EPSON STYLUS PRO 9800 INK JET PRINTER
Epson announced the new Epson Stylus Pro 9800 ink jet printer with the brand new Epson UltraChrome K3 ink technology - a technology that uses eight different colors to create excellent quality prints suitable for exhibitions, on various media.
The Stylus Pro 9800 allows printing sizes up to 24" x 44". Thanks to UltraChrome K3, the 9800 printer creates a higher degree of color fidelity. The prints are scratch-resistant to a greater extent, and resist fading up to 108 years (for color prints) and 200 years (for B&W prints) on select Epson media.
The new 1"-wide print head features 180 nozzles per channel, giving a maximum resolution of 2880x1440 dpi - with the smallest ink droplet at 3.5 picolitres. An optional automatic take-up reel system is available for the 9800 printer, providing the user with a system for unattended production of large print runs.
Connectivity options include a USB 2.0 port, an IEEE 1394 port and an expansion slot for (optional) 10/100 Base-T Ethernet card.
Priced at US $4,995 (estimated street price), more info about the Epson Stylus Pro 9800 printer is available at Epson's website.
EPSON STYLUS PRO 9800 INK JET PRINTER Features Include:
Professional media handling up to 44" wide
Epson UtraChrome K3 Ink Technology for brilliant, accurate, and stable color
prints
High performance Internal 10/100 BaseT Ethernet for simple installation
on your network
Fully compatible with Macintosh® OS X (Panther and Tiger) and Windows® XP
Compatible with Apple® Rendezvous/Bonjour technology
Built-in web page for complete setup and administration
ColorBurst®
PostScript Language Level 3 compatible software RIP server with both
Macintosh OS X (Panther and Tiger) and Windows XP versions standard
SWOP® Certified for the Epson proofing media line when using the supplied
SWOP printing environment
PANTONE® Licensed to include the Coated and Uncoated library
Professional Color Management Technology, including separate Input ICC
profiles for RGB, CMYK, and Grayscale images
Ink Limiting Technology with CMYK curve adjustments for complete control of
color
Built-in Printer Linearization Technology to ensure accurate color across
multiple printers
Easy-to-use RIP Server Interface
Professional Job Management to handle any workflow your network can produce
Print directly from any software application or drag-and-drop into a Hot
Folder
And much more!
Free one-year of limited warranty coverage under the Epson PreferredSM
Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support and usually
next-business-day on-site service
Warranty plan covers all hardware and software (including ColorBurst RIP)
for the best possible support — directly from Epson
Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Professional Edition is only $5,995 estimated
street price
Print head design capable of handling eight separate ink channels
1-inch wide high-performance print head with 180 nozzles per channel
Maximum Resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi
Incredibly sharp text and line art
Extremely fine blends and photographic transitions
Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliter to greatly
decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality
Proprietary Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely controls the
curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle before releasing it onto
the media. The result is extremely sharp and accurate placement of ink
droplets for outstanding photographic print quality.
In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus Pro
printers of the same model, Epson has enhanced the production process to
include colorimetric calibration. This system evaluates and adjusts each
printer’s difference at the manufacturing stage, assuring you of consistent
color output from printer to printer.
Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignments of all
color channels
Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes.
Built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans
print head if any problems are found – even partially clogged nozzles
All New 8-Color Pigment-Based Ink System
High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation™ Technology for reduced gloss
differential
Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry
Color is stable immediately after printing – no short-term color shifting
Depending upon media – produces a black density up to 2.3 with an L* value
of 4.1*
*Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (250)
Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks
Significantly improves the printer’s gray balance while eliminating color
casts
Impressive midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range
Virtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of basic pigment chemistry
Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync™ and ICM™ workflows.
Unique driver technology taking full advantage of our three-level black
system to produce professional black and white prints from color or
grayscale image files
Proprietary Epson screening technology developed specifically for black and
white printing
Produces a truly consistent image with no color crossover or color cast
Produces sellable quality neutral and toned black and white prints from a
single ink set.
Printer can utilize two different black ink modes – Photo Black or Matte
Black. This innovative solution optimizes the black ink density for various
media types, dramatically improving the final print quality.
professional results. However, for certain Epson media types such as Velvet
Fine Art, Enhanced Matte, and UltraSmooth Fine Art, using the optional Matte
Black ink mode instead, will dramatically increase your black optical
density for even better print quality.
Professional Media Handling
Prints on virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheet, up to 44-inch wide
All media is loaded via a unique straight-through media path via front of
printer
Accurate automatic loading of cut sheet media up to 44-inch wide in a
variety of weights up to 1.5mm thick posterboard
User-adjustable Roll Media Spindle accepts either 2-inch or 3-inch media
cores
Supports printing on both sides of the media without damaging the previously
printed side
Built-in Automatic Cutting System supporting most media types
Optional Manual Media Cutter for cutting even the thickest of media types
Capable of printing off both left and right edges of roll based media,
while automatically cutting top and bottom edges to produce a full-bleed
print on all four sides
Fully trims your finished prints more accurately and safely than by hand
Utilizing our latest high-performance print head technology, the Epson
Stylus Pro 9800 is among the fastest print engines in the industry, while
printing twice as fast as our previous models.
720 x 720 dpi - HS* 16"x20" in 4:20, 24"x30" in 9:54
1440 x 720 dpi - HS* 16"x20" in 6:41, 24"x30" in 14:18
2,880 x 1,440 dpi - HS* 16"x20" in 12:57, 24"x30" in 26:54
HS = High Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) – Print speeds are
shown in min:sec
All-new pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink
delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical size
of the ink cartridges
Eight individual 110ml or 220ml ink cartridges
Utilizes both 110ml and 220ml ink cartridges simultaneously to optimize ink
usage
On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity
Built-in printer memory automatically tracks key print job statistics,
such as ink and media, remaining media, data file and user names, print
times and more
Reports can be download from printer memory or printed
Includes one USB 2.0, one IEEE 139 (FireWire®) and one Epson Expansion
Slot for installing the optional 10/100 BaseT Ethernet card
(Ethernet included with Pro Edition bundle)
Professional Epson Photographic Drivers for Macintosh® and Windows®
PANTONE® licensed and SWOP® certified PostScript ® Language Level 3™
Compatible RIP by ColorBurst® (included only with Pro Edition bundle)
Fully supported by most leading third party RIPs and workflows – the Epson
Stylus Pro series printers are used within the most demanding commercial
printing environments
EPSON STYLUS PRO 9800 INK JET PRINTER Specification:
Printing Method
8-Channel Print Head Technology
8-Color (C, Lc, M, Lm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK) pigment based ink
Variable-Sized Droplet Micro Piezo drop-on-demand ink jet with AMC™ technology
Nozzle Configuration
Color and Monochrome heads: 180 nozzles x 8
Epson Ink Technology
Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink Technology
Droplet Technology
Smallest droplet size: 3.5 picoliter
Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different sizes per print
line
Resolution
2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi;
720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi; 360 x 180 dpi
Print Engine Speed
16" x 20" prints from 1:18 to 12.57 – Normal is 6:41¹
24" x 30" prints from 2:12 to 26:54– Normal is 14:18¹
44" x 60" prints from 5:06 to 81:42 – Normal is 42.30 ¹
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779
Printer Language / Drivers
Epson ESC/P2 raster photographic drivers standard
PANTONE® licensed and SWOP® certified PostScript. Language Level 3 Compatible
RIP by ColorBurst®(included only with Pro Edition bundle)
Supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows
Operating Systems Supported
Macintosh. Panther 10.3.9 or higher, Tiger 10.4 or higher
Windows. 2000 or XP (Pro or Home Edition)
Printer Interfaces
Includes one USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible), one IEEE1394 FireWire® and one
Epson Expansion Slot used for installing the internal 10/100 BaseT Ethernet card
(Ethernet included in Pro Edition Bundle)
Physical Dimensions
67"(W) x 47"(H) x 26.7"(D)
Printer weight: 198 lb
BorderFree Printing
Left and right borderless “bleed” printing for the following roll media
widths:
8.3", 10", 12", 13", 14", 16", 20", 24", 36", 44"
Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length three different ways
during printing on roll media
Printable Area
Maximum paper width: 44"
Left and right margins 0 or 3mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable width: 44.16"
Maximum printable length: Limited by application, operating systen and
driver/rip
Media Input
Roll media size: Single roll up to 44" width
Roll media length: Up to 132' (limited by core dia.)
Cut sheet size: Up to 44" wide media (auto loading)
Media Core Compatibility
Media core compatibility: Handles both 2" and 3" cored media
Max. roll media diameter 4" (2" core) or 6" (3" core)
Thickness, Weight
Weight 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm posterboard
Media Cutter
Built-in media cutter: Automatic and manual cutting
Optional manual media cutter: Used for cutting very thick media
Cutter Life: ~2,000 cuts (coated media)
Ink Cartridge Size
110ml or 220ml³ each color x 8 colors total
Ink Cartridge Life
Ink cartridge shelf life: 2 years from printed production date or 6 months
after open
Lightfastness Ratings
Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink
Color: Up to 108 years²
B&W: Over 200 years²
Temperature
Operating 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage -4° to 104° F (-20° to 40° C)
Humidity
Operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity
Recommended 40 to 45%
Storage: 5 to 85% relative humidity (no condensation)
Safety Approvals
Safety standards: UL1950, CSA 22.2 950 FDA
EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B,
CSA C108.8 class B
AS/NZS 3548 class B
Rated Voltage
AC120V or (220V to 240V)
Rated Frequency
Frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Rated Current
Current 1.0A / 100-120V
Power Consumption
Power consumption Approx. 55W (operating)
<15W (standby)
< .7W (power off mode)
Energy Star Compliant
