Wide-format printers and plotters are not a one-size-fits-all purchase. One buyer needs maximum sheet width for posters and displays; another needs an office all-in-one that can handle oversized documents without taking over the room. The Epson Stylus Pro 9880 and the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 are both Epson inkjets, but they are built for different kinds of work.
Quick Verdict
Choose the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 when maximum media width matters more than convenience; it delivers a much larger output size than the WF-7840. Choose the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 when you want a certified refurbished all-in-one for daily office tasks at a much lower price: $149.99 versus $480.00. The WF-7840 is the easier everyday choice; the Stylus Pro 9880 is a project printer.
At a Glance
| Feature | Epson Stylus Pro 9880 | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 |
| Price | USD 480.00 | USD 149.99 |
| Max media | 44 inches wide | 13 x 19 inches |
| Type | Inkjet | Inkjet all-in-one |
| Condition | Used | Certified - Refurbished |
| Paper handling | Sheet-fed, can be fed rolls | 50-sheet rear tray; 500-sheet capacity |
| Ink system | 8-color Ultrachrome K3 with Vivid Magenta | DURABrite Ultra pigment ink |
Where Each Product Wins
- The Stylus Pro 9880 wins when the job needs more physical output width than the WF-7840 can deliver.
- The WF-7840 wins when you need one machine to handle the full range of everyday office printing.
Epson Stylus Pro 9880 44 inch
The Stylus Pro 9880 is a true 44-inch-wide printer, and that width is the main reason to consider it over a standard wide-format office machine. It uses an 8-color Ultrachrome K3 ink system with Vivid Magenta and reaches up to 2880 x 1440 dpi. The unit is set up for sheet-fed media and can be fed rolls, so large prints are physically possible. It comes with four ink cartridges, all in the magenta family, which is a useful starting point for color proofing or photo work. The catch is that the control screen shows a service error notice and one hinge on the ink-slot cover is broken; the print head or other parts may need attention. Treat this as a diagnostic project, not a plug-and-play purchase.
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840
The WF-7840 handles wide-format work up to 13 x 19 inches, which covers most oversized office documents, plus it prints, copies, scans, and faxes. A 50-sheet rear tray and a 500-sheet paper capacity keep high-volume jobs moving, and auto 2-sided printing keeps paper use down. Wireless connectivity and a 4.3-inch color touchscreen make it easy to walk up and operate. Speeds are rated at 16 ISO ppm black and 9 ISO ppm color, and the DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is designed for sharp prints. The limitation is its size ceiling: 13 x 19 inches is the largest media it can handle, so if your work needs true poster-size output, this isn't the machine.
Final Choice by Use Case
Pick the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 if large-format output is your core requirement and you are comfortable with a used printer that may need maintenance. It is the one that can produce true wide-format prints from rolls. Pick the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 for a ready-to-use, wide-format office all-in-one that handles print, copy, scan, and fax without the troubleshooting project. For most offices, the WF-7840 is the smarter default.
