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# Print your file, select "Epson Stylus Pro 3880 (Protocoin)" from the printer options.
# Print your file, select "Epson Stylus Pro 3880 (Protocoin)" from the printer options.
# Open additional print settings to set paper type, black ink type, and paper size.
# Open additional print settings to set paper type, black ink type, and paper size.
'''Note:''' switching between matte black ink and photo black ink wastes ink, so try to be mindful of what's currently loaded and what you need.


=== Stickers ===
The following printable vinyl is confirmed to work well on the printer:


[https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DXXV3FS7 Cricut Printable Waterproof Sticker Set, 20 White Sheets (8.5" x 11")]


'''Note:''' switching between matte black ink and photo black ink wastes ink, so try to be mindful of what's currently loaded and what you need.
* printer paper setting: "Ultra premium presentation paper matte"
* [[Cutter, vinyl/paper/fabric (Silhouette Cameo 3) ID:191|Cameo]] cutter setting: Stickers -> Adhesive-backed cardstock (blade set to 5)


==Troubleshooting==
==Troubleshooting==

Latest revision as of 00:27, 11 January 2026

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Type Inkjet printer
Make/Model Epson Stylus Pro 3880
Serial number B0E89284B09E
Original owner Protospace
Loan status Owned by Protospace
Arrival date 2025-07-16
Location Classroom
Functional status Functional
Usage permissions Members
Certification No
Wiki-ID 221
Label 1.0" 1.5" 2.0"


Specs

  • 17-inch wide-format professional printer (prints up to 17" x 22")
  • Max color resolution: 2880 x 1440 dpi
  • Max B/W resolution: 2880 x 1440 dpi
  • Ink cartridges: 9 (Photo Black, Matte Black, Light Black, Light Light Black, Cyan, Vivid Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Vivid Light Magenta)
  • Photo print speed: 4 min 8 sec for an 8"x 10"

Usage

Printing costs a fixed $3.00 protocoin per page.

  1. Log into the graphic media PC in the classroom.
  2. Print your file, select "Epson Stylus Pro 3880 (Protocoin)" from the printer options.
  3. Open additional print settings to set paper type, black ink type, and paper size.

Note: switching between matte black ink and photo black ink wastes ink, so try to be mindful of what's currently loaded and what you need.

Stickers

The following printable vinyl is confirmed to work well on the printer:

Cricut Printable Waterproof Sticker Set, 20 White Sheets (8.5" x 11")

  • printer paper setting: "Ultra premium presentation paper matte"
  • Cameo cutter setting: Stickers -> Adhesive-backed cardstock (blade set to 5)

Troubleshooting

TBD

Documentation

Quick start: Epson-3880-quick-start.pdf

User guide: Epson-3880-user-guide.pdf

Links

https://forum.protospace.ca/t/printer-donation-epson-stylus-pro-3880-colour-medium-format-letter-size-to-22-x-17/10226

https://epson.ca/For-Work/Printers/Large-Format/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880-Standard-Edition-Printer/p/CA61201-VM