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© 2007 Harry Benson
Epson Stylus®Pro11880
REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF PRINTING
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64"
Introducing the all-new Epson Stylus®Pro 11880 | The world’s most advanced 64-inch wide ink jet printer.
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© 2007 Pete Turner
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At Epson, we never forget our heritage. We never forget the thousands of
Creative Professionals who helped guide our engineering development to
become what it is today. And after a decade has past, we are still fascinated
by what is possible.
There is a single word used among the Stylus Pro engineering teams
within Epson – Monozukuri (mono-zu-kuri). When translated, it represents
the human involvement required to develop the world’s most difficult
technologies – and succeeding.
Introducing the all-new Epson Stylus Pro11880.
Representing the ultimate expression of Epson Stylus Pro engineering,
the all-new Epson Stylus Pro 11880 is produced by a dedicated team of
specialists. Every step of its production is scrutinized, while incorporating
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our latest technologies including an exotic new MicroPiezo
TFP™print
head, real-time automatic switching between Matte and Photo black inks,
automatic nozzle verification and cleaning, and more. The result is the
world’s most advanced 64-inch wide photographic printer.
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Epson UltraChrome K3
is the standard by which all other professionallevel 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 64-inch wide archival prints with amazing color fidelity,
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, along with virtually no metamerism or bronzing.
With an even higher level of ink droplet accuracy, we’ve developed an
all-new MicroPiezo TFP print head, featuring a new ink repelling coating
technology to dramatically reduce nozzle clogging. And, when combined
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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.
Capable of handling virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to
64-inch wide, Epson sets the standard for professional media use. Whether
you’re producing sellable color or black-and-white photography, fine art
reproduction, or producing color accurate proofs for client approvals, never
before have Creative Professionals had such a powerful tool, allowing
them to produce their vision without compromise.
Our latest Epson Stylus Pro printers continue to represent a level of
technology unprecedented in Epson’s 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.
Epson UltraChrome K3 with
Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
Extreme color gamut especially within the blue and purple ranges.
Improves overall black density for significantly richer blacks.
OUR ULTIMATE EXPRESSION.
Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Technology
The world’s highest resolution piezo ink jet print head
with 360 nozzles per inch.AQuite possibly the most
advanced ink jet print head ever manufactured.
Easy-to-Use Front Control Panel
Large 2.5"backlit LCD panel for superior direct
printer control and operational status.
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Print Head Technology from the Future
All-new 9-channel MicroPiezo TFP Print Head
Print head design capable of handling nine separate ink channels
1-inch wide, high-performance print head, with 360 nozzles
per channel
Low vibration meniscus control, for highly accurate dot shape
and placement
All-new ink repelling coating to dramatically reduce nozzle clogging
All-new Epson AccuPhoto HD Screening
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 TFP Technology
Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters, to greatly
decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality
Exotic Thin Film Piezo (TFP) along with Low Vibration Meniscus
Control 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
class-leading 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
Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignment of
all color channels
Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes
Automatic Nozzle Verification and Cleaning
Built-in sensor quickly verifies nozzle status without using media
and can automatically clean the 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
Automatic Real-time Black Ink Mode Switching
Printers can automatically 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.
Next-Generation Print Engine Technology
Professional Media Handling
Prints on virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to
64-inch wide
All media is front-loaded via a unique straight-through media path
Accurate loading of cut-sheet media up to 64-inch wide in a variety
of media up to 1.5 mm thick, posterboard
Automatic Media Bar-Code Tracking and Identification System for
efficient roll media use
User-adjustable Dual-Tension Roll Media Spindle accepts either
2- or 3-inch media cores
On certain media types, you can produce accurate impositions
using a work-and-turn process
Built-in Automatic Cutting System supporting most media types
Standard Automatic Roll Media Take -up Reel, for unattended
production of large print runs
Optional Retractable Fabric-Based Media Bin, safely captures multiple
prints up to 64"x 36"
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Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
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High-performance Print Engine Speeds
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Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, the Epson
Stylus Pro 11880 is among the fastest wide-format printers in the industry.
Print Mode 16" x 2 0" 20" x 30" 40" x 60"
Normal
– 360 dpi HS
0:50 1: 2 4 4:08
Fine – 720 dpi HS 3:09 6:19 19:45
SuperFine –1440 dpi HS 4:42 8:17 25:52
SuperPhoto – 2880 dpi HS 7:39 13: 24 42:10
HS = High-speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) Print speeds are shown in min:sec.
Epson Intelligent High-capacity Ink System
Pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink delivery at
all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical size of the
ink cartridges
Nine individual 700ml ink cartridges
On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity
Unique Printer Activity Lighting System
Nine individual amber LED lights provide live feedback about ink
and printer activity
Superior Connectivity
Standard connectivity includes one USB 2.0 interface and
one 10/100/1000Base-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 the 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 on-site service
Optional one- or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plans available
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Unique Printer Activity Lighting System
Nine individual amber LEDs are used to identify ink status
to print engine activity. Extremely visible from long
distances for larger printing shops and studios.
capability. System can automatically de-curl media using
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Automatic Roll Media Take-up Reel
True 64-inch wide roll-to-roll unattended printing
both forward and backward take-up modes.
Automatic Media Bar-code Tracking and Identification System
System automatically tracks media type, remaining
length, media width, etc. Reloading partially used media rolls
are now very efficient with less chance for mistakes.
Optional Retractable Fabric-Based Media Bin
Easy-to-use media bin safely catches multiple prints up to 64"x 36".
Quickly retracts to a hiding position for use of the roll media
take-up reel. Perfect for professional photographic and fine art prints.
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Epson Stylus®Pro11880 Print Engine Specifications
Printing Technology
Advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head
with ink repelling coating technology
9-channel, drop-on-demand, thin film piezo, ink jet
9-cartridge (C, LC, VM, VLM, Y, LK, LLK, PK and MK)
Auto Black Ink Mode Switching – realtime switch; no ink waste
Auto Head Alignment technology
Auto Nozzle Verification and Cleaning technology
Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology
Professional-level, pigment-based ink technology
Nozzle Configuration
Color and Monochrome 360 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; 360 x 180 dpi
Print Engine Speed
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16"x 20" prints from 0:50 to 7:39 - Normal is 3:09
20"x 30" prints from 1:24 to 13:24 - Normal is 6:19
40"x 60" prints from 4:08 to 42:10 - Normal is 19:45
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 53 dB(A) according to ISO 7779
Printer Language/Drivers
Epson ESC/P®3 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 Gigabit Ethernet port (10/100/1000Base-T)
Dimensions
92"(W) x 46"(H) x 28"(D)
Printer weight: 384 lb
Dimensions and weight include printer stand
BorderFree®Printing
Complete borderless printing on the following roll media sizes:
10 ", 1 3 ", 16 ", 17 ", 2 4", 3 6 ", 4 4 ", 50 ", 5 4"
Printable Area
Maximum paper width 64"
Left and right margins 0 or 3 mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable width 63.75"
Maximum printable length Limited by application, OS and
driver/RIP used
Media Handling
Media input Single roll-to-roll up to 64" wide
Cut-sheet size Letter up to 64" wide
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 to 1.5 mm
posterboard
Built-in media cutter Automatic and manual cutting
Printer cutter blade life ~2,000 cuts (coated media)
Roll Media Take-up Reel Auto forward and backward;
light-based media tension sensor
Roll Media Tracking System Auto bar-coding system
Epson Intelligent Pressurized Ink Cartridges
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Cartridge fill volume 700 ml each color x 9 colors total
Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from printed production
(recommended) date or 6 months after open
Ink Activity Lights 9 individual amber LEDs
Line Accuracy
+ or – 0.2% of specified page length
Lightfastness Ratings
D
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)
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 –120 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
Product/Accessories Part Numbers
Epson Stylus Pro 11880 Printer SP11880K3
Epson Stylus Pro 11880 ColorBurst Edition SP11880CB
Includes ColorBurst®RIP
Additional One-year Epson
Preferred Plus service EPP1188B1
Additional Two-year Epson
Preferred Plus service EPP1188B2
Retractable Fabric-Based Media Bin C12C890401
Additional 64" Wide Media Take-up Core - 3" C64CORE
Additional Dual Tension Media Spindle - 2" / 3" C12C811231
Replacement Printer Cutter Blade C12C815291
Replacement ink maintenance tank C12C890191
Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink (700 ml )
Photo Black ink cartridge T591100
Cyan ink cartridge T591200
Vivid Magenta ink cartridge T591300
Yellow ink cartridge T591400
Light Cyan ink cartridge T591500
Vivid Light Magenta ink cartridge T591600
Light Black ink cartridge T591700
Matte Black ink cartridge T591800
Light Light Black ink cartridge T591900
A Based upon Seiko Epson engineering.
B 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 Fine -720 dpi HS.
C 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 car tridges. Photo Black and Matte
Black cartridges are included. See www.epson.com/cartridgeinfo for more information about cartridges.
D 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.
Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length
when printing on roll media
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