Specifications

Printing Method

• 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

• Colour and Monochrome heads: 180 nozzles x 8

Epson Ink Technology

• Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink Technology

Droplet Technology

• Smallest droplet size: 3.5 picoliters
• Variable Droplet Technology produces 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; 360 x 180 dpi

Print Engine Speed

• 8" x 10" prints from 1:18 sec to 6:25 — Normal is 2:00¹
• 11" x 14" prints from 2:27 to 10:55 — Normal is 3:25¹
• 16" x 20" prints from 4:07 to 18:57 — Normal is 6:07¹

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)

Physical Dimensions

• 33"(W) x 14"(H) x 30"(D)
• Printer weight: 89 lb

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 Input

• 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)

Thickness, Weight

• 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm posterboard

Media Cutter

• Built-in media cutter: Automatic and manual cutting

Line Accuracy

• + or – 0.2% of specified page length

Ink Cartridge Size

• 110 ml or 220 ml each colour x 8 cartridges total²

Ink Cartridge Life

• 2 years from printed production date or 6 months after open²

Lightfastness Ratings

• Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink³
• Colour: Up to 200 years³
• B&W: Over 200 years³

Temperature

• Operating 50° to 95°F (10° to 35°C)
• Storage -4° to 104°F (-20° to 40°C)

Humidity

• Relative humidity: 20 to 80%
• Operating: 40 to 50%
• Recommended Storage: 5 to 85% (no condensation)

Safety Approvals

• UL1950, CSA 22.2 950 FDA
• EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B,
• CSA C108.8 class B
• AS/NZS 3548 class B

Print Head Life

• 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

Cutter Life

• ~2,000 cuts (coated media)

Maintenance Parts

• Pump unit, flushing box, head cleaner, cap assembly

Rated Voltage

• AC 110 –240 V

Rated Frequency

• 50 to 60 Hz

Rated Current

• 1.0 A /110 –120 V

Power Consumption

• Operating Approx. 59 W or less (operating)
• Standby Less than 5 W
• Power Off Less than 1 W
• ENERGY STAR compliant