6-color
(CcMmYK) Variable Droplet Micro Piezo DX3 drop-on-demand ink jet
technology with Photo Accelerator Technology and Automatic Nozzle
Verification Technology
Nozzle Configuration
Monochrome head 180 nozzles (K)
Color head 180 nozzles x 5 (CcMmY)
Epson Ink Technology
Epson ArchivalTM Inks (pigment based)
Epson Photographic Dye Inks (dye based)
Epson UltraChrome™ Inks (pigment based)
Droplet Technology
Smallest droplet size 5 picoliter
Variable droplet produces up to 3 different sizes per print line
Resolution
1440 x 720 dpi
720 x 720 dpi
720 x 360 dpi
360 x 720 dpi
360 x 360 dpi
Print
Engine Speed*
Depending upon the print mode being used, print engine speeds will
vary from 22 ft²/hr to a maximum of 231 ft²/hr.
Maximum speed: 231 ft2/hr. Production speed: 99 ft2/hr. Maximum
quality: 22 ft2/hr.
*Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend
upon front end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage,
networking, etc.
Printer Language
EPSON ESC/P Raster Photographic Drivers standard
ZEHPlot high speed HPGL/2 printing utility standard
External server based Adobe PostScript 3 with optional software
RIP. Also supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows
Operating Systems Supported
Macintosh OS 8.5.1 through 9.x, (OS X supported via optional RIP)
Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me or NT 4.0, XP
Printer Interfaces
Includes one USB (1.1 compatible), one ECP Parallel, one 10/100
BaseT Ethernet, and two FireWire (IEEE-1394) ports standard
Dimensions & Weights
73.4" (W) x 48.2" (H) x 28" (D)
Printer weight 291 lb with legs
Printable Area
Maximum paper width 44.02"
Left and right print margins 3 mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable width 43.78"
Maximum printable length Up to 100' (limited by roll length) (limited
by software application)
Media Handling
Media input: Dual Rolls or Cut Sheet up to 44" wide (auto-loading)
Max. roll media diameter: 4" (2" core) or 6" (3"
core)
Media core compatibility: Handles both 2" and 3" cored
media
Weight: 12 lb bond up to 1.5mm cardboard
Built-in media cutter: Automatic or manual cutting
Optional manual media cutter: Used for cutting very thick media
types
Types: Can print on a wide range of professional roll and cut sheet
media for photographic, proofing, fine art, and signage applications.
Surface finishes vary from true matte through ultra glossy; and
can include smooth, velvet or textured.
Media Path: Straight-through (no bend), Optional auto take-up reel:
used for unattended printing of large print runs
EPSON Ink Cartridge
Ink cartridge: yield 500 ml each color x 6 colors total
Ink cartridge shelf life:
2 years from printed production date or 6 months after open for
Archival and UltraChrome inks, 2 years after open for Photographic
Dye ink
On cartridge I.C. chip automatically tracks several ink useage data
points for use in very accurate production cost estimations and
reporting
Lightfastness Ratings**
Archival Ink: over 100 years under glass. Archival
Ink w/3M MCS: up to 2 years outdoor; 5 years indoor. Photographic
Dye Ink: up to 26 years using EPSON ColorLife™ media. UltraChrome
Ink: up to 82 years under glass.
Enviromental Characteristics
Temperature:
Operating: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 40° C)
Humidity:
Operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity
Storage: 5 to 85% relative humidity
(no condensation)
Safety Approval
Safety Standards: UL1950, CSA 22.2 No. 950. EMC: FCC part 15 subpart
B class A, AS/NZS 3548 class A
Engine Reliability
Total print volume: 20,000 B0 pages at 720 x 360 dpi
Print head life: 28 billion shots per nozzle
Cutter life: 2,000 times (B0+)
Maintenance parts: Ink pad, pump unit, flushing box, head cleaner,
cap assembly
Electrical Requirements
Voltage 120 V (90 to 264 V)
Frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Current 1.4 - 0.7A
Power consumption Approx. 140W (operating)>29W (Standby) Energy
Star compliant
*Based
upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon
front end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking,
etc.