Epson R2880 - stylus photo color inkjet printer User manual

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Epson America, Inc.: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806

Epson Canada, Ltd: 3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5

www.epson.com

Printing Technology

Advanced, MicroPiezo,

®8-color, pigment ink jet technology,

optimized for photo printing

Ink Type

Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta pigment ink

Ink Palette

8-color (Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta,

Yellow, Light Black, Light Light Black, Matte Black or Photo Black)

Ink Cartridge Configuration2

9 individual ink cartridges – interchangeable Matte or Photo Black

Droplet Technology

Smallest droplet size 3 picoliters

Advanced MicroPiezo print head with AMC™(Advanced

Meniscus Control) can produce up to 3 different droplet

sizes per line

Nozzle Configuration

180 nozzles x 8

Maximum Resolution (dots per inch)

5760 x 1440 optimized dpi

Maximum Print Speed3

8"x 10" photo 1 min 36 sec (SuperFine Mode)

2 min 18 sec (Photo Mode)

11"x 14" photo 2 min 36 sec (SuperFine Mode)

3 min 55 sec (Photo Mode)

Direct CD/DVD Printing

Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs

Paper Handling

Maximum paper width

Auto sheet feeder 13"

Manual – Roll paper path (rear) 13"

Manual – Front 13"

Roll paper 13"

Maximum printable area 13"x 44" BorderFree®

Borderless Photo Sizes

3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", A4 (8.3"x 11.7"), letter

(8.5"x 11"), 11"x 14", 12"x 12", B (11" x 17"), A3 (11.7" x 16.5")

and Super B (13" x 19") sizes

Paper Sizes

3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", A4 (8.3" x 11.7"), letter

(8.5"x 11"), legal (8.5" x 14"), 11"x 14", 12" x 12", B (11"x 17"),

A3 (11.7"x 16.5"), Super B (13"x 19"), user definable, plus

8.3" and 13" wide panoramic roll papers

Paper Types

Supports plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, Presentation Paper

Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation

Paper Matte Double-sided, Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte,

Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo

Paper Semi-gloss, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, Exhibition

Fiber Paper, Watercolor Paper Radiant White, Velvet Fine Art Paper,

UltraSmooth®Fine Art Paper, Premium Canvas Satin, Premium

Canvas Matte, PremierArt™Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper and ink

jet printable CD/DVDs.

Special Media Support

Roll paper 8.3" and 13" rolls

Fine art paper Manual – Roll paper path (rear)

Direct CD/DVD printing

Maximum Paper Thickness

1.3 mm thick (Straight through, Manual – Front paper path)

Paper Capacity

Auto sheet feeder 120 sheets (plain paper)

30 sheets (photo paper)

Manual – Roll 1 sheet (fine art paper)

Manual – Front 1 sheet (poster board)

CD/DVD tray 1 ink jet printable CD/DVD

Connectivity

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (2 ports)

PictBridge™(1 port)

Operating Systems

Windows®Windows Vista®

, XP Professional x64,

XP and 2000

Macintosh®Mac OS®X 10.3.9, 10.4.x – 10.5.x

Software Included

Epson Print CD software

Color Management

Epson Standard (sRGB), Adobe®RGB and ICM or ColorSync®

color management using ICC profiles

Color Management Solutions

Premium ICC color profiles

Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H)

Weight 27.1 lb

Printing 24.3" x 31.4" x 16.3"

Storage 24.3" x 12.7" x 8.4"

Sound Level

51 dB (max.)

Product/Accessories Part Numbers

Epson Stylus Photo R2880 C11CA16201

Epson Stylus Photo R2880 (Canada) C11CA16202

96 Photo Black UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096120

96 Cyan UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096220

96 Vivid Magenta UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096320

96 Yellow UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096420

96 Light Cyan UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096520

96 Vivid Light Magenta UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096620

96 Light Black UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096720

96 Matte Black UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096820

96 Light Light Black UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096920

Epson ink jet cleaning sheets S041150

Service agreements

1-year Extended Service Plan EPPSNHEIJEX1

2-year Extended Service Plan EPPSNHEIJEX2

Environmental Conditions

Temperature

Operating 50 ° to 95 °F (10 ° to 35 °C)

Storage -4 ° to 104 °F (-20 ° to 40 °C)

Relative humidity

Operating 20 – 80%

Storage 5 – 85%

(without condensation)

Standards

Safety/EMC UL60950-1

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1

CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B

Power Requirements

Rated voltage 120 VAC

Rated frequency 50 – 60 Hz

Rated current 0.5 A (1.0 A max.)

Power Consumption

Approx. 20 W ISO/IEC 24712 letter pattern

Approx. 4 W Sleep Mode

ENERGY STAR®compliant

Warranty

One-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada

1Ink 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.

2We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges. The use of other products may affect your print

quality and could result in printer damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings,

paper type, frequency of use and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the

cartridge after the “Replace cartridge” indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of

the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer. See www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo for more

information about cartridges.

3Color photo speed on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of paper feed. Additional

processing time will vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity.

See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about print speeds.

Exhibition Quality

4" x 6"

5" x 7"

8" x10"

11 " x 14 "

12" x 12"

13" x 19"

The Epson Stylus Photo R2880, featuring Epson UltraChrome K3™with Vivid Magenta Ink technology, delivers unprecedented prints to elevate your art form.

12.7"

8.4"

24.3"

Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Printer Specifications

EXHIBITION QUALITY

Epson Stylus®Photo R2880

Fine art redefined.

Epson America, Inc.: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806

Epson Canada, Ltd: 3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5

www.epson.com

Printing Technology

Advanced, MicroPiezo,

®8-color, pigment ink jet technology,

optimized for photo printing

Ink Type

Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta pigment ink

Ink Palette

8-color (Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta,

Yellow, Light Black, Light Light Black, Matte Black or Photo Black)

Ink Cartridge Configuration2

9 individual ink cartridges – interchangeable Matte or Photo Black

Droplet Technology

Smallest droplet size 3 picoliters

Advanced MicroPiezo print head with AMC™(Advanced

Meniscus Control) can produce up to 3 different droplet

sizes per line

Nozzle Configuration

180 nozzles x 8

Maximum Resolution (dots per inch)

5760 x 1440 optimized dpi

Maximum Print Speed3

8"x 10" photo 1 min 36 sec (SuperFine Mode)

2 min 18 sec (Photo Mode)

11"x 14" photo 2 min 36 sec (SuperFine Mode)

3 min 55 sec (Photo Mode)

Direct CD/DVD Printing

Ink jet printable CDs and DVDs

Paper Handling

Maximum paper width

Auto sheet feeder 13"

Manual – Roll paper path (rear) 13"

Manual – Front 13"

Roll paper 13"

Maximum printable area 13" x 44" BorderFree®

Borderless Photo Sizes

3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", A4 (8.3"x 11.7"), letter

(8.5"x 11"), 11"x 14", 12"x 12", B (11" x 17"), A3 (11.7" x 16.5")

and Super B (13" x 19") sizes

Paper Sizes

3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", A4 (8.3"x 11.7"), letter

(8.5"x 11"), legal (8.5"x 14"), 11" x 14", 12" x 12", B (11" x 17"),

A3 (11.7"x 16.5"), Super B (13"x 19"), user definable, plus

8.3" and 13" wide panoramic roll papers

Paper Types

Supports plain paper, Epson Bright White Paper, Presentation Paper

Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation

Paper Matte Double-sided, Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte,

Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo

Paper Semi-gloss, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster, Exhibition

Fiber Paper, Watercolor Paper Radiant White, Velvet Fine Art Paper,

UltraSmooth®Fine Art Paper, Premium Canvas Satin, Premium

Canvas Matte, PremierArt™Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper and ink

jet printable CD/DVDs.

Special Media Support

Roll paper 8.3" and 13" rolls

Fine art paper Manual – Roll paper path (rear)

Direct CD/DVD printing

Maximum Paper Thickness

1.3 mm thick (Straight through, Manual – Front paper path)

Paper Capacity

Auto sheet feeder 120 sheets (plain paper)

30 sheets (photo paper)

Manual – Roll 1 sheet (fine art paper)

Manual – Front 1 sheet (poster board)

CD/DVD tray 1 ink jet printable CD/DVD

Connectivity

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (2 ports)

PictBridge™(1 port)

Operating Systems

Windows®Windows Vista®

, XP Professional x64,

XP and 2000

Macintosh®Mac OS®X 10.3.9, 10.4.x – 10.5.x

Software Included

Epson Print CD software

Color Management

Epson Standard (sRGB), Adobe®RGB and ICM or ColorSync®

color management using ICC profiles

Color Management Solutions

Premium ICC color profiles

Weight and Dimensions (W x D x H)

Weight 27.1 lb

Printing 24.3" x 31.4" x 16.3"

Storage 24.3" x 12.7" x 8.4"

Sound Level

51 dB (max.)

Product/Accessories Part Numbers

Epson Stylus Photo R2880 C11CA16201

Epson Stylus Photo R2880 (Canada) C11CA16202

96 Photo Black UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096120

96 Cyan UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096220

96 Vivid Magenta UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096320

96 Yellow UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096420

96 Light Cyan UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096520

96 Vivid Light Magenta UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096620

96 Light Black UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096720

96 Matte Black UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096820

96 Light Light Black UltraChrome K3 ink cartridge T096920

Epson ink jet cleaning sheets S041150

Service agreements

1-year Extended Service Plan EPPSNHEIJEX1

2-year Extended Service Plan EPPSNHEIJEX2

Environmental Conditions

Temperature

Operating 50 ° to 95 °F (10 ° to 35 °C)

Storage -4 ° to 104 °F (-20 ° to 40 °C)

Relative humidity

Operating 20 – 80%

Storage 5 – 85%

(without condensation)

Standards

Safety/EMC UL60950-1

FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1

CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B

Power Requirements

Rated voltage 120 VAC

Rated frequency 50 – 60 Hz

Rated current 0.5 A (1.0 A max.)

Power Consumption

Approx. 20 W ISO/IEC 24712 letter pattern

Approx. 4 W Sleep Mode

ENERGY STAR®compliant

Warranty

One-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada

1Ink 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.

2We recommend that you use genuine Epson cartridges. The use of other products may affect your print

quality and could result in printer damage. Yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings,

paper type, frequency of use and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the

cartridge after the “Replace cartridge” indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of

the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer. See www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo for more

information about cartridges.

3Color photo speed on Premium Photo Paper Glossy measured from start of paper feed. Additional

processing time will vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity.

See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about print speeds.

Exhibition Quality

4" x 6"

5" x 7"

8" x10"

11 " x 14 "

12" x 12"

13" x 19"

The Epson Stylus Photo R2880, featuring Epson UltraChrome K3™with Vivid Magenta Ink technology, delivers unprecedented prints to elevate your art form.

12.7"

8.4"

24.3"

Epson Stylus Photo R2880 Printer Specifications

EXHIBITION QUALITY

Epson Stylus®Photo R2880

Fine art redefined.

Take your prints to extraordinary levels with Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta, a professional, 8-color, pigment ink set that

offers an extremely wide color gamut.

ASCEND Create exhibition quality prints with Radiance technology for exceptional color transitions, remarkable highlight and shadow detail,

and consistent color under virtually any light.

EXHIBIT

Produce stunning neutral or toned black-and-white prints with Epson’s innovative Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode,

your key to intuitive and consistent control.

ASTOUND

Epson UltraChrome K3 with

Vivid Magenta.

Long known for being first to market with

technical innovations that enhance photo

printing, Epson has achieved a new standard with Epson UltraChrome K3.

This highly acclaimed 8-color, pigment-based ink set is rapidly raising the

bar in the professional printing industry. And now, with the addition of

Epson’s revolutionary new Vivid Magenta pigments, this ink technology

virtually redefines what is possible with professional color and black-and-

white prints.

Among its many benefits, you will discover:

A newer, high-density form of magenta pigments that produces a wider

color gamut — especially reds, blues and purples

An ink palette that includes Cyan, Light Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light

Magenta, Yellow, Light Black, Light Light Black, Matte Black or Photo Black

A new formulation of Epson Microcrystal Encapsulation™technology

for reduced gloss differential

Innovation delivered.

Professional print permanence ratings of up to 200 years

for truly sellable quality prints1

Color stability immediately after printing eliminates short-term

color shifting

Denser, richer blacks

These advantages combine to create images with such superior color

and clarity, they have an almost three-dimensional look. A result that

far exceeds what can be achieved in a traditional color photograph.

And, while the reds, blues and purples are dramatic, so too are the

blacks. Three-level Black technology delivers richer blacks along with an

unsurpassed gray balance and stunning tonal range. The end result —

whether a vibrant sea of wildflowers, a portrait in subdued light or

anything in between — can be delivered with all the intensity you saw

through the lens.

The color gamut optimized.

To create smoother color transitions and optimize

highlight and shadow detail, Epson partnered with

color scientists at the Rochester Institute of Technology

to develop Radiance technology. This advanced

mathematical architecture maximizes the attainable

color gamut to produce matchless prints

with a truer photographic look.

By utilizing each color in a more efficient

manner, Radiance technology optimizes

the color gamut. It also optimizes your colors

so they appear consistent under varying

lighting conditions — from gallery lighting

to the controlled light of your studio.

This exclusive technology also reduces grain

and dramatically improves color transitions

to reproduce even the subtlest gradations.

Print head superiority.

The Epson Stylus Photo R2880’s permanent,

high performance print head decreases

maintenance and increases reliability by

incorporating a unique, ink-repelling coating.

And, an innovative Mist Collection System

keeps the inside of the printer cleaner.

These enhancements help ensure trouble-

free production and prolong printer life,

making the Epson Stylus Photo R2880 not

only an invaluable creative tool, but a wise

investment as well.

A model of consistency.

Every Epson Stylus Photo R2880 meets the standards of Epson

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.

For those who would like to utilize the Epson UltraChrome K3 with

Vivid Magenta color gamut even further, and improve color accuracy

at the same time, premium ICC profiles are available for download.

These enhanced profiles are available for a wide variety of Epson

media without the need for additional calibration hardware or software.

The black-and-white advantage.

Professionals who work in black-and-white will discover that the Epson

Stylus Photo R2880 provides an amazingly consistent level of control

for neutral or toned black-and-white prints. This is due to an exclusive,

Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode that lets you choose from one

of four presets — neutral, warm, cool or sepia. Or, you can further

fine-tune your image with custom slider bars and the color wheel for

even more precise control. Then, once you’ve created your custom

settings, they can be conveniently saved and reapplied to streamline

your workflow.

Multiple media handling options.

This printer supports a full range of professional and fine art media,

not only to meet your creative needs, but to fuel your creative visions.

Here are some of the possibilities:

Print directly on fine art paper or 1.3 mm thick art boards

Easily handle glossy, matte and luster papers, as well as thick

fine art media, canvas and watercolor paper

Print directly onto ink jet printable CDs and DVDs

Generate breathtaking panoramas on roll paper

up to 13 x 44

With so many options, you’ll be assured stunning results

whether you are printing dramatic images for a gallery show,

or simply customizing your digital portfolio on a CD.

Computer savvy.

For added convenience, the Epson Stylus Photo R2880

includes two USB 2.0 ports, so there’s no more switching

cables back and forth. You can connect two computers to

the printer simultaneously for convenient printing from either.

A true professional.

Providing previously unheard of creative control, flawless color

imaging and versatile media handling, the Epson Stylus Photo

R2880 is poised to become a new standard by which all

professional quality photo printers are measured.

Complete creative control. It’s a worthy goal, but all too often

our technology — the equipment we use — limits our options

and dictates our decisions, which is where the Epson Stylus

Photo R2880 comes in. It’s the printer that professional and

fine art photographers have long desired. An unprecedented

level of control allows you to go where inspiration takes you,

to explore your creative options and let your visions be realized.

It’s the printer that takes exhibition quality prints to new heights.

It begins with Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta, an

innovative ink set that offers an astounding color gamut of

brilliant reds, blues and purples that will amaze even the most

critical viewer.

The 13-inch Epson Stylus Photo R2880 also includes Radiance™

technology, which ensures seamless color transitions and

immaculate highlight and shadow detail. Additionally, three-level

Black technology offers superior gray balance and outstanding

tonal range. And, Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode provides

precision control for neutral or toned black-and-white prints.

When it comes to media handling, the Epson Stylus Photo R2880

will expand rather than dictate your possibilities. Print on fine art

paper, roll paper or 1.3 mm thick art boards. And, whatever your

choices, you can rest assured that the1-inch wide, permanent

print head will deliver professional performance. In addition,

nozzle check technology and Epson PreciseColor™help ensure

that printing is consistent, print-to-print.

The Epson Stylus Photo R2880 is the next step in the evolution

of photo printing. It gives you the quality, control and versatility you

need, not merely to refine your art, but to completely redefine it.

More quality. More control. More inspiration.

Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode. Part of a powerful workflow to take control of your black-and-white prints. Choose from the

preset Color Toning menu or fine tune your image further with custom slider bars and the precise tone color wheel.

Poor gradation

Smooth gradation with

Radiance technology

Horizontal: -37

Vertical: -3

Quick Toning Presets Precise Tone Control

Horizontal: 35

Vertical: 22

Horizontal: 5

Vertical: -36

Cool

Sepia

Photograph © Greg Gorman

Neutral

Warm

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