Epson Stylus Pro 9800, Features & Benefits - Product Information

Epson Stylus Pro 9800
C595001UCM

Estimated Price: $4,995.00*

Features & Benefits

Next Generation Print Head Technology

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

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High Precisiion Print Engine Technology

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

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

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..
Print Mode

720 x 720 dpi - HS* produces a 16" x 20" in 4:20, 24" x 30" in 9:54, 44" x 60" in 29:00
1440 x 720 dpi - HS* produces a 16" x 20" in 6:41, 24" x 30" in 14:18, 44" x 60" in 42:30
2,880 x 1,440 dpi - HS* produces a 16" x 20" in 12:57, 24" x 30" in 26:54, 44" x 60" in 81:42
*HS = High Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) – Print speeds are preliminary and shown in min:sec

Epson Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System

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 unk cartridge replacement for increased productivity

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 139 (FireWire^®) and one Epson Expansion Slot for installing the optional 10/100 BaseT Ethernet card
Professional Epson Photographic Drivers for Macintosh^® and Windows^®
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 Preferred^SM 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

*"Estimated Price" is the estimated U.S. price. Dealer Prices may vary. All prices are in U.S. Dollars.

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