Epson 3800 - Page 48

Competitive Comparison
Professional 17-Inch Desktops
Printer Feature
Epson Stylus Pro 3800
Epson Stylus Pro 4800
Canon iPF5000
Maximum Printer Width
17-Inch
17-Inch
17-Inch
Maximum Number of Inks
9-Color
9-Color
12-Color
Maximum Number of Inks Used for Printing
8-Color
8-Color
11-Color
Three-Level Black?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto-Switching Matte & Photo Black?
Yes - Auto Sharing
No
Yes - Auto Switching
Maximum Ink Cartridge Fill Volume
80 ml
220 ml
130 ml
Pigmented Ink Technology
UltraChrome K3™
UltraChrome K3™
Lucia™
Printing Method
AMC™ Piezo x 1
AMC™ Piezo x 1
FINE™ Thermal x 2
Print Head Replacement
Not Required
Not Required
User Replaceable
Maximum Resolution / Minimum Droplet Size
2,880 x 1,440 / 3.5 pl
2,880 x 1,440 / 3.5 pl
2,400 x 1,200 / 4 pl
Print Speed - True Lab Quality 16” x 20” Print
5:32 (1,440 x 720 HS)
6:07 (1,440 x 720 HS)
6:00 (2,400 x 1,200)
Professional Media Support up to 1.5 mm
Yes
Yes
Yes
Cut Sheet / Roll Support
Yes / No
Yes / Yes
Yes / Optional
Borderless Printing Technology
Cut Sheet
Roll Only
Roll Only
Paper Handling - Automatic Feed
Top Input Tray
Roll & Cassette - Manual
Roll & Cassette - Auto
Paper Handling - Manual Feed
Top, Front, & Rear
Top, Front, & Rear
Top, Front, & Rear
Connectivity - Standard
USB 2.0 & 10/100 BaseT
USB 2.0 & FireWire™
USB 2.0 & 10/100 BaseT
Connectivity - Optional
Not Required
100 BaseT Ethernet
FireWire™
Estimated Purchase Price
$1,295
$1,995
$1,945
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