EPSON

Technical Specifications

Note:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Paper

Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot attest to the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.
Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper.
Single sheets:
Size
A4 210 × 297 mm
10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.)
13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.)
A6 105 × 148 mm
A5 148 × 210 mm
B5 182 × 257 mm
9 × 13 cm (3.5 × 5 in.)
13 × 20 cm (5 × 8 in.)
20 × 25 cm (8 × 10 in.)
16:9 wide size (102 × 181 mm)
100 × 148 mm
Letter 8 1/2 × 11 in.
Legal 8 1/2 × 14 in.
Paper types
Plain paper or special paper distributed by Epson
Thickness
(for plain paper)
0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 in.)
Weight
(for plain paper)
64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)
Envelopes:
Size
Envelope #10 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in.
Envelope DL 110 × 220 mm
Envelope C6 114 × 162 mm
Paper types
Plain paper
Weight
75 g/m² (20 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)

Printable area

Highlighted portions show printable area.
Single sheets:
Normal
Borderless
Envelopes:
 
Minimum margin
Media type
Single sheets
Envelopes
A
3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
B
3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
5.0 mm (0.20 in.)
C
3.0 mm (0.12 in.)
20 mm (0.78 in.)
Note:
Depending on the type of paper, print quality may decline in the top and bottom areas of the printout, or the area may be smeared.

Ink cartridges

Color
Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black
Cartridge life
For best results, use up ink cartridges within six months of opening the package.
Temperature
Storage:
-20 to 40 ˚C (-4 to 104 ˚F)
1 month at 40 ˚C (104 ˚F)
Freezing:*
-12 ˚C (10.4 ˚F)
* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25 ˚C (77 ˚F).

Mechanical

Paper path
Sheet feeder, top entry
Sheet feeder capacity
6mm (for ME-10)*1*2
11mm (for ME-40S)*1*2
Dimensions
Storage
Width: 390 mm (15.4 inches)
Depth: 215 mm (8.5 inches)
Height: 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Printing
Width: 390 mm (15.4 inches)
Depth: 499 mm (19.6 inches)
Height: 284 mm (11.2 inches)
Weight
Approx. 2.3 kg (5.1 lb) without the ink cartridges
*1 For Legal and User Defined sizes, load one sheet at a time.
*2 Paper with a weight of 64 to 90 g/m² (17 to 24 lb).

Electrical

 
ME-10
ME-40S
 
100-240 V Model
Input voltage range
90 to 264 V
Rated frequency range
50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range
49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current
0.5 to 0.3 A
Power consumption
Printing
Approx. 6 W (ISO/IEC24712)
Approx. 10 W (ISO/IEC24712)
Ready mode
Approx. 2.0 W
Sleep mode
Approx. 1.2 W
Power off
Approx. 0.3 W
Note:
Check the label on the back of the printer for its voltage.

Environmental

Temperature
Operation:
10 to 35 ˚C (50 to 95 ˚F)
Storage:
-20 to 40 ˚C (-4 to 104 ˚F)
1 month at 40 ˚C (104 ˚F)
Humidity
Operation:*
20 to 80% RH
Storage:* 5 to 85% RH
* Without condensation

Interface

USB - Compatible with the USB 2.0 Specification