Specifications


Printing

Printing method
On-demand ink jet
Nozzle configuration
Black: 90 nozzles
Color: 87 nozzles (29 each cartridge: cyan, magenta, yellow)
Print direction
Bidirectional minimum distance printing (with logic seeking)

Scanning

Scanner type
Flatbed color
Photoelectric device
CIS
Effective pixels
5,100 ´ 14,040 pixels at 600 dpi
Document size
216 ´ 297 mm (8.5 ´ 11.7 inches) A4 or US letter size
Scanning resolution
600 dpi (main scan)
1200 dpi with Micro Step (sub scan)
Output resolution
50 to 2400, 7200, and 9600 dpi
(50 to 2400 dpi in 1 dpi increments)
Scanning speed
Approximately 15 msec per line at 600 dpi
Image data
16 bits per pixel per color internal
8 bits per pixel per color external (maximum)
Interface
One USB 2.0 Hi-speed or USB 1.1 port
Light source
RGB Three Color LED

Paper

Note:
Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, Epson cannot guarantee the quality of any non-Epson brand or type of paper. Always test a sample of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Single sheets

Size
A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches)
A5 (5.8 × 8.3 inches)
A6 (4.1 × 5.8 inches)
Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)
Legal (8.5 × 14 inches)
Half-letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches)
Executive (7.3 × 10.5 inches)
4 × 6 inches
5 × 7 inches
3.5 × 5 inches
8 × 10 inches
User Defined up to 8.5 × 44 inches
Paper type
Plain bond paper or special paper distributed by Epson
Thickness
0.003 to 0.005 inch (0.08 to 0.13 mm)
Weight (for plain bond paper)
17 lb (64 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)

Envelopes

Size
No. 10 (4.1 × 9.5 inches)
DL (4.3 × 8.7 inches)
C6 (4.5 × 6.4 inches)
132 × 220 mm
Paper type
Plain bond paper
Thickness
0.016 to 0.02 inch (0.40 to 0.52 mm)
Weight
20 lb (75 g/m²) to 24 lb (90 g/m²)

Note:
Poor quality paper may reduce the print quality and cause paper jams or other problems. If you have print quality problems, switch to a higher grade paper.

Do not load curled or folded paper.

Use paper only under these conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH

Printable Area

Single sheets or cards

Envelopes

A:
The minimum top margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm).
B-L:
The minimum left margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm).
B-R:
The minimum right margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm).
C:
The minimum bottom margin is 0.12" (3.0 mm).
D
The minimum bottom margin is 0.79" (20 mm) for envelopes.
*
When printing with the borderless feature, print quality may decline in the expanded area. Before printing large jobs using the borderless setting, print a single sheet to confirm printout quality.

Note:
Always load paper into the sheet feeder with the short edge first. Load envelopes flap edge left with the flap side down.

Ink Cartridges

Color
Cyan, magenta, yellow, black
Cartridge life
6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after opening the package
Temperature
Storage:
-4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Freezing*: 3.2 °F (-16 °C)

* Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C).

Caution:
To ensure good results, use genuine Epson ink cartridges and do not refill them. Other products may cause damage to your printer not covered by Epson's warranty.

Do not use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has expired.

Mechanical

Paper path
Sheet feeder, top entry
Sheet feeder capacity
About 100 sheets at 17 lb (64 g/m²)
Dimensions
Storage
Width: 16.9 inches (430 mm)
Depth: 13.5 inches (344 mm)
Height: 6.7 inches (170 mm)
Weight
25.8 lb (11.7 kg) without the ink cartridges

Electrical

Input voltage
90 to 132 V
Rated frequency
50 to 60 Hz
Rated current
0.4 A (0.7 A max)
Power consumption
Approx. 10 W (operating)
Approx. 3.0 W in sleep mode
Approx. 0.2 W in power-off mode

Environmental

Temperature
Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
Storage: -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C)
1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)
Humidity
(without condensation)
Operation: 20 to 80% RH
Storage*: 5 to 85% RH

Standards and Approvals

Safety
UL 60950
CSA C22.2 No. 60950
EMC
FCC part 15 Subpart B class B
CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22

USB Interface

Standard
Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.1
Bit rate
12 Mbps (Full speed device)
Data encoding
NRZI
Adaptable connector
USB Series B
Recommended cable length
Under 2 meters