Choosing between these two Epson wide-format printers really comes down to scale: do you need oversized output that a desktop unit cannot produce, or do you need a single machine that handles printing, scanning, and copying? The Stylus Pro 9880 is a used Epson inkjet, and the EcoTank ET-15000 is a certified refurbished supertank all-in-one. The prices are close enough that the decision should rest on what you will print every week.
Quick Verdict
Go with the Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 if your output demands a much wider format and you are ready to take on a used machine with a service error notice. Pick the Epson EcoTank ET-15000 if you want a cartridge-free all-in-one with a lower listed price: $439.99 versus $480.00, a $40.01 gap.
Comparison Table
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Max Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epson Stylus Pro 9880 | USD 480.00 | 44 inches | |
| Epson EcoTank ET-15000 | USD 439.99 | 13 x 19 inches |
Where Each Product Wins
Epson Stylus Pro 9880
- Built for true wide-format work with roll-media capability.
- Delivers a high-resolution engine (up to 2880 x 1440 dpi) with an 8-color ink architecture.
- Makes sense for oversized photo prints, proofs, and roll-fed projects.
Epson EcoTank ET-15000
- Cartridge-free ink system with easy-fill tanks and a 6,000-page ink bottle set.
- Adds scan and copy functions in the same unit, along with a 2.7-inch color touchscreen.
- Includes Wi-Fi and hands-free voice-activated printing for daily office use.
Product Notes
Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 44-Inch Wide-Format Printer
This printer is for someone whose projects actually reach 44 inches. It is built around an 8-color UltraChrome K3 ink system with Vivid Magenta, prints at up to 2880 x 1440 dpi, and can take roll media in addition to sheet-fed use. The four cartridges included are all magenta-family inks: Vivid Magenta, Light Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, and Magenta, which gives you a start on color but not a full set. The machine does turn on and the wheels roll well, but the control screen shows a service error notice, the print head may need maintenance, and one hinge on the ink-slot cover is broken. It is a project printer, not a set-and-forget device.
Epson EcoTank ET-15000 Wide-Format Supertank Printer
The EcoTank ET-15000 is the more practical office companion. It prints up to 13 x 19 inches through the rear feed, which covers tabloid-size pages and small posters, and it also scans up to 8.5 x 14 inches through the automatic document feeder. The supertank design uses refillable ink bottles instead of cartridges, and the included bottle set covers up to 6,000 pages, so you avoid cartridge swaps for a long stretch. Other conveniences include a 250-sheet front tray, a 2.7-inch color touchscreen, and voice-activated printing. Its limitation is the 13 x 19-inch maximum: if you need true roll-fed or 44-inch output, this printer will not get there, but for a wide-format office workflow it is ready to go.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the Stylus Pro 9880 when your projects are truly oversized and you are comfortable troubleshooting a used printer. Choose the EcoTank ET-15000 when you want a wide-format all-in-one that refills with ink bottles instead of cartridges and fits comfortably into an office routine.
