Epson Stylus 880 Color InkJet Printer

by Epson

Product Details

Product Manual [2.71mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 10 x 6.8 inches ; 13.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004Y7KS
• Item model number: C378001
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 4, 1973

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The Epson Stylus 880 has more going for it that its curvaceous lines; this sleek printer also delivers vibrant colors and crisp black with 2,800 x 720 dpi resolution in quick-drying, smudge-proof inks. This compact Epson printer incorporates MicroPiezo ink-jet technology and AcuPhoto halftones, along with a small footprint and quiet operation. It's ideally suited for use in a home or small office.

Like most printers in this class, the Epson 880 sets up in a couple of trouble-free minutes. The color- and black-ink cartridges snap in easily with virtually no risk of mess or error. A fold-out guide helps you follow the detailed setup steps; you also can review the printer-basics section in Epson's user's guide or view the electronic manual if you have any questions.

In our tests, while printing an assortment of images on some of the included specialty papers, the 880 produced admirable results, with print speeds up to 12 ppm in black and 9 ppm for color and graphics. Photo prints initially didn't fare as well, so we used the photo-enhancement setting to improve brightness and contrast.

You can expect 600 to 900 pages of black printing (fewer than 300 for color) before replacing the ink cartridges. An onscreen, low-ink-detection display tracks how much ink you have left during printing. A 100-sheet input tray accepts a wide range of standard papers, envelopes, and other media, including labels, photo paper, and card stock. The paper tray has a convenient slide-out extension for legal-size paper, with a 30-page capacity. The 880's small footprint and quiet operation make it ideal for small spaces.

The printer comes with software for most Windows or Macintosh systems and for USB connectivity, and is backed by a one-year warranty. --David Greenberger

Pros:

• Easy to set up and use
• Quick-drying, high-quality inks
• Automatic low-ink detection

Cons:

• Small, 30-sheet output tray
• Low print volume from color-ink cartridge

Amazon.com Product Description

The Epson Stylus Color 880 ink-jet printer has a 2,880 x 720 dpi output and incorporates a blend of Micro Piezo ink-jet technology and AcuPhoto halftoning for natural flesh tones and smooth gradations to produce great, reliable results every time. The 880 also features quick-drying inks that won't bleed or smudge. It prints black text at up to 12 ppm and color at up to 9 ppm. The print engine is so quiet you will hardly hear it as it prints.

The 880 comes with ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000 and ArcSoft PhotoMontage 2000 for photo editing, Epson Software Film Factory for image editing and cataloging, and Trellix Web for creating Web pages. The 880 is compatible with both PCs and Macs and is backed by a one-year warranty.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

109 of 111 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent printer for the price!, September 28, 2000

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"itsnate" (Snohomish, WA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epson Stylus 880 Color InkJet Printer (Office Product)

I bought this printer as a color replacement for my black and white LaserJet. I was attracted by the 2880dpi resolution & claims of photo quality prints and laser-like black text. I was not disappointed. When used with quality inkjet paper, the printer performs as promised. Photographic results are amazing when glossy paper is used. These things are not so outstanding in the higher end printer market, but considering the slim price tag, this printer is extraordinary. Added features that I found useful are ink level monitoring and print area expansion. The USB connection option is very convenient as well. If you decide to purchase this printer, be sure to pick up a cable, as one is NOT included.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great printer, amazing price, February 23, 2001

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"smackdown221" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Epson Stylus 880 Color InkJet Printer (Office Product)

Any computers or periphials are usually as good as their cost. You get what you pay for... except in this case. There is absolutely NO printer that prints this good at such a low price. The quality on glossy paper is identical to a photo. I bought a digital cam, and thanks to the Stylus 880, I can use it to produce perfect photos. I never have to buy film again, only glossy paper and ink occasionaly, which will not cost nearly as much as film and developement. It is not just the quality that wowed me, though, it was the speed also. If you are just printing a paper or anything with text only, the 880 will spit it out in about 5 seconds. A 5 X 7 full color photo quality printout takes around a minute. And it is all done without disturbing a soul, since this is also one of the quietest printers out there. It has it all. Quality, speed, and it is quiet. In addition, Epson's ink cartridges are very competitively priced compared to those of their rival companies. And you know when you need to buy ink, because every time you print a page, a bar graph shows you exactly how much ink you have left, therefore you will never be caught needing ink in an emergency. Don't waste your money on slower and louder printers that have less quality and make more noise, buy an 880. Whether you have a digital cam or a scanner and want to make GREAT photos, or if you just want a quiet printer to print websites and documents, the 880 is a hit. Also, another printer that has the same quality and costs even less is the Epson Stylus 777. The only difference between the 880 and 777 is that the 777 is slower and much noisier. Either way, you are getting a phenomenal printer at an outstanding price. This is one of the few periphials where you don't get what you pay for. You get a lot more.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome printer!, April 18, 2001

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Thomas Anderson "Metal Head" (Harrisburg, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Epson Stylus 880 Color InkJet Printer (Office Product)

I bought the Epson 880 to replace an Epson 440. The 440 printed at 720x360 dpi was relatively slow and somewhat loud. The 880 is without a doubt an awesome printer. It is both fast and quiet. The printer can print in all dpi ranges from 360 all the way to 2880. However, 1440 is plenty sharp. 2880 is almost overkill, not to mention the amount of ink used. It spits out pages of black text in nothing flat. Print those term papers in a matter of a minute or two.

I printed a composite photograph of the Earth at Night (http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap001127.html) showing how the world is lit up on clear nights. The printed image is sharper than what it looked like on-screen! And that was only at 1440 dpi!

I shopped for an Epson printer because I was hoping to keep the same printer software. Well of course the 880 included updated software, but it worked about the same as the 440's so I was very satisfied with the supporting software.