Choosing between these two wide format printers is less about which is better and more about which kind of workflow you actually have. One is an office machine built for everyday tasks; the other is a dedicated specialist for jobs that need extra width. That contrast shapes every recommendation below.
Quick verdict
The HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is the practical pick for general office use because it packs the functions you need for daily printing into one box. The Epson Stylus Pro 9880 is the specialist pick for oversized output, but it comes with caveats: the control screen shows a service error notice, and maintenance may be needed. Choose based on whether you need a workhorse or a wide-format specialist.
Comparison
| Product | Price | Price bar | Condition | Format | Notable features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson Stylus Pro 9880 | USD 480.00 | Used | 44-inch wide-format inkjet | 8-color UltraChrome K3, 2880 x 1440 dpi, four ink cartridges included | |
| HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 | USD 240.99 | Open box | All-in-one inkjet, A6 to A3 | Scanner, copier, fax, duplex; wireless/Ethernet/USB; 22 ppm black |
Where each wins
The Epson Stylus Pro 9880 wins when the job goes beyond desktop printing. It is the printer you pick when the sheets are simply too big for a standard office machine. The HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 wins when you want one machine to sit at the center of an office and cover the daily mix without extra hardware.
Product notes
Epson Stylus Pro 9880
The Epson Stylus Pro 9880 is a serious large-format machine for anyone who has outgrown a desktop printer. Its 44-inch width and 8-color UltraChrome K3 ink system with Vivid Magenta make it capable of richly detailed large prints, and the included Vivid Magenta, Light Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, and Magenta cartridges give you a head start on consumables. On the downside, this is a used unit that turns on but shows a service error notice on its control screen. The print head and/or other parts may need maintenance, and one hinge on the ink-slot cover is broken. If you are comfortable doing or paying for light service work, the wide-format capability can be worth it. If you need a dependable turnkey printer, this is not that machine.
HP OfficeJet Pro 7740
For an office that wants one machine to handle the usual mix of documents, the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is the easier choice. It is an all-in-one inkjet that can print, scan, copy, fax, and duplex, and it supports paper sizes from A6 to A3, so it covers a practical range of wide-format jobs without needing a second device. It connects over wireless, Ethernet (RJ-45 and RJ-11), and USB 2.0, which makes placement flexible. Maximum resolution is 4800 x 1200 DPI, and black print speed is 22 ppm. It is an open-box unit, but the main limitation is format: this is an office-size printer, not a large-format production machine. If your wide-format work fits in the A3 range, the HP gives you a lot of functionality in one box.
Final choice by use case
If your projects regularly need more width than a desktop printer can handle, the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 is the one to choose. If you need one reliable device for daily office work, the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is the right call. For most offices, the HP is the easier everyday helper; for dedicated wide-format output, the Epson is the specialist.
