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Printer Specifications

Printing
Printable area
Mechanical
Electrical
Environmental
Initialization
Safety approvals
Paper
Ink cartridges

Printing

Printing method	On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configuration	Black: 96 nozzles Color: 96 nozzles x 5 (cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta)

Resolution	Maximum 2880 x 720 dpi
Print direction	Bidirectional with logic seeking
Control code	ESC/P Raster
Line spacing	1/6 inch or programmable in 1/720 inch increments
Paper feed speed	79 ms per 1/6 inch line 152 mm/s in continuous feeding
Input buffer	256 KB

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Printable area

Cut Sheet

A	The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
B-L	The minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
B-R	The minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
C	The minimum bottom margin is 14.0 mm (0.55").

Note:

The printer automatically detects the dimensions of the paper that is loaded. Print data that exceeds the printable area of the paper cannot be printed.

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Mechanical

Paper feed method	Friction
Paper path	Paper tray, front and rear manual feed slots, optional lower paper cassette
Dimensions	Storage Width: 640 mm (25.2 inches) Depth: 439 mm (17.3 inches) Height: 224 mm (8.8 inches)
	Printing (on A3 size paper) Width: 640 mm (25.2 inches) Depth: 704 mm (27.7 inches) Height: 224 mm (8.8 inches)
	Printing (on A4 size paper, optional lower paper cassette installed) Width: 640 mm (25.2 inches) Depth: 584 mm (23.0 inches) Height: 318 mm (12.5 inches)
Weight	22 kg (49 lb) without the ink cartridges

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Electrical

	120 V Model	220-240 V Model
Input voltage range	90 to 132 V	198 to 264 V
Rated frequency range	50 to 60 Hz
Input frequency range	49.5 to 60.5 Hz
Rated current	1.0 A	0.5 A
Power consumption	Approx. 26 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) 10 W or less in standby mode

Note:

Check the label on the back of the printer for voltage information.

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Environmental

Temperature	Operation:	10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F)
Temperature	Not in operation:	-20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)* 1 month at 40°C (104°F) 120 hours at 60°C (140°F)
Humidity	Operation:	20 to 80% RH**
Humidity	Not in operation:	5 to 85% RH,*

* Stored in shipping container

** Without condensation

Operational conditions (temperature and humidity):

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Initialization

Hardware initialization when the power is turned on:
	The printer mechanism is set to its initial state. The input data buffer and print buffer are cleared. The printer returns to the default condition last set.
Software initialization when the ESC@ (initialize the printer) command is received:
	The print buffer is cleared. The printer returns to the default condition last set.
Panel button initialization by pressing the Reset button on the control panel for 3 seconds or more:
	Print head capping occurs. Any paper loaded in the printer is ejected. The input data buffer and print buffer are cleared. The printer returns to the default condition last set.

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Safety approvals

Safety standards:

U.S. model

UL 1950
CSA 22.2 No. 950

European model

EN 60950

EMI:

U.S. model

FCC part 15 subpart B class B
CSA C108.8 class B

European model

Directive 89/336/EEC
EN 55022 (CISPR Pub. 22) class B
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
EN 55024

Australian model

AS/NZS 3548 class B

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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 paper samples before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Cut sheets:

Size	Super A3/B (329 x 483 mm) A3 (297 x 420 mm) A4 (210 x 297 mm) A5 (148 x 210 mm) A6 (105 x 148 mm) Letter (216 x 279 mm) Legal (216 x 356 mm) Half Letter (139.7 x 215.9 mm) Executive (190.5 x 254 mm) US B (279 x 432 mm) Custom size (100 to 329 mm x 100 to 1117.6 mm)
Paper types	Plain paper, special papers distributed by EPSON
Thickness (for plain paper)	0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inch)
Weight (for plain paper)	64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)

Note:

For details on media sizes, see EPSON special media.

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.

Do not load curled or folded paper.

Use EPSON special media under the following conditions:
	Temperature Humidity	15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) 40 to 60% RH

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Ink cartridges

Colors

Black
Yellow
Magenta, Light Magenta
Cyan, Light Cyan

T486
T487
T488
T489

Print capacity*	Black, Yellow: Approx. 2,550 pages/A4 (720 dpi, 5% duty)
	Magenta and Light Magenta, Cyan and Light Cyan: Approx. 2,500 pages/A4 (720 dpi, 5% duty)
Cartridge life	2 years including unopened period
Temperature	Storage (uninstalled):	-30 to 40°C (-22 to 104°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F)
	Storage (installed):	-20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F)
	Transit:	-30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F) 1 month at 40°C (104°F) 120 hours at 60°C (140°F)
	Freezing:	-15°C (5°F)**
Dimensions	Black, Yellow: 25.1 (W) x 139.6 (D) x 105.3 (H) mm (0.99 (W) x 5.5 (D) x 4.15 (H) inches)
	Magenta and Light Magenta, Cyan and Light Cyan: 35.1 (W) x 140.9 (D) x 105.3 (H) mm (1.38 (W) x 5.55 (D) x 4.15 (H) inches)
Weight	Black, Yellow: Approx. 200 g (0.44 lb.)
	Magenta and Light Magenta, Cyan and Light Cyan: Approx. 250 g (0.55lb.)

* The print capacity may vary, depending on how often you use the print head cleaning function and how often you use the printer.

** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 25°C (77°F).

Caution:

EPSON recommends the use of original EPSON ink cartridges. Other products not manufactured by EPSON may cause damage to your printer not covered by EPSON's warranties.

Do not use an ink cartridge if the expiration date has passed.

For best results, shake the ink cartridge gently before installing it.

For best results, use up ink cartridges within 6 month of installation.

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