Epson Stylus C88+ Ink Jet Printer (C11C617121)

by Epson

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 12.7 x 10.2 inches ; 12.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FSOZE4
• Item model number: C11C617121
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (156 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #22 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Printers > Inkjet Printers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

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Amazon.com Powerful performance for all your printing projects
The Epson Stylus C88+ speeds through critical projects and reports, delivering amazing quality and durability, time after time, with revolutionary DURABrite Ultra pigment ink. This powerful performer gives you incredible results, whether you're printing a photo or proposal.

Need to print that financial report for an impromptu meeting? With black text print speeds up to 23 ppm¹, you've got it covered. And, with fast-drying, smudge, fade and water resistant ink, there's no need to worry about handling the document. Share it on the spot--it's ready when you are. With 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi, plus ink droplets as small as three picoliters, everything you print is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Print frame-ready photos in popular borderless sizes. Or, use the high-capacity input tray to quickly produce beautiful charts and handouts. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink ensures amazing clarity and color whether you use plain or photo paper. Best of all, with convenient, individual ink cartridges, you can take control of ink usage, replacing only the color that you need.

With USB and parallel connectivity, plus convenient networking options, this printer is the ideal solution for both Windows and Macintosh computers. Now, anyone can achieve astounding results, project after project, with the exceptional power and performance of the Epson Stylus C88+.

Key features

• Races through everyday projects up to 23 ppm (black) and up to 14 ppm (color)¹
• Prints at up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi with ultra fine ink droplets (as small as 3 picoliters)
• Delivers smudge resistant documents and photos on plain and glossy photo paper using DURABrite Ultra pigment ink
• Includes convenient, individual ink cartridges so you can replace only the color that you need
• Offers BorderFree photo printing in frame-ready sizes (4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11)
• Includes easy-to-use photo editing software to create calendars, photo books and more
• Works with both Windows and Macintosh systems via its USB and parallel ports
• Networking options available

Technology Overview

DURABrite Ultra pigment ink
The Epson C88+ uses DURABrite Ultra ink, a revolutionary, pigment-based ink that delivers superior image quality for all kinds of projects.

Beautiful
With revolutionary DURABrite Ultra ink, users can achieve remarkable results on glossy photo paper, matte paper and even plain copy paper. With such exceptional quality and versatility, DURABrite Ultra ink offers the ideal solution for nearly any printing project, from high quality enlargements to everyday text and graphics. Double-sided prints look great because the ink will not bleed through. And, when you use Epson Premium Presentation Paper Double-sided Matte, you can make your own professional-looking brochures.

Durable

Smudge resistant
Like all Epson ink, DURABrite Ultra features a quick-drying formula that enables you to touch documents and photos right after printing--without any messy smudging. With worry-free handling, you can share prints immediately, unlike those printed with some competitive inks that smudge easily and take several minutes to dry. Fade resistant
The special formulation of DURABrite Ultra ink also offers fade resistant properties that exceed those of photo lab prints, as well as those printed on many competitive products. In fact, with this remarkable ink, photos can resist fading up to 100 years!² Water resistant
Your prints will be water resistant on all supported papers (even plain paper!). Because DURABrite Ultra ink is pigment-based, ink particles will not dissolve if they come into contact with water. So, prints resist smearing or accidental damage by spills or moisture.

Paper handling capacity
The Epson C88+ has a high-capacity, 120-sheet input tray that holds various paper sizes, up to 8.5" x 14".

Connectivity
The printer can be connected to multiple computers using its built-in USB and parallel ports. Plus, it can switch between ports automatically. The Epson C88+ can also be connected to different platforms simultaneously, including Macintosh and Windows-based systems.

<sup>1. Pages per minute (ppm) speed measured after first page, based on black and color text patterns in Draft Mode on plain paper. Additional print time will vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity. See www.epson.com/printspeed for more information about print speed.
2. Fade resistance rating is based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors under glass or UV filter. 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. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or UV filter or properly store them. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.</sup>

What's in the box
Epson Stylus C88+ ink jet printer, One black ink cartridge (T060120), One cyan ink cartridge (T060220), One magenta ink cartridge (T060320), One yellow ink cartridge (T060420), Printer documentation, CD-ROM containing printer software (Windows and Macintosh), NOTE: Cable not included

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Performance for the $, January 4, 2007

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Jeff Soper (Bloomington, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this to replace an Epson C82 that worked great for several years before finally clogging beyond repair. This newer model prints borderless on all media and with great visual results. It is also a bit smaller than the previous model which is great because I actually keep it in a drawer out of sight, and just pull it out and turn it on to print. Epson improved the ink overspray by putting foam under the entire print path. Previous models had only a few spots to soak up extra ink, and borderless prints often left ink places that could soak into future prints. So this is another improvement. Over all a good printer for the price. I expect this one will also last several years.

58 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing, March 1, 2007

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W. Rieth (Ogden, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson Stylus C88+ Ink Jet Printer (C11C617121) (Office Product)

I have always been a big Epson fan. However, I have been extremely disappointed with this printer. First of all, it burns through ink cartridges, which gets expensive. Secondly, I am constantly having to clean the nozzle heads to prevent gaps (which uses even more ink) so that the text on my documents is legible. It's so bad I have to clean them before almost every print job, and even then I rarely get a page to print out cleanly. Also, the printer has major problems with the paper feed - mostly when trying to print double-sided. After *every* page I have to push the paper feed button. Very annoying for large documents. Finally, when printing photos or anything that has a lot of ink coverage the colors are terrible. It's been so frustrating I am thinking of forking over for a laser printer. Avoid buying this printer!

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars epson workhorse, March 26, 2007

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nels johnson (anchorage, alaska United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson Stylus C88+ Ink Jet Printer (C11C617121) (Office Product)

I originally purchased this printer for our phone server at work. I was hoping a newer design would install without making me reboot the system (it didn't) . The picture quality is typical Epson ,and I'm very happy with it.
I just print an occasional color graph or chart ,and it rocks. It's quiet ,it's small ,and it takes readily available ink. The cartridges are the newer sepperate component type cartridge . It doesn't like cheap copy paper ,and will jam eventually. It was easy to unjam and clear however ,i was able to slip my ape like hands down into the printer ,without having to curse ,scream or apply a band-aid.