The Stylus Pro 9890 and Stylus Pro 7890 replacements for the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 and 7880

Two new large format printers from Epson

Collected 7890/9890 information

Epson 7890 and 9890

October 2010

21st Keith has been down to Epson Uk to have a look at the 7890.

Some pictures below

September

The new new printers are announced at Photokina along with the 4900[review]

Latest 9890 and 7890 information

We'll update this page as we find out more...

7890 - Epson UK info
9890 - Epson UK info

A much more solid build than the 7880

Colour display

Key features summary:

Wide colour gamut for smooth gradations
8-colour UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink set
Optional inline SpectroProofer for consistent, repeatable colour accuracy
TFP print head
Print speed of up to 40ml per hour
Automatic Ink Droplet Detection System instantly verifies and fixes blocked nozzles
Photo and matte black inks are carried simultaneously and switched automatically
Built-in rotary knife and improved supply handling
2.5-inch colour LCD screen
Create copies of fine art prints with Digigraphie certification
Keep power consumption and energy bills down with ENERGY STAR qualified power efficiency

Specifications - Basic

7880 specs first where different

What's In The Box	9x110ml inks, s/w CD, setup guide, warranty, power cable, sample media
Printing Technology	MicroPiezo, 360-nozzle / 8-channel TFP inkjet print head
Print Resolution	2880x1440dpi
Print Speed	Max. 40m2 hour
Memory	Printer 256Mb, Network 64Mb
Ethernet TCP/IP	100 BASE-TX, 10BASE-T
Cut Sheet	210mm- 610mm: cut sheet 210mm-1118mm: cut sheet
Print Margins Sheet Media	14mm top, 3mm other sides
Print Margins Roll Media	3mm all sides default
Roll Dimensions	254mm-610mm, 2" core/3" core, 2" core: MaxØ103mm/3" core: MaxØ150mm 254mm-1118mm, 2" core/3" core, 2" core: MaxØ103mm/3" core: MaxØ150mm
Edge To Edge Borderless Roll Media	All 4 sides
Edge To Edge Borderless Cut Sheet	Only 2 sides
Power Consumption	Operating: 70W, Sleep mode: Less than 16W, Plug-in OFF (Stand-by): Less than 1W Operating: 80W, Sleep mode: Less than 16W, Plug-in OFF (Stand-by): Less than 1W
Power Supply	AC 100-240V 50/60Hz
Standard Warranty	1-year onsite
Dimensions W x D x H	1356 x 667 x 1218mm 1864 x 667 x 1218mm
Weight	84.5kg 116kg
Noise Level	<50db(A)
DriverEpson Driver	Epson Driver with Layout Manager
Software Utilities	Epson NetConfig, Epson Remote Panel, SpectroProofer utilities, ColorBase
Platform	MacOSX10.3.9 or later (also WindowsXP/Vista/7 (32/64bit) )
Light Fastness	200yrs
Options	SpectroProofer, auto take-up unit

SP7890/9890 Inks

350ml

Matte Black Cartridge (C13T596800)
Light Black Cartridge (C13T596700)
Light Light Black Cartridge (C13T596900)
Cyan Cartridge (C13T596200)
Yellow Cartridge (C13T596400)
Photo Black Cartridge (C13T596100)
Vivid Magenta Cartridge (C13T596300)
Light Cyan Cartridge
Light vivid magenta Cartridge
Orange Cartidge
Green Cartridge

700ml

Matte Black Cartridge (C13T636800)
Light Black Cartridge (C13T636700)
Light Light Black Cartridge (C13T636900)
Cyan Cartridge (C13T636200)
Yellow Cartridge (C13T636400)
Photo Black Cartridge (C13T636100)
Vivid Magenta Cartridge (C13T636300)
Light Cyan Cartridge
Light vivid magenta Cartridge
Orange Cartidge
Green Cartridge

Accessories

Epson SpectroProofer 44inch UV 7104895
Epson Spectro Proofer for Stylus Pro 7900

Press info

Epson Press Release (UK)
New large format printers make lifelike colour a reality

Create professional photos & fine art prints with high colour accuracy

21 September 2010 – Epson today launches two large format printers which offer an ideal combination of accurate colour reproduction with unbeatable productivity. The 24-inch Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and the 44-inch Epson Stylus Pro 9890 have been designed to help professional photographers and the fine art market create true-to-life prints at high speed.

Using Epson’s 8-colour UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta inkset in combination with the TFP print head for enhanced dot quality and crisp, clear images, means both printers offer lab-quality prints. They achieve one of the highest colour gamuts on the market with consistently smooth gradations and also offer a superior range of natural looking grey tones. Three densities of black, comprising a standard photo or matte black (selected automatically depending on the media) plus a light black and light light black, create neutral black and white prints with no colour cast and, perfect tonal range.

This combination of black inks also means that prints are free from bronzing, with a uniform surface appearance without discernible difference between light and dark areas. In addition metamerism is reduced, ensuring grey tones are consistent no matter what light source they are viewed under.

The optional in-line SpectroProofer ensures repeatable colour accuracy and will accurately measure colour charts enabling the data to be used for custom media ICC profile creation.

Martin Johns, market development manager for large format printers at Epson UK, says: “Not only do the Epson Stylus Pro 7890 and Epson Stylus Pro 9890 offer first class colour reproduction but they also represent a big boost in productivity. They have a high production speed aided by Epson’s Automatic Droplet Detection System to identify blocked nozzles without intervention. Both devices carry photo and matte black inks simultaneously and the built-in rotary knife means prints are cut quickly and cleanly while the improved supply handling means paper rolls are changed effortlessly in seconds.

“These features offer significant benefits in terms of saved cost and time to our customers.”
The Epson Stylus Pro 7890 is priced at £2595 and the Epson Stylus Pro 9890 is priced at £5195. Both models will be available to purchase from 1st January 2011 and are on display at Photokina in Cologne, Germany, from 21-26 September at Hall 2.2, Stand B13.

Key features summary:
• Wide colour gamut for smooth gradations
• 8-colour UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink set
• Optional inline SpectroProofer for consistent, repeatable colour accuracy
• TFP print head
• Print speed of up to 40mlper hour
• Automatic Ink Droplet Detection System instantly verifies and fixes blocked nozzles
• Photo and matte black inks are carried simultaneously and switched automatically
• Built-in rotary knife and improved supply handling
• 2.5-inch colour LCD screen
• Create copies of fine art prints with Digigraphie certification
• Keep power consumption and energy bills down with ENERGY STAR qualified power efficiency