Latest Generation Print Head Technology
All New 8-channel Print Head with Ink Repelling
Coating Technology
Print head design capable of handling eight separate ink channels
1-inch wide high-performance print head with180 nozzles per channel
All-new ink repelling coating to dramatically reduce nozzle clogging
All New Epson AccuPhoto HD Screening Technology
Radical 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 fine blends and photographic transitions
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
Enhanced Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely controls
the curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle before releasing it
onto the media. The result is extremely sharp and accurate placement
of ink droplets for outstanding photographic print quality.
Epson PreciseColor
™
Manufacturing
In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Stylus Pro
printers of the same model, Epson has enhanced the manufacturing
process to include colorimetric calibration. Eliminating the need for
internal calibration devices, this system evaluates and adjusts each
printer’s performance at the manufacturing stage, producing consistent
color output from printer to printer.
Automatic Print Head Alignment Technology
Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignment of all
color channels
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
Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta
Ink Technology
Industry Defining 8-color Pigment-based Ink System
High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
Advanced 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
Depending upon media – produces a black density up to 2.5 with
an L* value of 3.9
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Three-level Black Ink Technology
Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks
Significantly improves the printer’s gray balance while eliminating
color casts
Outstanding midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range
Virtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of basic pigment
chemistry
Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync
™
and ICM
™
workflows
Two User-exchangeable Black Ink Modes
Printers can utilize two different Black ink modes – Photo Black or Matte
Black. This innovative solution optimizes the Black ink density for various
media types, dramatically improving the final print quality.
The standard Photo Black ink mode can be used for any media type
with professional results. However, for certain Epson media types such
as Velvet Fine Art, Enhanced Matte, and UltraSmooth
®
Fine Art, using
the optional Matte Black ink mode instead, will dramatically increase
black optical density for even better print quality.
Professional 17" Wide Print Engine Technology
Professional Media Handling
Prints on virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, from letter
up to 17" wide
Built-in high-capacity paper tray handling up to 250 sheets of
plain letter-sized paper or up to 50 sheets of photographic media
up to 17"x 22"
Supports printing on both sides of the media without damaging the
previously printed side
User-adjustable Roll Media Spindle accepts either 2" or 3" media cores
Four built-in media paths including roll feed, cut-sheet tray, front-top
manual feed, and a straight-through front manual feed handling
media up to 1.5 mm thick
Built-in automatic media cutter
True BorderFree
®
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 your finished prints more accurately and safely than
by hand
High-performance Print Engine Speeds
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Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, the
Epson Stylus Pro 4880 is among the fastest professional desktop
printers in the industry.
Epson Intelligent High-capacity Ink System
Eight individual 110 ml or 220 ml ink cartridges
Greatly increases productivity by allowing you to replace ink
cartridges on the fly, even during the middle of a print job
Utilizes both 110 ml or 220 ml ink cartridges simultaneously to
optimize ink usage
Superior Connectivity
Standard connectivity includes one USB 2.0 interface and one
10/100Base -T Ethernet port
Professional Epson photographic drivers for Macintosh
®
and Windows
®
Optional PANTONE
®
licensed and SWOP
®
certified PostScript
®
Language Level 3
™
Compatible RIP by ColorBurst
®
(included
only with ColorBurst Edition bundle)
Fully supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows –
the Epson Stylus Pro series printers are used within the most
demanding commercial printing environments
World-Class Service and Support
Free one-year of coverage under the Epson Preferred
SM
Protection
Plan with toll-free telephone support available Monday through
Friday and usually next-business-day full unit exchange service
Optional one- or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service
plans available
The ideas from thousands of Creative Professionals are built into every
Epson Stylus Pro printer. As a result, the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Series
has become the standard within the world’s greatest design studios,
photographic labs, and commercial print shops. And, the tradition continues.
Introducing the new Epson Stylus Pro 4880.
Designed to meet the needs of the most demanding professionals,
the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 incorporates a unique, 17-inch wide printer
design with a breakthrough, new ink technology, forcing the industry to
reconsider what’s possible from photographic ink jet printing.
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 newest-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 accuracy, 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, with virtually no metamerism or bronzing.
With an even higher level of ink droplet accuracy, we’ve developed an
all-new MicroPiezo
®
AMC
™
print head, along with an all-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.
Handling virtually any media type in roll or cut-sheet, up to 17-inch wide,
the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 incorporates a high-capacity paper tray
capable of handling cut-sheet media up to 17"x 22". We even
incorporated four different ways to load media, including a front-loading
straight-through path capable of handling media up to 1.5 mm thick,
giving you the ultimate in media flexibility.
The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 represents a level of technology unprecedented
in Epson’s history. By combining the extreme precision of an Epson
Stylus Pro print engine, along with the extraordinary performance of Epson
UltraChrome K3 ink technology, Epson is once again transforming talent
into imagery.
Intelligent High-capacity
Ink System
Eight individual 110 ml or
220 ml ink cartridges for true
professional use. You can
even use both 110 ml and
220 ml sizes simultaneously
to further optimize ink usage.
Professional Media
Handling
Prints on virtually any
media type up to 17" wide,
up to 1.5 mm thick. Unique
high-capacity paper tray
handling cut-sheet media
up to 17" x 22".
Auto Head Alignment and
Cleaning Technology
Built-in sensor automatically
aligns the 8-channel print
head for extremely accurate
dot placement. This system is
so effective, it can even detect
when a print head is getting
dirty and automatically clean
if needed.
High-performance
Print Engine Speeds
High-performance one-inch
wide print head technology
produces prints faster
than any previous model,
making the Epson Stylus
Pro 4880 one of the fastest
photographic quality printers
ever made by Epson.
Epson UltraChrome K3
with all-new Vivid
Magenta ink technology
The new standard by which
all other ink systems will be
judged. All new high-density
magenta pigments for an
extremely wide color gamut,
amazing high-gloss prints,
unique three-level black
technology, all with virtually
no metamerism or bronzing.
Advanced Black-and-White
Printing Technology
Unique Epson screening
and driver technology
developed specifically for
producing exhibition-
quality, neutral or toned,
black-and-white prints.
Epson Stylus Pro 4880
(Shown with optional printer stand)
TRANSFORMING TALENT INTO IMAGERY.
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Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
Print Mode
8" x 10"
11" x 14"
16" x 20"
Fine – 720 dpi HS
1:18
2:27
4:07
SuperFine – 1440 dpi HS
2:00
3:25
6:07
SuperFine – 1440 dpi
3:17
5:35
9:46
SuperPhoto – 2880 dpi HS
3:54
6:35
11:40
SuperPhoto – 2880 dpi
6:25
10:55
18:57
HS = High-speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) Print speeds are shown in min:sec
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