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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: 64 nozzles Color: 64 nozzles x 5 (cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta)

Character mode:

Character Pitch	Printing Column
10 cpi*	237

* characters per inch

Raster graphics mode:

Horizontal resolution	Printable width	Available dots
360 dpi*	604 mm (23.78 inches)	8561
720 dpi	604 mm (23.78 inches)	17123
1440 dpi	604 mm (23.78 inches)	34246

* dots per inch

Resolution	Maximum 1440 x 720 dpi
Print direction	Bidirectional
Control code	ESC/P Raster
Line spacing	1/6 inch or programmable in 1/360 inch increments
Paper feed speed	200 ± 10 m seconds per 1/6 inch line
RAM	10 MB

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Printable area

Roll paper and cut sheets

A	For roll paper, the minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12")*. For cut sheets, the minimum top margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
B-L	For roll paper, the minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12")*. For cut sheets, the minimum left margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
B-R	For roll paper, the minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12")*. For cut sheets, the minimum right margin is 3.0 mm (0.12").
C	For roll paper, the minimum bottom margin is 3.0 mm (0.12")*. For 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 MARG (Roll paper margin selection) in "Printer Setting menu (PRINTER SETTING MENU)".

Parameter	A	B-L	B-R	C
3 MM	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm	3 mm
15 MM	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm	15 mm
T/B 15 MM (Default)	15 mm	3 mm	3 mm	15 mm

Note:

The printer automatically detects the dimensions of the paper that is set. 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 or cut sheets with manual insertion
Dimensions (printing)	Width: 1,100 mm (43.31 inches) Depth: 572 mm (22.52 inches) Height: 560 mm (22.05 inches)
Weight	43.5 kg (95.8 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 to 61 Hz
Rated current	1.0 A	0.5 A
Power consumption	Approx. 100 W (ISO10561 Letter Pattern) 15 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: Storage: Transit:	10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F) -20 to 40°C (-4 to 104°F) -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F)* 1 month at 40°C (104°F) 120 hours at 60°C (140°F)
Humidity	Operation: Storage: Transit:	20 to 80% RH 20 to 85% RH 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 Pause 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

Directive 73/23/EEC
EN 60950

EMC:

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 50082-1
IEC 60801-2
IEC 60801-3
IEC 60801-4

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.

Roll paper:

Size

210 to 610 mm (W) x 279 to 202000 mm (L)
(8.27 to 24.0 inches x 11.0 to 7952.76 inches)
(Internal diameter: 3 inches)

210 to 610 mm (W) x 279 to 45000 mm (L)
(8.27 to 24.0 inches x 11.0 to 1771.65 inches)
(Internal diameter: 2 inches)

Outer diameter

103 mm (4.06 inches) maximum for standard/optional 2-inch roll paper spindle
150 mm (5.90 inches) maximum for optional 3-inch roll paper spindle

Paper types

Plain paper, special papers distributed by EPSON

Thickness
(for plain paper)

0.08 to 0.5 mm (0.003 to 0.020 inches)

Weight
(for plain paper)

64 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)

Cut sheets:

Size	B2 (515 x 728 mm) A1 (594 x 841 mm) Super A1 (24 x 36 inches) A2 (420 x 594 mm) A3 (297 x 420 mm) Super A3/B (329 x 483 mm) A4 (210 x 297 mm) US D (22 x 34 inches) US C (17 x 22 inches) US B (11 x 17 inches) Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)
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 g/m² (17 lb) to 90 g/m² (24 lb)

Note:

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 paper under the following conditions:
	Temperature 15 to 25°C (59 to 77°F) Humidity 40 to 60% RH
EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film should be stored under the following conditions:
	Temperature 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) Humidity 20 to 60% RH

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Ink cartridges

Your printer accepts 110 ml ink cartridges.

Colors

Black
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Light Cyan
Light Magenta

T480031
T483031
T482031
T481031
T485031
T484031

Print capacity*	Approx. 28 pages/A1 (720 dpi, 40% duty) Approx. 3,400 pages/A4 (360 dpi, 5% duty)
Cartridge life	Within 6 months after opening package, at 25°C (77°F)
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:	-10°C (14°F)**
Dimensions	25.1 (W) x 141.1 (D) x 105.3 (H) mm (0.99 (W) x 5.6 (D) x 4.15 (H) inches)
Weight	Approx. 200 g (0.44 lb.)
Capacity	110 ml

* 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 only. 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.

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