Whether you're a professional photographer or a talented amateur, you want your best photo prints to last. That's precisely the thinking behind the Epson Stylus Photo 1280. This is the fast and friendly ink jet printer that brings you true, lightfast and water resistant Photo Quality printing up to 13" wide. With the Epson Stylus Photo 1280, your best shots will beam in brilliant, 6 color Photo Reproduction Quality on fade resistant media rivaling anything you've seen on standard photo lab prints. You'll be in control as you conveniently print out everything from 4" x 6" photos to banners up to 13" x 44". The Epson Stylus Photo 1280 will produce long lasting professional results at a price that is incredibly affordable.
Features
Print Speed: 9 ppm Black, 4" x 6" Color Photo in 54 seconds, 8" x 10" Color Photo in 1 minute 50 seconds
Resolution: Up to 5760 x 720 dpi
Paper Handling: 100 Sheet Input Capacity Consists of: 1 x 100 Sheet Input Tray
Features: 6 Color Photo Ink System, True BorderFree Printing
Memory: 256 KB
Connectivity: Parallel and USB
Environments: PC and Mac Compatible
Warranty: 1 Year Limited covering parts and labor
Options
Epson Stylus Photo 1280: Supplies and Accessories Options
Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Specifications
Part # C11C393121
Key Specifications
Stylus Photo 1280
Manufacturer
Epson
Manufacturer Part #
C11C393121
Print Technology
Inkjet
Color Control
Epson Photo Ink (Lightfast Inks)
Nozzle Configuration
Black
48 nozzles
Color
48 nozzles x 5 (CMY)
Print Heads
4 picoliters
Droplet Technology
6-color (CcMmYK) Micro Piezo
Print Speed
Black
9 ppm
Color
4" x 6" Photo: 54 seconds 8" x 10" Photo: 1 minute 50 seconds
Resolution
Up to 5760 x 720 dpi optimized
Connectivity
Ports
IEEE-1284 Parallel USB
Languages and Fonts
Epson ESC/P Raster; Epson Remote
Paper Handling
Input
100 Sheet Input Capacity consists of 1 Paper Tray: 1 Input Tray: 100 sheets, 10 envelopes, 30 transparencies
Output
1 Paper Tray: 50 Sheets
Types/Sizes
Media Types: Plain, bond, Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, Matte Paper - Heavyweight, High Quality Ink Jet Paper, Photo Paper,Transparences, Photo Quality Glossy Film, Self-Adhesive Sheets, Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards, Photo Paper, Iron-on Transfer Paper, Banner Paper, and roll papers. Envelope Types: Plain and bond, Epson Glossy, ColorLife, Premium Glossy, Semigloss, and Luster Photo Papers. Epson Matte Paper-Heavyweight, Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, and Premium Bright White Paper. Media Sizes: Single Sheets - Letter, legal, A4, 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 11" x 14", 11.7" x 16.5" (A3), 13" x 19" (Super B), and user definable sizes and panoramic up to 13" x 44" Media Weights:
Print Area
13" x 44" (maximum printable area), 13" x 19" (full-bleed), Top Margin, 0"; Bottom Margin, 0", Left Margin, 0"; Right Margin, 0"
Misc. Features
Power Requirements
Rated Voltage: 120V AC +/-10% Rated Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz Rated Current: 0.4Amp (max.)
Power Consumption
Approx. 8 W (self test mode)
Noise Levels
42 dB(A)
Temperature
Operating: 50° to 95°F (10° to 35°) Storage: -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C)
Humidity
Operating: 20% to 80% releative humidity Storage: 5% to 85% relative humidity (no condensation)
Environmental Features
Safety Approvals - Safety standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA22.2 950 with D3, RFI: FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B
Features
Automatic ink low/Ink out detection
Supplies
InkJet Cartridges
These inkjet cartridges are designed specifically for the Stylus Photo 1280: Black Inkjet Cartridge Yields 540 pages text and 378 pages graphic @ 5% coverage Color Ink Cartridge Yields 330 pages @ 5% coverag
Software Features
Adobe Photoshop LE/Elements 1.0, Epson Software Film Factory PIM Plug In for Adobe PhotoShop 6.0, 7.0, and Elements, Monaco EZ color software offer, PostScript Option - Epson Stylus RIP
Dimensions (H X W X D)
Unit
6.9" x 12.2" x 24"
Weight
Unit
18.48 lbs.
System Requirements
PC
Windows USB - 98, 2000, Me or later Windows Parallel- 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, Me or later
Mac
Macintosh USB- Macintosh System 8.5.1 or later, and OS X
Warranty
1 year limited warranty including Epson Exchange program (U.S. and Canada only). Super Warehouse offers a wide array of extended warranties which can add 2 to 4 years of coverage.
Includes in the Box
Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Silver Inkjet Printer Epson SoftwareT Film FactoryT PIM Plug in for Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop LE/Elements 1.0, Monaco EZ colorT software offer Printer Drivers Color & Black ink cartridge Roll Paper Holder
Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Features
The Epson Stylus® Photo 1280 ink jet printer is the ideal large-format choice. It creates beautiful 8" x 10" prints in less than two minutes, incredible 11" x 14" prints in less than four minutes, and inspiring 13" x 44" panoramas faster than ever.
Furthermore, this printer offers superior BorderFree™ printing for photo quality results that print right to the edge, delivering stunning 6-color prints. It produces captivating borderless 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", letter-size, 11" x 14" and 13" x 19" color photos on a variety of Epson photo papers, which are pre-cut in these popular, frame-ready sizes.
The Epson Stylus Photo 1280 creates memorable results on everything from gallery exhibition prints to portfolio prints, duplicates, soft proofs, and enlargements. Epson also offers a variety of media ranging from matte to glossy to luster, for just the right print.
For such exquisite output, you can thank Epson's award-winning, advanced Micro Piezo™ ink jet technology, tiny 4-picoliter variable-sized ink droplets, smooth AcuPhoto Halftoning™ and quick-drying inks. Due to this combination of technologies, your prints will feature fine shadow detail, dazzling highlights, and accurate skintones.
Factor in laser sharp black text, easy compatibility with Windows® and Macintosh® plus software that includes Epson Software™ Film Factory™ and Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 2.0 (LE for Windows 95 or Mac OS 8.5x users, and a special price upgrade to the full version of Adobe Photoshop CS), and you get one big deal for photo enthusiasts seeking unforgettable borderless, 6-color results from a large format printer.
Continuous tone quality for prints that look like traditional photographs with noticeably smoother transitions and truer flesh tones
Beautiful contrast, plus laser sharp black text
Prints 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", letter-size, 11" x 14", and 13" x 19" enlargements, plus 13" x 44" panoramas
Variety of pre-cut borderless and roll type photo papers available
Convenient EPSON quick-drying, 6-color inks
Water-resistant prints on EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper and EPSON Photo Paper
Optimized for both text and photo printing
Also supports EXIF Print technology
Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Included Items
Epson Stylus® Photo 1280 inkjet printer
One black ink cartridge (T007201)
One color ink cartridge (T009201)
Roll paper holder accessory
Printer documentation
CD-ROM containing printer software (Windows® and Macintosh®)
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 2.0 ($99 value)
Cable NOT included
Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Warranty Information
Warranty Length: Manufacturer One year Limited Warranty including Epson Exchange Program
Coverage: Parts and Labor
Contact: Epson Technical Support at (562) 276-7926
1.800.814.5410 
858.764.8900 Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM PT
