That is seven cartridge set changes on the r1900 for same volume of printing. Epson stylus pro 3880 signature worthy edition printer. Check to see if there are any epson rebates going on. If you print blackandwhite as i do, with large stretches of just black, on epson ultrapremiumpresentation paper ie formerly enhanced matte, the results are not consistent at all. Year 2000 and the epson stylus photo 2000p marked the first assurance of longterm faderesistant photographs from a compact homebased digital inkjet printer. We issue a strong buy recommendation for either printer to those needing a 17 wide photo and fine art inkjet printer. Ive determined experimentally that its at least 60 inches for the snow leopard driver. Return back to support options for epson stylus pro 3880. Therefor i had to update the driver for my 3880 from version 6. Although it took a bit of work to figure out the xp programing didnt include the drivers.
The epson p800 was announced in april 2015 and brings epsons new ultrachrome hd ink set to a 17. Ink receipts must be dated no later than two years after printer purchase, or april 30, 2023, whichever comes first. The settings you make here become the default settings of the printer driver. Epson, epson stylus, and epson ultrachromek3 are registered trademarks, and epson exceed your vision is a registered logomark of seiko epson corporation. Menu test print nozzle check then select auto or manual. The problem i would have with printing longer than 37 is that epson arent famous for overengineering their printers, and the 3880 paper feed may not be up to printing longer lengths reliably.
My infrequently used 3880 has had persistent intermittent nozzle clogging issues with the black inks. Official epson support and customer service is always free. Your epson stylus pro 3880 comes with drivers and utilities that let you chapter 3. The inks are designed to give denser colours and deeper blacks than the ultrachrome vivid magenta inks in the sp3880.
Since then, through the epson stylus photo 2400, epson read more. Clearly, this shows that it makes absolutely no sense to repair your printer if your printhead. Essentially an affordable option to epsons professional level 4800 and 4900 printers, the epson 3880 and 3800 use smaller ink cartridges and forgo the ability to use roll paper. I got the lower level model, because i can upgrade to a good colorburst rip as soon as i dispose of my 4000.
For those who do, the printer will deliver galleryquality art. Technical notice for mac users using mitsubishi printers new selfone wireless print station update ver. Epson stylus pro 3880 users guide using the printer software windows. View and download epson stylus pro 3880 user manual online. How do i save my printer driver presets so i can restore them after i reinstall the epson printer driver in windows. Epson stylus pro 3880 color inkjet printer ca61201vm. Ive not been able to track down the maximum print length the epson driver will allow.
I setup the printer using the latest software found here instead of using the supplied discs, because i wanted to make sure i had the latest versions. Epson includes icc profiles for epson media as part of the installation of driver software driver package. Prints are so consistent that you can signoff proofs quickly, certain that what you see is what you will get in the final print run. Rips dont work with qi, they replace it a rip is basically a third party printer driver which replaces the epson driver and qi combination. Nov 29, 2016 epson stylus pro 3880 not printing black if you are frequent errors and does not print black on epson stylus pro 3880 printer, you have entered into a proper article, below we will discuss how to print black on epson pro 3880 printer. Epson surecolor p800 surecolor series professional. You can unsubscribe at any time with a click on the link provided in every epson newsletter. Discussion in digital darkroom started by lifeson, nov 2. How do i add a print queue for my printer in os x 10. The epson stylus pro 3880 is one of the best inkjet printers given its size, cost of operation, and capabilities. With the rebate, the 3880 isnt nearly free, but it is very inexpensive when you consider the amount of ink it comes with. Home support printers single function inkjet printers epson stylus series epson stylus pro 3880. Due to the circumstances created by the spread of the covid19 virus, our customer care services across the country will not be available until the 3 rd of may. All epson rebates will be posted here throughout 2020.
Printers must be purchased between april 1, 2020 and april. Epson has also made a great decision to make the cartridges of the 3880 much larger than their standard desktop printers but smaller and more compact than the larger stylus pro printers. A popular option for many photographers looking to print images at up to 17 x 22 inches has been the epson 3880 printer and before that the 3800. Epson stylus pro 3880 openprinting the linux foundation. Made specifically for cut sheet printing, it has 8 colours with autoswitch of the matte.
For example, with lightroom, you have to do most things twice, once in lightroom and again in the print driver dialog. The epson surecolor p800, which can print to a wide variety of paper sizes including rolls with an optional adapter, is an excellent photo printer for pros and hobbyists alike. Sep 16, 2015 a popular option for many photographers looking to print images at up to 17 x 22 inches has been the epson 3880 printer and before that the 3800. What would be wise the purchase of the 3880 or the new. Frys electronics still has a floor model 3880 on display and yet they no longer have the inks in store. The 3880 cartridges are 80 ml each, the r1900 cartridges contain only 11. Hi folks, this is something of a last throw of the dice, but im open to all suggestions. If you would like to register as an epson partner, please click here. The epson surecolor p800 is a substantial upgrade from the popular epson stylus pro 3800series of printers. I took advantage of the rebate that i think is good to the end of the month. How do i print a nozzle check pattern from the printers control panel.
Keith has been testing a preproduction p800 on a wide variety of papers, seeing how the printer performs, along. Epson stylus pro 3880 color inkjet printer ca61201 vm. After installing the epson print layout there was an option for abw missing. Nov 30, 2009 rips dont work with qi, they replace it a rip is basically a third party printer driver which replaces the epson driver and qi combination.
I tested the printer using the standard epson mac osx driver on os 10. Epson surecolor p800 printer scp800se desktop printers vistek. Although we have been revising cartridges and install it by either black color also still can not function. Epson ca61201vm stylus pro 3880, 17in standard printer. By ctein so, ive been using an epson stylus pro 3880 printer for. Epson printer and media rebates for 2020 imaging spectrum blog. With the excellent colour stability and light fastness of epson ultrachrome k3 ink with vivid magenta, you can create longlasting prints to sell or. How do i save my printer driver presets so i can restore them after i. The epson papers are easy because the print driver comes with the profiles. The first, after some inactivity, the printer prints no black ink. Epson announced the epson stylus pro 3880 on september 1, 2009.
You are providing your consent to epson canada limited epson canada doing business as epson, so that we may send you promotional emails. Epson 3880 rebate in reply to lownine nov 18, 2010 on the bottom, of the rebate form are instructions for rebate status. Utilizing professional imaging technologies including our unique epson micropiezo amc print head, along with our latest epson ultrachrome hd eightcolor pigment ink set the surecolor p800 is capable of producing the nextgeneration of photographic prints that will inspire us all. Desktop printer is 17 inch print width and takes a2 sheets, photo and fine art papers.
During my research during this series much of which will come out in future articles i found the biggest name pro photographers in the world are using the 3880 or its predecessor the 3800 to print cut sheet images for customers, exhibitions, and fine art galleries. I talked to epson and started letting the 3880 manage the color from the driver itself, instead of letting cs4 dictate everything and turning color managing off in the printer, which is what everything ive read on the net has told me not to do. Is epson ecotank et7750 an all around better choice then p600. The epson stylus pro 3880 optimizes your working space. It is only after a lengthy and using a lot of ink power clean that it works and prints out black.
Best cameras and lenses 2019 all forums printers and printing change forum. The epson stylus pro 3880 is also ideal for remote proofing. Epson replacement ink maintenance tank for epson 3800, 3880, p800, d700, d870. Forgetting the price differences what would be a wise decision. I just sold my 6 year old 3800 with the intention to replace it with the epson pro 3880. The now discontinued epson 3880 had an auto nozzle check function. Below are additional or updated icc profiles that are newer or not provided with the driver package.
I have an epson 3880 and since buying the refillable inks, i have been replacing the genuine ones with refillables as they run out. Purchase an epson surecolor p800 standard edition printer and receive. Epson stylus pro 3880 not printing black error and reset. I dont wish to say much about the printers operational characteristics or driver, because epson loaned me a preproduction version and advised that some of these. If you wish to print in the epson rgb color mode, follow the instructions above on configuring the epson rgb driver, steps 3 and 4. How do you replace a legendary workhorse like the beloved epson sp3880.
Epson ultrachrome k3 with vivid magenta ink technology is a professional, 8color ink set with advanced magenta pigments that provide more dramatic blues and violets for an impressive color gamut. On the 3800 you can do either an auto or manual nozzle check from the panel on the printer itself. May 24, 2015 by richard cox the epson 3880 is a great printer, but it does not take roll paper, and even if you could rig up a contraption to feed the printer from a roll, when the print is finished, the printer driver would eject all of the paper remaining on the roll. What would be wise the purchase of the 3880 or the new p800. For the best blackandwhite photography printing with output, the epson stylus pro 3880 driver offers advanced black and white epson drivers mode. Jul 03, 2015 introduction there is always buzz in the community of photographers who still make prints when a major new printer model hits the market. Plus you can use the free epson print layout software with the p800.
Our advanced micropiezo print head with amc advanced meniscus control is at the core of epsons advanced ink jet technology, enabling the epson stylus pro 3880 to deliver incredible detail. Epson stylus pro 3880 not printing black one of the problems that often occur in the epson printer is printing black color can not be used. This permanent, highperformance print head creates variablesized droplets as small as. Saving a 3880 epson stylus pro 3880 printerknowledge. Unlike competing mechanisms that are based on heat, the epson print head uses an electromechanical movement that is kinder to the ink chemistry, for better imaging with more stable output. I ordered a genuine epson t5804 yellow cart when i realized that no one had it locally.
Ultrasmooth is a registered trademark, photoenhance is a trademark, and epson preferred and epson store are service marks of epson america, inc. The printer has the builtin intelligence to automatically make the switch when you select the type of paper you are using in the epson printer driver. Please choose an os windows 10 32bit windows 10 64bit windows 8. Introducing the epson surecolor p800 printer utilizing professional imaging technologies including their unique epson micropiezo amc print head, along with their latest epson ultrachrome hd eightcolor pigment ink set the surecolor p800 is capable of producing the nextgeneration of photographic prints that will inspire us all. With epson ultrachrome k3 with vivid magenta, you get print quality and longevity that satisfies the most demanding professional. Made specifically for cut sheet printing, it has 8 colours with autoswitch of the matte and photo black for exceptional matte and gloss printing. The epson surecolor p800 is a worthy replacement with some nice additional capabilities. Luminous landscape will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.
Epson surecolor p800 printer scp800se printers inkjet printers desktop. How do i uninstall and reinstall my printer driver in os x 10. Epson surecolor p800 printer screen print edition epson stylus. Id be interested in any tips that people have for using this printer. There have been rebatesincentives on the 3800 going as far back as mid2007. Im running this printer on a macbook pro with osx 10. Claims must be postmarked within 30 days from the purchase date. The stylus pro 38807890989011880 series features epsons patented micropiezo head technology with a superhigh 2880x1440dpi resolution. This compact, professionallevel printer generates exhibition quality prints, worthy of gallery display, up to 17 x 22 an innovation made possible by epsons expertise in microminiaturization and professional printing technology. Offer valid between march 1, 2020 and march 31, 2020. You may withdraw your consent or view our privacy policy at any time. What are the auto expand values for borderless printing. Check back regularly as rebates can change monthly.
I also cleaned the print head with a bounty paper towel and more window cleaner. Although we install latest driver for printer epson pro 3880 black color but can not be used as well. Epson printer and paper media rebates fotoclub inc. Unfortunately, i just had another occurrence of a dead printhead with my epson 3880. Why do epson ultrachrome k3 prints last so long, even on non epson media. To contact epson canada, you may write to 185 renfrew drive, markham, ontario l3r 6g3 or call 18004637766. Im having trouble on mac os x with custom print sizes. Colors stay consistent, whether viewed right out of the printer or decades later. Exceptional print quality and professional media support the epson stylus pro 3880 makes it all possible. Epson stylus pro 3880 standard edition printer large. Epson stylus pro 3880 setting of color management printer manages colors no color management users guide.
Epsons stylus pro 3880 is capable of producing greatlooking prints, even if you dont know much about color management. Nov 18, 2010 with the rebate, the 3880 isnt nearly free, but it is very inexpensive when you consider the amount of ink it comes with. Epson surecolor p800 printer large format printers. This printer is only listed here because it is in the list of supported printers of the entries for the. My print job disappears from the windows print queue but does not print.