AcroRIP supported printers
Source: https://acrorip.co.za (supported printers list)
- sales: Cold — AM does not sell AcroRIP; do not recommend. Keep pages for support knowledge.
- published supported-printers: 22
Original note (2026-08-30 digest, kept)
AcroRIP is Cold for sales (AM does not sell it; keep for support; do not recommend). Printer names are knowledge, not a sales list. The digest found 22 published supported-printer pages on acrorip.co.za, all Epson.
What this page is for
This page answers one kind of question from an existing AcroRIP owner: "Will AcroRIP drive my Epson printer, which edition do I need, and is there anything special to set?" It lists the 22 printers acrorip.co.za publishes, adds what the site's changelog says about each one, and lists the extra Epson drivers the changelog names that never got their own page.
AcroRIP is a Windows RIP (raster image processing program) from Easy Group LLC that lets converted Epson desktop and office printers print a white ink channel for DTF (direct-to-film), DTG (direct-to-garment) and small UV work. AM.CO.ZA only distributed it under the co-brand AM.CO.ZA® AcroRIP®. The full background (versions, install files, support routes) is on acrorip-site.md.
What AI and staff should do
| Situation | What to say or do |
|---|---|
| A client asks which printer to buy for AcroRIP | Do not recommend AcroRIP or a printer for it. AcroRIP is Cold for sales. Point new DTF/UV-DTF buyers to AM's own printers via sales (see dtf-uvdtf-printers.md); these ship with InkRIP or SAi FlexiPRINT, not AcroRIP. |
| An existing owner asks if their printer is supported | Check the table below. If the printer is listed, say yes and give the edition rule and any setup note. If it is only in the "drivers named in the changelog" table, say the changelog lists a driver for it but the site has no printer page, and send them to the developer to confirm. If it is in neither table, say acrorip.co.za does not list it. |
| Which edition (desktopDTF or wideDTF)? | The site rule is by print width: desktopDTF covers Epson-based printers up to A3+ (330 mm), wideDTF covers printers over A3+ (over 330 mm). The editions are separate products with separate USB dongles and cannot be swapped or upgraded into each other. |
| Owner has V10 and wants a newer printer | V10 (up to V10.5) is not upgradable to V11. Printers added in V11 or V11.2 (SureColor P700/P900, EcoTank L8050/L18050) need a V11 edition. |
| Image prints in the wrong spot on XP-15000, ET-8500 or ET-8550 | Set the page size on the Layout tab and feed from the Rear Feeder. For XP-15000 and ET-8550 use the V10.4 paper sizes: A4 203 x 297 mm, A3 290 x 420 mm, A3+ 322 x 430 mm. |
| Dual-black printer (Photo Black and Matte Black) | Only the Matte Black channel can be used (V10.2 note). |
| A colour nozzle is clogged | V10 and later allow custom channel substitution: put the colour ink in a spare white channel and close off the clogged channel. |
| Banding on an Epson-head UV printer | Use the WAVE setting (from V10). |
| Sublimation printing | No white ink is needed, so AcroRIP is not needed. A normal Epson EcoTank with the original driver, sublimation ink and paper is enough (site FAQ). |
| Large-format printers | They come with their own RIP and cannot use AcroRIP (site FAQ). |
| Technical support | AM only distributed AcroRIP. Technical support comes from the developer (training/acrorip-no-am-tech-support.md); routes are on acrorip-site.md. |
Recommended printers on the homepage
The acrorip.co.za homepage singles out five printers. Epson is chosen because its Micro Piezo printheads squeeze ink out with voltage instead of heating it, which suits DTG, DTF and sublimation inks. The site calls the EcoTank series the most popular choice.
| Printer | Supported from (homepage) | Print width class |
|---|---|---|
| Epson ET-8550 EcoTank | V10.3 / V11 desktopDTF | A3+ |
| Epson ET-8500 EcoTank | V10.3 / V11 desktopDTF | A4 |
| Epson EcoTank L805 | V10.1 / V11 desktopDTF | A4 |
| Epson EcoTank L800 | V10.1 / V11 desktopDTF | A4 |
| Epson EcoTank L1800 | V10 / V11 desktopDTF | A3+ |
All 22 supported printers
The edition column applies the site's width rule. The print width class is the general Epson specification for that model (A4, A3+ = 13 inch / about 330 mm, 17 inch = about 432 mm); acrorip.co.za itself only states the width for the Stylus Pro 4900 ("17 inch printer"). Version notes come from the site's Updates & Change-log and homepage. Each supported-printer page on the site carries only the printer name (no body text), so there is nothing more per printer to digest.
| Printer | Public URL | Page published | Print width class | Edition (V11) | What the changelog says | Setup notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epson EcoTank L1800 | epson-ecotank-l1800 | 2022-01-18 | A3+ | desktopDTF | Supported from V10 (homepage). RIP BOOST (up to 30-40% faster) and roll printing from V10.1; ICC profile for DTFPRO inks from V10.2. | Homepage recommended. Most popular AcroRIP printer on the site. |
| Epson EcoTank L800 | epson-ecotank-l800 | 2022-01-18 | A4 | desktopDTF | Added in V10.1 (Feb 2021). Homepage recommended printer (from V10.1 / V11 desktopDTF). | Homepage recommended. |
| Epson EcoTank L805 | epson-ecotank-l805 | 2022-01-18 | A4 | desktopDTF | Added in V10.1 (Feb 2021). Homepage recommended printer (from V10.1 / V11 desktopDTF). | Homepage recommended. |
| Epson ET-8500 EcoTank | epson-et-8500-ecotank | 2022-01-19 | A4 | desktopDTF | New driver in V10.3 beta (Jul 2021). Five selectable media settings from V10.5. Homepage recommended (from V10.3 / V11 desktopDTF). | Set the page size on the Layout tab and use the Rear Feeder, or the image may print in the wrong place. |
| Epson ET-8550 EcoTank | epson-et-8550-ecotank | 2022-01-19 | A3+ | desktopDTF | New driver in V10.3 beta (Jul 2021). Central paper-guide fixes in V10.4 beta; five selectable media settings from V10.5. Homepage recommended (from V10.3 / V11 desktopDTF). | Set the page size on the Layout tab and use the Rear Feeder. V10.4 paper sizes: A4 203 x 297 mm, A3 290 x 420 mm, A3+ 322 x 430 mm. |
| Epson Expression Photo HD XP-15000 | epson-expression-photo-hd-xp-15000 | 2022-01-18 | A3+ | desktopDTF | Added in V10.1 (Feb 2021). Central paper-guide fixes in V10.4 beta; five selectable media settings from V10.5. | Set the page size on the Layout tab and use the Rear Feeder. V10.4 paper sizes: A4 203 x 297 mm, A3 290 x 420 mm, A3+ 322 x 430 mm. |
| Epson L1800 (Now With Ripboost for up to 30-40% faster speeds) | epson-l1800-now-with-ripboost-for-up-to-30-40-faster-speeds | 2022-01-18 | A3+ | desktopDTF | Same printer as the EcoTank L1800 row; this page exists to announce RIP BOOST from V10.1. | Duplicate page for the L1800 (see data flags). |
| Epson Stylus Photo 1390 | epson-stylus-photo-1390 | 2022-01-18 | A3+ | desktopDTF | On the list by V10.2, when an ICC profile for DTFPRO inks was added. First version not stated. | ICC profile from V10.2 (DTFPRO inks; other inks may also work with it). |
| Epson Stylus Photo 1400 | epson-stylus-photo-1400 | 2022-01-18 | A3+ | desktopDTF | Version not stated in the changelog. | - |
| Epson Stylus Photo R1900 | epson-stylus-photo-r1900 | 2022-01-19 | A3+ | desktopDTF | New driver in V10.2 (Apr 2021). | - |
| Epson Stylus Photo R2000 | epson-stylus-photo-r2000 | 2022-01-18 | A3+ | desktopDTF | Version not stated in the changelog. | - |
| Epson Stylus Photo R2400 | epson-stylus-photo-r2400 | 2022-01-19 | A3+ | desktopDTF | New driver in V10.2 (Apr 2021). | - |
| Epson Stylus Photo R3000 | epson-stylus-photo-r3000 | 2022-01-18 | A3+ | desktopDTF | Version not stated in the changelog. | - |
| Epson Stylus PRO 3800 | epson-stylus-pro-3800 | 2022-01-19 | 17 inch | wideDTF | New driver in V10.2 (Apr 2021). | Dual-black printer: only the Matte Black channel can be used (V10.2 note). |
| Epson Stylus Pro 3880 | epson-stylus-pro-3880 | 2022-01-18 | 17 inch | wideDTF | Version not stated in the changelog. | Dual-black printer family: the V10.2 Matte Black rule applies. |
| Epson Stylus PRO 4800 | epson-stylus-pro-4800 | 2022-01-19 | 17 inch | wideDTF | New driver in V10.2 (Apr 2021). Paper Cut in the Print dialog from V10.2. | Dual-black printer: only the Matte Black channel can be used. |
| Epson Stylus Pro 4880 | epson-stylus-pro-4880 | 2022-01-18 | 17 inch | wideDTF | Version not stated; Paper Cut in the Print dialog from V10.2. | Dual-black printer family: the V10.2 Matte Black rule applies. |
| Epson Stylus Pro 4900 | epson-stylus-pro-4900 | 2022-01-18 | 17 inch | wideDTF | Added in V10.1 (Feb 2021), described there as a 17 inch printer. Paper Cut in the Print dialog from V10.2. | - |
| Epson Stylus PRO R2880 | epson-stylus-pro-r2880 | 2022-01-19 | A3+ | desktopDTF | New driver in V10.2 (Apr 2021). | Epson sells this as the Stylus Photo R2880 (see data flags). |
| Epson Surecolor P400 | epson-surecolor-p400 | 2022-01-18 | A3+ | desktopDTF | Roll printing from V10.1 (so already supported by then). | Roll printing from V10.1. |
| Epson Surecolor P600 | epson-surecolor-p600 | 2022-01-18 | A3+ | desktopDTF | Roll printing from V10.1; ICC profile for DTFPRO and QUANTUM inks from V10.2. | Roll printing; ICC profile from V10.2. |
| Epson Surecolor P800 | epson-surecolor-p800 | 2022-01-18 | 17 inch | wideDTF | Roll printing from V10.1. V11.2 (Jul 2023) added fine-art and poster-board options for the P800 in wideDTF. | Roll printing; fine-art and poster-board media options in wideDTF V11.2. |
By family
- EcoTank and Expression (home/office, refillable tanks): L800, L805, L1800 (two pages), ET-8500, ET-8550, XP-15000. All desktopDTF. These are the printers most owners convert for DTF.
- Stylus Photo A3+ (cartridge photo printers): 1390, 1400, R1900, R2000, R2400, R3000, R2880. All desktopDTF.
- SureColor P photo printers: P400 and P600 (A3+, desktopDTF), P800 (17 inch, wideDTF). Roll printing from V10.1.
- Stylus Pro 17 inch: 3800, 3880, 4800, 4880, 4900. All wideDTF. Paper Cut in the Print dialog works on 4800, 4880 and 4900 from V10.2.
Drivers named in the changelog without a printer page
The changelog and release posts name these Epson printers, but acrorip.co.za has no supported-printer page for them. Treat them as "driver listed by the developer" and have the owner confirm with the developer before relying on them.
| Printer | Where it is named | Print width class (general Epson spec) | Edition by width rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epson Stylus Pro 7800 | V10.2 new drivers | 24 inch | wideDTF |
| Epson Stylus Pro 7880 | V10.2 new drivers; V10.2 Paper Cut; V10.4 larger image handling | 24 inch | wideDTF |
| Epson Stylus Pro 7890 | V10.2 new drivers; V10.4 larger image handling | 24 inch | wideDTF |
| Epson SureColor P6000 | V10.2 new drivers (Matte Black channel only); V10.4 larger image handling | 24 inch | wideDTF |
| Epson SureColor P5000 | V10.2 Paper Cut list | 17 inch | wideDTF |
| Epson Photo R1800 | V10.5 new drivers | A3+ | desktopDTF |
| Epson Stylus Pro 4000 | V10.5 new drivers | 17 inch | wideDTF |
| Epson SureColor P700 | V11 new drivers (desktopDTF) | A3+ | desktopDTF |
| Epson SureColor P900 | V11 new drivers (desktopDTF on the site) | 17 inch | Site says desktopDTF (see data flags) |
| Epson EcoTank L8050 | V11.2 new drivers | A4 | desktopDTF |
| Epson EcoTank L18050 | V11.2 new drivers | A3+ | desktopDTF |
Version timeline for printer support
| Version | Date | Printer changes |
|---|---|---|
| V10 | Feb 2021 | L1800 supported (homepage). One-pass white and colour; custom channel substitution; WAVE for Epson-head UV printers; Windows 7/8/10. |
| V10.1 | Feb 2021 | RIP BOOST for the L1800 (up to 30-40% faster). New: L800, L805, Stylus Pro 4900, XP-15000. Roll printing on L1800, P400, P600, P800 and other models. |
| V10.2 | Apr 2021 | ICC profiles for L1800 and 1390 (DTFPRO inks) and P600 (DTFPRO and QUANTUM inks). New drivers: R1900, R2400, R2880, Stylus Pro 3800, 4800, 7800, 7880, 7890, SureColor P6000. Paper Cut on 4800/4880/4900/P5000/7800/7880. Matte Black only on dual-black printers. |
| V10.3 beta | Jul 2021 | New drivers: ET-8500, ET-8550 (Layout page size and Rear Feeder). |
| V10.4 beta | Oct 2021 | Sensor and film-transparency fixes; larger images on P6000/7880/7890; central paper guide for XP-15000/ET-8550; recommended paper sizes. |
| V10.5 | Dec 2021 | Five selectable media settings for XP-15000/ET-8500/ET-8550. New drivers: Photo R1800, Stylus Pro 4000. Last V10 release. |
| (site) | 18-19 Jan 2022 | The 22 supported-printer pages were published on acrorip.co.za. |
| V11 | Oct 2022 | Split into desktopDTF and wideDTF; expanded RIP BOOST; SureColor P700/P900; multi-image handling. |
| V11.2 | Jul 2023 | New drivers including EcoTank L8050 and L18050; P800 fine-art and poster-board options in wideDTF; Windows security updates. |
How AM's own printers relate
- AM's DTF and UV-DTF printers (A3, 300, 600 and 1200 mm) use Epson XP600 or Epson I1600 printheads in purpose-built machines driven by a PrintExp controller, with artwork sent through InkRIP or SAi FlexiPRINT (barebone and hardware-only sets include no RIP), not AcroRIP. See dtf-uvdtf-printers.md.
- AM's FastCOLOUR large-format printers ship with their own RIP. See large-format-printers.md.
- None of the 22 printers above is an AM catalog machine; they are retail Epson printers an owner converts themselves.
How-to topics owners ask about
- Installing a new version: uninstall the old version and delete the
C:\DTGRIPfolder first; installers are on the CNCU AcroRIP folder linked from acrorip-site.md. - Paper position on rear-feed EcoTanks: set page size on the Layout tab and use the Rear Feeder (XP-15000, ET-8500, ET-8550).
- Faster L1800 printing: turn on RIP BOOST (V10.1 and later; expanded to more printers in V11).
- Colour accuracy: use the bundled ICC profiles for L1800, 1390 and P600 from V10.2; other inks may work with the same profiles.
- Roll film: roll printing works on L1800 and SureColor P400/P600/P800 from V10.1.
- Windows 11: V11 is Windows 11 compatible; the training page warns that older Epson setups may have driver problems on Windows 11.
Data flags
- Two pages for one printer: "Epson EcoTank L1800" and "Epson L1800 (Now With Ripboost...)" are the same printer; count 21 distinct models in the 22 pages.
- Empty printer pages: all 22 supported-printer posts have no body text (title only), published 18-19 January 2022 and not updated for V11 or V11.2.
- Pages missing for listed drivers: 11 printers named in the changelog (table above) have no supported-printer page, including the V11 headline printers SureColor P700/P900.
- P900 width vs edition rule: the site lists the P900 under V11 desktopDTF, but the P900 is a 17 inch printer, which is over the 330 mm desktopDTF limit by the site's own rule. Ask the developer which edition an owner needs.
- Name mix-ups: the site calls the R2880 "Stylus PRO R2880" (Epson's name is Stylus Photo R2880) and mixes "PRO" and "Pro" and "Surecolor" and "SureColor".
- Windows wording: the V11 changelog line says "Windows 10 Compatibility" while the V11 feature page says Windows 11 compatible from V11.
- Manual lags installer: the English handbook is titled V10.3 while the installer is V11.2.230605.
- Width class source: print width classes on this page are general Epson specifications, not stated on acrorip.co.za (except the Stylus Pro 4900).
FAQ
Does AM sell AcroRIP or any of these printers? No. AcroRIP is Cold for sales and these are retail Epson printers. Do not quote or recommend.
My printer is an Epson L3250 (or another model not listed). Will it work? acrorip.co.za does not list it. Tell the owner the site does not list that model and refer them to the developer.
I have desktopDTF and bought a 17 inch printer. Can I upgrade? No. desktopDTF and wideDTF are separate products with separate dongles and cannot be exchanged or upgraded.
Can V10 drive the ET-8550? Yes, from V10.3 beta (better from V10.4 and V10.5).
Who fixes driver problems? The developer, Easy Group LLC. AM only distributed the software.
Read next
- acrorip-site.md (versions, install, support routes)
- company/acrorip-updates-changelog.md (full changelog)
- training/acrorip-training.md and training/acrorip-no-am-tech-support.md
- drivers/acrorip-software-notes.md
- products/x-acrorip-desktop.md and products/x-acrorip-wide.md (reference records, not a recommendation)
- dtf-uvdtf-printers.md (AM DTF and UV-DTF printers for new buyers)