Review Epson 3880, A2 printer
| The Epson 3880 is an A2 printer and successor to the popular 3800. Its dimensions are clearly larger than that of 4880, the other A2 print of this brand, but the price is much lower. Compared to the Epson 2880, an A3 + printer, the 3880 is quite large and expensive. |  |
The K3 ink set |
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| About two years ago, Epson's K3 ink set improves. The ink is of the type and pigmented Magenta became Vivid Magenta and Vivid Light Magenta Light Magenta was. This improved ink set has a slightly larger space and it is a whole series of Epson printers, from A3 to A0 applied. The Epson 3800 is equipped with nine cartridges, including Photo Black and Matte Black. That means you do not need to change ink cartridge if you like fine art paper RC paper to switch or vice versa. That saves time and lots of ink wash. The inktcatridges are large and will therefore be measured per A4 photo print costs low at € 0.53. |  |
The printer in praktice |
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The printer software is clear, at a glance you can see all the settings on your PC screen. Due to the large size of the ink cartridges is no need for frequent exchange of ink. The large tray allows you to work. The front cover has some light out and it is not possible to roll printing. The print speed for a photo on A4 size is 3 ½ minutes. Compared with consumer printers in the A4 is nearly twice as slow, but compared to professional large format machine is pretty fast. |
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Test Result colour on Epson Luster 260 grams |
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Using the Epson Luster paper the color range is remarkably high. Nearly all colors are faithfully displayed. It is deep black and gray in color as a real gray. The aforementioned ink-paper combination, especially for pigmented inks, no susceptibility to bronzing and gloss differential. Read the interpretation of this test card document "test under the Printers menu ....', FAQ |
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Test Resul black and white on Luster 260 grams |
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The Advanced Black and White mode it is possible to very accurately the tone of the black and white printing to determine, from cool to hot and in many degrees. In neutral grays show virtually no color casts. In addition, the measured maximum density high. Equally important is that very dark gray to black and not clogging degenerate. |
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Conclusion |
SpecificationsBrand and model: Epson Stylus Pro 3880
Retail price, including VAT: € 1605
Website importer: www.epson.nl
PictBridge connection: no
Display: yes
Slots: No
WiFi: No
Ink: Epson K3 Vivid Magenta
Used paper Epson Luster, 260 gsm
Print Time, A4: 3 min 30 sec.
Cost Ink A4: € 0.53
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Pro• High color print • High print quality black and white • Low ink costs |
Con• use of a printing roll is not possible |
The prints with an Epson 3880, both color and black and white, meet very high standards. The ink cost per print is low. The purchase price of 3880 compared to other A2 printers favorable. Because you get to buy much ink factory receives the purchase price in comparison to the best A3 + printers on the market relatively low. The 3880 will print in terms of both performance and value for money a very high rating.
