Has the faulty print driver issue been fixed by Apple / Epson?

As the Epson 3880 printer is not supported in Apple's built-in AirPrint, you are dependent upon Epson to continue providing a compatible driver for newer upgrades of macOS (e.g. Ventura). If they do, it is your responsibility to download and install that driver, and if they don't it would be time to acquire a networked printer that is supported by the built-in Apple AirPrint.

Epson released an Epson Stylus Pro 3880 driver update on Oct 2022 for Ventura. Consider installing it and not blame Apple. If you already installed this driver and it does not work, contact Epson support and let them know.

I had an over 10-year old Epson that worked with Ventura. It needed a new ICA driver for the scanner when Big Sur was released.

When the gears disintegrated, I replaced it with an ET-2550 that works flawlessly with Ventura.

They seem to have a driver released about the same time as Ventura. Does it not work? What doesn't it do.

I just use AirPrint as it is all I need.

Can you provide some details.

Apple makes macOS not printer drivers.

It's the original printer manufacturers who create drivers for their printers to work with macOS. You need to address your question to Epson.

You may find that Epson has an universal driver which gives your printer some functionality, have a look on their web site.

If you decide to get a new printer, MAKE SURE IT HAS "AirPrint" support. That way you will not need to worry about vendor provided drivers in the future.

I have a multi-function printer from 2011 with AirPrint support. It works perfectly well without any vendor provided drivers.

It is still Epson’s driver. You need to work with Epson support.