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Features & Benefits for the Stylus Pro 7880 | 9880 Production Edition
| Standard Printer: | SP7880K3 | SP9880K3 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP: | $2,995* | $4,995* |
| ColorBurst Edition: | SP7880CB | SP9880CB |
| MSRP: | $3,995* | $5,995* |
| Maximum Printer Width: | 24" Wide | 44" Wide |
| Ink Technology: | Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta |
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An Evolution Continues
Epson is never fully satisfied with the printing technology we introduce. We never stop thinking. We never stop experimenting. And after we've finally developed the best printing technology possible, we pushed ourselves to make it even better.
Introducing the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and Epson Stylus Pro 9880
A true evolution of our past-generation of photographic printing technology, our latest 24-inch (Epson Stylus Pro 7880) and 44-inch (Epson Stylus Pro 9880) professional wide-format printers incorporate forward-thinking designs, with a newly enhanced 8-color ink technology, resulting in a final print of uncompromising quality.
Epson UltraChrome K3 is the standard by which all other professional-level ink technologies are judged. Now enhanced with our breakthrough new Vivid Magenta pigments, our current generation ink technology requires only eight colors, including a three-level black technology, to significantly raise the quality levels for professional color and black-and-white prints.
Imagine producing archival prints with amazing color fidelity, gloss level, and scratch resistance, while providing consistently stable colors that significantly outperform lesser ink technologies. Imagine producing professional neutral and toned black-and-white prints with even higher density levels, along with virtually no metamerism or bronzing.
With an even higher level of ink droplet accuracy, we'e developed a new MicroPiezo AMC print head, along with a new ink repelling coating technology to dramatically reduce nozzle clogging. And, when combined with our new Epson AccuPhoto HD screening technology, at an astonishing resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi, Epson has once again raised the level of image quality -- even exceeding our previous best.
Capable of handling virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to 24-inch or 44-inch wide, Epson sets the standard for professional media use. Whether you're producing sellable color or black-and-white photography, fine art reproduction, or producing color accurate proofs for client approvals, never before have Creative Professionals had such a powerful tool, allowing them to produce their vision without compromise.
Our current generation of wide-format printers continue to represent a level of technology unprecedented in Epson's history. Combining the extreme precision of an Epson Stylus Pro print engine, along with the extraordinary performance of our latest Epson UltraChrome K3 ink technology, Epson continues to redefine the future of wide-format printing.
* Price is MSRP before any applicable rebate. Dealer prices may vary. All prices are in U.S. Dollars.
Features & Benefits for the Stylus Pro 7880 | 9880 Production Edition
Our latest wide-format printers continue to represent a level of technology unprecedented in Epson' history. Combining the extreme precision of an Epson Stylus Pro print engine, along with the extraordinary performance of our latest Epson UltraChrome K3 ink technology, Epson continues to redefine the future of wide-format printing.
Eight-Channel MicroPiezo® AMC™ Print Head
with Ink Repelling Coating Technology
- Print head design capable of handling eight separate ink channels
- One-inch wide high-performance print head with 180 nozzles per channel
- New ink repelling coating to dramatically reduce nozzle clogging
Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink Technology with Vivid Magenta
- High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
- New formulation of Magenta pigments for extreme blues and purples
- Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
- High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation™ technology for reduced gloss differential
- Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry
- Color is stable immediately after printing - no short-term color shifting
- Produces a black density up to 2.55 with an L* value of 2.9*
Epson AccuPhoto™ HD Screening Technology
- Advanced screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior color and clarity
- Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi for incredibly sharp text and line art
- Extremely accurate blends and photographic transitions
Advanced Black-and-White Printing Technology
- Unique driver technology takes full advantage of our three-level black system to produce professional black-and-white prints from color or grayscale image files
- Produces a truly consistent print with no color crossover or color cast
- Some of the world's greatest black-and-white photography has been printed using this technology
Two User-Exchangeable Black Ink Modes
- Printer utilizes two different black ink modes - Photo Black or Matte Black
- This innovative solution optimizes the black ink density for various media types, dramatically improving print quality
Superior Connectivity
- Standard ports include one high speed USB 2.0 and one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
- Standard professional Epson drivers for Macintosh and Windows
Professional Media Handling
- Prints on virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheet, up to 24-inch or 44-inch wide
- All media is front-loaded via a unique straight-through media path
- Accurate automatic loading of cut sheet media up to 24-inch or 44-inch wide in a variety of weights up to 1.5mm thick posterboard
- User-adjustable Roll Media Spindle accepts either 2-inch or 3-inch media cores
- Produces impositions based upon a work-and-turn process, allowing for printing on both sides of certain media types
- Built-in Automatic Cutting System supporting most media types
- Optional Manual Media Cutter for cutting even the thickest of media types
Epson Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System
- Pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink delivery at all printer speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical size of the ink cartridges
- Eight individual 110ml (fill vol.) or 220ml ink cartridges
- Utilizes both 110ml and 220ml ink cartridges simultaneously to optimize ink usage
- On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity
Automatic Head Alignment and Nozzle Check Technology
- Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignments of all color channels
- Aligns both uni-directional and bi-directional print modes
- Built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required
True BorderFree™ Roll-Based Printing
- Capable of printing off both left and right edges of roll based media, while automatically cutting top and bottom edges to produce a full-bleed print on all four sides
- Fully trims finished prints accurately and safely
High Performance Print Engine Speeds
| Print Mode | 16" x 20" | 20" x 30" | 40" x 60" (9880 only) |
| Fine - 720 dpi HS* | 4:20 | 7:55 | 27:00 |
| SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS* | 6:41 | 12:00 | 41:25 |
| SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS* | 12:57 | 23:18 | 79:51 |
Epson PreciseColor™ Technology
- Unique production technology to ensure printer-to-printer color consistency
- Colorimetric calibration is performed during the manufacturing process
- This process automatically evaluates and adjusts the color performance of each printer produced
- The result is extreme color repeatability for demanding color performance over time
- Completely eliminates the need for internal printer calibration devices or procedures
Apple® Macintosh® 16-bit Printer Drivers
- Enhanced 16-bit data support for Macintosh users
- Takes full advantage of 16-bit data files from compatible application software
- Depending upon the file being printed, you may see a more accurate print
World-Class Service and Support
- Free one-year coverage under the Epson Preferred Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day on-site hardware service
- Optional one- or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plans available
myEpsonPrinter.com
- Advanced web-based printer information and management system
- Automatically tracks consumables usage and print job information regardless of location
- Provides real-time cost-per-print estimates and print-job-run information
- Create various reports using actual print job information
- Provides remote printer monitoring and alert capability
- Secure information management using the latest encryption technologies
- True web-based fleet-wide printer management via secure web-based account
ColorBurst® RIP Software for Professional Graphic Design
(included in ColorBurst Edition)
- PostScript Language Level 3 compatible software RIP server - includes both Macintosh OS X (Panther and Tiger) and Windows XP versions
- SWOP® certified for the Epson proofing media line when using supplied SWOP printing environment
- PANTONE® licensed to include coated and uncoated libraries
- Professional color management technology, including separate input ICC profiles for RGB, CMYK, and grayscale images
- Ink limiting technology with CMYK curve adjustments for complete color control
- In-printer linearization technology to ensure accurate color across multiple printers
- Easy-to-use RIP server interface
- Professional job management to handle any workflow your network can produce
- Print directly from any software application or drag-and-drop into a hot folder

Specifications for the Stylus Pro 7880 | 9880 Production Edition
Base Printing Technology
Nozzle Configuration
| Color and Monochrome | 180 nozzles x 8 |
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Droplet Technology
| Smallest droplet size | 3.5 picoliters |
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Resolution
720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi
Print Engine SpeedsA
| 16" x 20" prints from 4:20 to 12:57 | Normal is 6:41 |
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| 20"x 30" prints from 7:55 to 23:18 | Normal is 12:00 |
| 40"x 60" prints from 27:00 to 79:51 | Normal is 41:25 |
Acoustic Noise Level
Printer Language/Drivers
Epson ESC/P®2 raster photographic drivers standard
Optional PANTONE licensed and SWOP certified PostScript Language Level 3 Compatible RIP by ColorBurst (included only with ColorBurst Edition bundle)
Supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows
Operating Systems Supported
| Macintosh | Tiger 10.4.9 or higher Leopard 10.5 or higher (16-bit) Snow Leopard 10.6 or higher (16-bit) |
| Windows | XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit) |
Printer Interfaces
Includes as standard one hi-speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) and one Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)
Dimensions
| SP7880 | 46"(W) x 46"(H) x 30"(D) Weight: 131 lb |
| SP9880 | 67"(W) x 46"(H) x 30"(D) Weight: 198 lb |
BorderFree® Roll Printing
| SP7880 | 10", 13", 16", 17", 24" |
| SP9880 | 10", 13", 16", 17", 24", 36", 44" |
Printable Area
| Maximum paper width | |
|---|---|
| SP7880 | 24" |
| SP9880 | 44" |
| Maximum printable width | |
| SP7880 | 24.16" |
| SP9880 | 44.16" |
| Left and right margins | 0 to 3 mm each (0.24" total) |
| Maximum printable length | Limited by application, OS, and driver/RIP used |
| Minimum paper width | 210 mm (8.27") |
Media Handling
| Media input | |
|---|---|
| SP7880 | Single roll up to 24" width |
| SP9880 | Single roll up to 44" width |
| Cut-sheet size | |
| SP7880 | Up to 24" wide media (auto-loading) |
| SP9880 | Up to 44" wide media (auto-loading) |
| Media core compatibility | Handles both 2" and 3" cored media |
| Max. roll media diameter | 4" (2" core) or 6" (3" core) |
| Media weight | 12 lb bond up to1.5 mm posterboard |
| Built-in media cutter | Automatic and manual cutting |
| Printer cutter blade life | ~2,000 cuts (coated media) |
Epson Intelligent Ink CartridgesB
| Cartridge fill volume | 110 ml or 220 ml each color x 8 cartridges total |
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| Ink cartridge shelf life (recommended) | 2 years from printed production date or 6 months after open |
Line Accuracy
Lightfastness RatingsC
| Color | Up to 200 years |
|---|---|
| Black-and-White | Over 200 years |
Environmental Characteristics
| Operating | 50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C) |
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| 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 Approval
| 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 - 240 V |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Current | 1.0 A /110 - 120 V |
| Operating | Approx. 55 W or less |
|---|---|
| Standby | Less than 5 W |
| Power Off | Less than 1 W |
| ENERGY STAR compliant |
Products and Accessory Part Numbers
| Product Description | SP7880 | SP9880 |
|---|---|---|
| Epson Stylus Pro Printer | SP7880K3 | SP9880K3 |
| ColorBurst Editions (Includes ColorBurst® RIP) |
SP7880CB | SP9880CB |
| Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus Service | EPP7898B1 | EPP7898B1 |
| Additional Two-year Epson Preferred Plus Service | EPP7898B2 | EPP7898B2 |
| Automatic Take-up Reel System | Not Available | C12C815251 |
| Replacement 44" Take-up Reel Core | Not Available | C815121 |
| Additional Media Spindle (Normal Tension) - 2" / 3" | C12C811161 | C12C811151 |
| Additional Media Spindle (High Tension) - 2" / 3" | C12C811155 | C12C811152 |
| Replacement Printer Cutter Blade |
C12C815331 | C815182 |
| Replacement Manual Cutting Blade |
C815192 | C815182 |
| Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank |
C12C890191 | C12C890191 |
Epson UltraChrome K3 Vivid Magenta Ink
| Ink Cartridge | (110 ml) | (220 ml) |
|---|---|---|
| Photo Black | T642100 | T603100 |
| Cyan | T602200 | T603200 |
| Vivid Magenta | T602300 | T603300 |
| Yellow | T602400 | T603400 |
| Light Cyan | T602500 | T603500 |
| Vivid Light Magenta | T602600 | T603600 |
| Light Black | T602700 | T603700 |
| Light Light Black | T602900 | T603900 |
| Matte Black | T611800 | T612800 |

