Epson Stylus Pro 9800 - Manual

Epson Stylus
®
Pro 7800 and 9800
REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF PRINTING
New Advanced Black-and-white Printing Technology
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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
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Proprietary Epson screening technology developed specifically for black-and-white printing
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Produces a truly consistent image with no color crossover or color cast
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Produces sellable quality neutral and toned black-and-white prints from a single ink set
A New Level in Color Photographic Printing
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New 8-color high-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
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High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation ™ technology for reduced gloss differential
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Higher black density for significantly richer blacks
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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 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
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© Epson America, Inc. 2005. CPD-19546 25K 7/05 GAC
44" 24"
How do you know when technology will forever change the way you
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Introducing the all new Epson Stylus ® Pro 7800 and
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Inspired by our past generation of photographic printing technology,
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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
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Capable of handling virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to
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Our latest wide-format printers represent a level of technology
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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
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Extremely fine blends and photographic transitions
Variable-sized Droplet with AMC ™ Technology
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Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly
decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality
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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
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Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignments
of all color channels
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Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes
Automatic Nozzle Check Technology
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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
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High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
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Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
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High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation ™ Technology for reduced
gloss differential
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Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry
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Color is stable immediately after printing – no short-term color shifting
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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
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Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks
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Significantly improves the printer’s gray balance while eliminating
color casts
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Impressive midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range
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Virtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of basic
pigment chemistry
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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
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Prints on virtually any media type, in roll or cut-sheet, up to 24-inch
or 44-inch wide
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All media is front-loaded via a unique straight-through media path
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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
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User adjustable Roll Media Spindle accepts either 2-inch or
3-inch media cores
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Producing impositions based upon a work-and-turn process, you
can print on both sides of certain media types
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Built-in Automatic Cutting System supporting most media types
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Optional Manual Media Cutter for cutting even the thickest
of media types
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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
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All-new pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink
delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical
size of the ink cartridges
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Eight individual 110 ml or 220 ml ink cartridges
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Utilizes both 110 ml and 220 ml ink cartridges simultaneously
to optimize ink usage
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On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity
Epson PrintJob ™ Information System
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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
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Reports can be downloaded from printer memory or printed
Superior Connectivity
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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)
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Professional Epson Photographic Drivers for Macintosh ® and Windows ®
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Optional PANTONE ® licensed and SWOP ® certified PostScript ®
Language Level 3 ™ Compatible RIP by ColorBurst ® (included only
with Pro Edition bundle)
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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
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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
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Quite possibly the highest quality proofing system available today
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Superior color consistency proof after proof and day after day
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Capable of handling higher proofing volumes for incredible productivity
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Legendary Epson durability for virtually maintenance-free proofing 24/7
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The affordable way to produce contract-quality proofs
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Supported by leading third party RIPs
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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
44"
24"