Features:
- 2,880 x 720 dpi printing
- Prints black text at up to 12 ppm, color at 9 ppm
- Quiet print engine
- Built-in USB and parallel connectivity
- 1-year warranty
Description:
The Epson Stylus 880 has more going for it that its curvaceous lines; this sleek printer also delivers vibrant colors and crisp black with 2,800 x 720 dpi resolution in quick-drying, smudge-proof inks. This compact Epson printer incorporates MicroPiezo ink-jet technology and AcuPhoto halftones, along with a small footprint and quiet operation. It's ideally suited for use in a home or small office. Like most printers in this class, the Epson 880 sets up in a couple of trouble-free minutes. The color- and black-ink cartridges snap in easily with virtually no risk of mess or error. A fold-out guide helps you follow the detailed setup steps; you also can review the printer-basics section in Epson's user's guide or view the electronic manual if you have any questions. In our tests, while printing an assortment of images on some of the included specialty papers, the 880 produced admirable results, with print speeds up to 12 ppm in black and 9 ppm for color and graphics. Photo prints initially didn't fare as well, so we used the photo-enhancement setting to improve brightness and contrast. You can expect 600 to 900 pages of black printing (fewer than 300 for color) before replacing the ink cartridges. An onscreen, low-ink-detection display tracks how much ink you have left during printing. A 100-sheet input tray accepts a wide range of standard papers, envelopes, and other media, including labels, photo paper, and card stock. The paper tray has a convenient slide-out extension for legal-size paper, with a 30-page capacity. The 880's small footprint and quiet operation make it ideal for small spaces. The printer comes with software for most Windows or Macintosh systems and for USB connectivity, and is backed by a one-year warranty. --David Greenberger Pros:
- Easy to set up and use
- Quick-drying, high-quality inks
- Automatic low-ink detection
Cons:
- Small, 30-sheet output tray
- Low print volume from color-ink cartridge
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