Epson Stylus Pro 3880

512 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 512 reviews of Epson Stylus Pro 3880. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and performance. The design and price are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the paper handling.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Epson Stylus Pro 3880

alaTest has collected and analyzed 56 user reviews of Epson Stylus Pro 3880 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the durability and performance. The print quality and noise also get good opinions, but the reliability and price get critical opinions.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Epson Stylus Pro 3880

alaTest has collected and analyzed 202 user reviews of Epson Stylus Pro 3880 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the noise and durability. The design and performance also get good opinions, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the price. Some have doubts about the paper handling.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Epson Stylus Pro 3880

Although the 3880 lacks a roll feeder, it has three paper-feeding methods: a main top-loading feeder that holds up to 50 sheets of photo paper up to 17 by 22 inches, or 120 sheets of plain paper. A second, single-sheet top feeder is optimized for...

Professional-grade output. Prints at paper sizes up to 17 by 24 inches. Multiple paper feeds

Though exquisite, both graphics and photos showed a few minor flaws. No option to print from paper rolls

The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 professional photo printer is a great choice both for professional photographers and for amateurs thinking of taking the leap into a career in photography.

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Expert review by : PhotographyBLOG (photographyblog.com)

Epson Stylus Pro 3880

When you have the most popular C Size (17") printer on the market, it might not seem that there's a good reason to update it. For the past three years, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 has held this status. With a good combination of price and size, this C...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by (consumersearch.com)

Epson Stylus Pro 3880

Epson's least expensive professional photo printer, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880, can crank out prints up to 17 inches by 22 inches -- something that the lower-tier Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mark II (*Est. $445) and Canon Pixma Pro9500 Mark II (*Est. $765)...

Exceptional photo prints, prints up to 17 inches by 22 inches, compact size

Wastes ink when switching from glossy to matte, finicky paper feed, expensive

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Steve Baczewski (layersmagazine.com)

Epson Stylus Pro 3880

After nearly three years, Epson is replacing the popular A2-size Stylus Pro 3800 with the impressive Stylus Pro 3880.

Paper handling; excellent included ICC paper profiles

Flimsy paper output tray

I compared the 3880 to its predecessor, printing the same files on both machines. The addition of vivid magenta gives the 3880 an edge for reproducing more accurate blues and magentas. Colors are more vibrant, there’s more highlight and shadow detail,...

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Expert review by : Matthew Richards (techradar.com)

Epson Stylus Pro 3880 review

It offers A2 photo prints, but is bigger really better?

Extra-large A2 printing in great quality and at sizes up to 17x37.4 inches

Printer and cartridges are pricey

Lacks a little of the R3000's finesse, but a good option if you can afford it.

Jul, 2011

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Expert review by : Rob Mead, Macworld.co.uk (techadvisor.co.uk)

Epson Stylus Pro 3880 review

Designed to sit on your desk (although it'll have to be a pretty big desk), the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is more like a regular inkjet on steroids. Something that makes it useful for all kinds of users – from design studios to professional photographers...

The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is that most remarkable of things – a desktop A2+ printer that's quiet, easy to use and which produces great-looking prints. Ideal for use in a small offices, photo studios and for printer proofs, we simply can’t recommend it...

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com.au)

Epson Stylus Pro 3880

Epson is replacing its Stylus Pro 3800 medium format printer with the 3880, rolling its latest set of technologies down the product line from the Stylus Pro 4880, as well as introducing a new version of its screening architecture.

None of this comes cheap. The Epson Stylus Pro 3880 debuts at AU$2195 and will ship in mid October.

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by (tipa.com)

Epson Stylus Pro 3880

Con l'impiego dell'avanzato sistema UltraChrome K3 Epson di quarta generazione con inchiostri a pigmenti Vivid Magenta per stampe di alta qualità e che durano nel tempo fino al formato A2+ sia in bianco e nero che a colori, la Epson Stylus Pro 3880...

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Digital Arts (digitalartsonline.co.uk)

Epson Stylus Pro 3880 review

Most A2+ printers are enormous things you need plenty of office space for, but not the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 . Designed to sit on your desk – although it'll have to be a pretty big one – and with a simple top-controlled panel and stylish matt black...

Produces great-looking prints; compact and quiet; automatically switches between blacks

No paper roll option; software installer needs updating

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by (macworld.co.uk)