Epson Stylus Pro 9880

Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink is the standard by which all other professional-level ink technologies are measured. Now enhanced with our Epson's Vivid Magenta pigments, Epson's newest generation of ink technology requires only eight colours, including a three-level Black technology, to significantly raise the level of quality for professional colour and black-and-white prints.

• Professional media handling, in roll or cut sheet, up to 44 inches wide
• Epson UltraChrome K™ with Vivid Magenta ink technology
• New MicroPiezo® AMC™ 8-channel print head
• Industry-defining, 8-colour, pigment-based ink system
• Three-level Black ink technology
• Two user-exchangeable Black ink modes – Photo or Matte Black
• Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi
• New Epson AccuPhoto HD screening technology
• Epson PreciseColor™ manufacturing
• Automatic print head alignment technology
• Precision print engine technology
• Epson intelligent high-capacity ink system

Printing Method

• Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink repelling coating technology
• 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head
• 9-cartridge (C, LC, VM, VLM, Y, LK, LLK, PK or MK)
• Auto Head Alignment and Cleaning technology
• Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology
• Professional-level pigment-based ink technology

Nozzle Configuration

• Colour and Monochrome 180 nozzles x 8

Droplet Technology

• Smallest droplet size: 3.5 picoliters
• Variable Droplet Technology produces up to three different droplet sizes per print line

Resolution

• 2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi

Print Engine Speed

• 16" x 20" prints from 4:20 sec to 12:57 — Normal is 6:41¹
• 20" x 30" prints from 7:55 to 23:18 — Normal is 12:00¹
• 40" x 60" prints from 27:00 to 79:51 — Normal is 41:25¹

Acoustic Noise Level

• Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779

Printer Language / Drivers

• Epson ESC/P® 2 raster photographic drivers standard
• Optional PANTONE licensed and SWOP certified PostScript Language Level 3 Compatible RIP by ColorBurst (included only with ColorBurst Edition bundle)
• Supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows

Operating Systems Supported

• Macintosh: Tiger 10.4.9 or higher (universal binary), Leopard 10.5 or higher (16-bit)
• Windows: Vista and XP (both 32 and 64-bit supported)

Printer Interfaces

• Includes as standard one hi-speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) and one Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)

Physical Dimensions

• 67"(W) x 46"(H) x 30"(D)
• Printer weight: 198 lb
• Dimensions and weight include printer stand

BorderFree Printing

• Left and right borderless “bleed” printing for the following roll media widths: 10", 13", 16", 17", 24", 36", 44"
• Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length when printing on roll media

Printable Area

• Maximum paper width 44"
• Left and right margins: 0 to 3 mm each (0.24" total)
• Maximum printable width: 44.16"
• Maximum printable length: Limited by application, OS, and driver/RIP used

Media Input

• Single roll up to 44" width
• Cut-sheet size: Up to 44" wide media (auto-loading)

Media Core Compatibility

• Handles both 2"and 3"cored media
• Max. roll media diameter 4" (2"core) or 6" (3"core)

Thickness, Weight

• 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm posterboard

Media Cutter

• Built-in media cutter: Automatic and manual cutting

Line Accuracy

• + or – 0.2% of specified page length

Ink Cartridge Size

• 110 ml or 220 ml each colour x 8 cartridges total²

Ink Cartridge Life

• 2 years from printed production date or 6 months after open²

Lightfastness Ratings

• Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink³
• Colour: Up to 200 years³
• B&W: Over 200 years³

Epson Professional Inks

• Industry-defining, 8-colour, pigment-based ink system
• High-density pigments for an extremely wide colour gamut
• Radically new formulation of Magenta pigments for extremely vibrant blues and purples
• Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable prints
• High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation™ technology for reduced gloss differential
• Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry
• Colour that’s stable immediately after printing – no short-term colour shifting
• Black density up to 2.5 with an L value of 3.9* (depending upon the media)
• Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)

• Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black and Light Light Black ink
• Significantly improves the printer’s gray balance while eliminating colour casts
• Delivers outstanding midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range
• Virtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of basic pigment chemistry
• Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync™ and ICM™ workflows

The standard Photo Black ink mode can be used for any media type with professional results. However, for certain Epson media such as Velvet Fine Art, Enhanced Matte and UltraSmooth® Fine Art, using the optional Matte Black ink mode instead will dramatically increase your black optical density for even better print quality.

Coated Papers (Gloss / Semigloss)Epson Coated Papers are formulated to meet the demanding needs of the professional graphics industry and offer a wide selection of products unparalled in performance, quality and value.

Coated Papers (Matte) Epson Coated Papers are formulated to meet the demanding needs of the professional graphics industry and offer a wide selection of products unparalled in performance, quality and value.

Proofing PapersWhether it is for comping or pre press, these Epson Proofing Papers offer the highest degree of image quality, color stability, and accuracy.

Fine Art Papers Luxurious weight, texture, and finish give these 100% acid free archival cotton papers a true museum quality appearance.

Signage MediaOffering quality, durability and versatility, Epson Signage Media easily handles the extreme requirements of advertising, banner, and point of purchase display applications.