The Epson Stylus Pro 9880 is a 44" professional wide-format printer incorporating forward-thinking designs with enhanced 8-color ink technology, resulting in a final print of uncompromising quality. Using Epson UltraChrome K3 ink technology, the printer requires only eight colors, including three-level black technology and Vivid Magenta pigments to produce archival prints with amazing color fidelity, gloss level, and scratch resistance, while providing consistently stable colors. The three-level black technology also creates neutral and toned black and white prints with high density levels along with virtually no metamerism or bronzing.
Designed for the most demanding commercial printing environments, the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 ColorBurst Edition is a printing solution that provides extraordinary performance and value. Innovative UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink technology, breakthrough AccuPhoto HD screening, and a custom-designed PostScript Language Level 3 Compatible RIP from ColorBurst combine into a powerful tool to exceed the expectations of prepress professionals, graphic designers, and commercial photographers.
The MicroPiezo AMC print head gives the printer a high level of ink droplet accuracy, while an ink repelling coating technology dramatically reduces nozzle clogging. Combined with Epson AccuPhoto HD screening technology, the MicroPiezo AMC print head produces a resolution of 2880 x 1440.
Handling roll and cut-sheet media up to 44" wide, the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 features accurate automatic loading of cut-sheet media up to 1.5 mm thick posterboard. The printer's user adjustable Roll Media Spindle accepts either 2-inch or 3-inch media cores.
ColorBurst RIP Software Features:
- 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
General Features:
- 8-channel Print Head with Ink Repelling Coating Technology & Epson AccuPhoto HD Screening Technology
- Variable-sized Droplet with AMC Technology: Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality
- Epson PreciseColor Manufacturing: Colormetric calibration during the manufacturing process eliminates the need for internal calibration devices.
- Automatic Print Head Alignment Technology: Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes
- Automatic Nozzle Check Technology: Built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required – even partially clogged nozzles
- Three-level Black Ink Technology: Simultaneously uses all three black inks to improve gray balance, eliminate color casts and to create smooth tonal ranges.
- Two User-exchangeable Black Ink Modes: Optimizes the Black ink density for various media types, dramatically improving the final print quality.
- Epson Intelligent High-capacity Ink System: Eight individual 110 ml or 220 ml ink cartridges to greatly increase productivity by allowing you to replace ink cartridges on the fly.
- High-performance Print Engine Speeds: Utilizes Epson's latest high-performance print head technology.
- Professional Media Handling: Prints on virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to 24-inch
- 8-color UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology: With its high-density magenta pigments, UltraChrome K3 Technology produces an extremely wide color gamut and amazing high-gloss prints
- Easy-to-use Control Panel: Large 2.5" backlit LCD panel for superior direct printer control and operational status.
- Superior Connectivity: Standard connectivity includes one USB 2.0 interface and one 10/100Base-T Ethernet port.
- World-Class Service and Support: Free one-year of coverage under the Epson PreferredSM Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day full unit exchange service.
