Highlights for Epson Stylus R2880 Photo Printer

Print Color:Color

Marketing Information

Produce exhibition quality prints with unprecedented control with the Epson R2880 photo printer, the choice for professional and fine art photographers. With its innovative ink set, Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta, this powerful printer offers an astounding color gamut for brilliant reds, blues and purples.

Battery Information

Interfaces/Ports

PictBridge: Yes

Display & Graphics

Fonts & Emulation

General Information

Product Type: Inkjet Printer

Manufacturer Part Number: c11ca16201

Manufacturer Website Address: www.epson.com

Manufacturer: Epson Corporation

Product Model: R2880

Product Name: Stylus R2880 Photo Printer

Product Line: Stylus

Brand Name: Epson

I/O Expansions

Media Types & Handling

Media Size: 8" x 10"

Media Handling: 1 x Feeder 150 Sheet

Media Type: Plain Paper

Number of Input Trays Install: 1

Standard Input Media Capacity: 150 sheets

Borderless Printing: Yes

Memory

Miscellaneous

Package Contents

Stylus R2880 Photo Printer

CD-ROM containing printer drivers and software (Windows and Macintosh)

8 x Ink Cartridges

CD print tray and software

Roll paper holder accessory

Single sheet guide

Printer documentation

Platform Support

Green Compliance

Yes

Green Compliance Certificate/Authority

Energy Star

Network & Communication

Physical Characteristics

Weight (Approximate): 27 lb

Form Factor: Desktop

Height: 16.30"

Width: 24.30"

Depth: 31.40"

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 Photo Print Speed: 96 Second

Warranty

Standard Warranty: 1 Year Limited

Battery Information

Interfaces/Ports

USB: Yes

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

EpsonStylus R2880 Photo Printer

4.4

(based on 102 reviews)

89%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Most Liked Positive Review

Quality Images, Small Ink Cartridges

I purchased the R2880 to replace my SP2200. I like the 2880's compact style that allows it to fold up for better dust protection. I like the added single sheet feeder that fits ...Read complete review

I purchased the R2880 to replace my SP2200. I like the 2880's compact style that allows it to fold up for better dust protection. I like the added single sheet feeder that fits behind the regular sheet feed. This allows loading fine art or other thicker media that on the 2200 had to be loaded from the rear. Now I don't have to turn my printer around to feed this media. I did have a problem feeding at first since you have to feed it just right to allow the printer to "grab" the paper. The page set up is totally different than the 2200 and takes some getting acquainted with. Compared to the 2200, the image quality is no comparison. My photos look better, especially the B&W. With the 2200, the metamerism was so bad I was having to resort to black ink only mode. The R2880 produces outstanding, true black and white prints that look good in the shadows and highlights. I can't detect any metamerism in the B&W images but true black, whites and grays. Complaints about the 2880 include the ink cartridges are smaller than the 2200 (that is a physical measurement and I couldn't find the exact ml description of the two brands to see what the ml size for the two are). You still can't load both photo and matte blacks together thus causing one to use more ink during the charging process when you trade them out. With the 2200, I was able to print approximately 100 images at 1440 before changing the photo black. I just purchased the R2880 and after only 5, 8 x 10 prints of color and black and white for tests at 1440x1440, I have used almost half of the photo black. I passed on the 2400 hoping after the 3800 was released, the next model to replace the 2400 would have features such as a slightly larger ink cartridges and the ability to load both photo and matte inks together. I felt let down that neither of these came to pass. I don't know what the difference between the R2800 and 2400 are (besides the new vivid magenta ink) since I have never used the 2400. But if there is not much of a change, one might think about it well before going to the 2800 and hoping that the next release will have these changes I hoped for with this model (If that is an issue with you). If you are a 2200 user, I would definetly make the switch because the image quality is of far better quality, and the black and whites will amaze you. From my brief experience with the R2880, it appears it is going to be a trade off of great, quality prints, for high ink use and expense. That is my initial impression from the few test prints. Time will tell.

Most Liked Negative Review

Prints nice but I'm not impressed

This printer does print some very nice photos but I am not at all impressed with all of the other maneuvers you have to go through to get it to print when you have to ...Read complete review

This printer does print some very nice photos but I am not at all impressed with all of the other maneuvers you have to go through to get it to print when you have to change from photo black to matte black ink. When you change from photo black ink to matte ink or vice-versa it doesn't always recognize the cartridge change half of the time. You have to keep restarting the printer or removing and reinstalling the cartridge. That causes the printer to recharge the ink more than one time and that is a total waste of MY TIME AND MY MONEY! Sometimes you have to use a totally brand-new cartridge to get it to recognize the ink cartridge that you have installed. There are times it shows that you have photo ink in the printer but will only give you the matte options (or vice-versa) to choose from to actually print. I also don't like that you have no way of choosing to print in just black and white if you have the photo ink cartridge in but you are printing on the plain paper setting; your only choice is Epson Std sRGB or Adobe RGB. Iâ€™ll take my old Epson Stylus Photo R300 over this printer any day, but unfortunately Epson has not come up with compatible drivers to support the R300 with Windows 7.

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1/7/2013

5.0

The best prints are from EPSON

By horsethunder

from Vigin, Utah

Comments about Epson Stylus R2880 Photo Printer:

The EPSON 2880 is the best printer that I have owned. I have used EPSON printers since 2001 and the products have been improved with the introduction of of every new printer. It is important to note however, that in order to achieve the best results form this printer, one must take the time to know the machine well and to inter phase it well with your computer. I highly recommend it and I am looking forward to the purchasing and using EPSON'S new products.

12/23/2012

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

2880 Printer

By Rod

from PA

Comments about Epson Stylus R2880 Photo Printer:

Visually the printer is of middle quality corresponding to its middle price -- not the level of Epson's profession printers. The roll paper is an advantage for the price and functions more or less ok. As per generally functionality, it is reasonable when new, but if you do not use it regularly, it can be a really drag trying to get it functioning again -- not an uncommon problem with color printers but I find one that can be particularly problematic with Epsons. I would not buy this again.

12/22/2012

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

The worst printer I've ever owned

By niklas

from Undisclosed

Comments about Epson Stylus R2880 Photo Printer:

Most of the time it doesn't want to print and you have to spend hours figuring out why. Now it refuses to print 4x6s. It's neverending the problems with this one.

12/17/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very pleased with the R3000 Printer

By Rusty Stumps

from Indianapolis, IN

Comments about Epson Stylus R2880 Photo Printer:

I was slow to purchase this printer because of negative reviews. I looked at other brands but came back to this one. Finally about a month ago I purchased the R3000 and I won't look back. This printer has run almost flawlessly right from the start. I am getting rave reviews on my prints of trips to Alaska and Yellowstone. I print mainly on InkPress Luster stock and InkPress Gloss Canvas. Canvas printing on this printer is my only complaint. Epson tries to force you to "do it their way" and use only their canvas. There are no selections for canvas in any of the menus. I tired using the thick media loading of the 13"x19" sheet stock, that doesn't work even with a backer. I finally settled on feeding it just like regular gloss paper through the top feeder with the same settings and the results have been super. Ink usage isn't anywhere as bad as has been reported. I still have 8 of the original cartridges in the printer and have printed at least 30-40 large prints of 11x14 and 13x19 size. Again, a fantastic printer and a definate if you want to show off your photography to it's best. I will be starting to sell my photo prints come this spring.

12/10/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Where's the manual?

By Gadget Freak

from Mexico City

Comments about Epson Stylus R2880 Photo Printer:

I think this is a great product, with wonderful features which unfortunately remain a mystery because of the lack of proper, comprehensive manual. Even a PDF version or QuickTime demo included in the installation CD would have been helpful.

12/6/2012

(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Give me the R2400

By GH

from Lancaster, Ohio

Comments about Epson Stylus R2880 Photo Printer:

The R2400 printer was far superior to this overpriced piece of junk

11/6/2012

(4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Problem with printer, not the printing

By DiPhoto

from Arlington, MA

Comments about Epson Stylus R2880 Photo Printer:

This printer makes beautiful prints - from Photoshop or Lightroom, when it feels like it. Sometimes it is fine, and sometimes it does not want to feed the paper through. It either pushes it all the way through without printing, or won't feed the paper at all. If I plug it and unplug it, press all the buttons, move the paper around, all of a sudden it will print. I am using 8.5 x 11 paper, Epson enhanced Matte, from the top feeder. It is making me nuts.

10/17/2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Stylus Photo R2880 printer

By nsaw

from Montreal

Comments about Epson Stylus R2880 Photo Printer:

Have had the printer 8 months and have encountered no problems. The main aspect I'm most pleased with is the paper feed which always works! Both sheet feeder and manual. I had a Stylus Pro 3880 which did not do this well at all. A basic but important feature. Also, as I produce fine art prints on archival Sommerset, output quality meets my expectations. If you can live with the size limitation, this printer is an excellent value for professional work.

9/23/2012

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

4.5 stars

By Masterip

from New York

Comments about Epson Stylus R2880 Photo Printer:

This is by far the best mid size printer available. The quality of crisp, vivid colors is superb. The monochromatic ink makes images art gallery quality. R 2880 very user friendly Epson Inc jet

9/19/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great printer

By quickguy

from Vernon CT

Comments about Epson Stylus R2880 Photo Printer:

Just recieved, A breeze to set up and install. What a well made printer. Sturdy , strong, heavy a lot of thought went into this product. Being used to make photo copies of original artwork. This printer has every option needed for the Professional artist. I have never heen so impressed with a printer. Thanks...