Choosing among wide-format printers and plotters usually comes down to a split decision: do you need an everyday all-in-one for larger-than-letter documents, or do you need a machine that can handle big rolls? The four printers here cover both worlds, and the condition differences are just as important as the speed and paper-size specs. The least expensive unit is not automatically the right one; the right pick depends on whether your work stays on a desktop or moves to a large-format output.
Quick take
If your main tasks are printing, scanning, copying, and faxing on larger-than-letter sheets, the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 and Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 are the two all-in-one options. If you need true large-format output, the two Epson Stylus Pro 9880 units bring a large-format inkjet engine, but there are maintenance caveats.
Listed-price comparison
| Product | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format All-in-One Printer - White | $240.99 | |
| Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 Wide-format Printer - Certified Refurbished | $149.99 | |
| Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 44 inch Wide-Format Printer with 3 Ink Cartridges | $400.00 | |
| Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 44 inch Wide-Format Printer with 4 Ink Cartridges | $480.00 |
Decision matrix
| Your workflow | The stronger match |
|---|---|
| Daily office printing, copying, scanning, and faxing in one desktop unit | HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format All-in-One Printer |
| Larger-sheet prints with auto two-sided printing | Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 Wide-format Printer |
| Roll-fed large-format output at a lower listed price | Epson Stylus Pro 9880 (lower-priced) |
| Large-format output with more included ink and sheet-fed flexibility | Epson Stylus Pro 9880 (higher-priced) |
Product notes
HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format All-in-One Printer - White
The HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 covers A6 to A3 paper, which makes it a practical desktop choice for wide-format paperwork. It includes a scanner, copier, fax, duplex printing, and a listed resolution of 4800 x 1200 DPI. Connectivity covers wireless, Ethernet (RJ-45 and RJ-11), and USB 2.0, so it fits into a wired or wireless office. Black print speed is listed at 22 ppm. The reason to choose it is the all-in-one feature set in a single open-box unit. The limitation is the condition: this is an open-box model, so it may not be as predictable as a new printer.
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 Wide-format Printer - Certified Refurbished
The Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 is a certified-refurbished all-in-one with 13-by-19-inch printing, auto two-sided print/copy/scan/fax, a 50-sheet rear tray, and a 500-sheet paper capacity. Its listed duplex speed is 16 ISO ppm black and 9 ISO ppm color, and it uses DURABrite Ultra pigment ink. It also has a 4.3-inch color touchscreen and wireless setup. The reason to choose it is the combination of wide-format size and paper capacity at the lowest listed price in this group. The limitation is the certified-refurbished condition, so it is not a brand-new unit.
Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 44 inch Wide-Format Printer with 3 Ink Cartridges
This Epson Stylus Pro 9880 is a used 44-inch inkjet printer set up for roll-fed media. It uses the 8-color UltraChrome K3 ink system with Vivid Magenta and a listed resolution of up to 2880 x 1440 dpi. The title says working, and the description says it turns on, but it may need maintenance on the print head or other parts. It comes with three cartridges: Vivid Magenta, Light Magenta, and another color. One hinge on the ink-slot cover is broken. Choose it when you want the lower-priced route into large-format output and you are prepared to handle possible maintenance.
Working Epson Stylus Pro 9880 44 inch Wide-Format Printer with 4 Ink Cartridges
This second Epson Stylus Pro 9880 is also used, but it is currently set up for sheet-fed media while still being able to accept rolls. It comes with four cartridges: Vivid Magenta, Light Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, and Magenta. The 8-color UltraChrome K3 system and 2880 x 1440 dpi resolution are the same as the other Stylus Pro unit. The description notes that the printer turns on and runs but shows a service error notice on the control screen, and it may need maintenance. The reason to choose it is the extra ink included and the sheet-fed flexibility. The limitation is the service error message that needs to be resolved.
Final recommendation by use case
- If you want one desktop machine for everyday office printing plus copying, scanning, and faxing, the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 at $240.99 is the open-box all-in-one to consider.
- If you want 13-by-19-inch output, a large paper capacity, and the lowest listed price in the group, the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7840 at $149.99 is the certified-refurbished pick.
- If your work is truly large-format and roll-fed, the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 at $400.00 is the lower-priced entry point, while the Epson Stylus Pro 9880 at $480.00 gives you more included ink and sheet-fed flexibility.
- Both used Stylus Pro units will likely need some maintenance before you depend on them for production output.
