Epson Large Format Printer

• Epson 7880/9880
• Epson 7900/9900
• Epson 7700/9700
• Epson 4880
• Epson GS6000
• Epson WT7900

Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880

Base Printing Technology

Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink repelling coating technology

8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head

9-cartridge (C, LC, VM, VLM, Y, LK, LLK, PK or MK)

Auto Head Alignment and Cleaning technology

Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology Professional-level pigment-based ink technology

Nozzle Configuration

Color and Monochrome

180 nozzles x 8

Droplet Technology

Smallest droplet size

3.5 picoliters

Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different droplet sizes per print line

Resolution

2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi;
720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi

Print Engine Speeds^A

16" x 20" prints from 4:20 to 12:57	Normal is 6:41
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

Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779

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

Dimensions and weight include printer stand

BorderFree® Roll Printing

Left and right borderless "bleed" printing for the following roll media widths:

SP7880	10", 13", 16", 17", 24"
SP9880	10", 13", 16", 17", 24", 36", 44"

Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length when printing on roll media.

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 Cartridges^B

Cartridge fill volume	110 ml or 220 ml   each color x 8 cartridges total
Ink cartridge shelf life (recommended)	2 years from printed production date or 6 months after open

Line Accuracy

+ or - 0.2% of specified page length

Lightfastness Ratings^C

Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink

Color	Up to 200 years
Black-and-White	Over 200 years

Environmental Characteristics

Temperature

Operating	50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C)
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

Power consumption

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

^A Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. Normal Mode based on SuperFine - 1440 dpi.

^B Cartridge yields vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings, temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or predominantly with one ink color. A variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" signal. Part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer. Ink is used for both printing and print head maintenance. All inks are used for both black and color printing. For more information about cartridges see www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo

^C Ink lightfastness rating based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media displayed indoors under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.

Epson Stylus Pro 7880/9880

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*

*Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)

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

Utilizing our latest print head technology, the Epson Stylus Pro 7880 and 9880 are among the fastest wide-format printers in their class.

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

* HS = High-Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) | Print speeds are shown in min:sec

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

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