setup
OS Compatibility Linux, Mac Leopard 10.5, Snow Leopard 10.6, Lion 10.7, Windows 8, Win 7, Win 7 x64, Win Vista, Win Vista x64 & Win XP
Software Compatibility Compatible with a wide range of design, production, workflow management and RIP software
Memory 64MB
Language ESC/P Raster
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operational Temp 10° to 35° C (15-25° C recommended)
Operational Humidity 20 to 80% with no condensation (40-60% recommended)
Power Supply 220 - 240 V, 50 Hz - 60 Hz AC, 0.3A
Power Consumption 25W Operating / 5.5W Sleep
Operating Noise 39dB
PHYSICAL
Dimensions 684mm x 257mm x 376mm (WxHxD when closed)
Weight 18.5kg (without ink or power cord)
WHAT'S IN THE BOX
Printer, Power Cord, Set of 80ml Inks (note 15-20% may be used during initialisation), 1 x Maintenance Tank, 1 x Installation / Safety manual, Utility software & User manual (CD)
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
PRO38801YR Printer with 1 Year On-site** Warranty
PRO38803YR Printer with 3 Year On-site** Warranty
PRO38805YR Printer with 5 Year On-site** Warranty
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS
C12T582000 Replacement Maintenance Tank
1YWPRO3380 1 Year On-Site Service Pack**
2YWPRO3380 2 Year On-Site Service Pack**
** Service Packs enable basic printer warranty cover to be extended. One or more Service Packs can be ordered in conjunction with the various printer configurations to enable cover for 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 year periods (total cover cannot exceed 5 years). Service and support is only provided for product supplied by Epson Australia. This facility is provided in conjunction with the Authorised Large Format Reseller through which the product is ordered. Limitations apply to the provision of warranty upgrades and on-site service. Regional locations and certain installation situations may attract additional charges. Service may be restricted or limited when equipment is used outside of specification &/or with non-Epson consumables. For full details on coverage, terms and limitations please review the warranty terms listed on this web-site and contact Epson Australia or one of our Authorised Large Format Resellers if you have questions or concerns.

  Epson is the registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other names and company names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks. All print samples shown herein are simulations. Specifications are subject to change without notice.


Consumables

GENUINE Epson PAPERS PRODUCT CODE
A3 Archival Matte Paper - 50 Sheets (189gsm) S041344
A3 Premium Glossy Photo Paper - 20 sheets (255gsm) S041288
A3 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper - 20 Sheets (250gsm) S041334
A4 Archival Matte Paper - 50 Sheets (189gsm) S041342
A4 Premium Glossy Photo Paper - 20 Sheets (255gsm) S041287
A4 Premium Semigloss Photo Paper - 20 Sheets (250gsm) S041332
Epson Archival Paper 189gsm Matte A3+ Sheet Media (50pcs) S041340
Epson Photo Paper 102gsm A2 Sheet Media (30pcs) S041079
Epson Photo Paper 102gsm A3+ Sheet Media (100pcs) S041069
INK CARTRIDGES PRODUCT CODE
Epson UltraChrome K3 80ml Cyan Pigment Ink Cartridge T5802
Epson UltraChrome K3 80ml Light Black Pigment Ink Cartridge T5807
Epson UltraChrome K3 80ml Light Cyan Pigment Ink Cartridge T5805
Epson UltraChrome K3 80ml Light Light Black Pigment Ink Cartridge T5809
Epson UltraChrome K3 80ml Matte Black Pigment Ink Cartridge C13T58080N
Epson UltraChrome K3 80ml Photo Black Pigment Ink Cartridge T5801
Epson UltraChrome K3 80ml Vivid Light Magenta Pigment Ink Cartridge T580B
Epson UltraChrome K3 80ml Vivid Magenta Pigment Ink Cartridge T580A
Epson UltraChrome K3 80ml Yellow Pigment Ink Cartridge T5804
LARGE FORMAT PAPERS PRODUCT CODE
Epson Photo Paper Premium Glossy (250) A2 Sheet Media S042091
Epson Photo Paper Premium Semigloss (250) A2 Sheet Media S042093
Epson Versatile Paper 192gsm Enhanced Matte A2 Sheets (50pcs) S042095
Epson Fine Art Paper Velvet A2 Sheet Media S042096
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Premium Luster A3+ Sheets (50pcs) S041407
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Premium Luster A2 Sheets (25pcs) S042123
Epson Versatile Paper 192gsm Enhanced Matte 17x22" Sheets (50pcs) S041908
Epson Presentation Paper 167gsm Heavy Weight Matte A3+ (50pcs) S041264
Epson Photo Paper 255gsm Premium Gloss A3+ Sheet Media (20pcs) S041289
Epson Photo Paper 250gsm Premium Semigloss A3+ Sheets (20pcs) S041328
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Traditional A4 Sheets (25pcs) S045050
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Traditional A3+ Sheets (25pcs) S045051
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Traditional A2 Sheets (25pcs) S045052
Epson Fine Art Paper Velvet A3+ Sheet Media S041637
Epson Fine Art Paper Watercolor Radiant White A3+ Sheet Media S041352
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Cold Press Natural A4 Sheet Media S042298
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Cold Press Natural A3+ Sheet Media S042300
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Cold Press Natural A2 Sheet Media S042302
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Cold Press Bright A4 Sheet Media S042308
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Cold Press Bright A3+ Sheet Media S042310
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Cold Press Bright A2 Sheet Media S042312
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Hot Press Natural A4 Sheet Media S042318
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Hot Press Natural A3+ Sheet Media S042320
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Hot Press Natural A2 Sheet Media S042322
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Hot Press Bright A4 Sheet Media S042328
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Hot Press Bright A3+ Sheet Media S042330
Epson Fine Art Paper Signature Worthy Hot Press Bright A2 Sheet Media S042332
Epson Fine Art Signature Worthy Sample Media Pack S045234AU
LARGEFORMATOPTIONS PRODUCT CODE
Replacement Stylus Pro & SureLab Maintenance Tank C13T582000
DOC PACK Stylus Pro 3880 C12C843771