Choosing between wide format printers plotters often comes down to a basic fork: do you need an all-in-one for oversized everyday documents and prints, or a much wider roll-fed machine for large-format output? The Epson EcoTank ET-15000 and Epson Stylus Pro 9880 take sharply different routes despite their listed prices being just $39.99 apart.
Quick verdict
Pick the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Wide-Format Supertank Printer - Certified Refurbished when your work centers on prints up to 13 × 19 inches and you want scanning, wireless connectivity, a touchscreen, and cartridge-free ink tanks in the same machine.
Choose the Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 44 inch Wide-Format Printer with 3 Ink Cartridges only when its 44-inch, roll-fed setup is the key requirement. Its used condition, broken ink-cover hinge, and stated potential need for print-head or other maintenance make it a more hands-on proposition.
| Comparison point | EcoTank ET-15000 | Stylus Pro 9880 |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 439.99 | USD 400.00 |
| Condition | Certified - Refurbished | Used |
| Print format described | Up to 13 × 19 through rear feed | 44-inch, set up for roll feed |
| Core setup | Wireless all-in-one with scanning | Inkjet printer with 8-color UltraChrome K3 ink system |
| Noted considerations | 250-sheet front tray and rear specialty-paper feed | Three ink cartridges included; maintenance may be required |
Where each printer wins
EcoTank ET-15000: all-in-one versatility
The ET-15000 is the more natural fit for a workspace that needs more than printing. It combines wide-format printing with an automatic document feeder for scanning up to 8.5 × 14 inches, plus Wi-Fi, Hi-Speed USB, and a 2.7-inch color touchscreen. Its rear feed supports the stated 13 × 19-inch maximum print size, while the front tray and specialty-paper feed add flexibility for different paper routines. The easy-to-fill supersized ink tanks suit shoppers specifically looking for a cartridge-free setup.
Stylus Pro 9880: width and roll-fed output
The Stylus Pro 9880's reason for being is its 44-inch wide format and current roll-fed configuration. That is a fundamentally different size class from 13 × 19 printing, making it the relevant option for projects that need much wider media. Its description also names an 8-color UltraChrome K3 ink system with Vivid Magenta and resolution up to 2880 × 1440 dpi. Those specifications will matter more than all-in-one convenience for a shopper whose priority is wide, roll-based printing.
Product notes
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Wide-Format Supertank Printer - Certified Refurbished
This Epson is the practical pick for someone who wants a single machine to cover regular office duties alongside larger prints. The 13 × 19-inch rear-feed capability makes room for posters, graphics, and oversized pages, while the scanner, automatic document feeder, wireless connectivity, and touchscreen create a fuller all-in-one setup. Its supersized ink tanks are another clear reason to choose it if replacing cartridges is not your preferred ink routine. The limitation is format: this is not the choice when the project requires 44-inch-wide roll media. It is also listed at the higher of the two prices, though the gap is modest relative to the difference in intended use.
Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 44 inch Wide-Format Printer with 3 Ink Cartridges
The Stylus Pro 9880 makes sense when 44-inch output is the deciding capability and a roll-fed configuration aligns with the work at hand. It includes three cartridges-Vivid Magenta, Light Magenta, and another color-as described, and its 8-color ink system and stated maximum resolution provide a more specialized printing profile. The tradeoff is explicit: it is used, has a broken hinge on the ink-slot cover, and may need print-head and/or other parts maintenance after sitting unused for over a year. The printer turns on, but its description does not guarantee how well it will print. Choose it for width first, not for low-maintenance all-in-one convenience.
Final choice by use case
For an oversized-printing workspace that also needs scanning, wireless operation, and ink tanks, select the Epson EcoTank ET-15000. For large roll-fed work where 44-inch width is non-negotiable and maintenance is acceptable, select the Epson Stylus Pro 9880. The decision is less about the close listed prices than about whether your projects stop at 13 × 19 inches or demand a 44-inch format.
