Epson 3880 - Stylus Pro Color Inkjet Printer User manual

EPSON UltraChrome K3
®
with
Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
This pigment ink set ensures professional print
permanence ratings, whether printing black-
and-white or color. Reformulated magenta
colorants deliver an exceptionally wide color
gamut with an expanded range of blues
and violets.
Advanced MicroPiezo
®
AMC™
Print Head
An integrated ink-repelling coating
allows for precise and accurate dot
placement, making it possible to
consistently reproduce the most
intricate detail at resolutions up to
2880 x 1440 dpi.
Exclusive AccuPhoto™HD2
Image Technology
A combination of an advanced
algorithm and hardware screening
produces remarkably fine blends,
consistent color and extremely
accurate highlight and
shadow details.
Introducing the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880.
With a number of enhancements that virtually
eliminate compromise from the equation,
it takes 17-inch-wide printing
to the next level.
© Steve McCurry
© Chip Forelli
Printing Method
Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink-repelling
coating technology
8-channel, drop-on-demand, inkjet print head
9-color (C, Lc, VM, VLm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK)
Auto head alignment and cleaning technology
Pigment-based Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta
Ink technology
Auto-sharing Black Ink Technology
Fully automatic switching between Black ink modes
Black ink conversion times
Matte to Photo Black Approx. 3:30 min:sec
Photo to Matte Black Approx. 2:30 min:sec
Ink used during conversionA
Matte to Photo Black Approx. 4.6 ml
Photo to Matte Black Approx. 1.6 ml
Nozzle Configuration
Color and Monochrome heads 180 nozzles x 8
Droplet Technology
Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters
Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different
droplet sizes per print line
Resolution
2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi
Print Engine SpeedB
8" x 10" prints Approx. 4:08
11" x 14" prints Approx. 6:39
16" x 20" prints Approx. 10:59
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 39 dB according to ISO 7779
Printer Language/Drivers
EPSON ESC/P®2 raster photographic drivers standard
Optional PANTONE®licensed PostScript
Language Level 3 compatible RIP by EFI®(included only with
Designer Edition)
Supported by most leading, third-party RIPs and workflows
Dimensions and Weight
27" x 15" x 10" (W x D x H)
Printer weight: 43.2 lb
BorderFree®Printing
Complete borderless printing on the following cut-sheet sizes
4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 11" x 14", 13" x 19", 17" x 22"
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
Media Handling
Main top-loading feeder Up to 17" x 22"
Up to 120 sheets plain; 20 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
EPSON Intelligent Pressurized Ink CartridgesC
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
Print PermanenceD
EPSON UltraChrome K3 Color: Up to 108 years
with Vivid Magenta Ink Black-and-white: Over 200 years
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Operating 50 ˚ to 95 ˚F (10 ˚ to 35 ˚C)
Storage -4 ˚ to 104 ˚F (-20 ˚ to 40 ˚C)
Relative humidity 20 to 80%
Operating 40 to 50%
Recommended storage 5 to 85% (no condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL1950, CSA 22.2 950 FDA
EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B,
CSA C108.8 class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
Electrical Requirements
Voltage AC 110 – 120 V
Frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Current 0.6 A/110 – 120 V
Power consumption
Operating Approx. 25 W
Standby Less than 5 W
Power Off Less than .3 W
ENERGY STAR®qualified (Tier 2)
Printer Interfaces
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1 port)
100Base-T Ethernet (1 port)
Operating Systems Supported
Mac®Mac OS®X 10.4.11 – 10.5.x, 10.6.x
Windows®Windows XP (64-bit also supported),
Windows Vista®(64-bit also supported),
Windows 7 (64-bit also supported)
For the latest information on Windows 7,
please visit www.epson.com/support/windows7
For the latest information on Snow Leopard,
please visit www.epson.com/support/snowleopard
Product/Accessories Part Numbers
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 print engine CA61201-VM
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 Designer Edition SP3880DES
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 TUMI®cover C3800TUMI
Additional one-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service EPP38B1
Additional two-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service EPP38B2
Replacement ink maintenance tank T582000
EPSON UltraChrome K3 Ink (80 ml)
Photo Black ink cartridge T580100
Cyan ink cartridge T580200
Vivid Magenta ink cartridge T580A00
Yellow ink cartridge T580400
Light Cyan ink cartridge T580500
Vivid Light Magenta ink cartridge T580B00
Light Black ink cartridge T580700
Light Light Black ink cartridge T580900
Matte Black ink cartridge T580800
Epson America, Inc.: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
Epson Canada Limited: 185 Renfrew Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 6G3
www.epson.com | www.epson.ca
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON, EPSON ESC/P, EPSON Stylus, EPSON UltraChrome K3 and MicroPiezo are
registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better Future and Microcrystal Encapsulation
are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree is a registered trademark, AccuPhoto, AMC and PreciseColor are trademarks and EPSON
Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Mac, Mac OS and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other product and brand
names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
Copyright 2012, Epson America, Inc. CPD-31125R2 10K 5/12
27" 15"
4" x 6"
8" x 10"
11" x 14"
5" x 7"
17" x 22"
13" x 19"
EPSON Stylus®Pro 3880
DESIGNED WITHOUT COMPROMISE
10"
eco.epson.com
proimaging.epson.com/3880
A Ink used in conversion varies considerably based on temperature and other factors.
B Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end
RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
C Cartridge yields vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings,
temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or
predominantly with one ink color. A variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge
after the “replace cartridge” signal. Part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for
priming the printer. Ink is used for both printing and print head maintenance. All
inks are used for both black and color printing. For more information about cartridges,
see www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo
D Print permanence based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media,
displayed indoors, under UV coated glass. Actual print stability will vary according to
media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric
conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life,
display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them.
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 Print Engine Specifications

EPSON UltraChrome K3
®
with
Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
This pigment ink set ensures professional print
permanence ratings, whether printing black-
and-white or color. Reformulated magenta
colorants deliver an exceptionally wide color
gamut with an expanded range of blues
and violets.
Advanced MicroPiezo
®
AMC™
Print Head
An integrated ink-repelling coating
allows for precise and accurate dot
placement, making it possible to
consistently reproduce the most
intricate detail at resolutions up to
2880 x 1440 dpi.
Exclusive AccuPhoto™HD2
Image Technology
A combination of an advanced
algorithm and hardware screening
produces remarkably fine blends,
consistent color and extremely
accurate highlight and
shadow details.
Introducing the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880.
With a number of enhancements that virtually
eliminate compromise from the equation,
it takes 17-inch-wide printing
to the next level.
© Steve McCurry
© Chip Forelli
Printing Method
Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink-repelling
coating technology
8-channel, drop-on-demand, inkjet print head
9-color (C, Lc, VM, VLm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK)
Auto head alignment and cleaning technology
Pigment-based Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta
Ink technology
Auto-sharing Black Ink Technology
Fully automatic switching between Black ink modes
Black ink conversion times
Matte to Photo Black Approx. 3:30 min:sec
Photo to Matte Black Approx. 2:30 min:sec
Ink used during conversionA
Matte to Photo Black Approx. 4.6 ml
Photo to Matte Black Approx. 1.6 ml
Nozzle Configuration
Color and Monochrome heads 180 nozzles x 8
Droplet Technology
Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters
Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different
droplet sizes per print line
Resolution
2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi
Print Engine SpeedB
8" x 10" prints Approx. 4:08
11" x 14" prints Approx. 6:39
16" x 20" prints Approx. 10:59
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 39 dB according to ISO 7779
Printer Language/Drivers
EPSON ESC/P®2 raster photographic drivers standard
Optional PANTONE®licensed PostScript
Language Level 3 compatible RIP by EFI®(included only with
Designer Edition)
Supported by most leading, third-party RIPs and workflows
Dimensions and Weight
27" x 15" x 10" (W x D x H)
Printer weight: 43.2 lb
BorderFree®Printing
Complete borderless printing on the following cut-sheet sizes
4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 11" x 14", 13" x 19", 17" x 22"
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
Media Handling
Main top-loading feeder Up to 17" x 22"
Up to 120 sheets plain; 20 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
EPSON Intelligent Pressurized Ink CartridgesC
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
Print PermanenceD
EPSON UltraChrome K3 Color: Up to 108 years
with Vivid Magenta Ink Black-and-white: Over 200 years
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Operating 50 ˚ to 95 ˚F (10 ˚ to 35 ˚C)
Storage -4 ˚ to 104 ˚F (-20 ˚ to 40 ˚C)
Relative humidity 20 to 80%
Operating 40 to 50%
Recommended storage 5 to 85% (no condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL1950, CSA 22.2 950 FDA
EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B,
CSA C108.8 class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
Electrical Requirements
Voltage AC 110 – 120 V
Frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Current 0.6 A/110 – 120 V
Power consumption
Operating Approx. 25 W
Standby Less than 5 W
Power Off Less than .3 W
ENERGY STAR®qualified (Tier 2)
Printer Interfaces
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1 port)
100Base-T Ethernet (1 port)
Operating Systems Supported
Mac®Mac OS®X 10.4.11 – 10.5.x, 10.6.x
Windows®Windows XP (64-bit also supported),
Windows Vista®(64-bit also supported),
Windows 7 (64-bit also supported)
For the latest information on Windows 7,
please visit www.epson.com/support/windows7
For the latest information on Snow Leopard,
please visit www.epson.com/support/snowleopard
Product/Accessories Part Numbers
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 print engine CA61201-VM
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 Designer Edition SP3880DES
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 TUMI®cover C3800TUMI
Additional one-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service EPP38B1
Additional two-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service EPP38B2
Replacement ink maintenance tank T582000
EPSON UltraChrome K3 Ink (80 ml)
Photo Black ink cartridge T580100
Cyan ink cartridge T580200
Vivid Magenta ink cartridge T580A00
Yellow ink cartridge T580400
Light Cyan ink cartridge T580500
Vivid Light Magenta ink cartridge T580B00
Light Black ink cartridge T580700
Light Light Black ink cartridge T580900
Matte Black ink cartridge T580800
Epson America, Inc.: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
Epson Canada Limited: 185 Renfrew Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 6G3
www.epson.com | www.epson.ca
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON, EPSON ESC/P, EPSON Stylus, EPSON UltraChrome K3 and MicroPiezo are
registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better Future and Microcrystal Encapsulation
are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree is a registered trademark, AccuPhoto, AMC and PreciseColor are trademarks and EPSON
Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Mac, Mac OS and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other product and brand
names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
Copyright 2012, Epson America, Inc. CPD-31125R2 10K 5/12
27" 15"
4" x 6"
8" x 10"
11" x 14"
5" x 7"
17" x 22"
13" x 19"
EPSON Stylus®Pro 3880
DESIGNED WITHOUT COMPROMISE
10"
eco.epson.com
proimaging.epson.com/3880
A Ink used in conversion varies considerably based on temperature and other factors.
B Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end
RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
C Cartridge yields vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings,
temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or
predominantly with one ink color. A variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge
after the “replace cartridge” signal. Part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for
priming the printer. Ink is used for both printing and print head maintenance. All
inks are used for both black and color printing. For more information about cartridges,
see www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo
D Print permanence based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media,
displayed indoors, under UV coated glass. Actual print stability will vary according to
media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric
conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life,
display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them.
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 Print Engine Specifications

EPSON UltraChrome K3
®
with
Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
This pigment ink set ensures professional print
permanence ratings, whether printing black-
and-white or color. Reformulated magenta
colorants deliver an exceptionally wide color
gamut with an expanded range of blues
and violets.
Advanced MicroPiezo
®
AMC™
Print Head
An integrated ink-repelling coating
allows for precise and accurate dot
placement, making it possible to
consistently reproduce the most
intricate detail at resolutions up to
2880 x 1440 dpi.
Exclusive AccuPhoto™HD2
Image Technology
A combination of an advanced
algorithm and hardware screening
produces remarkably fine blends,
consistent color and extremely
accurate highlight and
shadow details.
Introducing the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880.
With a number of enhancements that virtually
eliminate compromise from the equation,
it takes 17-inch-wide printing
to the next level.
© Steve McCurry
© Chip Forelli
Printing Method
Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink-repelling
coating technology
8-channel, drop-on-demand, inkjet print head
9-color (C, Lc, VM, VLm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK)
Auto head alignment and cleaning technology
Pigment-based Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta
Ink technology
Auto-sharing Black Ink Technology
Fully automatic switching between Black ink modes
Black ink conversion times
Matte to Photo Black Approx. 3:30 min:sec
Photo to Matte Black Approx. 2:30 min:sec
Ink used during conversionA
Matte to Photo Black Approx. 4.6 ml
Photo to Matte Black Approx. 1.6 ml
Nozzle Configuration
Color and Monochrome heads 180 nozzles x 8
Droplet Technology
Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters
Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different
droplet sizes per print line
Resolution
2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi
Print Engine SpeedB
8" x 10" prints Approx. 4:08
11" x 14" prints Approx. 6:39
16" x 20" prints Approx. 10:59
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 39 dB according to ISO 7779
Printer Language/Drivers
EPSON ESC/P®2 raster photographic drivers standard
Optional PANTONE®licensed PostScript
Language Level 3 compatible RIP by EFI®(included only with
Designer Edition)
Supported by most leading, third-party RIPs and workflows
Dimensions and Weight
27" x 15" x 10" (W x D x H)
Printer weight: 43.2 lb
BorderFree®Printing
Complete borderless printing on the following cut-sheet sizes
4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 11" x 14", 13" x 19", 17" x 22"
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
Media Handling
Main top-loading feeder Up to 17" x 22"
Up to 120 sheets plain; 20 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
EPSON Intelligent Pressurized Ink CartridgesC
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
Print PermanenceD
EPSON UltraChrome K3 Color: Up to 108 years
with Vivid Magenta Ink Black-and-white: Over 200 years
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Operating 50 ˚ to 95 ˚F (10 ˚ to 35 ˚C)
Storage -4 ˚ to 104 ˚F (-20 ˚ to 40 ˚C)
Relative humidity 20 to 80%
Operating 40 to 50%
Recommended storage 5 to 85% (no condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL1950, CSA 22.2 950 FDA
EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B,
CSA C108.8 class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
Electrical Requirements
Voltage AC 110 – 120 V
Frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Current 0.6 A/110 – 120 V
Power consumption
Operating Approx. 25 W
Standby Less than 5 W
Power Off Less than .3 W
ENERGY STAR®qualified (Tier 2)
Printer Interfaces
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1 port)
100Base-T Ethernet (1 port)
Operating Systems Supported
Mac®Mac OS®X 10.4.11 – 10.5.x, 10.6.x
Windows®Windows XP (64-bit also supported),
Windows Vista®(64-bit also supported),
Windows 7 (64-bit also supported)
For the latest information on Windows 7,
please visit www.epson.com/support/windows7
For the latest information on Snow Leopard,
please visit www.epson.com/support/snowleopard
Product/Accessories Part Numbers
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 print engine CA61201-VM
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 Designer Edition SP3880DES
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 TUMI®cover C3800TUMI
Additional one-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service EPP38B1
Additional two-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service EPP38B2
Replacement ink maintenance tank T582000
EPSON UltraChrome K3 Ink (80 ml)
Photo Black ink cartridge T580100
Cyan ink cartridge T580200
Vivid Magenta ink cartridge T580A00
Yellow ink cartridge T580400
Light Cyan ink cartridge T580500
Vivid Light Magenta ink cartridge T580B00
Light Black ink cartridge T580700
Light Light Black ink cartridge T580900
Matte Black ink cartridge T580800
Epson America, Inc.: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
Epson Canada Limited: 185 Renfrew Drive, Markham, Ontario L3R 6G3
www.epson.com | www.epson.ca
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON, EPSON ESC/P, EPSON Stylus, EPSON UltraChrome K3 and MicroPiezo are
registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Better Products for a Better Future and Microcrystal Encapsulation
are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree is a registered trademark, AccuPhoto, AMC and PreciseColor are trademarks and EPSON
Preferred is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. Mac, Mac OS and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. Windows, Windows Vista and the Windows logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. All other product and brand
names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
Copyright 2012, Epson America, Inc. CPD-31125R2 10K 5/12
27" 15"
4" x 6"
8" x 10"
11" x 14"
5" x 7"
17" x 22"
13" x 19"
EPSON Stylus®Pro 3880
DESIGNED WITHOUT COMPROMISE
10"
eco.epson.com
proimaging.epson.com/3880
A Ink used in conversion varies considerably based on temperature and other factors.
B Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end
RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
C Cartridge yields vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings,
temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or
predominantly with one ink color. A variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge
after the “replace cartridge” signal. Part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for
priming the printer. Ink is used for both printing and print head maintenance. All
inks are used for both black and color printing. For more information about cartridges,
see www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo
D Print permanence based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media,
displayed indoors, under UV coated glass. Actual print stability will vary according to
media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric
conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life,
display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them.
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 Print Engine Specifications

GRAPHIC ARTS
Produce accurate, color
-stable prints throughout
the process — from initial
comps to client presentations
to pre-press proofs. Your
designs and layouts stay true
with EPSON printing, ink and
media technology.
The result: Ideas that sell.
PORTRAIT AND
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Those once-in-a-lifetime
moments, whether captured
in dramatic black-and-white
or rich, full color, demand your
professional touch. And with
flexible media handling from
4" x 6"to 17"x 22"and EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid
Magenta ink technology, you’ll
be able to deliver superior
quality archival prints.
COMMERCIAL AND
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Allow your vision to come
alive, just as you saw it
through the lens. From
subtle gradations to rich
colors to breathtaking
black-and-white images.
Epson technology puts
professional-level
photographic prints at
your fingertips.
© Pete Turner © Bambi Cantrell © John Shaw
16" x 20" image printed on 17" x 22" media
Reproducing an image, exactly as you saw it, has always been a challenge. Until now.
With the introduction of the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880, the bar has once again been raised
and the realm of what’s possible has been expanded.
Engineered for the most discriminating professionals, the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 comes
with a variety of technological breakthroughs that make it the benchmark by which all other
17-inch printers are measured. In fact, there’s so much innovation in this feature-rich printer,
you might expect a much larger footprint, but the 3880 is remarkably compact, equal in size
to many 13-inch printers.
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880: Your vision delivered. nHigh-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation™for an improved glossy finish
nInstant color stability, immediately after printing, with no short-term
color shifting
Three-Level Black Ink Technology with Two Auto-Sharing
Black Ink Modes
Three-level Black technology simultaneously uses Black, Light Black
and Light Light Black ink, resulting in richer blacks, an unsurpassed
gray balance and stunning tonal range. Whether a panorama of fall
foliage or a black-and-white portrait shot in subdued light, your print
will duplicate exactly what you saw through the lens.
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 automatically switches between two
different Black ink modes — Photo Black or Matte Black. This optimizes
the Dmax (Black ink density) for various media types, so whether you’re
printing on traditional photographic media or unique, fine art paper, final
print quality is dramatically improved.
EPSON Intelligent, High-capacity Ink System
Epson’s pressurized ink cartridge technology enables reliable ink
delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the size of
the ink cartridges themselves.
nNine individual 80 ml ink cartridges ensure truly professional printing
nOn-the-fly ink cartridge replacement increases productivity
More benefits, more advantages.
Compact, 17-Inch Wide Printer
Even with its surprisingly small footprint, the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880
offers a number of advantages. Its print engine technology takes full
Technology that will turbocharge
your printing.
8-Channel MicroPiezo AMC Print Head with
Ink-Repelling Coating
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880’s advanced print head is a marvel
of ingenuity. One inch wide, it delivers a maximum resolution of
2880 x 1440 dpi. It produces variable-sized ink droplets as small
as 3.5 picoliters to simultaneously optimize photographic quality
and dramatically decrease print times. But that’s just the beginning.
Proprietary Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely controls
the curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle before releasing it
onto the media.
A unique ink-repelling coating helps to prevent ink build-up around
the nozzles, allowing for precise and accurate dot placement, and
reduced maintenance.
AccuPhoto HD2 Image Technology
Created through a collaboration between Epson and the Rochester
Institute of Technology’s Munsell Color Science Laboratory,
AccuPhoto HD2 combines a complex mathematical architecture
with an advanced screening technology to provide outstanding
image quality.
AccuPhoto HD2 is specifically engineered to ensure precision
placement of each individual ink droplet, resulting in smooth, grain-
free images. Choosing from an extraordinary number of possible ink
combinations for each color, this technology optimizes the ink use
to maximize the color gamut and provide smooth color transitions
and gradations. Reduction of the metameric index makes it possible
to achieve consistent color under different lighting conditions.
Quality stays true to form, even in high-speed and lower resolution
print modes.
advantage of the latest in precision mechanical design, resulting
in a significant reduction in overall printer size and weight. In fact,
it’s equal in size to many competitive 13-inch printers.
Other advantages include:
nQuiet operation that won’t interfere with other activities in the
studio — or the residence
nLarge, 2.5-inch, backlit LCD control panel for easy, direct printer
control and status monitoring
Professional Media Handling
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 supports a full range of professional,
photographic and fine art media, not only to meet your day-to-day
requirements, but also to fuel and stimulate your creativity.
nThe ability to print on virtually any type of cut-sheet media
from 4"x 6" up to 17"x 22"
nA top-loading, high-capacity paper feeder handles up to
120 sheets of plain, letter-sized paper or up to 20 sheets
of photographic media
nA second, top-loading, manual sheet feeder accommodates thick
fine art paper up to 17 inches wide
nA front-loading, straight-through, manual sheet feeder handles
media up to 16 inches wide and posterboard up to 1.5 mm thick
World-Class Service and Support
The EPSON PreferredSM Protection Plan Limited Warranty offers
one year of coverage. Toll-free telephone support is available
Monday through Friday. Full-unit exchange service is usually
available next-business-day. Optional one- or two-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service plans are also available.
PreciseColor™Technology
Every EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 meets the standards of PreciseColor
manufacturing. This rigorous process applies colorimetric calibration
to ensure that individual printers of the same model produce prints
that are virtually indistinguishable from one another.
Automatic Print Head Alignment and Cleaning Technology
A built-in sensor automatically reads printed data for highly precise
alignment of all color channels, both bi-directional and uni-directional,
resulting in outstanding accuracy. In addition, the automatic print
head cleaning mode analyzes a printed nozzle check pattern and
automatically cleans the print head, if even a partially clogged
nozzle is detected.
Ink technology to show your true colors.
EPSON UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
A highly acclaimed, 8-color, pigment-based ink system, EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta has revolutionized the
professional printing industry, redefining what’s possible in color
and black-and-white printing.
In fact, you can expect a look that exceeds what traditional color and
black-and-white silver halide photographs can produce. Among the
many benefits of this remarkable ink technology, you will discover:
nA high-density form of magenta pigments that produces an
enhanced color gamut with vibrant blues and violets
nProfessional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode
This Epson exclusive represents the standard for producing sellable quality
neutral and toned black-and-white prints. It lets you choose from one
of four presets — neutral, warm, cool or sepia, or further fine-tune your
image with custom controls and the color toning wheel. Then, once
you’ve created your custom settings, they can be conveniently saved and
reapplied to streamline your workflow.
Simply Uncompromising
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 was designed without compromise,
so you can print without compromise. With its compact size and
full suite of technologically advanced features including EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink and AccuPhoto HD2 image
technology, the 3880 represents the next step in professional desktop
printing, and is a must-have for the serious professional.
WARMNEUTRALCOOL
ADVANCED BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTO MODE — YOUR KEY TO INTUITIVE AND CONSISTENT CONTROL
EXPLORING
AMERICA
In the shadow of the majestic Sierra Nevada
mountain range in Mono County, California,
sits Bodie, the largest unrestored ghost town in
the West. Once a boomtown full of prospectors
and get-rich-quick opportunists, its mines
produced gold and silver valued at nearly $35
million. Founded in the late 1800s, Bodie quickly
gained a reputation as a lawless place where
the undertaker never had a slow day.
EPSON®Professional Media
Print on virtually any type of
cut-sheet professional or fine art
media from 4"x 6"to 17"x 22", to
satisfy your creative needs and
provide your clients the choices
they demand.
Velvet Fine
Art Paper
Ultra Premium
Photo Paper Luster
Premium
Canvas Matte

GRAPHIC ARTS
Produce accurate, color
-stable prints throughout
the process — from initial
comps to client presentations
to pre-press proofs. Your
designs and layouts stay true
with EPSON printing, ink and
media technology.
The result: Ideas that sell.
PORTRAIT AND
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Those once-in-a-lifetime
moments, whether captured
in dramatic black-and-white
or rich, full color, demand your
professional touch. And with
flexible media handling from
4" x 6"to 17"x 22"and EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid
Magenta ink technology, you’ll
be able to deliver superior
quality archival prints.
COMMERCIAL AND
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Allow your vision to come
alive, just as you saw it
through the lens. From
subtle gradations to rich
colors to breathtaking
black-and-white images.
Epson technology puts
professional-level
photographic prints at
your fingertips.
© Pete Turner © Bambi Cantrell © John Shaw
16" x 20" image printed on 17" x 22" media
Reproducing an image, exactly as you saw it, has always been a challenge. Until now.
With the introduction of the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880, the bar has once again been raised
and the realm of what’s possible has been expanded.
Engineered for the most discriminating professionals, the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 comes
with a variety of technological breakthroughs that make it the benchmark by which all other
17-inch printers are measured. In fact, there’s so much innovation in this feature-rich printer,
you might expect a much larger footprint, but the 3880 is remarkably compact, equal in size
to many 13-inch printers.
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880: Your vision delivered. nHigh-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation™for an improved glossy finish
nInstant color stability, immediately after printing, with no short-term
color shifting
Three-Level Black Ink Technology with Two Auto-Sharing
Black Ink Modes
Three-level Black technology simultaneously uses Black, Light Black
and Light Light Black ink, resulting in richer blacks, an unsurpassed
gray balance and stunning tonal range. Whether a panorama of fall
foliage or a black-and-white portrait shot in subdued light, your print
will duplicate exactly what you saw through the lens.
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 automatically switches between two
different Black ink modes — Photo Black or Matte Black. This optimizes
the Dmax (Black ink density) for various media types, so whether you’re
printing on traditional photographic media or unique, fine art paper, final
print quality is dramatically improved.
EPSON Intelligent, High-capacity Ink System
Epson’s pressurized ink cartridge technology enables reliable ink
delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the size of
the ink cartridges themselves.
nNine individual 80 ml ink cartridges ensure truly professional printing
nOn-the-fly ink cartridge replacement increases productivity
More benefits, more advantages.
Compact, 17-Inch Wide Printer
Even with its surprisingly small footprint, the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880
offers a number of advantages. Its print engine technology takes full
Technology that will turbocharge
your printing.
8-Channel MicroPiezo AMC Print Head with
Ink-Repelling Coating
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880’s advanced print head is a marvel
of ingenuity. One inch wide, it delivers a maximum resolution of
2880 x 1440 dpi. It produces variable-sized ink droplets as small
as 3.5 picoliters to simultaneously optimize photographic quality
and dramatically decrease print times. But that’s just the beginning.
Proprietary Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely controls
the curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle before releasing it
onto the media.
A unique ink-repelling coating helps to prevent ink build-up around
the nozzles, allowing for precise and accurate dot placement, and
reduced maintenance.
AccuPhoto HD2 Image Technology
Created through a collaboration between Epson and the Rochester
Institute of Technology’s Munsell Color Science Laboratory,
AccuPhoto HD2 combines a complex mathematical architecture
with an advanced screening technology to provide outstanding
image quality.
AccuPhoto HD2 is specifically engineered to ensure precision
placement of each individual ink droplet, resulting in smooth, grain-
free images. Choosing from an extraordinary number of possible ink
combinations for each color, this technology optimizes the ink use
to maximize the color gamut and provide smooth color transitions
and gradations. Reduction of the metameric index makes it possible
to achieve consistent color under different lighting conditions.
Quality stays true to form, even in high-speed and lower resolution
print modes.
advantage of the latest in precision mechanical design, resulting
in a significant reduction in overall printer size and weight. In fact,
it’s equal in size to many competitive 13-inch printers.
Other advantages include:
nQuiet operation that won’t interfere with other activities in the
studio — or the residence
nLarge, 2.5-inch, backlit LCD control panel for easy, direct printer
control and status monitoring
Professional Media Handling
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 supports a full range of professional,
photographic and fine art media, not only to meet your day-to-day
requirements, but also to fuel and stimulate your creativity.
nThe ability to print on virtually any type of cut-sheet media
from 4"x 6" up to 17"x 22"
nA top-loading, high-capacity paper feeder handles up to
120 sheets of plain, letter-sized paper or up to 20 sheets
of photographic media
nA second, top-loading, manual sheet feeder accommodates thick
fine art paper up to 17 inches wide
nA front-loading, straight-through, manual sheet feeder handles
media up to 16 inches wide and posterboard up to 1.5 mm thick
World-Class Service and Support
The EPSON PreferredSM Protection Plan Limited Warranty offers
one year of coverage. Toll-free telephone support is available
Monday through Friday. Full-unit exchange service is usually
available next-business-day. Optional one- or two-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service plans are also available.
PreciseColor™Technology
Every EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 meets the standards of PreciseColor
manufacturing. This rigorous process applies colorimetric calibration
to ensure that individual printers of the same model produce prints
that are virtually indistinguishable from one another.
Automatic Print Head Alignment and Cleaning Technology
A built-in sensor automatically reads printed data for highly precise
alignment of all color channels, both bi-directional and uni-directional,
resulting in outstanding accuracy. In addition, the automatic print
head cleaning mode analyzes a printed nozzle check pattern and
automatically cleans the print head, if even a partially clogged
nozzle is detected.
Ink technology to show your true colors.
EPSON UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
A highly acclaimed, 8-color, pigment-based ink system, EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta has revolutionized the
professional printing industry, redefining what’s possible in color
and black-and-white printing.
In fact, you can expect a look that exceeds what traditional color and
black-and-white silver halide photographs can produce. Among the
many benefits of this remarkable ink technology, you will discover:
nA high-density form of magenta pigments that produces an
enhanced color gamut with vibrant blues and violets
nProfessional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode
This Epson exclusive represents the standard for producing sellable quality
neutral and toned black-and-white prints. It lets you choose from one
of four presets — neutral, warm, cool or sepia, or further fine-tune your
image with custom controls and the color toning wheel. Then, once
you’ve created your custom settings, they can be conveniently saved and
reapplied to streamline your workflow.
Simply Uncompromising
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 was designed without compromise,
so you can print without compromise. With its compact size and
full suite of technologically advanced features including EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink and AccuPhoto HD2 image
technology, the 3880 represents the next step in professional desktop
printing, and is a must-have for the serious professional.
WARMNEUTRALCOOL
ADVANCED BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTO MODE — YOUR KEY TO INTUITIVE AND CONSISTENT CONTROL
EXPLORING
AMERICA
In the shadow of the majestic Sierra Nevada
mountain range in Mono County, California,
sits Bodie, the largest unrestored ghost town in
the West. Once a boomtown full of prospectors
and get-rich-quick opportunists, its mines
produced gold and silver valued at nearly $35
million. Founded in the late 1800s, Bodie quickly
gained a reputation as a lawless place where
the undertaker never had a slow day.
EPSON®Professional Media
Print on virtually any type of
cut-sheet professional or fine art
media from 4"x 6"to 17"x 22", to
satisfy your creative needs and
provide your clients the choices
they demand.
Velvet Fine
Art Paper
Ultra Premium
Photo Paper Luster
Premium
Canvas Matte

GRAPHIC ARTS
Produce accurate, color
-stable prints throughout
the process — from initial
comps to client presentations
to pre-press proofs. Your
designs and layouts stay true
with EPSON printing, ink and
media technology.
The result: Ideas that sell.
PORTRAIT AND
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Those once-in-a-lifetime
moments, whether captured
in dramatic black-and-white
or rich, full color, demand your
professional touch. And with
flexible media handling from
4" x 6"to 17"x 22"and EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid
Magenta ink technology, you’ll
be able to deliver superior
quality archival prints.
COMMERCIAL AND
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Allow your vision to come
alive, just as you saw it
through the lens. From
subtle gradations to rich
colors to breathtaking
black-and-white images.
Epson technology puts
professional-level
photographic prints at
your fingertips.
© Pete Turner © Bambi Cantrell © John Shaw
16" x 20" image printed on 17" x 22" media
Reproducing an image, exactly as you saw it, has always been a challenge. Until now.
With the introduction of the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880, the bar has once again been raised
and the realm of what’s possible has been expanded.
Engineered for the most discriminating professionals, the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 comes
with a variety of technological breakthroughs that make it the benchmark by which all other
17-inch printers are measured. In fact, there’s so much innovation in this feature-rich printer,
you might expect a much larger footprint, but the 3880 is remarkably compact, equal in size
to many 13-inch printers.
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880: Your vision delivered. nHigh-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation™for an improved glossy finish
nInstant color stability, immediately after printing, with no short-term
color shifting
Three-Level Black Ink Technology with Two Auto-Sharing
Black Ink Modes
Three-level Black technology simultaneously uses Black, Light Black
and Light Light Black ink, resulting in richer blacks, an unsurpassed
gray balance and stunning tonal range. Whether a panorama of fall
foliage or a black-and-white portrait shot in subdued light, your print
will duplicate exactly what you saw through the lens.
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 automatically switches between two
different Black ink modes — Photo Black or Matte Black. This optimizes
the Dmax (Black ink density) for various media types, so whether you’re
printing on traditional photographic media or unique, fine art paper, final
print quality is dramatically improved.
EPSON Intelligent, High-capacity Ink System
Epson’s pressurized ink cartridge technology enables reliable ink
delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the size of
the ink cartridges themselves.
nNine individual 80 ml ink cartridges ensure truly professional printing
nOn-the-fly ink cartridge replacement increases productivity
More benefits, more advantages.
Compact, 17-Inch Wide Printer
Even with its surprisingly small footprint, the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880
offers a number of advantages. Its print engine technology takes full
Technology that will turbocharge
your printing.
8-Channel MicroPiezo AMC Print Head with
Ink-Repelling Coating
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880’s advanced print head is a marvel
of ingenuity. One inch wide, it delivers a maximum resolution of
2880 x 1440 dpi. It produces variable-sized ink droplets as small
as 3.5 picoliters to simultaneously optimize photographic quality
and dramatically decrease print times. But that’s just the beginning.
Proprietary Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely controls
the curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle before releasing it
onto the media.
A unique ink-repelling coating helps to prevent ink build-up around
the nozzles, allowing for precise and accurate dot placement, and
reduced maintenance.
AccuPhoto HD2 Image Technology
Created through a collaboration between Epson and the Rochester
Institute of Technology’s Munsell Color Science Laboratory,
AccuPhoto HD2 combines a complex mathematical architecture
with an advanced screening technology to provide outstanding
image quality.
AccuPhoto HD2 is specifically engineered to ensure precision
placement of each individual ink droplet, resulting in smooth, grain-
free images. Choosing from an extraordinary number of possible ink
combinations for each color, this technology optimizes the ink use
to maximize the color gamut and provide smooth color transitions
and gradations. Reduction of the metameric index makes it possible
to achieve consistent color under different lighting conditions.
Quality stays true to form, even in high-speed and lower resolution
print modes.
advantage of the latest in precision mechanical design, resulting
in a significant reduction in overall printer size and weight. In fact,
it’s equal in size to many competitive 13-inch printers.
Other advantages include:
nQuiet operation that won’t interfere with other activities in the
studio — or the residence
nLarge, 2.5-inch, backlit LCD control panel for easy, direct printer
control and status monitoring
Professional Media Handling
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 supports a full range of professional,
photographic and fine art media, not only to meet your day-to-day
requirements, but also to fuel and stimulate your creativity.
nThe ability to print on virtually any type of cut-sheet media
from 4"x 6" up to 17"x 22"
nA top-loading, high-capacity paper feeder handles up to
120 sheets of plain, letter-sized paper or up to 20 sheets
of photographic media
nA second, top-loading, manual sheet feeder accommodates thick
fine art paper up to 17 inches wide
nA front-loading, straight-through, manual sheet feeder handles
media up to 16 inches wide and posterboard up to 1.5 mm thick
World-Class Service and Support
The EPSON PreferredSM Protection Plan Limited Warranty offers
one year of coverage. Toll-free telephone support is available
Monday through Friday. Full-unit exchange service is usually
available next-business-day. Optional one- or two-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service plans are also available.
PreciseColor™Technology
Every EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 meets the standards of PreciseColor
manufacturing. This rigorous process applies colorimetric calibration
to ensure that individual printers of the same model produce prints
that are virtually indistinguishable from one another.
Automatic Print Head Alignment and Cleaning Technology
A built-in sensor automatically reads printed data for highly precise
alignment of all color channels, both bi-directional and uni-directional,
resulting in outstanding accuracy. In addition, the automatic print
head cleaning mode analyzes a printed nozzle check pattern and
automatically cleans the print head, if even a partially clogged
nozzle is detected.
Ink technology to show your true colors.
EPSON UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
A highly acclaimed, 8-color, pigment-based ink system, EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta has revolutionized the
professional printing industry, redefining what’s possible in color
and black-and-white printing.
In fact, you can expect a look that exceeds what traditional color and
black-and-white silver halide photographs can produce. Among the
many benefits of this remarkable ink technology, you will discover:
nA high-density form of magenta pigments that produces an
enhanced color gamut with vibrant blues and violets
nProfessional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode
This Epson exclusive represents the standard for producing sellable quality
neutral and toned black-and-white prints. It lets you choose from one
of four presets — neutral, warm, cool or sepia, or further fine-tune your
image with custom controls and the color toning wheel. Then, once
you’ve created your custom settings, they can be conveniently saved and
reapplied to streamline your workflow.
Simply Uncompromising
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 was designed without compromise,
so you can print without compromise. With its compact size and
full suite of technologically advanced features including EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink and AccuPhoto HD2 image
technology, the 3880 represents the next step in professional desktop
printing, and is a must-have for the serious professional.
WARMNEUTRALCOOL
ADVANCED BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTO MODE — YOUR KEY TO INTUITIVE AND CONSISTENT CONTROL
EXPLORING
AMERICA
In the shadow of the majestic Sierra Nevada
mountain range in Mono County, California,
sits Bodie, the largest unrestored ghost town in
the West. Once a boomtown full of prospectors
and get-rich-quick opportunists, its mines
produced gold and silver valued at nearly $35
million. Founded in the late 1800s, Bodie quickly
gained a reputation as a lawless place where
the undertaker never had a slow day.
EPSON®Professional Media
Print on virtually any type of
cut-sheet professional or fine art
media from 4"x 6"to 17"x 22", to
satisfy your creative needs and
provide your clients the choices
they demand.
Velvet Fine
Art Paper
Ultra Premium
Photo Paper Luster
Premium
Canvas Matte

GRAPHIC ARTS
Produce accurate, color
-stable prints throughout
the process — from initial
comps to client presentations
to pre-press proofs. Your
designs and layouts stay true
with EPSON printing, ink and
media technology.
The result: Ideas that sell.
PORTRAIT AND
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
Those once-in-a-lifetime
moments, whether captured
in dramatic black-and-white
or rich, full color, demand your
professional touch. And with
flexible media handling from
4" x 6"to 17"x 22"and EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid
Magenta ink technology, you’ll
be able to deliver superior
quality archival prints.
COMMERCIAL AND
FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY
Allow your vision to come
alive, just as you saw it
through the lens. From
subtle gradations to rich
colors to breathtaking
black-and-white images.
Epson technology puts
professional-level
photographic prints at
your fingertips.
© Pete Turner © Bambi Cantrell © John Shaw
16" x 20" image printed on 17" x 22" media
Reproducing an image, exactly as you saw it, has always been a challenge. Until now.
With the introduction of the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880, the bar has once again been raised
and the realm of what’s possible has been expanded.
Engineered for the most discriminating professionals, the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 comes
with a variety of technological breakthroughs that make it the benchmark by which all other
17-inch printers are measured. In fact, there’s so much innovation in this feature-rich printer,
you might expect a much larger footprint, but the 3880 is remarkably compact, equal in size
to many 13-inch printers.
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880: Your vision delivered. nHigh-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation™for an improved glossy finish
nInstant color stability, immediately after printing, with no short-term
color shifting
Three-Level Black Ink Technology with Two Auto-Sharing
Black Ink Modes
Three-level Black technology simultaneously uses Black, Light Black
and Light Light Black ink, resulting in richer blacks, an unsurpassed
gray balance and stunning tonal range. Whether a panorama of fall
foliage or a black-and-white portrait shot in subdued light, your print
will duplicate exactly what you saw through the lens.
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 automatically switches between two
different Black ink modes — Photo Black or Matte Black. This optimizes
the Dmax (Black ink density) for various media types, so whether you’re
printing on traditional photographic media or unique, fine art paper, final
print quality is dramatically improved.
EPSON Intelligent, High-capacity Ink System
Epson’s pressurized ink cartridge technology enables reliable ink
delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the size of
the ink cartridges themselves.
nNine individual 80 ml ink cartridges ensure truly professional printing
nOn-the-fly ink cartridge replacement increases productivity
More benefits, more advantages.
Compact, 17-Inch Wide Printer
Even with its surprisingly small footprint, the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880
offers a number of advantages. Its print engine technology takes full
Technology that will turbocharge
your printing.
8-Channel MicroPiezo AMC Print Head with
Ink-Repelling Coating
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880’s advanced print head is a marvel
of ingenuity. One inch wide, it delivers a maximum resolution of
2880 x 1440 dpi. It produces variable-sized ink droplets as small
as 3.5 picoliters to simultaneously optimize photographic quality
and dramatically decrease print times. But that’s just the beginning.
Proprietary Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely controls
the curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle before releasing it
onto the media.
A unique ink-repelling coating helps to prevent ink build-up around
the nozzles, allowing for precise and accurate dot placement, and
reduced maintenance.
AccuPhoto HD2 Image Technology
Created through a collaboration between Epson and the Rochester
Institute of Technology’s Munsell Color Science Laboratory,
AccuPhoto HD2 combines a complex mathematical architecture
with an advanced screening technology to provide outstanding
image quality.
AccuPhoto HD2 is specifically engineered to ensure precision
placement of each individual ink droplet, resulting in smooth, grain-
free images. Choosing from an extraordinary number of possible ink
combinations for each color, this technology optimizes the ink use
to maximize the color gamut and provide smooth color transitions
and gradations. Reduction of the metameric index makes it possible
to achieve consistent color under different lighting conditions.
Quality stays true to form, even in high-speed and lower resolution
print modes.
advantage of the latest in precision mechanical design, resulting
in a significant reduction in overall printer size and weight. In fact,
it’s equal in size to many competitive 13-inch printers.
Other advantages include:
nQuiet operation that won’t interfere with other activities in the
studio — or the residence
nLarge, 2.5-inch, backlit LCD control panel for easy, direct printer
control and status monitoring
Professional Media Handling
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 supports a full range of professional,
photographic and fine art media, not only to meet your day-to-day
requirements, but also to fuel and stimulate your creativity.
nThe ability to print on virtually any type of cut-sheet media
from 4"x 6" up to 17"x 22"
nA top-loading, high-capacity paper feeder handles up to
120 sheets of plain, letter-sized paper or up to 20 sheets
of photographic media
nA second, top-loading, manual sheet feeder accommodates thick
fine art paper up to 17 inches wide
nA front-loading, straight-through, manual sheet feeder handles
media up to 16 inches wide and posterboard up to 1.5 mm thick
World-Class Service and Support
The EPSON PreferredSM Protection Plan Limited Warranty offers
one year of coverage. Toll-free telephone support is available
Monday through Friday. Full-unit exchange service is usually
available next-business-day. Optional one- or two-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service plans are also available.
PreciseColor™Technology
Every EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 meets the standards of PreciseColor
manufacturing. This rigorous process applies colorimetric calibration
to ensure that individual printers of the same model produce prints
that are virtually indistinguishable from one another.
Automatic Print Head Alignment and Cleaning Technology
A built-in sensor automatically reads printed data for highly precise
alignment of all color channels, both bi-directional and uni-directional,
resulting in outstanding accuracy. In addition, the automatic print
head cleaning mode analyzes a printed nozzle check pattern and
automatically cleans the print head, if even a partially clogged
nozzle is detected.
Ink technology to show your true colors.
EPSON UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
A highly acclaimed, 8-color, pigment-based ink system, EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta has revolutionized the
professional printing industry, redefining what’s possible in color
and black-and-white printing.
In fact, you can expect a look that exceeds what traditional color and
black-and-white silver halide photographs can produce. Among the
many benefits of this remarkable ink technology, you will discover:
nA high-density form of magenta pigments that produces an
enhanced color gamut with vibrant blues and violets
nProfessional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode
This Epson exclusive represents the standard for producing sellable quality
neutral and toned black-and-white prints. It lets you choose from one
of four presets — neutral, warm, cool or sepia, or further fine-tune your
image with custom controls and the color toning wheel. Then, once
you’ve created your custom settings, they can be conveniently saved and
reapplied to streamline your workflow.
Simply Uncompromising
The EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 was designed without compromise,
so you can print without compromise. With its compact size and
full suite of technologically advanced features including EPSON
UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink and AccuPhoto HD2 image
technology, the 3880 represents the next step in professional desktop
printing, and is a must-have for the serious professional.
WARMNEUTRALCOOL
ADVANCED BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTO MODE — YOUR KEY TO INTUITIVE AND CONSISTENT CONTROL
EXPLORING
AMERICA
In the shadow of the majestic Sierra Nevada
mountain range in Mono County, California,
sits Bodie, the largest unrestored ghost town in
the West. Once a boomtown full of prospectors
and get-rich-quick opportunists, its mines
produced gold and silver valued at nearly $35
million. Founded in the late 1800s, Bodie quickly
gained a reputation as a lawless place where
the undertaker never had a slow day.
EPSON®Professional Media
Print on virtually any type of
cut-sheet professional or fine art
media from 4"x 6"to 17"x 22", to
satisfy your creative needs and
provide your clients the choices
they demand.
Velvet Fine
Art Paper
Ultra Premium
Photo Paper Luster
Premium
Canvas Matte

EPSON UltraChrome K3
®
with
Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
This pigment ink set ensures professional print
permanence ratings, whether printing black-
and-white or color. Reformulated magenta
colorants deliver an exceptionally wide color
gamut with an expanded range of blues
and violets.
Advanced MicroPiezo
®
AMC™
Print Head
An integrated ink-repelling coating
allows for precise and accurate dot
placement, making it possible to
consistently reproduce the most
intricate detail at resolutions up to
2880 x 1440 dpi.
Exclusive AccuPhoto™HD2
Image Technology
A combination of an advanced
algorithm and hardware screening
produces remarkably fine blends,
consistent color and extremely
accurate highlight and
shadow details.
Introducing the EPSON Stylus Pro 3880.
With a number of enhancements that virtually
eliminate compromise from the equation,
it takes 17-inch-wide printing
to the next level.
© Steve McCurry
© Chip Forelli
Printing Method
Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink-repelling
coating technology
8-channel, drop-on-demand, inkjet print head
9-color (C, Lc, VM, VLm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK)
Auto head alignment and cleaning technology
Pigment-based Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta
Ink technology
Auto-sharing Black Ink Technology
Fully automatic switching between Black ink modes
Black ink conversion times
Matte to Photo Black Approx. 3:30 min:sec
Photo to Matte Black Approx. 2:30 min:sec
Ink used during conversionA
Matte to Photo Black Approx. 4.6 ml
Photo to Matte Black Approx. 1.6 ml
Nozzle Configuration
Color and Monochrome heads 180 nozzles x 8
Droplet Technology
Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters
Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different
droplet sizes per print line
Resolution
2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi
Print Engine SpeedB
8" x 10" prints Approx. 4:08
11" x 14" prints Approx. 6:39
16" x 20" prints Approx. 10:59
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 39 dB according to ISO 7779
Printer Language/Drivers
EPSON ESC/P®2 raster photographic drivers standard
Optional PANTONE®licensed PostScript
Language Level 3 compatible RIP by EFI®(included only with
Designer Edition)
Supported by most leading, third-party RIPs and workflows
Dimensions and Weight
27" x 15" x 10" (W x D x H)
Printer weight: 43.2 lb
BorderFree®Printing
Complete borderless printing on the following cut-sheet sizes
4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 11" x 14", 13" x 19", 17" x 22"
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
Media Handling
Main top-loading feeder Up to 17" x 22"
Up to 120 sheets plain; 20 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
EPSON Intelligent Pressurized Ink CartridgesC
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
Print PermanenceD
EPSON UltraChrome K3 Color: Up to 108 years
with Vivid Magenta Ink Black-and-white: Over 200 years
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature
Operating 50 ˚ to 95 ˚F (10 ˚ to 35 ˚C)
Storage -4 ˚ to 104 ˚F (-20 ˚ to 40 ˚C)
Relative humidity 20 to 80%
Operating 40 to 50%
Recommended storage 5 to 85% (no condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety standards UL1950, CSA 22.2 950 FDA
EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B,
CSA C108.8 class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
Electrical Requirements
Voltage AC 110 – 120 V
Frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Current 0.6 A/110 – 120 V
Power consumption
Operating Approx. 25 W
Standby Less than 5 W
Power Off Less than .3 W
ENERGY STAR®qualified (Tier 2)
Printer Interfaces
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1 port)
100Base-T Ethernet (1 port)
Operating Systems Supported
Mac®Mac OS®X 10.4.11 – 10.5.x, 10.6.x
Windows®Windows XP (64-bit also supported),
Windows Vista®(64-bit also supported),
Windows 7 (64-bit also supported)
For the latest information on Windows 7,
please visit www.epson.com/support/windows7
For the latest information on Snow Leopard,
please visit www.epson.com/support/snowleopard
Product/Accessories Part Numbers
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 print engine CA61201-VM
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 Designer Edition SP3880DES
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 TUMI®cover C3800TUMI
Additional one-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service EPP38B1
Additional two-year EPSON
Preferred Plus service EPP38B2
Replacement ink maintenance tank T582000
EPSON UltraChrome K3 Ink (80 ml)
Photo Black ink cartridge T580100
Cyan ink cartridge T580200
Vivid Magenta ink cartridge T580A00
Yellow ink cartridge T580400
Light Cyan ink cartridge T580500
Vivid Light Magenta ink cartridge T580B00
Light Black ink cartridge T580700
Light Light Black ink cartridge T580900
Matte Black ink cartridge T580800
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8" x 10"
11" x 14"
5" x 7"
17" x 22"
13" x 19"
EPSON Stylus®Pro 3880
DESIGNED WITHOUT COMPROMISE
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A Ink used in conversion varies considerably based on temperature and other factors.
B Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end
RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.
C Cartridge yields vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings,
temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or
predominantly with one ink color. A variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge
after the “replace cartridge” signal. Part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for
priming the printer. Ink is used for both printing and print head maintenance. All
inks are used for both black and color printing. For more information about cartridges,
see www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo
D Print permanence based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media,
displayed indoors, under UV coated glass. Actual print stability will vary according to
media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric
conditions. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life,
display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them.
EPSON Stylus Pro 3880 Print Engine Specifications