The 13" Wide Inkjet Printer Guide
The forerunner to the Epson R3000, the R2880 uses Epson's UltraChrome K3 pigment ink system. This printer's strength is producing true-to-life color and tonality. It uses photo and matte black ink for maximum compatibility with different inkjet media. The K3 in UltraChrome K3 stands for three black inks. Using the Epson Advanced Black & White system, the R3000 combines black, light black and light light black inks for bold and completely neutral B&W output.
Paper Specs
The R2880 is compatible with all types of inkjet media from glossy to cotton fine art. A number of sizes can be printing without borders. A front feed path is available for exotic and heavy weight media.
- Sheets 4" x 6" up to 13" x 44"
- Rolls 13" wide
- Specialty media up to 1.3mm thick
Strengths
- True-to-life color and tonality
- Stunning B&W capability
- Excellent print quality across the gamut of inkjet media types
Weaknesses
- Required switching between photo black and matte black, which uses ink during the process
- Uses 11 mL ink cartridges in contrast to the R3000's 25.9 mL capacity inks
- Lacking a gloss optimizer cartridge, which would "complete the package" for us
Ink Palette
- Photo or Matte Black
- Cyan
- Vivid Magenta
- Yellow
- Light Cyan
- Vivid Light Magenta
- Light Black
- Light Light Black
Borderless Sizes
- 4" x 6"
- 5" x 7"
- 8" x 10"
- A4 (8.3" x 11.7")
- Letter (8.5" x 11")
- 11" x 14"
- 12" x 12
- B (11" x 17")
- A3 (11.7" x 16.5")
- Super B (13" x 19")
Connectivity
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1 port)
- 100Base-T Ethernet (1 port)
- Wi-Fi CERTIFIED (802.11n only)
- Epson Connect: Epson iPrint Mobile App
Best Papers for the Epson R2880
Red River Paper offers a Wide Assortment of Inkjet Media in many sizes for the Epson R2880.
Street Price
Around $599 from most online retailers. Always check the manufacturer's website for potential rebates and special pricing offers.
Physical Dimensions
24.3" x 12.7" x 8.4" (W x D x H)
Last updated: April 25, 2019
