Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink Technology with Vivid Magenta

• High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
• New 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
• Produces a black density up to 2.55 with an L* value of 2.9*

*Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)

MicroPiezo AMC Print Head Technology

• One-inch wide, high performance print head offers a maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440
• Produces variable sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease print times, while optimizing photographic quality
• Reduction of the metameric index makes it possible to achieve consistent color under different lighting conditions
• Ensures truly photographic prints, even in high-speed or lower resolution print modes.

AccuPhoto HD2 Screening Technology

• Complex mathematical architecture created from a collaboration of Epson and the Rochester Institute of Technology's Munsell Color Science Laboratory
• Optimizes ink usage to maximize the color gamut and provide smooth color transitions and gradations
• Compensates for various ink densities between resolutions, allowing for a single ICC profile to be used per media type

Auto-Sharing Photo and Matte Black Ink

• Automatically utilizes 2 different black ink modes - Photo Black or Matte Black
• Optimizes Black ink density for various media types
• Dramatically improves final print quality on photographic media and fine art paper

Professional Media Handling

• Prints on virtually any type of cut-sheet media from 4 x 6 up to 17 x 22
• Top-loading, high-capacity paper feeder handles up to 120 sheets of plain, letter-sized paper or up to 20 sheets of photographic media
• Second, top-loading, manual sheet feeder accommodates thick fine art paper up to 17" wide
• Front-loading, straight-through, manual sheet feeder handles media up to 16 inches wide and up to 1.5 mm-thick posterboard
• Supports manual printing on both sides of specialty media
• Prints on select BorderFree cut-sheet media from 4 x 6 up to 17 x 22

Advanced Black-and-White Printing Technology

• 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
• Produces a truly consistent print with no color crossover or color cast
• Some of the world's greatest black-and-white photography has been printed using this technology

Superior Connectivity

• Standard ports include one high speed USB 2.0 and one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
• Standard professional Epson drivers for Macintosh and Windows

Exclusive 17-Inch Size Printer Design

• New print engine technology that takes full advantage of the latest in precision mechanical design, resulting in a significant reduction in overall printer size and weight
• Incredibly quiet operation, perfectly suited for even home use
• Large, 2.5-inch, backlit LCD control panel for easy, direct printer control, and operational status monitoring

Automatic Print Head Alignment and Nozzle Check Technology

• Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignment of all color channels in both bi-directional and uni-directional modes
• Built in sensor analyzes a printed nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans the print head if required

High Performance Engine Speeds

• Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, the SP3880 is among the fastest professional desktop printers in the industry
• Print Mode 8 x 10
  SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS 02:03
  SuperFine - 1440 dpi 04:08
  SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS 03:50
  SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi 07:47
• Print Mode 11 x 14
  SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS 03:18
  SuperFine - 1440 dpi 06:39
  SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS 06:04
  SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi 12:15
• Print Mode 16 x 20
  SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS 05:32
  SuperFine - 1440 dpi 10:59
  SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS 09:46
  SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi 18:40

HS = High-Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) Print speeds are shown in min:sec.

Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.

Epson PreciseColor Manufacturing

• Unique production technology to ensure printer-to-printer color consistency
• Colorimetric calibration is performed during the manufacturing process
• This process automatically evaluates and adjusts the color performance of each printer produced
• The result is extreme color repeatability for demanding color performance over time
• Completely eliminates the need for internal printer calibration devices or procedures

World-Class Service and Support

• Free one-year coverage under the Epson Preferred Protection plan limited warranty 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