Choosing a wide-format printer or plotter usually comes down to one question: do you need a daily office machine that handles oversized documents, or a true large-format unit for production-style output? The four printers here split along that exact line, and their conditions matter as much as their capabilities.
Quick take
If your workday revolves around printing, copying, scanning, and faxing up to 13 x 19 inches, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 is the only listed model that covers all four. If you need large-format output, the two Epson Stylus Pro 9880 models are the ones to weigh. The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF710 is a large-format color inkjet, but it is listed for parts or not working, so only a repair-minded buyer should take it on.
Listed price comparison
| Model | Listed price | Price bar | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon imagePROGRAF iPF710 | USD 250.00 | Large-format Canon, for parts or not working | |
| Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 - Certified Refurbished | USD 149.99 | Certified refurbished all-in-one for wide-format office jobs | |
| Epson Stylus Pro 9880 - 3 Ink | USD 400.00 | Used Stylus Pro 9880, likely needs print-head maintenance | |
| Epson Stylus Pro 9880 - 4 Ink | USD 480.00 | Used Stylus Pro 9880, service error notice on control screen |
Decision matrix
- Daily office printing: Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840.
- Repair project with large-format ambitions: Canon imagePROGRAF iPF710.
- Roll-fed production setup: Epson Stylus Pro 9880 with 3 ink cartridges.
- Sheet-fed setup with more ink included: Epson Stylus Pro 9880 with 4 ink cartridges.
Product notes
Canon imagePROGRAF iPF710 Wide Format Printer
At USD 250.00, the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF710 is the least expensive large-format-only printer in this lineup. It is a color inkjet model from Canon's imagePROGRAF product line, positioned for architectural, graphic design, and photography work. That makes it a tempting shell for someone who knows how to repair printers. The listing is blunt, though: the condition is for parts or not working. If you want a press-and-go printer, this is not the one. But if you are comfortable troubleshooting and have a service path, the iPF710 could become a capable large-format machine for a modest outlay.
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 Wide-format Printer - Certified Refurbished
At USD 149.99, the WorkForce Pro WF-7840 is the lowest-priced printer in this group and the one with the fewest caveats. It is certified refurbished, and it combines printing, copying, scanning, and faxing in a single office machine. The specs call out 13 x 19-inch output, automatic two-sided printing, a 50-sheet rear tray, and a 500-sheet paper capacity. For an office that needs occasional wide-format prints plus everyday documents, that is a practical package. The trade-off is reach: this is a wide-format all-in-one, not a large-format production unit, so it will not replace a roll-fed plotter.
Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 44 inch Wide-Format Printer with 3 Ink Cartridges
At USD 400.00, this used Epson Stylus Pro 9880 is the less expensive way into the Stylus Pro line. It uses the eight-color Ultrachrome K3 ink system with Vivid Magenta, resolves up to 2880 x 1440 dpi, and is currently set up for roll-fed paper. The listing says the printer turns on, but warns that print-head maintenance may be needed and that one ink-slot cover hinge is broken. That makes it a solid candidate for someone who can handle basic service or has a technician on call. It comes with a power cord and three ink cartridges: Vivid Magenta, Light Magenta, and another color.
Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 44 inch Wide-Format Printer with 4 Ink Cartridges
The step up to USD 480.00 brings the same Epson Stylus Pro 9880 engine, the same eight-color Ultrachrome K3 system, and the same 2880 x 1440 dpi resolution. This unit is set up for sheet-fed use while still accepting roll-fed paper, and it comes with four ink cartridges: Vivid Magenta, Light Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, and Magenta. The listing is honest about the catch: the control screen shows a service error notice, and the ink-slot cover has a broken hinge. If you are comfortable clearing a service code and doing light maintenance, you get a large-format printer with one more cartridge in the box than the lower-priced version.
Final recommendation by use case
For a workplace that needs wide-format printing as part of a normal office workflow, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 is the most sensible pick. It is the least expensive listed model and it brings office capabilities the other three do not.
If your work demands large-format output, decide based on your tolerance for repairs. The Epson Stylus Pro 9880 with 3 ink cartridges is the lower-cost entry into that class, and the 4-ink version includes more ink. Treat either as a service project rather than a ready-to-run machine.
The Canon imagePROGRAF iPF710 is the wildcard. It is a large-format color Canon at a midrange listed price, but the for-parts condition should discourage anyone who is not prepared to repair it.
In the end, the right wide-format printer depends less on the number of inches and more on how much repair work you are willing to take on.
