High-Precision Ten-Channel Epson MicroPiezo TFP™ Print Head

• Thin Film Piezo (TFP) print head design capable of handling ten separate ink channels
• One-inch wide high-performance print head with 360 nozzles per channel
• Auto-sharing black ink channel technology
• Low vibration meniscus control for highly accurate dot shape and placement
• All-new ink repelling coating to dramatically reduce nozzle clogging
• Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliter to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality

Epson AccuPhoto™ HDR Screening

• Advanced ten-colour screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior colour 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 detail
• No visible photographic graininess due to the printing process*
• Ensures consistent colour 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

Epson PreciseColor™ Manufacturing

• Unique production technology to ensure printer-to-printer colour consistency
• Colourimetric calibration is performed during the manufacturing process
• This process automatically evaluates and adjusts the colour performance of each printer produced
• The result is extreme colour repeatability for demanding colour performance over time
• Completely eliminates the need for internal printer calibration devices or procedures

Automatic Nozzle Verification and Cleaning

• Embedded sensors quickly verify nozzle status without using media
• System automatically performs a head cleaning if required
• Nozzle verification is performed in under 30 seconds
• Nozzle verification process consumes less than 1 ml of ink
• Can be set to automatically perform check before each job; periodically; 
  or can be turned off

Automatic Print Head Alignment

• Built-in sensor performs highly precise alignments of all colour channels
• Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes

Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink Technology

• Next-Generation Ten-Colour Pigment-Based Ink System
• Unique High Dynamic Range (HDR) pigments for an extremely wide colour gamut
• Ten-colour printing system including all-new orange and green inks
• Designed to work with Epson AccuPhoto HDR screening technology
• Professional print permanence ratings
• Outstanding short-term colour stability for mission critical proofing applications
• Improved Microcrystal Encapsulation™ Technology for reduced gloss differential
• Exceptional 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 colourcasts
• Outstanding highlight-to-shadow grayscale accuracy for a smoother tonal range
• Virtually eliminates any bronzing of the basic pigment chemistry
• Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColourSync™ and ICM™ workflows

Automatic Black Ink Mode Switching

Professional Media Handling

• Compatible with virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheet, up to 24 or 44 inches wide
• Accurate loading of cut-sheet media up to 1.5mm thick posterboard
• 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" or 44" x 36"
• Optional Automatic Take-up Reel System for unattended production of large print runs (SP9900 only)

Epson ePlaten™ Media Loading Technology

• Accurate automatic media loading, movement, and tracking
• Electronically controlled roll media rewind and take-up
• 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 accepts 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
• Automatic bar code 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

High Performance Print Engine Speeds

Advanced Black-and-White Printing Technology

• Unique driver technology takes full advantage of our three-level black system to produce professional black-and-white prints from colour or grayscale image files
• Produces a truly consistent print with no colour crossover or colour cast
• Some of the world's greatest black-and-white photography has been printed using this technology

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
• Eleven individual ink cartridges; available in 150ml, 350ml, and 700ml 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" colour LCD for improved viewing of printer status
• Simple button layout for all navigation and basic printer functions

Epson SpectroProofer™ - Powered by X-Rite

• Optional 24- or 44-inch wide spectrophotometer developed jointly with X-Rite®
• Simple installation fits cleanly into the front of the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900
• Incorporates a high-performance X-Rite ILS20 spectrophotometer for extreme measurement accuracy below 0.5 dE94
• UV-cut and non-UV-cut versions available at time of purchase
• Both black or white interchangeable backing plates included
• Built-in print dryer to accelerate the dry-down and reading process
• When driven by the latest software RIP front-ends, Epson SpectroProofer can automate virtually any colour management process in your workflow

Superior Connectivity

• Standard connectivity includes one USB 2.0 and one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port
• Professional Epson Photographic Drivers for Macintosh® and Windows®
• Fully supported by most leading third party RIPs and workflows

Apple® Macintosh® 16-bit Printer Drivers

• Enhanced 16-bit data support for Macintosh users
• Takes full advantage of 16-bit data files from compatible application software
• Depending upon the file being printed, you may see a more accurate print

World Class Service and Support

• Includes one-year of limited coverage under the Epson Preferred Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day on-site service
• Optional one- or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plans available