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Epson Stylus Pro 9800 User Manual

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Epson Stylus

®

Pro 7800 and 9800

REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF PRINTING

New Advanced Black-and-white Printing Technology

n

Unique driver technology taking full advantage of our three-level black system
to produce professional black-and-white prints from color or grayscale image files

n

Proprietary Epson screening technology developed specifically for black-and-white printing

n

Produces a truly consistent image with no color crossover or color cast

n

Produces sellable quality neutral and toned black-and-white prints from a single ink set

A New Level in Color Photographic Printing

n

New 8-color high-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut

n

High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation

technology for reduced gloss differential

n

Higher black density for significantly richer blacks

n

Superior color and clarity with an almost three-dimensional look that goes
beyond what a traditional silver halide photograph can reproduce

©2005

Greg

Gorman

©2005

Joseph

Holmes

Epson Stylus Pro 7800 and 9800 Print Engine Specifications

Printing Method

8-channel Print Head Technology

8-color (C, Lc, M, Lm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK) pigment-based

Variable-sized Droplet Micro Piezo

®

drop-on-demand

ink jet with AMC technology

Epson UltraChrome K3 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 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

A

16" x 20" prints from 1:18 to 12:57 - Normal is 6:41

24" x 30" prints from 2:12 to 26:54 - Normal is 14:18

44" x 60" prints from 5:06 to 81:42 - Normal is 42:30

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 Pro Edition bundle)

Supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows

Operating Systems Supported

Macintosh Panther 10.3.9 or higher

Tiger 10.4 or higher

Windows

2000 or XP (Pro or Home Edition)

Printer Interfaces

Includes one USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible), one IEEE 1394

(FireWire) and one Epson Expansion Slot used for installing

the optional internal 10/100 BaseT Ethernet card

(Ethernet included in Pro Edition bundle)

Dimensions

SP7800

46.3"(W) x 46.5"(H) x 29.3"(D)

Printer weight: 131 lb

SP9800

67"(W) x 47"(H) x 26.7"(D)

Printer weight: 198 lb

Dimensions and weight include printer stand

BorderFree

®

Printing

Left and right borderless “bleed” printing

for the following roll media widths:

SP7800

8", 10", 12", 14", 16", 20", 24"

SP9800

8", 10", 12", 14", 16", 20", 24", 36", 44"

Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any

length three different ways during printing on roll media

Printable Area

Maximum paper width

SP7800 –24"

SP9800 – 44"

Left and right margins

0 to 3 mm each (0.24" total)

Maximum printable width

SP7800 –24.16" SP9800 – 44.16"

Maximum printable length

Limited by application, OS and

driver/RIP used

Media Handling

SP7800 Media input

Single roll up to 24" width

Cut-sheet size

Up to 24" wide media

(auto-loading)

SP9800 Media input

Single roll up to 44" width

Cut-sheet size

Up to 44" 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 to 1.5 mm posterboard

Built-in media cutter

Automatic and manual cutting

Optional manual

media cutter

Used for cutting very thick media

Cutter life

~2,000 cuts (coated media)

Epson Intelligent Ink Cartridge

Ink cartridge size

110 ml or 220 ml

B

each color x 8 colors total

Ink cartridge shelf life

2 years from printed production

date or 6 months after open

Lightfastness Ratings

C

Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink Color:

Up to 108 years

B&W:

Over 200 years

Environmental Characteristics

Temperature operating

50˚ to 95˚ F (10˚ to 35˚ C)

Storage

-4˚ to 104˚ F (-20˚ to 40˚ C)

Humidity operating

20 to 80% relative humidity

Recommended

40 to 45% relative humidity

Storage

5 to 85% relative humidity

(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

AC120 V or (220 V to 240 V)

Frequency

50 to 60 Hz

Current

1.0 A / 100-120 V

Power consumption

Approx. 55 W or less (operating)

<15 W (standby)

<1 W (power off mode)

Energy Star Compliant

Product/Accessories

Part Numbers

SP7800

SP9800

Epson Stylus Pro Print Engine

C594001UCM

C595001UCM

Professional Editions

C594001PRO

C595001PRO

Includes ColorBurst RIP and

10/100 BaseT Ethernet

Internal 10/100 BaseT

Ethernet Type-B Card

C12C824052

C12C824052

Additional One-year Epson

Preferred Plus Service

EPP7898B1

EPP7898B1

Additional Two-year Epson

Preferred Plus Service

EPP7898B2

EPP7898B2

Automatic Take-up

Reel System

Not Available

C12C815251

Replacement 44"

Take-up Reel Core

Not Available

C815121

Paper Roller Spindle

(Normal Tension) – 2" or 3"

C12C811161

C12C811151

Paper Roller Spindle

(High Tension) – 2" or 3"

C12C811155

C12C811152

Replacement Printer

Cutter Blade

C12C815291

C12C815291

Manual Media Cutting System

C12C815231

C815182

Replacement Manual

Cutting Blade

C815192

C815192

Replacement

Ink Maintenance Tank

C12C890191

C12C890191

Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink

(110 ml)

(220 ml)

Photo Black ink cartridge

T562100

T563100

Cyan ink cartridge

T562200

T563200

Magenta ink cartridge

T562300

T563300

Yellow ink cartridge

T562400

T563400

Light Cyan ink cartridge

T562500

T563500

Light Magenta ink cartridge

T562600

T563600

Light Black ink cartridge

T562700

T563700

Light Light Black ink cartridge

T562900

T563900

Matte Black ink cartridge

T566800

T567800

A

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.

B

Printers ship with 110 ml cartridges. Photo Black cartridge included, Matte Black must be purchased

separately.

C

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.
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Epson America, Inc.: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
Epson Canada, Inc.: 3771 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M1W 3Z5
Internet Website: www.prographics.epson.com

Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Epson, Epson Stylus and Micro Piezo are registered trademarks
and Epson UltraChrome K3 and Exceed Your Vision are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree, Epson PrintJob,
Epson PreciseColor and AMC are trademarks and Epson Preferred is a servicemark of Epson America, Inc. All other product
brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in
these marks.
© Epson America, Inc. 2005. CPD-19546 25K 7/05 GAC

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24"

How do you know when technology will forever change the way you
produce your vision? How often does a technology come along that
dramatically changes an industry?

Introducing the all new Epson Stylus

®

Pro 7800 and

Epson Stylus

®

Pro 9800.

Inspired by our past generation of photographic printing technology,
our latest 24-inch Stylus Pro 7800 and 44-inch Stylus Pro 9800
professional wide-format printers incorporate forward-thinking designs
with a breakthrough new 8-color ink technology, resulting in a final print
of uncompromising quality.

Epson UltraChrome K3

Ink technology represents a defining moment in

the history of ink jet printing. Based on our newest generation of pigment
ink, Epson UltraChrome K3 incorporates eight new color pigments,
including a new three-level black technology, dramatically raising the bar
for professional color and black-and-white prints.

Imagine producing archival prints with amazing color fidelity, gloss level,
and scratch resistance, while providing consistently stable colors that

significantly outperform lesser ink technologies. Imagine producing
professional neutral and toned black-and-white prints with higher density
levels and virtually no metamerism or bronzing.

Incorporating our latest 1-inch wide print head, produces almost twice
the print performance of our previous model line, while an astonishing
resolution up to 2880 x 1440 dpi delivers a level of image quality that
even exceeds our previous best.

Capable of handling virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to
24-inch or 44-inch wide, Epson once again sets the standard for
professional media use. Whether you’re producing sellable color or black-
and-white photography, fine art reproduction, or color accurate proofs
for client approvals, never before have creative professionals had such a
powerful tool allowing them to produce their vision without compromise.

Our latest wide-format printers represent a level of technology
unprecedented in Epson’s history. Combining the extreme precision of an
Epson Stylus Pro print engine, along with the extraordinary performance
of UltraChrome K3 Ink technology, Epson has once again redefined
the future of wide-format printing.

WELCOME TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

Next Generation Print Head Technology

All New 8-channel Print Head Technology

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Print head design capable of handling eight separate ink channels

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1-inch wide high-performance print head with 180 nozzles
per channel

Maximum Resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi

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Incredibly sharp text and line art

n

Extremely fine blends and photographic transitions

Variable-sized Droplet with AMC

Technology

n

Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly
decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality

n

Proprietary Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely
controls the curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle
before releasing it onto the media. The result is extremely sharp and
accurate placement of ink droplets for outstanding photographic
print quality.

Epson PreciseColor

Technology

In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson
Stylus Pro printers of the same model, Epson has enhanced
the production process to include colorimetric calibration.
This system evaluates and adjusts each printer’s difference
at the manufacturing stage, better assuring you of consistent
color output from printer to printer.

Automatic Print Head Alignment Technology

n

Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignments
of all color channels

n

Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes

Automatic Nozzle Check Technology

n

Built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically
cleans print head if any problems are found – even partially
clogged nozzles

Epson UltraChrome K3

Ink Technology

All New 8-color Pigment Based Ink System

n

High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut

n

Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints

n

High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation

Technology for reduced

gloss differential

n

Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry

n

Color is stable immediately after printing – no short-term color shifting

n

Depending upon media – produces a black density up to 2.3
with an L* value as low as 4.1*

New Three-level Black Ink Technology

n

Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks

n

Significantly improves the printer’s gray balance while eliminating
color casts

n

Impressive midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range

n

Virtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of basic
pigment chemistry

n

Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync

and ICM

workflows

Two User-exchangeable Black Ink Modes

Both printers can utilize two different black ink modes – Photo Black
or Matte Black. This innovative solution optimizes the black ink density
for various media types, dramatically improving the final print quality.
The standard Photo Black ink mode can be used for any media type
with professional results. However, for certain Epson media types such
as Velvet Fine Art, Enhanced Matte, and UltraSmooth Fine Art, using
the optional Matte Black ink mode instead will dramatically increase
your black optical density for even better print quality.

High-precision Print Engine Technology

Professional Media Handling

n

Prints on virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to 24-inch
or 44-inch wide

n

All media is front-loaded via a unique straight-through media path

n

Accurate automatic loading of cut-sheet media up to 24-inch or
44-inch wide in a variety of weights up to 1.5mm thick posterboard

n

User adjustable Roll Media Spindle accepts either 2-inch or
3-inch media cores

n

Producing impositions based upon a work-and-turn process, you
can print on both sides of certain media types

n

Built-in Automatic Cutting System supporting most media types

n

Optional Manual Media Cutter for cutting even the thickest
of media types

n

Optional Automatic Take-up Reel System for unattended production
of large print runs (available on the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 only)

High-performance Print Engine Speeds

Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, both the
SP7800 and SP9800 are among the fastest wide-format printers in
the industry, while printing twice as fast as our previous models.

Epson Intelligent High-capacity Ink System

n

All-new pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink
delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical
size of the ink cartridges

n

Eight individual 110 ml or 220 ml ink cartridges

n

Utilizes both 110 ml and 220 ml ink cartridges simultaneously
to optimize ink usage

n

On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity

Epson PrintJob

Information System

n

Built-in printer memory automatically tracks key print job statistics,
such as ink and media usage, remaining media, data file and
user names, print times, and more

n

Reports can be downloaded from printer memory or printed

Superior Connectivity

n

Includes one USB 2.0, one IEEE 1394 (FireWire

®

) and one Epson

Expansion Slot for installing the optional 10/100 BaseT Ethernet card
(Ethernet included with Pro Edition bundle)

n

Professional Epson Photographic Drivers for Macintosh

®

and Windows

®

n

Optional PANTONE

®

licensed and SWOP

®

certified PostScript

®

Language Level 3

Compatible RIP by ColorBurst

®

(included only

with Pro Edition bundle)

n

Fully supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows – the
Epson Stylus Pro series printers are used within the most demanding
commercial printing environments

World Class Service and Support

n

Free one-year of coverage under the Epson Preferred

SM

Protection Plan

with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and
usually next-business-day on-site service. Optional plans available.

Intelligent High-capacity

Ink System

Eight individual 110 ml or

220 ml ink cartridges for truly

professional use. You can

even mix and match both

110 ml and 220 ml sizes to

further optimize ink usage.

Easy-to-use Control Panel

Large 2.5" backlit LCD panel

for superior direct printer

control and operational status.

Auto Head Alignment and

Cleaning Technology

Built-in sensor automatically

aligns the 8-channel print head

for extremely accurate dot

placement. This system is so

effective, it can even detect when

a print head is getting dirty and

automatically clean if needed.

Professional Media Handling

Unique front-loading,

straight through paper path for

printing on virtually any media

up to 24" or 44"wide – up to

1.5mm thick posterboard.

8-color UltraChrome K3

Ink Technology

The new standard by which
all other ink systems will be

judged. All new high-density

pigments for an extremely wide

color gamut, amazing high-gloss

prints, unique three-level black

technology, all with virtually no

metamerism or bronzing.

Advanced Black-and-white

Printing Technology

Proprietary Epson screening

and driver technology developed

specifically for producing

professional neutral or toned

black-and-white prints.

The Leader in Professional Prepress Proofing

n

Quite possibly the highest quality proofing system available today

n

Superior color consistency proof after proof and day after day

n

Capable of handling higher proofing volumes for incredible productivity

n

Legendary Epson durability for virtually maintenance-free proofing 24/7

n

The affordable way to produce contract-quality proofs

n

Supported by leading third party RIPs

n

Capable of proofing almost any other printing method – even wide format sign-making

©2005

Douglas

Dubler

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Print Mode

16" x 20"

24" x 30"

44" x 60"

720 x 720 dpi HS

4:20

9:54

29:00

1440 x 720 dpi HS

6:41

14:18

42:30

2880 x 1440 dpi HS

12:57

26:54

81:42

Print speeds are shown in min:sec. HS = High Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode)

©2005

Vincent

Versace

©2005

Jerry

Uelsmann

* Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (250)

44"

Epson Stylus Pro 7800

Epson Stylus Pro 9800

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