Overview

High-Precision Eight-Channel Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head

Thin Film Piezo (TFP) print head design capable of handling eight separate ink channels

One-inch-wide, high performance print head with 360 nozzles per channel

Print On Media Up To 24.0" Wide

Auto-sharing Black ink channel technology

Low vibration meniscus control for highly accurate dot shape and placement

Ink repelling coating for dramatically reduced nozzle clogging

Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality

Epson AccuPhoto HD Screening

Advanced eight-color screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior color and clarity

Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi for incredibly sharp text and line art

Produces extremely fine blends and photographic transitions

Extremely accurate highlight-to-shadow details

No visible photographic graininess due to the printing process

Ensures consistent color balance regardless of the viewing light source

When combined with the precise dot placement accuracy of the Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head, overall photographic print quality is dramatically improved

Automatic Nozzle Verification and Cleaning

Embedded sensors quickly verify nozzle status without using media and automatically clean the print head if required

Industry-Defining, Eight-Color, Pigment-Based Ink System

High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut

Unique formulation of Magenta pigments for extreme blues and purples

Designed to work with Epson AccuPhoto HD screening technology

Professional print permanence

Outstanding short-term color stability for mission-critical proofing applications

Improved Microcrystal Encapsulation technology for reduced gloss differential

Improved black density up to 2.6 with an L* value ~3.0

Three-Level Black Ink Technology

Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks

Significantly improves the gray balance while eliminating color casts

Outstanding highlight-to-shadow grayscale accuracy for a smoother tonal range

Virtually eliminates any bronzing of basic pigment chemistry

Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync and WCS workflows

Automatic Black Ink Mode Switching

Both Photo and Matte Black ink cartridges are installed simultaneously

Depending upon your media type or driver setting, the printer will automatically switch to the correct black ink type

Switching can occur automatically or provide a warning before proceeding

Highly-efficient print head design ensures fast switching with minimal ink usage

Automatically ensures optimum black ink density, regardless of media type used

Professional Media Handling

Compatible with virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheets, up to 24"

Accurate loading of cut-sheet media up to 1.5 mm thick poster board

All media is front-loaded via a unique straight-through media path

Printer and driver based media identification and synchronization system for virtually error-free media use

Media bin safely captures multiple prints up to 24" x 36"

Epson ePlaten Media Loading Technology

Accurate automatic media loading, movement, skew adjustment and tracking

Electronically controlled roll media back tension

Automatic roll media rewind upon media release

Simplifies the overall roll and cut-sheet media loading process

Spindle-Free Roll Media Loading

User-adjustable roll media adapters accept either 2- or 3-inch media cores

Simple tension lever ensures quick and secure media core loading

Designed with Epson ePlaten technology for highly-accurate roll media usage

Additional media adapter pairs available as an accessory for efficient roll media switching

Roll Media Length Tracking and Identification System

Real-time automatic remaining roll media length counter

Auto barcode tagging of remaining roll media information for faster reloading

Very useful for tracking partially used media rolls

High Performance Rotary Cutting System

Durable rotary cutter, designed to be virtually maintenance free

High performance cutting speeds - cuts 24" to 44" wide rolls in under two seconds

Off-carriage cutting system eliminates media dust within critical components

Capable of cutting virtually any media type, including most canvas and fine art papers

Epson Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System

Pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical size of the ink cartridges

Nine individual ink cartridges; available in 150 ml, 350 ml, and 700 ml fill capacities

On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity

Mix and match across all three ink cartridge sizes

Easy-to-Use Front Control Panel

High resolution, 2.5-inch color LCD for improved viewing of printer status

Simple button layout for all navigation and basic printer functions

Superior Connectivity

Standard connectivity includes one USB 2.0 and one 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port

Professional Epson photographic drivers for Macintosh and Windows

Fully supported by most leading third-party software RIPs and workflows