Features & Benefits
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.
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®
- Optional 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 PreferredSM 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
*"Our Price" is for purchases directly from Epson. Dealer Prices may vary. All prices are in U.S. Dollars.