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Epson Expression Photo XP-980
Product Code: 816018X
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The Epson Expression Photo XP-980 is a compact 3-in-1 A3 photo printer with six-colour Claria Photo HD inks, wireless connectivity, A4 duplex printing and photo-quality output for enthusiasts.
Key Features
- A3 photo printing with borderless output support
- Six-colour Claria Photo HD ink system
- Print, scan and copy in one device
- Wireless, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet and USB connectivity
- 10.9cm colour touchscreen with memory card slot
- Dual front paper trays and rear speciality media feed
- Automatic A4 duplex printing
- CD and DVD direct printing
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 Summary
The Epson Expression Photo XP-980 is a compact 3-in-1 printer for photographers and home users who want to print high-quality photos up to A3 while retaining everyday document printing, scanning and copying functions. It combines Epson's six-colour Claria Photo HD ink system with support for borderless photo printing, wireless connectivity and mobile printing apps.
Despite supporting A3 output, the printer maintains a relatively compact footprint, making it suitable for home offices, creative workspaces and photography enthusiasts who want to produce larger prints without moving to a dedicated professional photo printer.
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 A3 Multifunction Wireless Inkjet Printer In More Detail
A3 Photo Printing at Home
The XP-980 supports photo printing up to A3, allowing photographers to produce larger prints directly from home. Borderless printing is available across supported media sizes, making it suitable for displaying landscape, travel and wildlife images without visible margins. It retains the flexibility to handle everyday document printing when required.
Claria Photo HD Ink Technology
Epson's six-colour Claria Photo HD ink set includes Photo Black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta and Yellow. The light cyan and light magenta cartridges help produce smoother tonal transitions and more natural gradients in skies, skin tones and other subtle colour areas. Epson states that photos printed with genuine Claria Photo HD inks can remain preserved for many years when stored appropriately in albums.
Flexible Media Handling
Two front-loading paper trays separate standard A4 paper from photo media, reducing the need to swap paper types between jobs. A rear speciality media feed supports thicker papers and larger formats up to A3. The XP-980 also supports direct printing onto compatible CDs and DVDs.
Connected Printing Workflows
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet, USB, Apple AirPrint and Mopria. The Epson Smart Panel app allows users to manage setup, monitor printer status and print from mobile devices. Epson Creative Print provides tools for creating greetings cards, collages and photo projects from smartphone images.
Compact Design and Everyday Operation
Despite its A3 capability, the XP-980 maintains a compact desktop footprint. A motorised output tray extends automatically during printing, and the 10.9cm touchscreen provides direct access to settings, print functions and memory card content. Automatic duplex printing for A4 documents reduces paper consumption during everyday use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Epson XP-980 print borderless photos at A3?
Yes. The XP-980 supports borderless printing across a range of media sizes including A3, making it suitable for producing prints without visible margins on supported photo papers.
Is the XP-980 suitable for photographers wanting to print portfolio or competition prints at home?
It is a practical option for photographers producing portfolio prints, competition entries or exhibition previews at home. A3 borderless output, the six-colour Claria Photo HD ink system and support for specialist media give it enough capability for considered home printing at sizes commonly accepted by galleries and photographic societies, without the cost or footprint of a dedicated professional printer.
What paper types does it support?
The dual front trays handle standard A4 and photo media separately, while the rear feed accepts thicker and larger format papers up to A3. Epson's own photo papers are the safest choice for achieving the longevity claims associated with Claria Photo HD inks.
Can it print onto CDs and DVDs?
Yes. The XP-980 supports direct printing onto compatible printable CDs and DVDs, which is useful for photographers and creatives who archive or distribute work on disc.
Does the XP-980 work with mobile devices?
Yes. It supports Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct and Epson's own Smart Panel and Creative Print apps, covering most iOS and Android workflows without requiring a computer.
Is automatic duplex printing supported on all paper sizes?
Automatic duplex printing is available for A4 documents only. Larger formats including A3 are single-sided.
Epson Expression Photo XP-980 Specifications
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Printing Method |
Epson Micro Piezo™ print head |
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Nozzle Configuration |
180 Nozzles Black, 180 Nozzles per Colour |
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Minimum Droplet Size |
1.5 pl |
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Ink Technology |
Claria™ Photo HD Ink |
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Printing Resolution |
5760 x 1440 DPI |
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Functions |
Print, Copy |
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Number of Colours |
6 |
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Print Speed ISO |
8.5 ppm Monochrome, 8 ppm Colour |
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Scanner Type |
Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
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Optical Scan Resolution |
1200 x 4800 DPI |
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Maximum Scan Size |
216 x 297 mm |
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Paper Trays |
3 |
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Supported Paper Sizes |
A3, A4, A5, A6, B5, C6, DL, No.10, Letter, 10 x 15 cm, 13 x 18 cm, 16:9, Legal, User Defined |
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Duplex Printing |
Yes, A4 Plain Paper |
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Paper Capacity |
100 Sheets Standard, 20 Photo Sheets |
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Rear Speciality Media Feed |
Yes |
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Supported Paper Weight |
64–300g/m² |
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Borderless Printing |
Yes |
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CD/DVD Printing |
Yes |
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Interfaces |
USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, USB Host |
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Mobile Printing |
Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Mopria Scan, Epson Smart Panel App, Epson Creative Print App, Epson Connect |
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Display |
10.9cm Colour Touchscreen |
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Memory Card Support |
SD |
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Power Consumption |
17W Copying, 8.2W Ready, 0.8W Sleep, 0.3W Off |
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Dimensions |
479 x 356 x 148 mm |
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Weight |
8.5 kg |
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Operating Systems |
Windows 7, 8, 10, 11, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2025, macOS 10.9.5 or later |
What’s in the Box
- Epson Expression Photo XP-980 Printer
- Individual Ink Cartridges
- Power Cable
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Document
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Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
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