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Epson Stylus Pro 4880

17" color graphics & photo printer

Model4880
Prints17" wide
Score61/100

Epson Stylus Pro 4880 product image showing large-format printer with open output tray displaying printed photograph

Epson Stylus Pro 4880 large-format printer product image with output tray extended showing printed photo

Epson Stylus Pro 4880 large-format printer with architectural drawing output

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Manufacturer warrantyExtension plans available

Free shippingContinental U.S.

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Analyst take

The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 supports roll paper and cut sheets up to 17 inches wide, with A2 as its stated maximum print size.
Its nine-cartridge configuration and 2880 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution suit color-sensitive small-format AEC output.
The rated normal-quality speed of 12.8 m² / Hr should be tempered by file processing, media changes, and operator handling.

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Wide-format reach Prints up to 17" wide on rolls and sheets.
Fine detail 2880 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution for crisp line work.
Connectivity Ethernet for shared team printing.
Analyst score Scores 61/100 in our class-relative rating.

Overview

Built for the work

Epson Stylus Pro 4880, 2880 x 1440 DPI, 12.8 m² / Hr, 180 x 8, A2 (420 x 594 mm), A2, A3, A4, 5.91" (15 cm)

138 ft²/hRated speed
9Ink channels
2,880 dpiMax resolution

Spec Analysis
overall

Where it performs best

Size / Fit 98

Color 73

Print Quality 72

How we grade →

Expert analysis

What you should know

By Priya VenkatesanColor & Imaging Editor

Key takeaways

The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 supports roll paper and cut sheets up to 17 inches wide, with A2 as its stated maximum print size.
Its nine-cartridge configuration and 2880 x 1440 DPI maximum resolution suit color-sensitive small-format AEC output.
The rated normal-quality speed of 12.8 m² / Hr should be tempered by file processing, media changes, and operator handling.
Ethernet LAN and USB 2.0 support shared or direct connection, but the listed operating-system support requires modern IT validation.
It is not positioned by the supplied data as a full-size plan-set, scanning, copying, finishing, or job-accounting device.

When a coordination drawing needs color to separate disciplines without overwhelming the linework, the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 brings a compact 17-inch format to the task. Its nine-cartridge configuration and maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 DPI make it a credible fit for A2 presentation sheets, color-coded markups, GIS extracts, render reviews, and small-format proofing—work where the cyan edge of a utility overlay must remain distinct from the underlying plan.

For AEC teams, its practical boundary is equally clear: this is a 17-inch printer, with A2 as its stated maximum print size. It can serve a studio or project office that needs controlled color output alongside ordinary document work, but it is not a substitute for a full-size plan-production device handling D-size or E-size drawing sets.

17"Maximum media width

A2 (17" x 23" (420 x 594 mm))Maximum print size

2880 x 1440 DPIMaximum resolution

12.8 m² / HrNormal-quality print speedRated normal-quality speed; productive output also depends on file processing, media changes, and operator handling.

Where the format fits AEC work

The Stylus Pro 4880 accepts both roll paper and cut sheets, which is useful when a project team alternates between repeat A2 output and presentation-oriented sheets. Its listed standard sizes span 8 through 17 inches, alongside A2, A3, and A4 formats. That range supports desk-side or print-room output for detail sheets, design-review boards, finish schedules, and smaller location plans.

Ethernet LAN and USB 2.0 provide straightforward connection options for a shared office device or a directly attached workstation. The listed operating-system support is notably of its era—Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X 10.x.x—so IT should validate driver availability, security policy, and workflow compatibility before putting it into a modern managed environment. For a side-by-side alternative, compare it with the Canon iPF500 17-in or use the comparison tool.

Output capability deserves operational context

The 12.8 m² / Hr normal-quality figure is a useful reference point, not a prediction of completed sets. In real AEC work, PDF processing, sheet changes, roll loading, file complexity, and collection time affect what reaches the tray over a morning. The machine’s maximum roll diameter is 5.91 inches, reinforcing its role as a compact-format device rather than an unattended plan-set engine.

The specified 50 dB printing sound pressure level and 86.9 lb weight are relevant to placement: it is materially more manageable than a floor-standing plan-production system, while still needing a stable, deliberate location. ENERGY STAR certification and listed active power consumption of 53 W may matter to facilities teams reviewing office equipment energy use.

Estimate elapsed print time from the verified rated speed, then allow additional time for file preparation, media handling, and collection.

Sheets per set Sheet size Sets per week

One set: – · Weekly plotting time: –

Computed from the manufacturer's rated 138 ft²/h. Real-world mixed sets run slower — treat this as a best case for comparing machines, not a promise.

What it is not designed to replace

This machine is less appropriate where the daily requirement is full-size construction plans, high-volume bid packages, automated collation, scanning and copying, or current enterprise endpoint standards. The supplied data does not identify scanning, copying, finishing, authentication, or job-accounting functions, so buyers who need those capabilities should confirm them separately rather than assume they are present.

There is no in-family step-up or step-down model in the supplied catalog set. Among the listed 17-inch alternatives, the Canon iPF5000 17-in, Canon iPF-510 17-in, and Canon iPF5100 17-in offer appropriate comparison points, but a specification review and sample-file test remain more meaningful than resolution figures alone.

Compare and evaluate

Canon iPF-510 17-inReview a same-width alternative from the catalog.

The read

The Epson Stylus Pro 4880 makes the most sense for AEC teams needing color-capable A2 and smaller output in a compact shared environment. Its 17-inch limit is the deciding fact: it can render disciplined small-format project graphics and presentation work, but firms whose drawings routinely move beyond A2 should evaluate a wider production-oriented device. Confirm driver support and service arrangements before treating it as a long-term office standard.

Spec analysis

How the specs grade

Overall performance

within color graphics & photo printers

74% spec coverage

This printer

How it scores

Media Handling61

Print Quality72

Print Cost70

Color73

Speed24

ConnectionsNot enough spec data

WorkflowNot enough spec data

Size / Fit98

WarrantyNot enough spec data

Graded on a curve against the best published spec among the wide-format printers we track — 100 = the catalog’s gold standard for that metric (the finest droplet, the longest warranty, the fastest rated speed actually on the market). Every input is a manufacturer-published spec; rated speeds are shown as listed, not timed throughput. Ticks mark the class best. How we grade →

Verified specifications

The specs that decide it

Maximum resolution	2880 x 1440 DPI
Number of print cartridges	9
Maximum print size	A2 (420 x 594 mm)
Maximum roll diameter	5.91" (15 cm)
Ethernet	Yes
Sound level (printing)	50 dB
Power consumption	59 W

Specifications

Full technical detail

Max resolution2880 x 1440 DPI

Max print width17"

ConnectivityEthernet (Gigabit LAN), USB

Use casePhoto / Fine Art

Printing

Color	Yes
Print head	180 x 8
Maximum resolution	2880 x 1440 DPI
Number of print cartridges	9
Print speed (normal quality)	12.8 m² / Hr

Performance

Country of origin	Portugal
Sound pressure level (printing)	50 dB

Paper handling

Cut sheets	Yes
Roll paper	Yes
Roll top margin	3/15 mm
Maximum print size	A2 (420 x 594 mm)
Maximum media width	17"
Standard media sizes	8", 10", 12", 14", 16", 17", 210 mm, 257 mm, 300 mm, 329 mm, 400 mm, 420 mm
Maximum roll diameter	5.91" (15 cm)
Print margin cut-sheet	3 x 3 x 3 x 14
ISO A-series sizes (A0…A9)	A2, A3, A4

Ports & interfaces

USB port	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes
USB connector	USB Type-A
RJ-45 ports quantity	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1

Weight & dimensions

Weight	86.9 lbs (39.4 kg)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	33.4 x 30.1 x 13.9" (848 x 765 x 354 mm)
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)	33.4 x 43.5 x 13.9" (848 x 1105 x 354 mm)

Power

Power consumption (active)	53 W
Power consumption (standby)	5 W
Power consumption (typical)	59 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	1 W

Logistics data

Pallet width	47.2" (120 cm)
Pallet height	39.4" (100 cm)
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Pallet length (UK)	74.4" (189 cm)
Quantity per pallet	3 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet (UK)	3 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer	1 pc(s)
Quantity per pallet layer (UK)	1 pc(s)

Packaging data

Package depth	39" (990 mm)
Package width	31.9" (810 mm)
Package height	22.8" (580 mm)
Package weight	169.8 lbs (77 kg)

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR

System requirements

Mac compatibility	Yes
Compatible operating systems	Windows 2000, XP, XP 64-bit, Vista, MAC OSX 10.x.x

Everything that fits the Epson Stylus Pro 4880

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41 ink cartridges · 40 paper & media items · 6 accessories

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Supplies

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Questions

Straight answers

What AEC documents fit the Epson Stylus Pro 4880 best?

It is best aligned with A2 and smaller work such as color-coded coordination sheets, GIS extracts, detail sheets, design-review output, and presentation-oriented graphics. Its maximum media width is 17 inches and its stated maximum print size is A2.

Can it print from rolls as well as sheets?

Yes. The supplied specifications list both roll paper and cut sheets. The maximum roll diameter is 5.91 inches.

Is this a practical printer for full-size construction plans?

Not generally. With a 17-inch maximum media width and A2 maximum print size, it is not the right format for routine D-size or E-size plan sets.

What network connections are available?

The printer has Ethernet LAN through one RJ-45 port and one USB 2.0 port with a USB Type-A connector.

Will it work on a current managed IT environment?

The listed compatible operating systems are Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X 10.x.x. A buyer should verify current driver availability, security requirements, and workflow support before deployment.

Does the supplied information confirm scanning, copying, or finishing capability?

No. The supplied data does not establish scanning, copying, finishing, user authentication, or job-accounting functions, so these should not be assumed.

Resources

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