Epson Stylus PRO 3880

alaTest has collected and analyzed 257 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the size and print quality. The performance and design are also appreciated. Many are negative about the multifunction. There are some mixed opinions about the ink consumption and paper handling.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the Epson Stylus PRO 3880 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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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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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

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Epson Stylus Pro 3880

 

The Stylus Pro 3880 is an exceptional wide-format desktop photo printer for pros or advanced amateurs with limited space and modest budgets.

Wide-carriage (17-inch) printing at an exceptional price point; outstanding image quality; easy setup; fast, quiet

Does not accept roll paper, or sheets larger than 17x22 inches

If you are a very serious amateur, an aspiring pro, or simply a photographer who wants the very best possible print quality—and the option to generate wide-format output—in a relatively affordable, midsize desktop printer, the Epson Stylus Pro 3880 is...

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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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Amazon review summary for the Epson Stylus PRO 3880

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of the Epson Stylus PRO 3880 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

performance, usability, build quality, size, print quality

value for money, multifunction, paper handling

82% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Works well with Fine Art papers

 

I had been using an Epson 1400 for several years and had been looking to upgrade for better color and archival inks. I am an artist and am not printing photographs but images that I create on my computer in Photoshop CS6. The Stylus Pro 3880 takes some...

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Great quality. Poor feeding with canvas

 

I purchased the R3880 because I had such good results on the R1900. So far the printing on the R3880 has been exceptional. I wanted to print larger size canvas. Big problems with the feeding in the rear with 17 x 22 exhibition canvas matte. I spent...

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Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Inkjet Large Format Printer

 

Very nice prints on just about everything. One problem. It wont print on Canvas as it advertises. I have tried everything. It just wont do it.

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Great photos

 

I have only used it one night, but so far it is a great printer. However, it does not come with the unusual USB/printer cable. For the price it seems that they would include the simple cable.

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3880 Printer

 

Packaging was outstanding. Arrived in about half the time I expected. Great instructions for set up/install. (I use a Mac) Printed terrific photos immediately. Colors are great. No issues. I have to say I had a bit of buyer's remorse given the price...

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Product Specifications

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 will 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.

Accessories

Accessory Type:Lens hood
Compatibility (Product Type):Lens

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:15in
Height:10in
Weight:43.2lbs
Width:27in

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC/PC / Mac
Manufacturer:Epson/Nikon
Model:HB-35/Pro 3880/Pro 3880 Graphic Arts
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Epson Stylus/Nikon

Miscellaneous

Microsoft Certification:Compatible with Windows 7

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Type:Print server

Printer

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Interface:Ethernet 10/100Base-TX / USB/USB / Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
Language Simulation:EPSON ESC/P 2/PostScript 3 / EPSON ESC/P 2
Large Format Printer Size:17 / 17"
Large Format Printer Size (metric):432 mm
Max H-Resolution B/W:2880dpi
Max H-Resolution Color:2880dpi
Max Media Size (Standard):ANSI C (17 in x 22 in)
Max Printing Speed:2min/page
Max V-Resolution B/W:1440dpi
Max V-Resolution Color:1440dpi
Media Type:Plain paper / Glossy paper / Matte paper / Fine art paper / Semimatte coated fiber paper/Semimatte coated fiber paper / Fine art paper / Matte paper / Glossy paper / Plain paper
Output Type:Color
Technology:Ink-jet
Total Media Capacity:120sheets
Type:Large-format printer

Scanner

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Edition / Apple MacOS X 10.6 / Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition / Apple MacOS X 10.5 or later / Apple MacOS X 10.4.9 or later / Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits)/Microsoft Windows XP / Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition / Microsoft Windows 7 / Apple MacOS X 10.6 / Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Edition / Apple MacOS X 10.5 or later / Apple MacOS X 10.4.9 or later / Microsoft Windows Vista (32/64 bits)
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