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
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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
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Left and right borderless "bleed" printing
for the following roll media widths:
SP7800
8", 10", 12", 14", 16", 24"
SP9800
8", 10", 12", 14", 16", 24", 36", 44"
Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any
length three different ways during printing on roll media
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Printable Area
Maximum paper width
SP7800 – 24"
Left and right margins
0 to 3 mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable width
SP7800 –24. 1 6" SP9800 – 44. 1 6"
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
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
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Product/Accessories
SP9800 – 44"
Epson Stylus Pro Print Engine
Professional Editions
Includes ColorBurst RIP and
10/100 BaseT Ethernet
Internal 10/100 BaseT
Ethernet Type-B Card
Additional One-year Epson
Preferred Plus Service
Additional Two-year Epson
Preferred Plus Service
Automatic Take-up
Reel System
Replacement 44"
Take-up Reel Core
Paper Roller Spindle
(Normal Tension) – 2" or 3"
B
Paper Roller Spindle
(High Tension) – 2" or 3"
Replacement Printer
Cutter Blade
Manual Media Cutting System
Replacement Manual
Cutting Blade
Replacement
Ink Maintenance Tank
Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink
Photo Black ink cartridge
Cyan ink cartridge
Magenta ink cartridge
Yellow ink cartridge
Light Cyan ink cartridge
Light Magenta ink cartridge
Light Black ink cartridge
Light Light Black ink cartridge
Matte Black ink cartridge
Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size,
A
printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. Normal mode based on SuperFine 1440 dpi.
Printers ship with 110 ml cartridges. Photo Black cartridge included, Matte Black must be purchased
B
separately.
Ink lightfastness rating based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors,
C
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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Part Numbers
SP7800
SP9800
C594001UCM
C595001UCM
C594001PRO
C595001PRO
C12C824052
C12C824052
EPP7898B1
EPP7898B1
EPP7898B2
EPP7898B2
Not Available
C12C815251
Not Available
C815121
C12C811161
C12C811151
C12C811155
C12C811152
C12C815291
C12C815291
C12C815231
C815182
C815192
C815192
C12C890191
C12C890191
(110 ml)
(220 ml)
T562100
T563100
T562200
T563200
T562300
T563300
T562400
T563400
T562500
T563500
T562600
T563600
T562700
T563700
T562900
T563900
T566800
T567800