Epson C88 Printer User Manual


 
Is the DURABrite Ultra ink
backwards compatible with the
Epson Stylus C86 and C84?
Can the Epson Stylus C88 be
used as a network printer?
Can the Epson Stylus C88 be connected
to multiple computers simultaneously?
What level of photo quality can I
expect from the Epson Stylus C88?
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Priced at under $80, the Epson Stylus C88 offers many benefits to the end user, including high quality printing of
everyday photos and documents. Other benefits include:
Epson DURABrite Ultra pigment ink for smudge, fade and water resistant output
Ultra fast print speeds — up to 22 ppm black text, 12 ppm color*
Up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi for professional photo quality printing
True BorderFree photo printing in the most popular sizes (4x6, 5x7, 8x10 and 8.5x11)
Individual ink cartridges for more convenience
DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is specially formulated to resist fading from harsh sunlight and interior lighting. It’s also
water and smudge resistant, so your photos won’t be damaged by spills or humidity
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DURABrite ink is pigment based. It provides bright, vivid colors and clear, sharp images for all your printing needs.
Yes. Epson recommends using Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper for best results on glossy media. However,
you can get great looking output on all popular paper types.
The Epson Stylus C88 consistently delivers professional photo quality results. With up to 5760 x 1440 optimized
dpi resolution and tiny ink droplets, as small as three picoliters, the Epson Stylus C88 gives you top-notch results.
Delivering professional quality photos, along with the sharp graphics and text, the Epson Stylus C88 offers the ideal
solution for creating greeting cards, scrapbook elements, frame-ready digital photos, hobby projects and more.
Four individual ink cartridges and DURABrite Ultra pigment ink all work together to provide a high value solution.
Fast print speeds, easy-to-use features (plug-and-play installation and a simple driver interface) and networking
connectivity options help to increase productivity
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Yes. The Epson Stylus C88 has a large capacity (120-sheet) input tray and prints at speeds up to 22 ppm*.
The duty cycle is rated at 50,000 pages.
Yes. The Epson Stylus C88 is optimized for any type of business or school application, whether that’s a formal
executive report, a school book report or a project including photos and graphics.
Yes. Epson offers great Ethernet network solutions on our website at www.epson.com.
DURABrite Ultra ink is the result of reformulating the DURABrite ink and therefore is not backwards compatible
with previous DURABrite products.
Yes. The printer can be connected to multiple computers using its built-in USB and Parallel ports. The product will
switch between ports automatically. The Epson Stylus C88 can also be connected to different platforms simultaneously
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including Macintosh and Windows based systems.
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How does DURABrite Ultra pigment
ink preserve cherished photos and
important documents?
How does DURABrite
Ultra pigment ink
help create great photos and graphics?
Can I use glossy paper with th
e
Epson Stylus C88?
What fun projects can I create
using the Epson Stylus C88?
Can I print business and school
projects on the Epson Stylus C88?
Why is the Epson Stylus C88
a
great value and how does it
improve productivity?
Will the Epson Stylus C88
handle high volume print jobs?
*Recommended for optimal photo quality.
Packing Specifications
Epson Stylus C88
Individual box dimensions (W x D x H) 20.7" x 12.10" x 9.69"
Individual box weight 12.48 lb
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) 38.98" x 44.88" x 86.92"
Container 40,' 24 pallets, 1152 units
Black Ink Cartridge
Individual box dimensions (W x D x H) 4.3" x 0.7" x 5.9"
Individual box weight .143 lb
Master carton dimensions (W x D x H) 9.4" x 7.8" x 9.2"
Master carton weight 5.158 lb
Color Ink Cartridges
Individual box dimensions (W x D x H) 4.3" x 0.7" x 5.9"
Individual box weight .143 lb
Master carton dimensions (W x D x H) 9.4" x 7.8" x 9.2"
Master carton weight 5.158 lb
Color Multi-pac
k
Individual box dimensions (W x D x H) 4.3" x 2.4" x 5.9"
Individual box weight 0.373 lb
Master carton dimensions (W x D x H) 18.0" x 8.7" x 10.5"
Master carton weight 12.70 lb
Product Code Description UPC#
C11C617001 Epson Stylus C88 ink jet printer 0-10343-85557-1
T060120
Black ink cartridge 0-10343-85419-2
T060220 Cyan ink cartridge 0-10343-85420-8
T060320 Magenta ink cartridge 0-10343-85421-5
T060420 Yellow ink cartridge 0-10343-85422-2
T060520 Color multi-pack 0-10343-85622-6
S041809 Epson Glossy Photo Paper (4" x 6") 50 ct. 0-10343-85072-9
S041141 Epson Glossy Photo Paper (8.5" x 11") 20 ct. 0-10343-81408-0
S041649 Epson Glossy Photo Paper (8.5" x 11") 50 ct. 0-10343-84192-5
S041271 Epson Glossy Photo Paper (8.5" x 11") 100 ct. 0-10343-81912-2
S041727 Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (4" x 6") 100ct. 0-10343-84675-3
S041808 Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (4" x 6") 40ct. 0-10343-85071-2
S041464 Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (5" x 7") 20ct. 0-10343-83512-2
S041465 Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper (8" x 10") 20ct. 0-10343-83513-9
S041934 Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper (4" x 6") 50ct. 0-10343-85584-7
S041935 Epson Ultra Premium Glossy Photo Paper (8.5" x 11") 20ct. 0-10343-85587-8
S041331 Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (8.5" x 11") 20 ct. 0-10343-82996-1
S041257 Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight (8.5" x 11") 50 ct. 0-10343-81832-3
S041568 Epson Double-sided Matte Paper (8.5" x 11") 50 ct. 0-10343-83778-2
S041341 Epson Enhanced Matte Paper (8.5" x 11") 50 ct. 0-10343-83006-6
S041062 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper (8.5" x 11") 100 ct. 0-10343-81202-4
S041054 Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards (A6) 50 ct. 0-10343-81189-8
S041586 Epson Premium Bright White Paper (8.5" x 11") 500 ct. 0-10343-83819-2
S041064 Epson Ink Jet Transparencies (8.5" x 11") 30 ct. 0-10343-81212-3
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