Epson is the standard by which all other photographic inkjet printers are measured. So when they decided to build a next-generation desktop printer, it had to be a breakthrough. The result is the all new Epson Stylus Pro 4000 desktop printer. Designed to meet the needs of the most demanding professionals, the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 incorporates a unique 17" wide printer design with all of our latest ink, print head, and printer engine technologies, ensuring your creative vision will be produced without compromise. The Epson Stylus Pro 4000 represents the highest level of Epson printer technology to date. From photographic quality and high performance print speeds to breakthrough ink technology and media handling, the Epson Stylus Pro 4000 combines innovative technology with extraordinary performance and value, allowing you to work faster while giving you the ultimate creative edge.
Features
Print Speed: Up to 50 seconds a page
Resolution: Up to 2880 x 1440 dpi
Paper Handling: 250 Sheet Input Capacity, Wide Format (Up to 17" x 22")
Features: BorderFree Printing
Connectivity: USB and FireWire
Environments: PC and Mac Compatible
Warranty: 1 Year Epson Preferred Protection Program covering parts and labor
Options
Epson Stylus Pro 4800: Supplies and Accessories Options
Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Specifications
Part # C593001UCM
Key Specifications
Stylus Pro 4800
Manufacturer
Epson
Manufacturer Part #
C593001UCM
Print Technology
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 Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink Technology
Nozzle Configuration
Color and Monochrome heads: 180 nozzles x 8
Droplet Technology
Smallest droplet size: 3.5 picoliter Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different sizes per print line
Print Speed
8" x 10" prints from 50 secs to 6:25 - Normal is 3:17 11" x 1 " 4" prints from 1:44 to 10:55 - Normal is 5:35 16" x 20" prints from 4:07 to 18:57 - Normal is 9:46
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
Connectivity
Interface
1 x USB (1.1/2.0 compatible) 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) 1 x Epson Expansion Slot (used for installing the optional internal 10/100 BaseT Ethernet card)
Languages / Drivers
Epson ESC/P2 raster photographic drivers standard Optional PANT P ONE® 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
Paper Handling
Input
Roll media size: Single roll up to 17" width Roll media length: Up to 132' (limited by core diameter) Cut sheet input tray size: Up to 17"x 22" Cut sheet media input: Up to 250 sheet tray, top and rear manual feed slots
Printing Features
BorderFree Printing, Built-in Media Cutter
Media Cutter
Automatic and manual cutting
Media Path
roll feed, cut-sheet tray, front-top manual feed, and a straight-through front manual feed
Types/Sizes
Max Roll diameter: 4" (2" core) or 6" (3" core) Media Weights: 12 lb bond up to 1.5mm posterboard
Print Area
Maximum paper width: 17" Left and right margins: 0 or 3mm each (0.24" total) Top and bottom margins: 0 to 25mm each Maximum printable width: 17.16" (full bleed 17" width) Maximum printable length: Limited by application, OS, and driver/RIP used
Misc. Features
Power Requirements
AC120V or (220V to 240V) 50 to 60 Hz 1.0A / 100-120V
Operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity Recommended: 40 to 45% Storage: 5 to 85% relative humidity (no condensation)
Environmental Features
Energy Star compliant
Supplies
InkJet Cartridges
These inkjet cartridges are designed specifically for the Stylus Pro 4800: 110 ml Ink Cartridges: Photo Black Inkjet Cartridge 110 ml (Part #: T564100) Light Black Inkjet Cartridge 110 ml (Part #: T564700) Light Light Black Inkjet Cartridge 110 ml (Part #: T564900) Matte Black Inkjet Cartridge 110 ml (Part #: T543800) Cyan Inkjet Cartridge 110 ml (Part #: T564200) Light Cyan Inkjet Cartridge 110 ml (Part #: T564500) Magenta Inkjet Cartridge 110 ml (Part #: T564300) Light Magenta Inkjet Cartridge 110 ml (Part #: T564600) Yellow Inkjet Cartridge 110 ml (Part #: T564400)
220 ml Ink Cartridges: Photo Black Inkjet Cartridge 220 ml (Part #: T565100) Light Black Inkjet Cartridge 220 ml (Part #: T565700) Light Light Black Inkjet Cartridge 220 ml (Part #: T565900) Matte Black Inkjet Cartridge 220 ml (Part #: T544800) Cyan Inkjet Cartridge 220 ml (Part #: T565200) Light Cyan Inkjet Cartridge 220 ml (Part #: T565500) Magenta Inkjet Cartridge 220 ml (Part #: T565300) Light Magenta Inkjet Cartridge 220 ml (Part #: T565600) Yellow Inkjet Cartridge 220 ml (Part #: T565400)
Dimensions (H X W X D)
Unit
14" x 33.4" x 30"
Weight
Unit
89 lb
System Requirements
PC
Windows® 2000 or XP (Pro or Home Edition)
Mac
Panther 10.3.9 or higher Tiger 10.4 or higher
Warranty
One year of coverage under the Epson Preferred(SM) Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support available Mon.-Fri. and usually next-business-day full unit exchange
Includes in the Box
Epson Stylus Pro 4000 Printer 1 Set of ink cartriges Built-in Automatic Cutting System Warranty
Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Features
All New 8-Channel Print Head Technology
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
Variable-Sized Droplet with AMC™ Technology
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.
Epson PreciseColor™ Technology
In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple 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.
Automatic Print Head Alignment Technology
Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignments of all color channels
Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes.
Automatic Print Head Cleaning Technology
Built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if any problems are found – even partially clogged nozzles
Epson UltraChrome K3™ Ink Technology 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)
New Three-Level Black Ink Technology
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
New Advanced Black and White Printing Technology
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
Two User-Exchangeable Black Ink Modes
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.
The standard Photo Black ink mode can be used for any media type with 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.
Unique 17" Wide Print Engine Technology Professional Media Handling
Prints on virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheet, from letter up to 17" wide
Built-in high-capacity paper tray handling up to 250 sheets of plain letter-sized paper or up to 50 sheets of photographic media up to 17" x 22"
Supports printing on both sides of the media without damaging the previously printed side
User-adjustable Roll Media Spindle accepts either 2" or 3" media cores
Four built-in media paths including roll feed, cut-sheet tray, front-top manual feed, and a straight-through front manual feed handling weights up to 1.5mm thick posterboard
Built-in automatic media cutter
True BorderFree® Printing
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
High Performance Print Engine Speeds
The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 utilizes our latest print head technology – making it one of the fastest printers ever made by Epson. The following information represents the highest quality print modes for three popular print sizes.P
Print Mode
Fine — 720 dpi HS produces an 8" x 10" in 1:28, 11" x 14" in 2:27, 16" x 20" in 4:07
SuperFine — 1440 dpi HS produces an 8" x 10" in 2:00, 11" x 14" in 3:25, 16" x 20" in 6:07
SuperFine — 1440 dpi produces an 8" x 10" in 3:17, 11" x 14" in 5:35, 16" x 20" in 9:46
SuperPhoto — 2880 dpi HS produces an 8" x 10" in 3:54, 11" x 14" in 6:35, 16" x 20" in 11:40
SuperPhoto — 2880 dpi produces an 8" x 10" in 6:25, 11" x 14" in 10:55, 16" x 20" in 18:57.
* Print speeds are shown in min:sec. HS = High Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode)
Epson Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System
Eight individual 110ml or 220ml ink cartridges
Greatly increases productivity by allowing you to replace ink cartridges on the fly, even during the middle of a print job
Utilizes both 110ml and 220ml ink cartridges simultaneously to optimize ink usage
Epson PrintJob™ Information System
Built-in printer memory automatically tracks key print job statistics, such as ink and media usage, remaining media, data file and user names, print times and more
Reports can be download from printer memory or printed
Superior Connectivity
Includes one USB 2.0, one IEEE 1394 (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®
Optional 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
World Class Service and Support
Free one-year of coverage under the Epson PreferredSM Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day full unit exchange service
Optional one or two-year Epson Preferred Plus Service plans available
Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Included Items
Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Printer
Black and Color Ink Cartridges
Built-in Automatic Cutting System
User Guide
Warranty Documentation
CD-ROM (Drivers)
Epson Stylus Pro 4800 Warranty Information
Warranty Length: One year Epson Preferred Protection Plan Warranty
Details: The Epson Preferred Protection Plan includes an exclusive, toll-free number with direct access to technical support representatives dedicated to Epson Stylus Pro 4000 customers. The Epson Preferred Protection Plan also comes with a usually next business day product Exchange Service agreement. In the unlikely event representatives can't solve a technical problem over the phone, Epson will ship your exchange product via next business day delivery.