Epson Stylus Pro 4880 Printer

The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 17" Printer is a new large format printer featuring Epson's UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta and improved image processing. Each model also has an Ethernet interface as standard, improved printhead and Super Halftone Technology, a new screening algorithm.

The Epson Stylus Pro 4880, 7880 and 9880 feature Epson's breakthrough pigment ink technology, UltraChrome K3™ ink with Vivid Magenta and improved image processing. They provide an enhanced color gamut and superior tonal gradation, ideal for the professional in the proofing, photography, fine art and graphics markets. Each features Epson UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta technology, the latest development in pigment chemistry, which offers a wide color gamut and unrivalled image quality from an 8-color ink set.

Epson's new large format range provides the highest quality output that is required for the fine art, photography and proofing markets. A new Ethernet interface is included as standard and delivers fast, efficient connectivity and data transfer speeds. The improved printhead further enhances image quality and when combined with Epson's Super Halftone Technology, a new screening algorithm, it delivers sharp detail and accurate color reproduction.

The Epson large format printer range offers superior media flexibility and is compatible with a wide range of Epson paper up to 1.5mm in thickness. Glossy paper, matte paper, matte board, fine art paper and plain paper are all supported. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880, 7880 and Stylus Pro 9880 include a roll holder and cut sheet support, as standard. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 also features a paper cassette feed mechanism for high-volume production on cut sheet paper from A4 (Letter) to 17" (A2+) wide. Also new is an enhanced cutting sequence delivering a faster and more productive printing workflow.

The UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta further expands the already wide color gamut of UltraChrome K3 and is a breakthrough in pigment chemistry. The full ink set includes nine ink cartridges: photo black, matte black, light black, light light black, cyan, light cyan, yellow, vivid magenta and vivid light magenta. The two magenta inks use new high-density pigments that create more vibrant color, especially blues and magenta, for example those found in seascapes or landscapes.

The UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta, enables superb grey balance and precise color without any color cast. It also maintains the superior features of the UltraChrome K3 ink such as great color accuracy of neutral and dark colors, excellent short-term color stability and smooth tonal gradation from shadow to light. The issue of metamerism is virtually eliminated with this new ink set. The permanent Epson Micro Piezo™ printhead also offers unrivalled consistency in each print. Every print will be the same as the first, even if the artwork is printed months apart, making it ideal for studios producing limited edition print runs.

Also included is the Epson Super Halftone technology, a new image processing engine for dot mapping. It enhances the image detail that may be lost in low resolution images. A new mapping algorithm reduces the graininess at both low and high resolution. The end result delivers smooth images with more accurate color representation.

Epson Stylus Pro series key features summary:

• Consistent output with Epson Micro Piezo printhead technology
• High-density Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
• Image processing with Epson Super Halftone Screening Technology
• Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi
• Individual high-capacity ink cartridges - 110ml or 220ml
• Professional media handling at a width of 44", 24" or 17" in roll and cut sheet mode
• BorderFree™ roll printing from 8" up to 44" wide
• Print on media up to 1.5 mm thick poster board
• Built-in automatic media cutting system
• High-performance print engine speeds
• Standard USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet interface
• User-friendly back lit LCD control panel
• MyEpson Printer™ network compatible
• Pressurized ink cartridge technology for Stylus Pro 7880 and Stylus Pro 9880
• Cassette feed mechanism for Stylus Pro 4880
• Optional take-up unit for Stylus Pro 9880