Key Features
ColorBurst® RIP Software
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PostScript Language Level 3 compatible software RIP server, includes both Macintosh OS X (Panther and Tiger) and Windows XP versions
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SWOP® certified for the Epson proofing media line when using supplied SWOP printing environment
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PANTONE® licensed to include coated and uncoated libraries
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Professional color management technology, including separate input ICC profiles for RGB, CMYK, and grayscale images
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Ink limiting technology with CMYK curve adjustments for complete color control
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In printer linearization technology to ensure accurate color across multiple printers
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Easy-to-use RIP server interface
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Professional job management to handle any workflow your network can produce
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Print directly from any software application or drag-and-drop into a hot folder
Eight-Channel MicroPiezo® AMC™ Print Head with Ink Repelling Coating Technology
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Print head design capable of handling eight separate ink channels
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One-inch wide high-performance print head with 180 nozzles per channel
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New ink repelling coating to dramatically reduce nozzle clogging
Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink Technology with Vivid Magenta
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High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
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New formulation of Magenta pigments for extreme blues and purples
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Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
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High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation™ technology for reduced gloss differential
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Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry
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Color is stable immediately after printing - no short-term color shifting
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Produces a black density up to 2.55 with an L* value of 2.9*
*Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
Epson AccuPhoto™ HD Screening Technology
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Advanced screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior color and clarity
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Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi for incredibly sharp text and line art
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Extremely accurate fine blends and photographic transitions
Advanced Black-and-White Printing Technology
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Unique driver technology takes full advantage of our three-level black system to produce professional black-and-white prints from color or grayscale image files
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Produces a truly consistent print with no color crossover or color cast
Two User-Exchangeable Black Ink Modes
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Printer utilizes two different black ink modes - Photo Black or Matte Black
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This innovative solution optimizes the black ink density for various media types, dramatically improving print quality
Superior Connectivity
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Standard ports include one high speed USB 2.0 and one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
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Standard professional Epson drivers for Macintosh and Windows
Professional Media Handling
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Prints on virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheet, from letter up to 17-inches wide
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Built-in high-capacity paper tray handling up to 250 sheets of plain letter-sized paper or up to 50 sheets of photographic media up to 17 x 22
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Supports printing on both sides of media without damaging previously printed side
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User-adjustable Roll Media Spindle accepts either 2-inch or 3-inch media cores
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Four built-in media paths including roll feed, cut-sheet tray, front-top manual feed, and a straight-through front manual feed for handling up to 1.5mm thick media
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Built-in automatic media cutter
Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System
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Eight individual 110ml (fill vol.) or 220ml ink cartridges
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Greatly increases productivity by allowing replacement of ink cartridges on the fly, even during the middle of a print job
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Utilizes both 110ml and 220ml ink cartridges simultaneously to optimize ink usage
Automatic Head Alignment and Nozzle Check technology
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Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignments of all color channels
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Aligns both unit-directional and bi-directional print modes
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Built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if required
True BorderFree™ Printing
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Capable of printing off both left and right edges of roll based media, while automatically cutting top and bottom edges to produce a full-bleed print on all four sides
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Fully trims finished prints accurately
High Performance Engine Speeds
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Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, the SP4880 is among the fastest professional desktop printers in the industry
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Print Mode |
8 x 10 |
11 x 14 |
16 x 20 |
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Fine - 720 dpi HS |
1:18 |
2:27 |
4:07 |
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SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS |
2:00 |
3:25 |
6:07 |
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SuperFine - 1440 dpi |
3:17 |
5:35 |
9:46 |
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SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS |
3:54 |
6:35 |
11:40 |
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SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi |
6:25 |
10:55 |
18:57 |
HS = High-Speed Print
Mode (Bi-directional
Print Mode) | Print
speeds are shown in
min:sec.
Based upon print engine
speed only. Total
throughput times depend
upon front-end RIP, file
size, printer
resolution, ink
coverage, networking,
etc.
Epson PreciseColor™ Technology
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Unique production technology to ensure printer to printer consistency
16-bit Printer Drivers
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New 16-bit driver technology for maximum image quality
World-Class Service and Support
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Free one-year coverage under the Epson Preferred Protection plan limited warranty with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and usually next- business day, full unit exchange service
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Optional one- or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plans available




