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Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition Wide Format Inkjet Printer

Technology. Performance. Value.

At Epson, our goal to create the highest-performing printing technologies for professionals has resulted in a unique combination of performance and value - introducing the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition.

Combining the all-new Epson Stylus Pro 3800 printer, utilizing our latest Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink Technology, with high-speed 10/100 BaseT internal Ethernet along with a custom-designed PostScript® Language Level 3 Compatible RIP from ColorBurst®, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition represents a complete printing solution for the most demanding creative professional.

Never before has such an offering been available. Imagine producing color accurate prints - even during the earliest stages of your design workflow - allowing you to accurately set expectations for both yourself and your clients. And when you're ready to produce contract-quality prints for final approval, you'll be able to produce them in-house, saving you valuable time and money.

Whether you're a graphic designer looking for a better way to communicate your ideas to others, a prepress professional implementing contract-quality proofing locally or remotely, or a professional photographer that wants the best print quality possible, the all-new Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition combines innovative technology with extraordinary performance and value.

Suggested Retail: $1,495.00

Features & Benefits

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition Features:

All-new Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Print Engine

• Professional, cut-sheet media handling from 4x6 to 17x22

• Epson UtraChrome K3 Ink Technology for brilliant, accurate, and stable color prints

• Standard USB 2.0 and 10/100 BaseT Ethernet

Pantone® licensed and SWOP-Certified Postscript® Language Level 3™ compatible RIP by ColorBurst®

• PostScript Language Level 3 compatible software RIP server with both Macintosh OS X (Panther and Tiger) and Windows XP versions standard

• SWOP® Certified for the Epson proofing media line when using the supplied SWOP printing environment

• PANTONE® Licensed to include the Coated and Uncoated library

• Professional Color Management Technology, including separate Input ICC profiles for RGB, CMYK, and Grayscale images

• Ink Limiting Technology with CMYK curve adjustments for complete control of color

• In Printer Linearization Technology to ensure accurate color across multiple printers

• Easy-to-use RIP Server Interface

• Professional Job Management to handle any workflow your network can produce

• Print directly from any software application or drag-and-drop into a Hot Folder

• And much more!

Superior Customer Support and Service

• Free one-year of limited warranty coverage under the Epson Preferred^SM Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support and usually next-business-day full unit exchange

• Warranty plan covers all hardware and software (including ColorBurst RIP) for the best possible support - directly from Epson

Incredible Value

• Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition is only $1,495 estimated US price. Dealer price may vary.

The Future of Print Head Technology

8-channel print head with Auto-sharing Black Ink technology

• Innovative, new print head design allows for all nine inks to be installed simultaneously

• Without any user intervention, the printer automatically switches between Photo and Matte Black ink while utilizing the same physical ink channel

New, ultramodern photographic screening technology

• Highly precise screening technology uses a radical new algorithm for determining dot placement, resulting in an extreme level of photographic image quality

• Produces extremely fine, photographic prints, even in bi-directional and lower resolution print modes

• Compensates for various ink densities between resolutions - allowing for a single ICC profile to be used per media type

Advanced MicroPiezo® AMC™ print head technology

• One-inch wide, high performance print head offers a maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi

• Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease print times, while optimizing photographic quality

• Proprietary Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely controls the curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle before releasing it onto the media

• Extremely sharp and accurate placement of ink droplets consistently delivers outstanding photographic print quality from sheet to sheet

Automatic print head alignment and cleaning technology

• Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignment of all color channels

• Built-in sensor analyzes a printed nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans the print head if any problems are found - even partially clogged nozzles

Epson PreciseColor™ Technology

In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus Pro printers of the same model, Epson has enhanced the production process to include colorimetric calibration. This system evaluates and adjusts each printer at the manufacturing stage, assuring you’ll get consistent color output from printer to printer.

Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink Technology

Advanced 8-color pigment-based ink system

• Unique, high-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut

• Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints

• Microcrystal Encapsulation™ Technology for reduced gloss differential

• Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry

• Stable color immediately after printing – no short-term color shifting

• Black density up to 2.3 with an L* value as low as 4.1*

Three-level Black ink technology

• Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black ink

• Significantly improves the gray balance while eliminating color casts

• Delivers impressive midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range

• Virtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of basic pigment chemistry

• Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync™ and ICM™ workflows

Advanced Black-and-white printing technology

• Unique driver technology taking full advantage of our three-level Black system to produce professional black-and-white prints from color or grayscale image files

• Includes proprietary Epson screening technology developed specifically for black-and-white printing

• Produces a truly consistent image with no color crossover or color cast

• Represents the standard for producing sellable quality neutral and toned black-and-white prints

Two Auto-sharing Black Ink modes

The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 automatically utilizes two different Black Ink modes - Photo Black or Matte Black. This innovative solution optimizes the Black ink density for various media types. Whether printing on traditional photographic medias or unique, fine art paper, this technology dramatically improves the final print quality.

New, high-precision print engine technology

Exclusive 17-inch wide printer design

• All-new print engine technology that takes full advantage of the latest in precision mechanical design, resulting in a significant reduction in overall printer size and weight

• Incredibly quiet operation, perfectly suited for even home use

• Large, 2.5-inch, backlit LCD control panel for easy, direct printer control and operational status monitoring

Professional media handling

• Prints on virtually any type of cut-sheet media from 4 x 6 up to 17 x 22

• Top-loading, high-capacity paper feeder handles up to 120 sheets of plain, letter-sized paper or up to 20 sheets of photographic media

• Second, top-loading, manual sheet feeder accommodates thick fine art paper up to 17 inches wide

• Front-loading, straight-through, manual sheet feeder handles media up to 16 inches wide, up to 1.5 mm thick posterboard

• Supports manual printing on both sides of specialty media

• Prints on select BorderFree®, cut-sheet media from 4 x 6 up to 17 x 22

High Performance Print Engine Speed

The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 utilizes our latest print head technology – making it one of the fastest printers ever made by Epson. The following table represents the highest quality print modes for three popular print sizes.¹

Print mode

• SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS produces an 8" x 10" in 2:03, 11" x 14" in 3:18, 16" x 20" in 5:32

• SuperFine - 1440 dpi produces an 8" x 10" in 4:08, 11" x 14" in 6:39, 16" x 20" in 10:59

• SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi HS produces an 8" x 10" in 3:50, 11" x 14" in 6:04, 16" x 20" in 9:46

• SuperPhoto - 2880 dpi produces an 8" x 10" in 7:47, 11" x 14" in 12:15, 16" x 20" in 18:40

Epson intelligent, high-capacity ink system

• All-new, pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical size of the ink cartridges

• Nine, individual, 80 ml ink cartridges enable truly professional printing

• On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement facilitates increased productivity

Superior connectivity

• Standard ports include one 10/100Base-T Ethernet and one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible)

• Standard Professional Epson Photographic Drivers for Macintosh® and Windows®

• PANTONE® licensed and SWOP® certified PostScript® Language Level 3™ Compatible RIP by ColorBurst® (included only with Professional Edition bundle)

• Fully supported by most leading, third-party RIPs and workflows - Epson Stylus Pro series printers are used within the most demanding professional photography and graphic design environments

Epson PrintJob™ information system

• Built-in printer memory automatically tracks key print job statistics, such as ink and media usage, remaining media, data file and user names, print times and more

• Makes it easy to download reports from printer memory or print them

World Class Service and Support

• Free one-year of coverage under the Epson Preferred^SM Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day, full unit exchange service

• Optional one or two-year Epson Preferred Plus Service plans available

Technical Specifications

Printing Method

• Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head technology
• 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head
• 9-color (C, Lc, M, Lm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK)
• Auto head alignment and cleaning technology
• Pigment-based Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink technology

Nozzle Configuration

• Color and Monochrome heads 180 nozzles x 8

Black Ink Mode Configuration

• Auto-sharing Black Ink Technology
• Fully automatic switching between Black ink modes
• Black ink conversion times
  Matte to Photo Black 2:55 min:sec
  Photo to Matte Black 1:55 min:sec
   
• Ink used during conversion²
  Matte to Photo Black Approx. 4.5 ml
  Photo to Matte Black Approx. 1.5 ml
  Actual quantity used in switch may vary with temperature and other factors.

Droplet Technology

• Smallest droplet size: 3.5 picoliters
  Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different droplet sizes per print line

Resolution

• 2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi; 360 x 180 dpi

Print Engine Speed

• 8" x 10" prints from 2:03 to 7:47 - normal is 4:08
• 11" x 14" prints from 3:18 to 12:15 - normal is 6:39
• 16" x 20" prints from 5:32 to 19:40 - normal is 10:59¹

Acoustic Noise Level

• Approximately 47 dB(A) according to ISO 7779

Printer Language / Drivers

• Epson ESC/P2® raster photographic drivers standard
• Optional PANTONE® licensed and SWOP certified PostScript® Language Level 3 compatible RIP by ColorBurst® (included only with Professional Edition bundle)
• Supported by most leading, third-party RIPs and workflows

Operating Systems Supported

• Macintosh OS X 10.4.7 or higher (universal binary)
• Windows 2000 or XP (64-bit also supported)

Printer Interfaces

• Includes as standard one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) and one 10/100Base-T Ethernet port

Physical Dimensions

• 27"x 15" x 10" (W x D x H)
• Printer weight: 43.2 lb

BorderFree Printing

• Complete borderless printing on the following cut-sheet sizes 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 11" x 14", 16" x 20", 17" x 22"

Printable Area

• Maximum paper width: 17"
• Maximum cut-sheet size: 17" x 22"
• Minimum cut-sheet size: 4" x 6"
• Left and right margins: 0 or 3 mm each (0.24" total)
• Top and bottom margins: 0 or 3 mm or 15 mm each
• Maximum printable width: 17.16" (full bleed, 17" width)

Media Handling

• Main top-loading feeder: Up to 17" x 22"; up to 120 sheets plain; 20 photo paper
• Second top-loading feeder: Up to 17" x 22" Single sheet manual feeder, optimized for fine art paper
• Front manual feeder: Up to 16" x 20" Straight-through, single sheet manual feeder up to 1.5 mm

Thickness, Weight

• Weight: 12 lb bond, up to 1.5 mm cardboard

Line Accuracy

• + or – 0.2° of specified page length

Epson Intelligent Ink Cartridge

• Pressurized cartridge fill volume: 80 ml (fill vol.) each color x 9 colors total³
• On-cartridge I.C. chip automatically tracks several ink usage data points for use in production cost estimations and reporting

Ink Shelf Life

• 2 years from printed production date or 6 months after opened

Lightfastness Ratings

• Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink
  Color: Up to 108 years
  Black-and-white: Over 200 years⁴

Temperature

• Operating: 50˚ to 95˚F (10˚ to 35˚C)
• Storage: -4˚ to 104˚F (-20˚ to 40 ˚C)

Humidity

• Relative humidity: 20 to 80% Operating: 40 to 50%
• Recommended Storage :5 to 85% (no condensation)

Safety Approvals

• Safety standards: UL1950, CSA 22.2 950 FDA
• EMI: FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B, AS/NZS 3548 class B

Rated Voltage

• AC 110 - 120V

Rated Frequency

• 50 - 60 Hz

Rated Current

• 0.6A/110V - 120V

Power Consumption

• Operating: Approx. 25W
• Standby: Less than 5W
• Power Off: Less than .3W
• Fully ENERGY STAR compliant

Notes

• ¹ Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. Normal Mode based on SuperFine - 1440 dpi.
• ²Ink used in conversion varies considerably based on temperature and other factors.
• ³ Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "replace cartridge" indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer.
• ⁴ Ink lightfastness rating based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.

Additional Information

Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition Brochure

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