Choosing between two used wide-format printers comes down to how much output width you need and how much troubleshooting you are willing to take on. One side offers the Epson Stylus Pro 9880, a wide-format inkjet printer with an UltraChrome K3 ink system using Vivid Magenta. The other side offers the HP Design T100, a large-format color plotter described as being in excellent condition. Because these two machines are built for different output widths, your typical prints will point you to one fairly quickly.
Quick verdict
If you need a wider print area than the smaller model offers, the Epson is the capable choice, but it may need printer-head maintenance and has a few cosmetic issues. If your prints fit comfortably within a smaller format and you want a cleaner condition note, the HP is the easier pick.
At a glance
| Epson Stylus Pro 9880 | HP Design T100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 480.00 | USD 450.00 |
| Print width | 44 inch | 24 inch |
| Type | Inkjet | Inkjet |
| Condition | Used | Used |
| Model | Epson Stylus Pro 9880 | HP T100 24IN |
Where the Epson wins
The Epson brings a wider printable area, a higher-resolution ink set, and roll-feeding flexibility. Its resolution reaches 2880 x 1440 dpi, and while it is set up as sheet-fed, it can also accept rolls. That makes it the better tool for wide color work where the HP's smaller format would be limiting.
Where the HP wins
The HP is the more reassuring option if you don't want to begin with maintenance questions. It's also the smaller-format model, so it fits work that doesn't require the Epson's width. For standard color plots within its boundaries, it keeps the buying decision straightforward.
Product notes
Epson Stylus Pro 9880
This is the machine to pick when the 8-color UltraChrome K3 ink system matters most. With Vivid Magenta included in that system, the printer reaches up to 2880 x 1440 dpi. It turns on, the wheels work, and it can be set up with either sheet-fed or roll-fed media. The catch is in the details: the control screen shows a service error, one ink-slot cover hinge is broken, and the printer head might need maintenance. The unit comes with four magenta-family cartridges. Since that doesn't complete the eight-color set, you'll likely need to fill in the remaining colors before you can expect full-color output. Choose it when you need wide output and are willing to handle repairs.
HP Design T100
This plotter sticks to the essentials: it's a large-format color plotter in the HP T100 24IN family, with paper listed as the material. The condition is described as excellent, and it doesn't start with the same maintenance warning as the Epson. The limitation is width: when jobs outgrow this format, the HP can't handle them. It's the right pick if your color plot work stays within its boundaries and you'd rather begin with a simpler condition story.
Final choice by use case
Choose the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 when your prints demand a wider format than a 24-inch plotter and you're ready to address a service-error notice and possible maintenance. The 8-color ink architecture and roll-feeding flexibility make it the stronger wide-format workhorse.
Choose the HP Design T100 when your output fits within 24 inches and you want a large-format color plotter listed at USD 450.00 rather than the Epson's USD 480.00.
