Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Ink Cartridges

Epson 9880 Printer Review

Print shops and production departments have specific needs that differ from the average office. This is why it is comforting to know that models like the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 color inkjet printer can meet the wide-format needs of these types of users while providing the excellent color and quality output they expect. The UltraChrome K3 technology of the printer ink enhances the quality, while keeping Epson 9880 ink affordable.

The 9880 can handle inkjet printing at sizes up to 44 inches wide, which is quite impressive, but this often translates to a very bulky design. This is not necessarily the case, however, as the machine measures 67 inches by 46 inches by 30 inches, with a weight of 198 pounds, coming in a bit slimmer and lighter than some of its competition. Roll paper is supported, as well as a number of cut sheet sizes, and borderless printing is available for a number of common sizes.

A number of technologies are included in the design of the 9880 to help improve the quality of its output. One such addition is the AccuPhoto HD screening technology, which provides and effective resolution of 2880x1440 for prints, enhancing the image quality by adding more dots per inch for sharper, more accurate output.

Some of the other improvements are in the printer ink itself. The Epson 9880 ink cartridges use a "Vivid Magenta" that enhances the blues and purples for eye-catching color. The Stylus Pro 9880 ink cartridges also have repelling technology that keeps the nozzles from clogging. Lastly, the use of three levels of black for Stylus Pro 9880 ink produces better black and white images.

With so many improvements over previous wide-format models, the 9880 is the picture of modern color output. Its versatile paper-handling and cost-effective Epson 9880 ink make it a model to beat in its category.