Printing Technology
- Advanced MicroPiezo AMC print head with ink repelling coating technology
- 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head
- 9-cartridge (C, LC, VM, VLM, Y, LK, LLK, PK or MK)
- Auto Head Alignment and Cleaning technology
- Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta ink technology
- Professional-level pigment-based ink technology
Nozzle Configuration
- Color and Monochrome: 180 nozzles x 8
Droplet Technology
- Smallest droplet size: 3.5 picoliters
- Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different droplet sizes per print line
Resolution
- 2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi
Print Engine Speed
- 16" x 20" prints from 4:20 to 12:57 - Normal is 6:41
- 20" x 30" prints from 7:55 to 23:18 - Normal is 12:00
- 40" x 60" prints from 27:00 to 79:51 - Normal is 41:25
- (Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. Normal Mode based on SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS.)
Acoustic Noise Level
- Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779
Printer Language/Drivers
- Epson ESC/P2 raster photographic drivers standard
- Optional PANTONE licensed and SWOP certified PostScript Language Level 3 Compatible RIP by ColorBurst (included only with ColorBurst Edition bundle)
- Supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows
Operating Systems Supported
- Macintosh: Tiger 10.4.9 or higher (universal binary), Leopard 10.5 or higher (16-bit)
- Windows: Vista and XP (both 32 and 64-bit supported)
Printer Interfaces
- Includes as standard one hi-speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) one Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)
BorderFree Printing
- Left and right borderless “bleed” printing for the following roll media widths: 10", 13", 16", 17", 24", 36", 44"
- Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length when printing on roll media
Printable Area
- Maximum paper width: 44"
- Left and right margins: 0 to 3 mm each (0.24" total)
- Maximum printable width: 44.16
- Maximum printable length: Limited by application, OS and driver /RIP used
Media Handling
- Single roll up to 24"; Cut sheet width Up to 24" wide media (auto-loading)
- Media core compatibility: Handles both 2" and 3" cored media
- Max. roll media diameter: 4" (2" core) or 6" (3" core)
- Weight: 12 lb bond up to1.5 mm posterboard
- Built-in media cutter: Automatic and manual cutting
- Printer cutter blade life: ~2,000 cuts (coated media)
Epson Intelligent Pressurized Ink Cartridges
- Cartridge fill volume: 110 ml or 220 ml each color x 8 colors total
- Ink cartridge shelf life (recommended): 2 years from printed production date or 6 months after open
- (Cartridge yields vary considerably based on images printed, print settings, paper type, frequency of use
Line Accuracy
- + or – 0.2% of specified page length
Lightfastness Ratings for Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink
- Color: Up to 200 years
- B&W: Over 200 years
- (Ink lightfastness rating based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them.)
Environmental Characteristics
- Temperature: Operating 50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C); Storage -4° to 104°F (-20° to 40°C)
- Relative humidity 20 to 80%: Operating 40 to 50%; Recommended Storage 5 to 85% (no condensation)
Safety Approval
- Safety standards: UL1950, CSA 22.2 950 FDA
- EMI: FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B, AS/NZS 3548 class B
Electrical Requirements
- Voltage: AC 110 –240 V
- Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz
- Current: 1.0 A /110 –120 V
- Power consumption: Operating Approx. 55 W or less; Standby Less than 5 W; Power Off Less than 1 W
- ENERGY STAR compliant
Dimensions (W x H x D)
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