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Printer Specifications

Printing
Printable area
Mechanical
Electrical
Environmental
Initialization
Standards and Approvals
Paper
Ink cartridges

Printing

Printing method

On-demand ink jet

Nozzle configuration

EPSON Stylus Pro 9400/7400

Black: 180 nozzles x 2
(Matte Black x 2)

Color: 180 nozzles x 6
(Cyan x 2, Magenta x 2, Yellow x 2)

EPSON Stylus Pro 9800/7800

Black: 180 nozzles x 3
(Photo Black or Matte Black, Light Black, Light Light Black)

Color: 180 nozzles x 5
(Cyan, Magenta, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Yellow)

Character mode

Character Pitch

Printing Column

10 cpi*

237 (EPSON Stylus Pro 7800/7400)

437 (EPSON Stylus Pro 9800/9400)

*  characters per inch

Raster graphic mode
(EPSON Stylus Pro 7800/7400)

Horizontal resolution

Printable width

Available dots

360 dpi*

617.6 mm
(24.31 inches)

8,753

720 dpi

617.6 mm
(24.31 inches)

17,506

1440 dpi

617.6 mm
(24.31 inches)

35,013

2880 dpi

617.6 mm
(24.31 inches)

70,027

*  dots per inch

Raster graphic mode
(EPSON Stylus Pro 9800/9400)

Horizontal resolution

Printable width

Available dots

360 dpi*

1125.6 mm
(44.31 inches)

15,953

720 dpi

1125.6 mm
(44.31 inches)

31,906

1440 dpi

1125.6 mm
(44.31 inches)

63,813

2880 dpi

1125.6 mm
(44.31 inches)

127,627

*  dots per inch

Resolution

Maximum 2880 x 1440 dpi

Print direction

Bidirectional

Control code

ESC/P Raster

Line spacing

1/6 inch or programmable in 1440 inch increments

Paper feed speed

245 ± 10 mm seconds per 1/6 inch line

RAM

64 MB (EPSON Stylus Pro 7800/7400)

128 MB (EPSON Stylus Pro 9800/9400)

Character tables

PC 437 (US, Standard Europe)
PC 850 (Multilingual)

Character sets

EPSON Courier 10 cpi


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Printable area

A

Roll paper

The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12")

Cut sheets

The minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12")

B-L

Roll paper

The minimum left margin is 0.0 mm (0")

Cut sheets

The minimum left margin is 0.0 mm (0")

B-R

Roll paper

The minimum right margin is 0.0 mm (0")

Cut sheets

The minimum right margin is 0.0 mm (0")

C

Roll paper

The minimum bottom margin is 3.0 mm (0.12")

Cut sheets

The minimum bottom margin is 14.0 mm (0.55")

For roll paper, the following margin widths can be selected using the control panel as follows. For details, see ROLL PAPER MARGIN.

Parameter

A

B-L

B-R

C

TOP/BOTTOM 15 mm

15 mm

3 mm

3 mm

15 mm

TOP 35/BOTTOM 15 mm

35 mm

3 mm

3 mm

15 mm

15 mm

15 mm

15 mm

15 mm

15 mm

3 mm

3 mm

3 mm

3 mm

3 mm

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

Roll paper

Cut sheets (manual insertion)

Dimensions

EPSON Stylus Pro 7800/7400 (without Stand):
Width: 1178 mm (47.12 inches)
Depth: 501 mm (20.04 inches)
Height: 560 mm (22.4 inches)

EPSON Stylus Pro 9800/9400:
Width: 1702 mm (68.08 inches)
Depth: 678 mm (27.12 inches)
Height: 1196 mm (47.84 inches)

Weight

EPSON Stylus Pro 7800/7400:
Approx. 49 kg (107.8 lb) without consumables

EPSON Stylus Pro 9800/9400:
Approx. 90 kg (198 lb) without consumables

Stand:
Approx. 10.5 kg (23.1 lb)


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Electrical

Rated voltage

100 to 240 V

Input voltage range

90 to 264 V

Rated frequency range

50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency range

49 to 61 Hz

Rated current

1.0 - 0.5 A

Power consumption

EPSON Stylus Pro 7800/7400:
Approx. 50 W or less when printing (ISO10561 Letter Pattern)

EPSON Stylus Pro 9800/9400:
Approx. 55 W or less when printing (ISO10561 Letter Pattern)

6 W or less in sleep mode

Approx. 1 W or less when printer is off

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)

Print Quality Guarantee

15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F)

Storage

-20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F)

Humidity

Operation

20 to 80% RH*

Print Quality Guarantee

40 to 60% RH*

Storage

20 to 85% RH**

*  Without condensation
**  Stored in shipping container

Operational conditions (temperature and humidity):


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Initialization

Hardware initialization at power 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 Pause button on the control panel for 3 seconds, or *INIT signal is sent

Print head capping occurs.

Paper is ejected, if any.

The input data buffer and print buffer are cleared.

The printer returns to the default condition last set.


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Standards and Approvals

Safety

UL 60950

CSA 22.2 No. 60950

Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC

EN 60950

EMC

FCC part 15 subpart B class B

CSA C108.8 class B

AS/NZS CISPR 22 class B

EMC Directive 89/336/ECC

EN 55022 Class B

EN 55024

EN 61000-3-2

EN 61000-3-3


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Paper

Roll paper:

Size (Epson Stylus Pro 7800/7400)

203 mm (8 inches) to 610 mm (24.4 inches) (W) x 45000 mm (1800 inches) (L) when internal diameter is 2 inches

203 mm (8 inches) to 610 mm (24.4 inches) (W) x 202000 mm (8080 inches) (L) when internal diameter is 3 inches

Size (Epson Stylus Pro 9800/9400)

203 mm (8 inches) to 1118 mm (44.72 inches) (W) x 45000 mm (1800 inches) (L) when internal diameter is 2 inches

203 mm (8 inches) to 1118 mm (44.72 inches) (W) x 202000 mm (8080 inches) (L) when internal diameter is 3 inches

Outer diameter

103 mm (4.12 inches) maximum when 2/3 dual roll feed spindle is set as 2 inch roll paper spindle

150 mm (6 inches) maximum when 2/3 dual roll feed spindle is set as 3 inch roll paper spindle.

Paper types

Plain paper, special papers distributed by Epson

Thickness
(for plain paper)

0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inches)

Weight
(for plain paper)

64 gf/m2 (17 lb) to 90 gf/m2 (24 lb)

Cut sheets:

Size

EPSON Stylus Pro 7800/7400:
203 to 610 mm (W) x 279 to 1580 mm (L)

EPSON Stylus Pro 9800/9400:
203 to 1118 mm (W) x 279 to 1580 mm (L)

Paper types

Plain paper, special papers distributed by Epson

Thickness
(for plain paper)

0.08 to 0.11 mm (0.003 to 0.004 inches)

Weight
(for plain paper)

64 gf/m2 (17 lb) to 90 gf/m2 (24 lb)

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 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.
  • When the paper is curled or folded, flatten them before loading.

Paper size

Roll paper and cut sheet paper size

Letter (8.5 x11 inches, 215.9 x 279.4 mm)
US B (11 x 17 inches)
US C (17 x 22 inches)
US D (22 x 34 inches)
US E (34 x 44 inches)*
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Super A3/B (329 x 483 mm)
A2 (420 x 594 mm)
A1 (594 x 841 mm)
Super A1 (24 x 36 inches)
A0 (841 x 1189 mm)*
Super A0 (914 x 1292 mm)*
B5 (182 x 257 mm)
B4 (257 x 364 mm)
B3 (364 x 514 mm)
B2 (515 x 728 mm)
B1 (728 x 1030 mm)*
B1 (Landscape 1030 x 728 mm)*
B0 (1030 x 1456 mm)*
Super B0 (1118 x 1580 mm)*
44 x 36 inches*
30 x 24 inches
16 x 20 inches
11 x 14 inches
8 x 10 inches
60 x 90 cm
40 x 60 cm
30 x 40 cm

* for EPSON Stylus Pro 9800/9400 use only.


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Ink cartridges

Colors

EPSON Stylus Pro 9400/7400

Matte Black

Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

EPSON Stylus Pro 9800/7800

Photo Black

Matte Black

Light Black

Light Light Black

Cyan

Magenta

Yellow

Light Cyan

Light Magenta

Cartridge life

2 years from production date if unopened.

Within 6 months after opening package.

Temperature

Storage (uninstalled)

-30 to 40°C (-22 to 105°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)

Capacity

110 ml

220 ml

Dimensions

110 ml/220ml:
27.1 mm (W) x 185 mm (D) x 107 mm (H)
(1.08 inches (W) x 7.4 inches (D) x 4.28 inches (H))

Weight

110 ml: Approx. 250 g (8.82 oz)

220 ml: Approx. 370 g (13.05 oz)

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


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