Wide-format printing is really four different problems disguised as one shopping category. You might need an office machine for wide reports, a photo printer for prints and disc labels, or a studio-size printer for posters and technical drawings. The four Epson options here cover all of those jobs, but they are not interchangeable. Picking the right one starts with matching paper size and media handling to the kind of output you actually produce.
Quick take
- The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 is the only all-in-one here, with wide-format office output.
- The Epson Stylus Photo 1400 is a photo-focused wide-format printer for high-resolution prints.
- The two Epson Stylus Pro 9880 units are the only large-format printers in this group, and they differ in included ink.
Price comparison
| Model | Listed price | Price bar | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 (Certified Refurbished) | $149.99 | Office wide-format | |
| Epson Stylus Photo 1400 | $349.99 | Photo-focused wide format | |
| Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 with 3 Ink Cartridges | $400.00 | Roll-fed large-format output | |
| Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 with 4 Ink Cartridges | $480.00 | Roll-fed large format with extra ink |
Decision matrix
- Choose the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 when the job is business printing: reports, charts, and forms, plus scanning and copying.
- Choose the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 when photo quality matters more than office features.
- Choose the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 when you need true large-format production output; the choice between the two units comes down to included ink and upfront price.
Product notes
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 (Certified Refurbished)
The WF-7840 is the lowest-priced machine in this lineup, and it is also a versatile choice for day-to-day office work. It prints, copies, scans, and faxes, with auto 2-sided printing and wide-format support up to 13x19 inches. Paper handling is generous: a 50-sheet rear tray plus a 500-sheet capacity. It uses DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, and the 2-sided ISO speeds are listed at 16 ppm black and 9 ppm color. The 4.3-inch touchscreen and wireless connectivity make setup and navigation simple. The main limitation is size: at 13x19, it cannot handle roll-fed or poster-size output. For $149.99, it is the practical pick if your wide-format needs are office-sized rather than production-sized.
Epson Stylus Photo 1400
The Stylus Photo 1400 is a dedicated photo printer for 13x19-inch prints, and it adds direct printing onto compatible inkjet-printable CDs and DVDs. The unit is open box, still in original packaging, and has never been set up or used for printing; it has been powered on, but no print test was performed. Its maximum resolution is listed at 5760 x 1440 dpi, which is higher than the 2880 x 1440 dpi of the Stylus Pro 9880 models. Keep in mind that it is not an all-in-one and relies on USB-C connectivity. At $349.99, it suits someone who wants photo quality and disc labeling without taking on a used 44-inch production printer.
Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 with 4 Ink Cartridges
This is the highest-priced option, and it is a real large-format workhorse: a 44-inch inkjet that uses the 8-color UltraChrome K3 ink system with Vivid Magenta and prints up to 2880 x 1440 dpi. It powers on, the wheels work, and it comes with four cartridges: Vivid Magenta, Light Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, and Magenta. It is set up for sheet-fed use but can take rolls. The unit is used, one hinge on the ink-slot cover is broken, and the control screen shows a service error notice, so print-head maintenance may be needed. The $480 price buys the largest format here and more ink than the other Stylus Pro 9880 version, but only if you are comfortable troubleshooting a used printer.
Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 with 3 Ink Cartridges
At $400, this 44-inch Stylus Pro 9880 is the lower-cost way into roll-fed printing. It uses the same 8-color UltraChrome K3 ink system and 2880 x 1440 dpi resolution as the four-cartridge version, and it is set up for roll-fed use and powers on. It includes three cartridges: Vivid Magenta, Light Magenta, and another color. Before choosing it, weigh the caveats: it came from a university print shop lot, has not been used in over a year, and may need print-head maintenance. As with the other Stylus Pro 9880 unit, the ink-slot cover hinge is broken. This is a sensible pick if you want to spend $80 less and provide your own fourth cartridge later.
Final recommendation by use case
For office wide-format documents and built-in scanning and copying, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 is the practical pick.
For photo prints, the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 is the open-box option that was never used for printing.
For true large-format output, choose the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 whose included-ink balance fits your budget; either way, expect a used printer that may need maintenance.
