Epson Stylus Pro 11880 - Features

Introduction 10
User’s Guide
Features
EPSON Stylus Pro 11880/11880C is a
wide-format ink jet color printer that supports
64-inch roll paper and B0 size cut sheet media.
The features of this printer are described below.
Printing monochrome photos
Using Epson UltraChrome K3 ink, with the three
densities of black ink as the main inks adjusted
with light coloring, you can achieve subtle black
and white tones. Also, you can print monochrome
photos with rich tones from color photo data
using only the functions of the printer driver,
without having to use an application.
See “Black-and-White Photo Printing” on
page 77.
Support for a range of paper types
Epson offers a range of special media for ensuring
high-quality printing. By selecting the right paper
for the application, whether for indoor or outdoor
use (lamination is recommended), you can
express a whole new world of art. Also, the
printer handles paper up to 1.5-mm thick and can
also print on paperboard.
See “Paper Information” on page 110.
Using Epson UltraChrome K3 ink, you can
achieve high-quality printing that resists fading
Combining Epson UltraChrome K3 ink and
Epson special media ensures superior light
fastness and ozone resistance. This opens up the
range of uses from printing photos to displays
and banners for storefronts using long paper,
posters, and other applications normally subject
to fading.
Stability of ink after printing
Since the color of the ink stabilizes soon after
printing, the prints can be used in the prepress
workflow and for color proof applications.
Reduced color difference in different light
source conditions
Previously, coloring with light colors was used to
achieve subtle tones. However, to minimize this
and thereby reduce color differences in different
light source conditions, Light Light Black ink is
used instead. The color remains stable even under
different light sources, ensuring consistently high
quality printing.
Borderless printing
Using Auto Expand or Retain Size, you can
perform borderless printing.
See “Borderless Printing” on page 79.
There is also a borderless poster printing function
that allows you to make big posters by simply
joining together a number of prints.
See “Poster Printing” on page 89.
Auto Take-up Reel Unit provided as standard
This automatically takes up printed paper,
keeping it clean and free of creases. It is also
convenient for storage and transportation.
Auto selection for two kind of black inks
Both Photo and Matte Black ink are installed in
this printer. Photo Black ink can be used for all
media types with professional quality results.
Matte Black ink significantly increases black
optical density when printing on matte and fine
art type papers. These black inks are switched
automatically according to the papers.
Large-capacity (700 ml) ink cartridge
Epson provides the large-capacity (700 ml) ink
cartridges for this printer that realize the high
productivity required for professional work.
High speed USB 2.0 / Gigabit Ethernet
You can connect to a high-speed network (such as
USB 2.0 or Ethernet 100/1000) and that improves
the file transfer speed.
Roll paper remaining
The remaining amount of the roll paper is
displayed on the LCD panel. When you remove
the roll paper, the barcode (including the paper
type, the roll paper length, and the roll length
alert value information) is printed on the roll
paper edge. This will facilitate paper setting the
next time the same paper is used.