Epson Stylus Pro 9600 C11C473001BC User Manual

Product codes
C11C473001BC
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EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 & 9600 Print Engine Specifications
Printing Method
7-color (CcMmYKk) EPSON UltraChrome Ink or
6-color (CcMmYKK) EPSON Photographic Dye Ink 
Variable Droplet Micro Piezo DX3 drop-on-demand
ink jet technology
Nozzle Configuration
Color and Monochrome heads: 96 nozzles x 7
Black Ink Mode Configurations
UltraChrome Ink
Photo-K + Light-K (standard),
Matte-K + Light-K or
Dual Matte-K
Photographic Dye Ink
Dual Photo-K only
Droplet Technology
Smallest droplet size:
4 picoliter
Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to
3 different sizes per print line 
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
Print Engine Speed
Depending upon the print mode being used,
print engine speeds will vary from 8 ft
2
/hr to
a maximum of 192 ft
2
/hr
Produces everyday “production quality”
prints at ~87 ft
2
/hr
Produces better than photo lab quality
prints at ~16 ft
2
/hr
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779
Printer Language
EPSON ESC/P Raster Photographic Drivers standard
External server based Adobe PostScript 3 with
optional software RIP. Also supported by most
leading third-party RIPs and workflows
Operating Systems Supported
Macintosh OS 8.5.1 through 9.x
(OS X supported via RIP)
Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 
4.x, 2000, and 
XP
Printer Interfaces
Includes one USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible), one ECP
Parallel and one Epson Expanson Slot for installing
the optional internal IEEE 1394 FireWire or 10/100
BaseT Ethernet cards
Dimensions
SP7600
43.3"(W) x 22"(H) x 22.5"(D)
49.2"(H) with optional printer stand
Printer weight: 96 lb
SP9600
63.9"(W) x 46.4"(H) x 28.2"(D)
Printer weight: 185 lb with stand
BorderFree Printing
Left and right borderless “bleed” printing for the
following media widths
SP7600
8", 10", 12", 14", 16", 20", 24"
SP9600
8", 10", 12", 14", 16", 20", 24", 36", 44"
Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any
length three different ways during printing on roll media
Printable Area
Maximum paper width
SP7600 – 24"
SP9600 – 44"
Left and right print margins 0 or 3mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable width
SP7600 –24.16" SP9600 – 44.16" 
Maximum printable length Up to 100' (limited by roll length)
(limited by software application)
Media Handling
SP7600
Media input
Single roll up to 24" width
Cut sheet size  Up to 24" wide media
(auto-loading)
SP9600
Media input
Single roll up to 44" width
Cut sheet size  Up to 44" wide media
(auto-loading)
Media core compatibility
Handles both 2" and 3” cored media
Max. roll media diameter
4" (2”core) or 6" (3" core)
Weight
12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm cardboard
Built-in media cutter
Automatic or manual cutting
Optional manual 
media cutter
Used for cutting very thick media
EPSON Intelligent Ink Cartridge
Ink cartridge size
110ml or 220ml
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each color x 7 colors total
Ink cartridge shelf life
2 years from printed production
date or 6 months after open for 
UltraChrome Ink and 2 years after 
open for Photographic Dye
On cartridge I.C. chip automatically tracks several ink
usage data points for use in very accurate production
cost estimations and reporting 
Lightfastness Ratings
B
EPSON
Color:
Up to 100 years
UltraChrome Ink
B&W:
Over 100 years
EPSON
Color:
Up to 26 years 
Photographic Dye Ink
(EPSON ColorLife Media)
B&W:
Not rated
Environmental Characteristics
Temperature operating
50˚ to 95˚ F  (10˚ to 35˚ C)
Storage
-4˚ to 104˚ F (-20˚ to 40˚ C)
Humidity operating
20 to 80% relative humidity
Storage 
5 to 85% relative humidity
(no condensation)
Safety Approval
Safety standards
UL1950, CSA 22.2 950 FDA
EMI
FCC Part 15 subpart B class B,
CSA C108.8 class B
Engine Reliability
Total print volume
20,000 B0 pages at 360 x 360 dpi
Print head life
28 billion shots per nozzle
Cutter life
~2,000 times (coated media)
Maintenance parts
Pump unit, flushing box,
head cleaner, cap assembly
Electrical Requirements
Voltage
120 V (100 to 240 V)
Frequency
50 to 60 Hz
Current
1.0A / 100-120V
Power consumption
Approx. 55W (operating)
<15W (standby)
< .7W (power off mode)
Energy Star compliant
Product/Accessories
Part Numbers
SP7600
SP9600
EPSON Stylus Pro Print Engine
w/ UltraChrome Ink
C472001UCM C473001UCM
EPSON Stylus Pro Print Engine
w/ Photographic Dye Ink
C472001DYE
C473001DYE
EPSON Stylus Pro
Printer Stand
C12C844061
Included
EFI Fiery Spark Professional
2.0 Software RIP
C842832
C842832
Internal 10/100
BaseT Ethernet Type-B Card C12C823912
C12C823912
Internal IEEE 1394
FireWire Type-B Card
C823722
C823722
Additional One-year EPSON
Preferred Plus Service
EPP7696B1
EPP7696B1
Additional Two-year EPSON
Preferred Plus Service
EPP7696B2
EPP7696B2
Automatic Take-up
Reel System
Not Available
C12C815251
Replacement 44"
Take-up Reel Core
Not Available
C815121
Paper Roller Spindle
(Normal Tension) – 2"or 3" C12C811161
C12C811151
Paper Roller Spindle
(High Tension) – 2"or 3"
C12C811155
C12C811152
Replacement Printer
Cutter Blade
C12C815241
C12C815241
Manual Media Cutting System C12C815231
C815182
Replacement Manual
Cutting Blade
C815192
C815192
Replacement
Ink Maintenance Tank
C12C890071
C12C890071
EPSON Ink Technology
Photo Dye 
UltraChrome
SP7600 & SP9600 (110ml)
Ink
Ink
Photo Black ink cartridge
T545100 
T543100
Cyan ink cartridge
T545200
T543200
Magenta ink cartridge
T545300 
T543300
Yellow ink cartridge
T545400
T543400
Light Cyan ink cartridge
T545500
T543500
Light Magenta ink cartridge
T545600
T543600
Light Black ink cartridge
Not Available
T543700 
Matte Black ink cartridge
Not Available
T543800
EPSON Ink Technology
Photo Dye 
UltraChrome
SP9600 (220ml)
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Ink
Ink
Photo Black ink cartridge
Not Available
T544100
Cyan ink cartridge
Not Available
T544200
Magenta ink cartridge
Not Available
T544300
Yellow ink cartridge
Not Available
T544400
Light Cyan ink cartridge
Not Available
T544500
Light Magenta ink cartridge
Not Available
T544600
Light Black ink cartridge
Not Available
T544700 
Matte Black ink cartridge
Not Available
T544800
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Internet Website: www.prographics.epson.com
Specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. EPSON, EPSON Stylus and Micro Piezo are registered
trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. UltraChrome, EPSON Photographic Dye, ColorLife, BorderFree and DX3 are
trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
© Epson America, Inc. 2002. CPD-13760 35K 4/02 RICE 
Printed on Recycled Paper
TM
A
The user selects the desired ink version at time of purchase.
B
Ink lightfastness rating based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors,
under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions,
light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints.
For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them. Visit
www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.
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220ml ink cartridges available for the EPSON Stylus Pro 9600 only. 110ml ink cartridges come
standard on the EPSON Stylus Pro 7600 and 9600.