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 9
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
- 8" x 10" prints from 1:18 sec to 6:25— Normal is 2:00
- 11"x 14" prints from 2:27 to 10:55 — Normal is 3:25
- 16"x 20" prints from 4:07 to 18:57 — Normal is 6:07
- (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/P®2 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) and one Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)
BorderFree Printing
- Complete borderless printing on the following roll media sizes: 8.25", 8.5", 10", 12", 13", 14", 16", 17"
- Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length when printing on roll media
Printable Area
- Maximum paper width: 17"
- Left and right margins: 0 to 3 mm each (0.24" total)
- Top and bottom margins: 0 to 25 mm each
- Maximum printable width: 17.16" (full bleed 17" width)
- Maximum printable length: Limited by application, OS, and driver/RIP used
Media Handling
- Roll media size: Single roll up to 17" width
- Roll media length: Up to 132' (limited by core dia.)
- Cut-sheet input tray: size Up to 17" x 22"
- Cut-sheet media input: Up to 250 sheet tray, top and rear manual feed slots
- 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 to 1.5 mm posterboard
- Built-in media cutter: Automatic and manual cutting
Epson Intelligent Ink Cartridges
- Cartridge fill volume: 110 ml or 220 ml each color x 8 cartridges 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 and temperature. For print quality, a variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge after the "Replace Cartridge" indicator comes on. The printer ships with full cartridges and part of the ink from the first cartridges is used for priming the printer. Printer ships with 110 ml cartridges. Photo Black cartridge included, Matte Black must be purchased separately.)
Line Accuracy
- + or – 0.2% of specified page length
Lightfastness Ratings
- 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)
Engine Reliability
- Cutter life: ~2,000 cuts (coated media)
- Maintenance parts: Pump unit, flushing box, head cleaner, cap assembly
- First major maintenance interval (number of 8" x 10" prints): 720 x 720 dpi - 45,000 prints; 1440 x 720 dpi 29,500 prints; 2880 x 1440 dpi 15,200 prints
- Note: when printing in uni-directional mode the above numbers are reduced by half
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)
Printer Weight