Designed for demanding graphics and photography professionals, the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 is a robust and versatile wide-format printer that promises photo-quality results all the time. The Stylus Pro 4880 large format printer uses signature Epson ink technologies. Lower running costs are enjoyed by users because of flexible ink management solutions. However, the high initial cost, large footprint, and the expensive ink cartridges might make the Epson 4880 inkjet printer difficult for average users and small businesses to maintain.
Design
The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 printer features a sleek frame with a combination of matte and glossy surfaces. It weighs 40.36Kg with its boxy and bulky build that measures 30 inches deep, 14 inches tall, and 33 inches wide, with a 17-inch wide media feed and output tray. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 professional 17-inch printer is built with a cutter, which can be configured for manual or automatic cutting. The ink cartridges are positioned on either side of the front face of the device, while the top right-hand corner is home to the small control panel with the 2-line, 16-character backlit mono display screen.
Advantages
The wide format enables users to print photo-quality posters. Output lasts longer and is scratch-resistant because of improved resin and pigment chemistry. The maximum resolution of the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 is 2880x1440dpi, so line art and text output look sharper and crisp, while the integrated black-and-white print technology includes a 3-level black cartridge system for better monochromatic prints. The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 is also network-ready, boasts versatile media handling and 2-sided printing, and offers a built-in auto media cutter.
Disadvantages
The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 colour inkjet printer is a high-maintenance device that requires 8 inks to function and print properly. The ink cartridges are not cheap. Users may need to clean the printheads at least 3 times a week, which wastes more ink. Some users had a difficult time printing with the Stylus Pro 4880 because of errors and system hang-ups.
