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Epson Stylus®Pro 3800

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Over the past decade, Epson has been inspired by the way Creative

Professionals embraced technology to realize their vision. Perhaps that is

why Epson works so closely with industry professionals before developing

any new Epson Stylus Pro product.

Together, we have set the standards by which all other photographic

imaging technologies are measured. So, when Epson decided to further

push the limits of photographic imaging technology, we once again

looked to the industry for answers.

Introducing the all-new Epson Stylus Pro 3800.

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esigned from the beginning to exceed all expectations, the Epson Stylus

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ro 3800 incorporates an all-new, 17- inch wide printer design, along with

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radical new photographic screening technology. And, when combined

with our breakthrough Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink will deliver your

creative vision without compromise.

Even more remarkable, our latest high performance, one-inch wide print

head now incorporates a new Auto-sharing Black Ink technology, allowing

both Photo and Matte Black ink to be installed and switched automatically.

Capable of handling virtually any type of cut-sheet media up to 17 inches

wide, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 incorporates a high-capacity paper feeder

that can accommodate sizes from 4x6 up to 17x22. Continuing to set

standards in media flexibility, we’ve developed various ways of loading

media, including a front-loading, straight-through path capable of handling

media up to 1.5 mm thick and even a second, top-loading, single-sheet

feeder optimized for fine art papers.

Imagine producing 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 higher density

levels and virtually no metamerism or bronzing.

Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink technology has produced some of the world’s

greatest images. Inspired by our past generations of pigmented ink, Epson

UltraChrome K3 incorporates a three-level Black, along with new color

pigments, to dramatically raise the bar for professional color and black

and-white prints. The standard has been set.

The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 represents a level of imaging technology

unprecedented in Epson’s history. The extreme precision of an Epson Stylus

Pro print engine, along with the extraordinary performance of Epson Ultra-

­Chrome K3 Ink, results in your image being masterfully printed, without

any signs of how it was produced. Prepare to be inspired all over again.

THE WORLD’S GREATEST IMAGES ARE PRINTED ON AN EPSON.

Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink technology

The industry benchmark for professional color and
black-and-white prints. The standard has been set.

Advanced print head technology

Precise, 8-channel print head with Auto-sharing

Black ink and ultramodern screening technologies.

Easy-to-use control panel

Large, 2.5

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printer control and operational status.

backlit LCD screen for direct

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Welcome to the future of print head technology

8-channel print head with Auto-sharing Black Ink technology

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nnovative, new print head design allows for all nine inks to be

installed simultaneously

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ithout any user intervention, the printer automatically switches between

Photo and Matte Black ink while utilizing the same physical ink channel

Three-level Black ink technology

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Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black ink

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ignificantly improves the gray balance while eliminating color casts

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Delivers impressive midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range

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irtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of pigmented ink

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Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync™and ICM™workflows

New, ultramodern photographic screening technology

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Highly precise screening technology uses a radical new algorithm
for determining dot placement, resulting in an extreme level of
photographic image quality

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Produces extremely fine, photographic prints, even in bi-directional
and lower resolution print modes

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Compensates for various ink densities between resolutions — allowing
for a single ICC profile to be used per media type

Advanced MicroPiezo®AMC™print head technology

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One-inch wide, high performance print head offers a maximum
resolution of 2880 x1440 dpi

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Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly
decrease print times, while optimizing photographic quality

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Proprietary Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely
controls the curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle before
releasing it onto the media

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Extremely sharp and accurate placement of ink droplets consistently
delivers outstanding photographic print quality from print to print

Automatic print head alignment and cleaning technology

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Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignment of
all color channels both bi-directional and uni-directional

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Built-in sensor analyzes a printed nozzle check pattern and
automatically cleans the print head if any problems are
found — even partially clogged nozzles

Epson PreciseColor™technology

In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus Pro
printers of the same model, Epson has enhanced the production process
to include colorimetric calibration. This system evaluates and adjusts

at the manufacturing stage, assuring you’ll get consistent

each printe
color output from printer to printer

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his completely eliminates the need

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for built-in calibration devices.

Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink technology

Advanced 8-color, pigment-based ink system

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Unique, high- density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut

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Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints

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Microcrystal Encapsulation™T

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Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry

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Stable color immediately after printing — no short-term color shifting

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Black density up to 2.4 with an L* value as low as 3.8

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Advanced black-and-white printing technology

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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

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Includes proprietary Epson screening technology, developed specifically
for black-and-white printing

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Produces a truly consistent print with no color crossover or color cast

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Represents the standard for producing sellable quality neutral and
toned black-and-white prints

Two Auto-sharing Black Ink modes

The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 automatically utilizes two different Black
Ink modes — Photo Black or Matte Black. This innovative solution
optimizes the Black ink density for various media types. Whether
printing on traditional photog
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raphic media or unique, fine art paper, this

High-precision print engine technology

Exclusive 17-inch wide printer design

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-new print engine technology that takes full advantage of the latest

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in precision mechanical design, resulting in a significant reduction in
overall printer size and weight

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Incredibly quiet operation, perfectly suited for even home use

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Large, 2.5-inch, backlit LCD control panel for easy, direct printer
control and operational status monitoring

Professional media handling

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Prints on virtually any type of cut-sheet media from 4 x 6 up to 17 x 22

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loading, high-capacity paper feeder handles up to 120 sheets of

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plain, letter-sized paper or up to 50 sheets of photographic media

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Second, top-loading, manual sheet feeder accommodates thick fine
art paper up to 17 inches wide

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Front-loading, straight-through, manual sheet feeder handles media
up to 16 inches wide, up to 1.5 mm thick posterboard

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Supports manual printing on both sides of specialty media

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Prints on select BorderF

High performance print engine speed

Print Mode 8" x 10" 11" x 14" 16" x 20"

440 dpi HS

SuperFine –
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1440 dpi
SuperPhoto – 2880 dpi HS 3:50 6:04 9:46
SuperPhoto – 2880 dpi 7:47 12 :15 19:40

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PROFESSIONAL
PHOTOGRAPHY/
FINE ART

Allow your vision to shine,
from subtle gradations,
rich colors to breathtaking
black-and-white images.
Epson technology results
in professional level,
photographic prints of
uncompromising quality.

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PORTRAIT /WEDDING

Capture the moment in
stunning black-and-white or
rich full color

. With flexible
media handling from 4x6 to
17x 22 and with UltraChrome
K3 Ink technology your prints
will last for generations.

Epson intelligent, high-capacity ink system

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, pressurized ink car

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tridge technolog

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delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical
size of the ink cartridges

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Nine, individual, 80

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On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement facilitates increased productivity

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tridges enable truly professional printing

Superior connectivity

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Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 and 2.0 compatible)

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Standard Professional Epson Photographic Drivers for Macintosh
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Optional PANTONE®licensed and SWOP®certified PostScript

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Language Level 3™compatible RIP by ColorBurst®(included only
with Professional Edition bundle)

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GRAPHIC DESIGN

Produce accurate, stable color

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from your first comps to the
final client presentation. Your
designs and layouts come
to life with Epson printing,
ink and media technology
resulting in presentations
without compromises.

Epson Stylus Pro series printers are used within the most demanding
professional photog

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Epson PrintJob™information system

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Built-in printer memory automatically tracks key print job statistics,
such as ink and media usage, remaining media, data file and user
names, print times and more

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Easily download reports from printer memory or print them

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Free one-year coverage under the Epson PreferredSMProtection Plan
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Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Print Engine Specifications

Printing Method

Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head technology
8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head
9-color (C, Lc, M, Lm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK)
Auto head alignment and cleaning technology
Pigment-based Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink technology

Auto-sharing Black Ink Technology

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ully automatic switching between Black ink modes

Black ink conversion times

Matte to Photo Black 2:55 min:sec
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hoto to Matte Black 1:55 min:sec

Ink used during conversion

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Matte to Photo Black Approx. 4.5 ml
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hoto to Matte Black Approx. 1.5 ml

Nozzle Configuration

Color and Monochrome heads 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; 360 x 180 dpi

Print Engine Speed

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8" x 10" prints from 2:03 to 7:47 - normal is 4:08
11"x 14" prints from 3:18 to 12:15 - normal is 6:39
16"x 20" prints from 5:32 to 19:40 - normal is 10:59

Acoustic Noise Level

Approximately 47 dB(A) according to ISO 7779

Printer Language/Drivers

Epson ESC/P2®raster photographic drivers standard

Optional PANTONE licensed and SWOP certified PostScript
Language Level 3 compatible RIP by ColorBurst (included
only with Pro Edition bundle)

Supported by most leading, third-party RIPs and workflows

Operating Systems Supported

Macintosh OS X 10.4.7 or higher (universal binary)
Windows 2000 or XP (64-bit also supported)

Printer Interfaces

Includes as standard one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible)
and one 10/100Base-T Ethernet port

Electrical Requirements

Voltage AC 110 –120 V
Frequency 50 – 60 Hz
Current 0.6 A/110 –120 V
Power consumption

Operating Approx. 25 W
Standby Less than 5 W
Power Off Less than .3 W

Fully ENERGY STAR compliant

Dimensions

27"x 15" x 10" (W x D x H)
Printer weight: 43.2 lb

BorderFree Printing

Complete borderless printing on the following cut-sheet sizes
4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 11" x 14", 16" x 20", 17" x 22"

Printable Area

Maximum paper width 17"
Maximum cut-sheet size 17" x 22"
Minimum cut-sheet size 4" x 6"
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eft and right margins 0 or 3 mm each (0.24" total)
Top and bottom margins 0 or 3 mm or 15 mm each
Maximum printable width 17.16" (full bleed, 17" width)

Media Handling

Main top-loading feeder Up to 17" x 22"

Up to 120 sheets plain; 50 photo

Second top-loading feeder Up to 17" x 22"

Single sheet manual feeder,
optimized for fine art paper

Front manual feeder Up to 16" x 20"

Straight-through, single sheet
manual feeder up to 1.5 mm

Weight 12 lb bond, up to 1.5 mm cardboard

Line Accuracy

+ or – 0.2% of specified page length

Epson Intelligent Pressurized Ink Cartridge

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Cartridge fill volume 80 ml each color x 9 colors total
Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from printed production

date or 6 months after opened

On-cartridge I.C. chip automatically tracks several ink usage
data points for use in production cost estimations and reporting

Lightfastness Ratings

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Epson UltraChrome K3 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

Product/Accessories Part Numbers

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 print engine C635011UCM

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition C635011PRO

w/ ColorBurst RIP

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 TUMI®cover C3800TUMI

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dditional one-year Epson

Preferred Plus service EPP38B1

Additional two-year Epson

Preferred Plus service EPP38B2

Replacement ink maintenance tank T582000

Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink (80 ml)

Photo Black ink cartridge T580100
Cyan ink cartridge T580200
Magenta ink cartridge T580300
Yellow ink cartridge T580400
Light Cyan ink cartridge T580500
Light Magenta ink cartridge T580600
Light Black ink cartridge T580700
Light Light Black ink cartridge T580900
Matte Black ink cartridge T580800

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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.

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