Highlights for Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer

Maximum Mono Print Speed (ppm):23
Print Color:Color
Maximum Color Print Speed (ppm):14

Marketing Information

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.

Battery Information

Interfaces/Ports

Parallel: Yes

Display & Graphics

Fonts & Emulation

General Information

Product Type: Inkjet Printer

Manufacturer Part Number: C11C617121

Manufacturer Website Address: www.epson.com

Manufacturer: Epson Corporation

Product Model: C88+

Product Name: Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer

Product Line: Stylus

Brand Name: Epson

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Media Types & Handling

Media Size: Letter

Media Handling: 1 x Input Tray 120 Sheet

Media Type: Photo Paper

Number of Input Trays Install: 1

Standard Input Media Capacity: 120 sheets

Borderless Printing: Yes

Memory

Miscellaneous

Additional Information

Printing technology: CMYK drop-on-demand Micro Piezo inkjet

Minimum ink droplet size (Variable): Three sizes as small as 3 picoliters

Color Management:

Standard

EPSON Vivid Color

Color Controls

PhotoEnhance

ICM

Ink Cartridge Configuration:

Individual ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Ink palette: 4 colors (CMYK)

Nozzle Configuration:

Monochrome head 180 nozzles
Color head 59 nozzles x 3 (CMY)

Paper Handling:

Custom media size: 3.5 inch to 44 inch in length

Maximum paper width (Single Sheet): 8.5 inch

Maximum printable area: 8.5 inch x 44 inch (BorderFree printing on letter size)

Maximum paper thickness: 0.27mm

Package Contents

Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer

One black ink cartridge

One cyan ink cartridge

One magenta ink cartridge

One yellow ink cartridge

Printer documentation

Software CD

Platform Support

Network & Communication

Physical Characteristics

Weight (Approximate): 10.14 lb

Form Factor: Desktop

Height: 12.20"

Width: 18.11"

Depth: 17.20"

Power Description

Input Voltage: 110 V AC

Power Source: AC Supply

Storage

Processor & Chipset

Reliability

Technical Information

Recommended Use: Photo Print

Print Color: Color

Maximum Print Resolution: 5760 x 1440 dpi

Maximum Mono Print Speed (ppm): 23

Maximum Color Print Speed (ppm): 14

Warranty

Standard Warranty: 1 Year Limited

Battery Information

Interfaces/Ports

USB: Yes

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

EpsonStylus C88+ Inkjet Printer

4.1

(based on 61 reviews)

85%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Most Liked Positive Review

Shut down notice & inks

My C88+ was the third Epson I've owned. It was 2 years old and the C88 [at about 18 months] both shut down on an "end-of-expected-life" error message - -...Read complete review

My C88+ was the third Epson I've owned. It was 2 years old and the C88 [at about 18 months] both shut down on an "end-of-expected-life" error message - - and both became immediately useless. This time it was VERY FRUSTRATING because I was in the middle of a lengthy business document and it left me with unfinished work. If Epson is going to limit the lifetime, how about also including a warning of pending "end-of-life." One other item, earlier models had the option of a â€œstandard capacityâ€� black ink cartridge or a â€œhigh capacityâ€� black ink cartridge. This was eliminated on the C88+ model; a very unfriendly consumer decision by Epson because â€" guess what, MOST print work is in BLACK. PS: The high capacity black ink for the C88 WILL work in the C88+, it does not fit well and a little force must be use â€" but it does work. [I had left over unopened High Capacity cartridges when the C88 failed and tried one just to see if it would work â€" and it did.]

Most Liked Negative Review

Disappointed

I'm a long time Epson user and fan. Generally, I feel good about recommending their products that products that I've used to others. However, I've got really mixed feelings about the C88+. I purchased one to replace a C80 that died. On the plus side, it's faster, less expensive, less prone to streaking when left to sit a long time between print jobs, seems to print photos better. On the negative side, it seems to go through consumables faster -- probably the downside of self cleaning that reduces streaking, and also a result of the fact that the black cartridge is no longer larger than the color ones. And most annoyingly, the paper handling is awful. I rarely print a multi-page job without getting blank pages where multiple pieces of paper are pulled in. The slightest crease or wrinkle produces jams, tears or smudged output. And finally, the output tray is shorter, often resulting on output on the floor.

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1/29/2011

5.0

Love Epson

By hojokate

from Iowa

Comments about Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer:

My last Epson (Stylus 880) lasted 10 years. It was used to print, everything... reciepts, tax forms, letters, tickets to events...and thousands of pictures. My new Stylus C88+ is faster, quieter, has better color, and totaly clear, smudge free printing. Easy to set up, and run. Love it. Get one, you can not go wrong with Epson !!!!!

1/9/2011

3.0

Okay for some things

By JMill

from No. California

Comments about Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer:

this is a great printer for photos and other graphics. However, I would not recommend it for use with a continuous ink flow system as this is my 3rd C88+ in the past 2years. It is better for simple home projects and not professional jobs.

1/7/2011

4.0

Epson Stylus C88+ printer

By Skip

from Montreal Area, Quebec, Canada

Comments about Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer:

Iâ€™ve been using an Epson Stylus C88 printer for 4 years. I used 40 cartridges in it to print everything you can think of. Photos compare with commercial shops. Although itâ€™s still working perfectly, the foam pad is saturated with ink. Since Iâ€™m using an Epson Perfection scanner, I only needed a single function printer. I read all the reviews and finally bought a C88+ printer. Surprised? Itâ€™s a 4 year old model, itâ€™s still in production, it never goes on special or on the refurbished list. Now that conveys a strong message. And it wonâ€™t stop printing before a cartridge gets really dry, contrary to newer models. On the down side, the plastic retaining clips that hold the front door closed, are too flimsy and will break if youâ€™re rough. Donâ€™t slam it shut! Also check with Epson for compatibility with Windows7. It might not be. I use XP.

1/4/2011

5.0

For over a decade now, I ...

By CarefulPrinter

from Pittsburgh

Comments about Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer:

For over a decade now, I have been using both Epson and other printers on an almost daily basis, and I find that Epson is by far the standard! This C88+ is not an expensive nor a big printer...not even fast...BUT...you can get EXCELLENT prints from this machine. It is VERY important for me to get clear precise prints of my artwork...and this printer meets my expectations. Printers are really only as good as the person using it...you must read the accompanying materials and use it accordingly...its just another tool in the making of your art & photographs...and this is a very good tool. I use only the inks and papers that it suggests...and I am quite happy with the results.

12/8/2010

4.0

C-88 is ok

By phototeacha

from ann arbor MI

Comments about Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer:

pretty good color matching simple set up and use great price waiting to see how long ink cartridges last however

12/6/2010

5.0

Epson Stylus C88+ Ink Jet Printer

By Herself

from Trout Lake, WA

Comments about Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer:

Print quality is amazing! I have used Epson printers since 1992, from my first Pro XL Epson Color printer, through to my current Stylus Pro 4800, plus many various little Stylus work horses, and I never cease to be amazed by the print quality! This Stylus C88+ is my newest and I can't be without it! Proofing Letter size art documents sells my designs every time

11/12/2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Epson Stylus C88+

By WindRose

from Anacortes, WA

Comments about Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer:

I have two computers running on different OS: a desktop with Ubuntu Lucid Lynx and an old notebook running WIN 98SE. This was one of the few printers with drivers that would span the systems. The printer installed entirely Plug & Play in Ubuntu and very easily into WIN 98SE with the CD. Have only had it a few days however if it's anything like my last Epson, I expect great service for a long time to come.

11/11/2010

4.0

Epson Stylus C88+

By MA

from Oklahoma City, OK

Comments about Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer:

Over the years -- we are now using our fifth Epson printer. The photos on photo paper are professional quality prints. Printing on plain paper is good as well. The DuraBriteUltra Ink holds up beautiful, even in direct sunlight. As long as the quality of the output is of the quality we have come to expect, we will continue to buy Epson printers. But I do not understand why in 2010 (almost 2011) all Epson printers are not Blue Tooth capable.

11/2/2010

5.0

The best

By Steve

from Rocky River, OH

Comments about Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer:

This is our 8th Epson Printer. We also have an Epson 1200 Photo printer still running and purchased in 1999. There's 2 - more 88+'s still in cartons for backup purposes. I call the 88+'s utility printers; The advantage of printing quality photo color proof / prototypes for our customer's review and for everyday printing from web sites to invoices to carrier shipping labels. We run nothing but Apple computers and use Epson cause we feel above all that Epson's run the best on our computers.

10/20/2010

4.0

A Relief

By nature nut

from Lexington, VA

Comments about Epson Stylus C88+ Inkjet Printer:

What a relief that when the C88 printer arrived, it worked perfectly. Many reviewers were less than happy with it so we were afraid to order it, but since a friend has one and raves about it, we took the plunge. We were utterly baffled at first by having all lights blinking without stop until our "guru" for hire examined the ink cartridges and discovered that we hadn't pressed one of them far enough into place. Of the prints we've processed, the colors are true, amazing in this world of overheated color. And the images are sharp, the light rendered properly. We are very pleased, but we've only used it a few times so far so I've only given it 4 stars. We take a lot of photos and purchased it primarily for printing them, but it does a great job of printing documents also. Some have complained about the noise but you haven't experienced noise until you've heard my 15-yr old HP 895Cse Deskjet. We think the C88 is very quiet. It is very slow with the photo prints but we expected that and it's no problem for us.

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