Keith's review is a fair one. I bought a 2880 a year ago as I was beginning to move everything into the digital world. At the time there was a $200 rebate on this printer which put it into a nice price range. I wasn't sure what my printing volume would be (as I'm more of a hobbyist and don't need the income from photography). Eric Chan has written on his website that the 2880 produces better prints than the 3800 under certain conditions (" I have seen the results from other Epson models that possess this newer tech (like the R2880) and found them superior to what the original 3800 could produce on Photo Black-compatible papers, particularly in saturated yellow-green areas and red-magenta areas."). At the one year point, I have probably still spent somewhat less money than if I bought the 3800 but may reach the break point on cost with the next purchase of ink cartridges. This printer does print well and I do not need the roll feature. The rear single sheet feed is quirky as Keith notes though I am acclimated to this and seem not to have the same problems that I had when I first started printing (matte papers are more problematic and do require a quick brushing before printing). I don't regret purchasing this printer and it's served me quite well (even helping carve out a niche note card business). When it comes time to replace it, I'll certainly get the 3880 as it will allow for slightly larger prints. As to recommending to friends, the 2880 is solid and performs but as noted, it's cost depends on the amount of printing one is going to do.
