Epson Stylus®Pro 4880
REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF PRINTING
© 2007 Rodney Smith
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 x1440 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.
TRANSFORMING TALENT INTO IMAGERY.
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 with 180 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 x1440 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.
Epson Stylus Pro 4880
(Shown with optional printer stand)
© 2007 Bert Monroy© 2007 Douglas Bizzaro and Elizabeth Moss
PROFESSIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHY
Commercial | Fine Art
Event | Portrait | Nature
Exhibition-Quality
Black-and-White
8" x 10" prints
in 2:00 min:sec
16"x 20" prints
in 6:07 min:sec
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Comps and Layouts
Packaging Mock-ups
Prepress Proofing
Signage
17" x 22" comps
and production prints
in 4:07 min:sec
17" x 22" contract
quality proofs
in 9:46 min:sec
Diamond
D
Live every woman’s fantasy
and be adorned with jewels
of extraordinary brilliance
and timeless luminosity.
Diamonds are the essence of
royalty, luxury, and glamour.
As symbols of eternity and
romance, each gem has its
own fire and exuberance,
its own lasting impression.
reams
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
†
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
A
Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, the
Epson Stylus Pro4880 is among the fastest professional desktop
printers in the industry.
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 10:5 5 18:57
HS = High-speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) Print speeds are shown in min:sec
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
®
®
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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 PreferredSMProtection
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
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Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
3
© 2007 Douglas Dubler
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 exhibitionquality, neutral or toned,
black-and-white prints.
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.
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".
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.
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.
Epson Stylus®Pro 4880 Print Engine Specifications
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 9
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 Speed
A
8" x 10" prints from 1:18 sec to 6:25— Normal is 2:00
11"x 14" prints from 2:27 to 10:55 — Normal is 3:25
16"x 20" prints from 4:07 to 18: 57 — Normal is 6:07
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 (universal binary)
Leopard 10.5 or higher (16-bit)
Windows Vista and XP (both 32 and 64-bit supported)
Printer Interfaces
Includes as standard one hi-speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible)
and one Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)
Dimensions
33"(W) x 14"(H) x 30"(D)
Printer weight: 89 lb
BorderFree Printing
Complete borderless printing on the following roll media sizes:
8.25", 8.5", 10", 12", 13", 14", 16", 17"
Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length
when printing on roll media
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
Printable Area
Maximum paper width 17"
Left and right margins 0 to 3 mm each (0.24" total)
Top and bottom margins 0 to 25 mm each
Maximum printable width 17.16" (full bleed 17" width)
Maximum printable length Limited by application, OS, and
driver/RIP used
Media Handling
Roll media size Single roll up to 17" width
Roll media length Up to 132' (limited by core dia.)
Cut-sheet input tray size Up to 17" x 22"
Cut-sheet media input Up to 250 sheet tray, top and
rear manual feed slots
Media core compatibility Handles both 2"and 3" cored media
Max. roll media diameter 4" (2"core) or 6" (3"core)
Weight 12 lb bond up to1.5 mm
posterboard
Built-in media cutter Automatic and manual cutting
Epson Intelligent Ink Cartridges
B
Cartridge fill volume 110 ml or 220 ml
each color x 8 cartridges total
Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from printed production
(recommended) date or 6 months after open
Line Accuracy
+ or – 0.2% of specified page length
Lightfastness Ratings
C
Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink Color: Up to 200 years
B&W: 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)
Engine Reliability
Cutter life ~2,000 cuts (coated media)
Maintenance parts Pump unit, flushing box,
head cleaner, cap assembly
First major
maintenance interval (number of 8" x 10" prints)
720 x 720 dpi 45,000 prints
1440 x 720 dpi 29,500 prints
2880 x 1440 dpi 15,200 prints
Note: when printing in uni-directional mode the above
numbers are reduced by half
Electrical Requirements
Voltage AC 110– 240 V
Frequency 50 to 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
Product/Accessories Part Numbers
Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer SP4880K3
Epson Stylus Pro 4880 ColorBurst Edition SP4880CB
Includes ColorBurst®RIP
Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Portrait Edition SP4880EX
Includes ExpressDigital
®
Darkroom
™
Core Edition
Epson Stylus Pro 4880 C4800STAND
Printer Cabinet Stand
Epson Stylus Pro 4880 C4800TUMI
TUMI®Printer Cover
Additional One-year Epson
Preferred Plus Service EPP48B1
Additional Two-year Epson
Preferred Plus Service EPP48B2
Additional Media Spindle
(Normal Tension) – 2" / 3" C12C811171
Additional Media Spindle
(High Tension) – 2" / 3" C12C811191
Replacement Printer Cutter Blade C12C815291
Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank C12C890191
Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink (110 ml) (220 ml)
Photo Black ink cartridge T605100 T606100
Cyan ink cartridge T605200 T606200
Vivid Magenta ink cartridge T605300 T606300
Yellow ink cartridge T605400 T606400
Light Cyan ink cartridge T605500 T606500
Vivid Light Magenta ink cartridge T605600 T606600
Light Black ink cartridge T605700 T606700
Light Light Black ink cartridge T605900 T606900
Matte Black ink cartridge T613800 T614800
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 HS.
B Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use
and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "Replace
Cartridge" indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first
cartridges is used for priming the printer. Printer ships with 110 ml cartridges. Photo Black cartridge
included, Matte Black must be purchased separately. See www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo for more
information about cartridges.
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.
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