The Micro Piezo Thin Film Piezo (TFP) printhead delivers superior printing performance and is optimized for pigment inks, and the Epson UltraChrome K3 inks extend the color gamut to achieve new levels of quality.

This model incorporates nine 700ml ink cartridges and achieve automatic switching between photo and matte black inks and has an ink status LED for each cartridge. The ethernet interface delivers fast data transfer and an on-board data processing module. The Pro 11880 also has a new halftone screening algorithm which further improves image tone and definition.

The combination of features and inkset make the Stylus Pro 11880 the most advanced digital large format printer on the market.

Features

• Professional paper handling up to 64" wide
• Consistent output with Epson Micro Piezo TFP Printhead Technology
• High-density Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
• Standard USB 2.0, and Gigabit Ethernet interface
• Flexible paper handling with roll or cut-sheet media from A3 / tabloid up to 64" wide. BorderFree roll printing from 10" up to 64" wide
• Accepts media up to 1.5 mm thick poster board
• Productive printing with built-in automatic media cutting system and take-up reel system
• Record information about paper with media bar code tracking and identification system
• Superior image processing with Epson Super Halftone Screening Technology
• Easy to use and maintain with Auto Ink Droplet Detection System
• High-quality printing with maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi
• Nine individual high-capacity ink cartridges ­ 700 ml
• Automatic change from photo black to matte black
• Pressurized ink cartridge technology
• High-performance print engine speeds
• Large 2.5' back lit LCD control panel
• Ink status LED system
• MyEpson Printer network compatible

Printhead

The new Micro Piezo TFP printhead fulfills all requirements of a professional printer: quality, durability and speed. The nozzle density has increased from 180 to 360 dpi for each color, the world's highest for an inkjet printhead using piezoelectric technology. Epson has doubled the number of nozzles on the printhead, while maintaining the same size of ink droplet and accelerated print speeds. Despite the microscopic size of its elements, this next-generation Micro Piezo head retains all the advantages of the current printhead, including Variable-sized Droplet Technology. Meniscus control helps to produce perfectly spherical dots and manages the degree of droplet impact. It also improves the speed of jetting, further enhancing the print speed.

The permanent Epson Micro Piezo printhead also offers unrivaled consistency in each print. Every print will be the same as the first, even if the artwork is printed months apart, making it ideal for studios producing limited edition print runs.

Inks

UltraChrome K3 inks with vivid magenta further expand the already wide color gamut delivered and is a breakthrough in pigment chemistry. The full inkset includes nine ink cartridges: photo black, matte black, light black, light light black, cyan, light cyan, yellow, vivid magenta and vivid light magenta. The two magenta inks use new high-density pigments that create more vibrant color, especially blues and magenta, for example those found in seascapes or landscapes. Both photo black and matte black cartridges are installed at the same time so there is no need to exchange. The most suitable black ink is automatically chosen depending on the media type used.

The inkset enables superb grey balance and precise color without any color cast. It delivers great color accuracy of neutral and dark colors, excellent short-term color stability and smooth tonal gradation from shadow to light. Metamerism is virtually eliminated with this new inkset.

Media

The Stylus Pro 11880 is compatible with a wide range of Epson media up to 1.5mm in thickness, including glossy paper, matte paper, matte board, fine art paper and plain paper. It features an automatic take-up reel to support heavy-duty production for improved usability. It will also support flexible paper handling for cut sheet printing from A3 up to 64". The optional paper basket stores prints cleanly and securely.