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Shopper : WiFi network?JERRY F : Nope, I have mine hard-wired. This from Epson FAQ "The printer does not come with built-in wireless features and does not support a wireless (or Ethernet) connection to a network router. Only a direct wired connection to the computer is supported."ANDREW R : No. Wired (ethernet) only.
Shopper : doe this c88 come with the 4 ink cartridges??William G : yesGIOVANNI L : YesJERRY F : Yes, 4 cartridges came with the printer. It's been trouble-free since I got it (Dec 2015).PHILIP W : Yes, three color and one Black and white. The only problem is the fact that the printer is not able to connect to a network.ANDREW R : What's in the box: Epson Stylus C88+ Ink Jet Printer Ink Cartridges Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow Power Cord Epson 1 Year Warranty Note: Cable NOT Included
Shopper : does it enlarge and reduce?ANDREW R : Not sure I understand your question. This unit is a printer only, not a scanner or copier.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2020-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Totally dependable!

I bought this many years ago. It is a wonderful work horse!

Jobe

2020-10-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great support

Have enjoyed 5 years

Killer q.

2020-09-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best darn printer Epson ever made

I have purchased many of these printers over the years and my current C88+ is getting to it's end.

Ash702

2020-01-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A straightforward printer

I was happy to discover that the Epson C88 printer was still being made. It doesn't take up a lot of space and performs well. It replaces a previous C88 that I had had for several years. My Mac "guru" was pleased to learn that it was still available, as he has a number of clients to whom he will recommend this printer.

marjorie81

2019-12-19T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

So far so good

The instructions are inadequate--after tech support, the Epson printer worked well so far--- time, is the great tell all

Dr W.

2019-12-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good basic printer

I had this same model for 11 years before it finally gave up the ghost. Since all I need is a basic printer, I decided to replace it with the same model that had served me so well

mspolly

2019-11-29T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

c88+

easy to use

artie o.

2019-11-12T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Printer

I've had this printer for many years. It is one of the best I have ever owned. Because the paper. feeds from the rear there are no paper jams. It is especially good for envelopes.

DonK

2019-11-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little workhorse printer.

We have used this printer for years. Due to our large volume of prints, it lasts us one year and then we buy a new one

CRI2019

2019-10-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My New C88+

In 2006 I bought a C88 that lasted until one month ago. Contacting Epson, I was able to get the next model up with a 15% discount that uses the same cartridges. I plugged it in and PERFECTION!

infrequent p.

2019-10-22T20:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

Awful colors

I ended up returning this printer because the colors were not good. Very dull and didn’t print the colors correctly. I tried making all kinds of adjustments to the printer preferences but nothing worked.

LuLu19

2019-09-09T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Comparable to my R200 that died

Only had this for 2 weeks. Easy to set up, had no problems yet. It does print VERY SLOWLY.

Issy

2019-08-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Hope My New C88+ is the Workhorse My Old C88+ Was

I can't even remember when I bought my first Epson C88+ but can it be eight years ago? All I know is I used it weekly for my home business, sometimes printing several dozen pages in a day, and it NEVER let me down. Then it finally died . . . but I found out I could order another one! Great! If this C88+ is anything like it's older brother, we're going to have a long and happy relationship.

Art L.

2019-07-12T12:28:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Smooth, Crisp, and Quiet

The C88 is quiet and prints everything with crisp detail. Unlike my previous Epson Work Force 30, the C88 handles photo paper with ease. It is very good for making smaller preview color prints so I know what to expect on my larger R3000 printer. Adorama's C88 printers come with the Epson cartridges and the shipping is free. Many Epson sellers do not include the cartridges and charge for shipping.

WALTER H.

2019-07-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lightweight Easy to Use and Prints Beautifully

I make greeting cards and needed a printer that would print true to colors and graphics in them. This printer does all that and more. It is also easy on the ink with the new technology for printing. I love this printer and recommend it for anyone needing photos and graphics that stand up on the page in bright clear true colors.

Morgaine

2019-06-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick, Quiet, and Crisp

Amazingly quiet but still fast. The sharpness of the letters and numbers is the best I have ever seen. I am used to viewing the printed pages from my Epson Workforce 30 and sometimes my Epson R3000. This C88+ beats them both in crispness.

WallyO

2019-05-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Epson C88+

I owned an Epson C88 printer for about 10 + years. It finally went to the happy hunting grounds. I replaced the printer with a C88+ so far it is a very good investment. I have had this printer for about 2Mo; a very good investment. Ellis

Flugy

2019-05-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Machine

Thrilled with it

jimmieoldies

2019-05-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best printer I have ever had!

I have used this printer for my small hand made card business for a few years now. I order a new one as soon as the previous one wears out due to the heavy usage I put them through. It is a tough little printer! I love the durabrite inks and the quality of printing is superb. This model interfaces with my older Mac operating system. I would be lost without this amazing printer!

KAJM

2019-05-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

What a SPUNKY workhorse

I've purchased this very same printer for many years. We really put them through their paces. Being a sign company, you need to do a lot of drawings and a lot of times it requires professional gloss printouts. The level of the 1440 dpi printing is of beautiful photographic images you just can't believe. DON'T EVER STOP MAKING THESE!!!!!!!!

LindaP

2019-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The Best

the best printer .... beautiful true color prints

grasshopper 6.

2019-01-30T13:40:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Smile, action, cut and print

After printing photos for many years on an HP 7300, I switched to one of the Epsons you offer, a stylus C88+. The prints have come out great so far. It seems to be a lot simpler than the old HP and the ink is definitely less expensive per cartridge. I have printed several 8 x 10's and love the colors. The quality is just as good as the HP and if it lasts as long, I will be more than happy. I'm glad I bought it and glad you had one in stock. Good machine and simple to operate. The only thing I miss is being able to slip in my CF card but the iogear card reader you sold me took care of that problem. Thanks Adorama. p.s. love your tutorials.

William G.

2019-01-25T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

NOT GOOD AT ALL

NOT HAPPY WITH THE SETUP. APPL NOT OPENING

MARTIN07

2019-01-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to use

This is the second C88+ I have purched and is a very good alround printer. Have to replace the old printer as colors not correct even after going though ink jet tests ect. Even new ink cartridges from Epson direct. New printer is 100%

Gordo3

2018-12-31T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Printing

Have used printer about 6 weeks for personal use. Sharp, clear printing bw or color. No paper jams. No problems. Does not print 2 sides. Hope for several years of use.

Frankcpkr

2018-12-28T14:44:58

Rated 5 out of 5

A great printer.

This is my second C88+. The first one just wore out; I had it for about eight years. I use it mainly for black and white printing and I picked it over all other printers. It's a great little printer and I recommend it to anyone.

Theodore E.

2018-11-07T13:19:51

Rated 4 out of 5

Small Footprint Big Results

Compact efficient office printer. Text quality excellent and color printing on plain paper is very good. Print speed is acceptable. Have not printed enough copies to determine longevity of the inexpensive ink cartridges but so far fills my needs for an every day printer in addition to my Epson 3880 photo printer.

Allen G.

2018-08-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Printer

Replaced an older Epson printer with this one.like how this one prints, it's quieter, and easy to set up.

Redtailedhawk

2018-07-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Printer Ever!

I have used an Epson Stylus printer for years, and currently using the C88+. It is perfect for my needs: reasonably fast, great colors, easy to operate. It will handle 60 lb paper that I can turn and print on the back. The feeder is precise enough that pages are evenly matched. I use one of these printers until it exceeds its life, and then I throw it away and purchase another one. Great little printer!!

BettyN

2018-07-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast, clean, and crisp

This is a really nice little printer. The price is kind of high for all that it does considering all in ones are less than this, but it does a great job. The only problem I am continuously having is the paper jamming when it goes under the exit bar on the way out. at least 1 in every 10 sheets gets jammed on the way out. If the paper is not perfectly flat and there is the slightest curl in the corners then the paper will jam on the way out. Other than that the quality and color is excellent.

tjemcd

Epson C88+ Specifications

  • Type

    Color Digital photo inkjet printer

  • Printing System

    Printing Technology: CMYK drop-on-demand Micro Piezo ink jet technology; Optimized for plain paper printing
    Ink Type: DURABrite Ultra Inks.
    Light Resistance / Print Longevity: Offers long lasting durability for brilliant, fade resistant prints, even on plain paper
    Minimum Ink Droplet Size: Variable: Three sizes as small as 3 picoliters
    Nozzle Configuration: Monochrome head 180 nozzles, Color head 59 nozzles x 3 (CMY)

  • Resolution

    Maximum Resolution Up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi using RPM on various media

  • Effective Print Width

    Maximum Paper Width: Single sheet - 8.5"

  • Maximum Printing Area

    8.5" x 44" (BorderFree printing on letter size)

  • Paper Feed

    Maximum Paper Thickness: 0.27mm
    Print Speed: Black Up to 23 ppm
    Color: Up to 14 ppm

  • Ink Ribbon

    Ink Cartridges: Recommended Cartridges T060120 Black T060220 Cyan T060320 Yellow
    We recommend the use of genuine Epson cartridges. The use of other products may affect print quality or result in printer damage not covered by Epson's warranties.
    Ink Cartridge Configuration: Individual ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)
    Ink Palette: 4 colors (CMYK)

  • Output Tray

    Paper Capacity: Input paper tray 120 sheets, 20 lb/15 envelopes

  • Print Colors

    Color Management: Standard, EPSON Vivid Color, Color Controls, PhotoEnhance, ICM

  • Paper Types

    Supports a variety of Epson photo papers, plain bond, labels, and envelopes. Supported Epson papers include: Epson Premium Bright White Paper, Ultra Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Glossy, Photo Paper Glossy, Premium Photo Paper Semigloss, Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte, Premium Presentation Paper Matte Double-Sided, Presentation Paper Matte.
    Envelope Types: Standard (No. 10)-Plain, bond and air mail paper

  • Print Size

    Letter, legal, A4, B5, A5, A6, half letter, executive, user definable (3.5" to 44" in length); BorderFree printing on 4" x 6", 5" x 7",8" x 10", letter
    Borderless Photo Sizes: 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", letter BorderFree Photo Printing

  • Printing Speed

    Black Up to 23 ppm
    Color: Up to 14 ppm

  • Printing Options

    Wired Ethernet Networking options.

  • PC Interface

    USB 2.0 compatible, Parallel (IEEE 1284)

  • Power Sources

    AC 100-120 V

  • Rated Power Consuption

    Rated Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
    Rated Current 0.4A (max 0.4A)
    Power Consumption: Approx. 19W (WISO 10561), approx. 2.5W (sleep mode), approx. 0.8W (power off mode)

  • Dimensions

    18.11" x 17.2" x 12.2" (W x D x H) with trays extended; 10.14 lb (with ink cartridges)

  • Weight

    Weight: 10.14 lb (with ink cartridges)

  • Note

    Sound Level 42 dB(A)
    Operating Systems: Windows USB /Parallel - Windows 98se, Me, 2000 or XP; Macintosh USB - Macintosh OS X 10.2 or later; Intel Core Duo 10.4.x
    Ink Shelf Life: 2 years from production date
    Printer Case Color: Silver and dark gray
    Safety Approvals: Safety standards: UL1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950; FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B
    Epson Standard one-year limited warranty in the U.S. and Canada

  • UPC Code

    010343859029

About Epson C88+

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DEPENDABLE WORK HORSE. SIMPLE TO USE

By Yukon E.

I replaced my Epson Work Force WF2750 with an old, less complicated C88+ Printer. The WF 2750 was over complicated and lacked many needed features

Powerful performance for all your printing projects.

• The Epson Stylus C88+ speeds through critical projects and reports, delivering amazing quality and durability, time after time, with revolutionary DURABrite Ultra pigment ink. This powerful performer gives you incredible results, whetheryou're printing a photo or proposal.

• Need to print that financial report for an impromptu meeting? With black text print speeds up to 23, you've got it covered. And, with fast-drying, smudge, fade and water resistant ink, there's no need to worry about handling the document.

• Share it on the spot - it's ready when you are. With 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi, plus ink droplets as small as three picoliters, everything you print is sure to leave a lasting impression.

• Print frame-ready photos in popular borderless sizes. Or, use the high-capacity input tray to quickly produce beautiful charts and handouts. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink ensures amazing clarity and color whether you use plain or photo paper. Best of all, with convenient, individual ink cartridges, you can take control of ink usage, replacing only the color that you need.

• With USB and parallel connectivity, plus convenient networking options, this printer is the ideal solution for both Windows and Macintosh computers.

• Now, anyone can achieve astounding results, project after project, with the exceptional power and performance of the Epson Stylus C88+.

Epson C88+ Features

  • Enjoy amazing quality and durability
  • Smudge resistant documents and photos on both plain and glossy photo paper usingDURABrite Ultra pigment ink
  • Achieve precision detail
  • Prints at up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
  • Produces ultra fine ink droplets (as small as 3 picoliters)
  • Race through everyday projects
  • Prints black text at up to 23 ppm and color at up to 14 ppm
  • Take control of ink usage
  • Includes convenient individual ink cartridges so you can replace only the color you need
  • Print borderless photos in popular sizes
  • Offers BorderFree photo printing in frame-ready sizes (4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 8.5x11)
  • Create projects that truly stand out
  • Includes easy-to-use photo editing software to create calendars, photo books andmore
  • Enjoy easy setup on any system
  • Compatible with both Windows and Macintosh systems via its USB and Parallel ports
  • Discover convenient wired and wireless print options
  • Powerful performance for all your printing projects.
  • The high-performance Epson StylusC88+ speeds through critical projects and reports, delivering amazing quality and durability with revolutionary DURABrite Ultra pigment ink.

Key Features

  • Enjoy amazing quality and durability
  • Achieve precision detail
  • Prints at up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi
  • Produces ultra fine ink droplets (as small as 3 picoliters)
  • Race through everyday projects
  • Prints black text at up to 23 ppm and color at up to 14 ppm

What's in the box:

  • Epson Stylus C88+ Ink Jet Printer
  • Ink Cartridges Black/Cyan/Magenta/Yellow
  • Power Cord
  • Epson 1 Year Warranty
  • Note: Cable NOT Included