Epson 980 User Manual

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EPSON Stylus COLOR 980

sheet feeder

left edge guide

thickness lever

paper support

right edge guide

output tray extensions

ink cartridge clamps

printer cover

output tray

control panel

Printer Specifications

Printing

Printing method On-demand ink jet

Nozzle configuration

black 192 nozzles color 288 nozzles (96 each cyan, magenta,

yellow)

Resolution Maximum 2880 × 720 dpi

Input buffer 256KB

Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking

Control code ESC/P2

EPSON Remote, and IBM emulation code

Character tables 1 italic and 12 graphics character tables

Character sets 14 international character sets and 1 legal

character set

Mechanical

Paper feed method Friction with auto sheet feeder, rear entry

™

and raster graphics code,

X24E

Accessories

User Replaceable Parts

Part name Part number

Paper support assembly 1040662

Printer cover assembly 1056463

Logo plate 1058403

Ink Cartridges

Cartridge Part number

Black T003011

Color T005011

Sheet feeder capacity Maximum 100 sheets of 17 lb (64 g/m

)

paper

Dimensions

Storage Width: 18.4 inches (467 mm)

Depth: 11.7 inches (297 mm) Height: 7.8 inches (199 mm)

Printing Width: 18.4 inches (467 mm)

Depth: 23.4 inches (594 mm) Height: 12.8 inches (325 mm)

Weight 18.5 lb (8.4 kg) without the ink cartridges

Electrical

Specification 120 V Model 240 V Model*

Input voltage range 99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V

Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency range 49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Rated current 0.7 A 0.4 A

Power consumption Approx. 30 W (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter

Pattern)

* Also designed for IT power systems with Phase to Phase voltage

220–240 V

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Ink Cartridges

Specification

Color(s) Black Cyan, magenta, and

Print capacity* 1200 pages (A4, ISO/IEC

Cartridge life 2 years from production date and up to within

Storage temperature

Transit temperature

Freezing temperature**

Dimensions 1.1 (W) × 2.6 (D) × 1.6 (H)

* The print capacity may vary depending on how often you clean the

print head and use the printer.

** The ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at 77 °F

(25 °C).

Black ink cartridge (T003011)

10561 letter pattern); 840 pages at 5% coverage at 360 dpi)

6 months after opening package at 77 °F (25 °C)

–4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

–22 to 140 °F (–30 to 60 °C) 1 month at 104 °F (40 °C) 120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

3.2 °F (–16 °C) –0.4 °F (–18 °C)

inches

28.9 (W) × 67.4 (D) ×

41.8 (H) mm

To ensure good results, use genuine EPSON 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 after the expiration date on the package.

Color ink cartridge (T005011)

yellow

570 pages (A4, 5% coverage at 360 dpi)

2.1 (W) × 2.7 (D) × 1.6 (H) inches

54.0 (W) × 67.4 (D) ×

41.8 (H) mm

Environmental

Interfaces

Parallel interface

Forward channel

Specification Description

Data format 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility mode

Synchronization STROBE

Handshake timing BUSY and ACKNLG

Signal level TTL compatible

Connector 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent

Reverse channel

Specification Description

Transmission mode IEEE-1284 Nibble mode

Adaptable connector 57-30360 Amphenol connector or equivalent

Synchronization Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification

Handshaking Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification

Signal level IEEE-1284 Level 1 device

Data transmission timing Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification

USB interface

Specification Description

Standard Based on Universal Serial Bus Specifications

Bit rate 12 Mbps (full speed device)

Data encoding NRZI

Adaptable connector USB Series B

Recommended cable length

pulse

signals

Revision 1.0, Universal Serial Bus Device Class Definition for Printing Devices Version 1.0

6.5 feet (2.0 meters)

Temperature

Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)

Storage

−4 to 140 °F (−20 to 60 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

Transit* –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)

120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

Humidity (without condensation)

Operation 20 to 80% RH

Storage* 5 to 85% RH

*Stored in shipping container

Safety Approvals

Safety standards UL 1950 with D3, CSA C22.2 No. 950

EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B

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Paper

Paper type Size Paper types Thickness Weight

Single sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

Transparencies and glossy film

Photo Paper 4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)

Glossy Photo Paper* Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

Matte Paper Heavyweight

Photo stickers A6 (105 × 148 mm) with 4 or 16 frames Photo stickers distributed

Self adhesive sheets and iron-on cool peel transfer paper

Envelopes #10 9.5 × 4.1 inches (240 × 104 mm)

Cards A6 (105 × 148 mm)

A4 (210 × 297 mm) A5 (148 × 210 mm) B5 (182 × 257 mm) Legal (8.5 × 14 inches) Half letter (5.5 × 8.5 inches) Executive (7.5 × 10 inches)

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) A4 (210 × 297 mm) A6 (105 × 148 mm, glossy film only)

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) A4 (210 × 297 mm) Panoramic (8.27 × 23.4 inches, 210 × 594 mm)

A4 (210 × 297 mm)

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) A4 (210 × 297 mm)

A4 (210 × 297 mm) Letter (8.5 × 11 inches; Iron-on Cool Peel

Transfer Paper only)

DL 8.7 × 4.3 inches (220 C6 4.4 × 6.4 inches (114 × 162 mm) Note card envelope 5.2 × 8.7 inches (132 × 220 mm)

5 × 8 inches (127 × 203 mm)

110 mm)

Plain paper, bond paper, and special ink jet papers distributed by EPSON

Transparencies and glossy film distributed by EPSON

Photo Paper distributed by EPSON

Premium Glossy Photo Paper distributed by EPSON

Matte Paper distributed by EPSON

by EPSON

Self adhesive sheets and Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper distributed by EPSON

Plain, bond, or air mail paper

Ink jet cards and note cards distributed by EPSON

0.003 to 0.004 inch (0.08 to 0.11 mm)

——

0.006 to 0.02 inch (0.16 to 0.52 mm)

——

17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m

12 to 20 lb (45 to 75 g/m

)

* Premium Glossy Photo Paper is not designed for this printer, and will not retain its lightfastness when used with this printer.

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

Store glossy film and self adhesive sheets under these conditions: Temperature: 59 to 86 °F (15 to 30 °C) Humidity: 20 to 60% RH

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON cannot guarantee the use of any particular brand or type of paper. Always test samples of paper stock before purchasing large quantities or printing large jobs.

Poor quality paper may reduce print quality and cause paper jams and other problems. If you encounter problems, switch to a higher grade of paper. Do not load curled or folded paper, envelopes, or transparencies.

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Printable Area

Single sheets and cards

Envelopes

A The minimum top margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).

When printing multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy

Film, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30 mm). BL The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm). BR The minimum right margin is:

0.35 inch (9.0 mm) for letter and legal

1.10 inches (28 mm) for #10 envelopes

0.28 inch (7 mm) for DL envelopes

0.12 inch (3.0 mm) for all other paper sizes and C6 envelopes.

C1 The minimum bottom margin is 0.55 inch (14.0 mm) using the

Standard printable area setting. C2 The minimum bottom margin can be decreased to

0.12 inch (3.0 mm) using the Maximum printable area setting.

However, the print quality in the expanded printable area may be

reduced.

Note: Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first except envelopes. Load envelopes long edge first.

BR C1

Media

Paper name Size Part number

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper

EPSON High Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards

EPSON Photo Paper 4 x 6 inches

EPSON Photo Stickers Kit (CD-ROM/paper) EPSON Photo Stickers (refill)

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies

EPSON Photo Quality Self Adhesive Sheets

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer Paper (10 sheets/50 sheets)

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Paper

EPSON Matte Paper – Heavyweight

EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper*

* EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper is not designed to be used with this printer, and will not retain its lightfastness when used with this printer.

Letter A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

Letter A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) Legal

A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches) S041054

Letter A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) Panoramic (8.3 x 23 inches)

A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches)

Letter A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) A6 (4.1 x 5.8 inches)

Letter A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041106

Letter S041153/

Letter A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

Letter S041257

Letter A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches)

S041060 S041059

S041111 S041117

S041062 S041061 S041067

S041134 S041141 S041140 S041145

S041144-KIT

S041144

S041072 S041071 S041107

S041064 S041063

S041155

S041124 S041126

S041286 S041285

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