Epson Fine Art Printer (Seattle, Magnolia)

FREE Epson 17” fine art printer.

  The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 is a discontinued, professional-grade, 17-inch wide-format inkjet printer known for its high-quality output, UltraChrome K3TM 8-color pigment inks (with switchable photo/matte black), excellent color/B&W reproduction, and robust build for demanding graphic arts, photography, and proofing. It handles various media, including rolls, offering deep blacks, archival quality, and fine detail, though it's a large, heavy, older model (around 2005-2007) now found used or refurbished.
Key Features & Specs:
Format: 17-inch wide (max media width).
Ink: 8-color Epson UltraChrome K3TM pigment inks (CMYK, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Light Black, Black).
Black Ink System: Switchable Photo Black and Matte Black for optimized density on different media.
Resolution: Up to 2880 x 1440 dpi.
Media Handling: Roll feed (up to 17") and sheet feed (up to 17"x22").
Connectivity: USB, FireWire (IEEE 1394).
Performance: High speed for its class, excellent for professional photo/fine art prints.
What to know if buying used:
Age: This is an older machine (circa mid-2000s).
Size: It's large and heavy (nearly 3 feet wide, ~90 lbs).
Ink Costs: Can be costly, but third-party refillable systems (like Piezography, Marrutt) exist to lower running costs.
Reliability: "Pro" models generally less prone to clogging than consumer models, but still requires maintenance.