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Epson Stylus® Pro 7900 and 9900
REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF PRINTING
© 2008 Lois Greenfi eld
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Our Next Generation.
For more than a decade, Epson has set the standard by which all other
photographic printing technologies are judged. So, when we decided to
develop an entirely new generation of photographic printing technology,
the signifi cance of this effort inspired our engineers to rethink everything.
Introducing the all-new Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 printers.
Representing our next generation, the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 (24-inch)
and Epson Stylus Pro 9900 (44-inch) incorporate our latest achievements
in photographic ink jet technology. By combining the precision of our
MicroPiezo TFP
Epson UltraChrome
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print head with the extraordinary performance of
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HDR Ink, our newest generation of Epson Stylus
Pro printers continues to represent a level of technology unprecedented
in Epson’s history.
Epson UltraChrome HDR represents our latest generation of pigment
ink technology. Now utilizing ten colors — including an all-new Orange
and Green — Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink produces the widest color
gamut ever from an Epson Stylus Pro printer. Even more remarkable,
combining Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink with our new Epson
AccuPhoto™ HDR screening technology dramatically raises the level
of print quality and once again sets a new benchmark standard for
photographic reproduction.
Our advanced Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head is capable of producing
higher quality prints, at speeds almost twice as fast as our previous
generation. And, with our latest ink-repelling coating and auto nozzle
verifi cation technologies, clogged nozzles are virtually eliminated.
Developed in partnership with X-Rite, Epson has incorporated an
optional, high performance, in-line spectrophotometer. When driven by
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the latest front- end RIPs, Epson SpectroProofer
can automate any color
management process in your commercial proofi ng workfl ow.
With printers capable of handling virtually any media type, in roll or
cut sheet, up to 24 or 44 inches wide, Epson sets the standard for
professional media use. Whether producing sellable color or black-and-
white photography, fi ne art reproduction, or producing color accurate
commercial and fl exographic proofs for client approvals, never before
have Creative Professionals had such powerful tools, allowing them to
produce their vision without compromise.
With every introduction of a new Epson Stylus Pro printer, we continue
to innovate and refi ne the overall experience. With the introduction
of our latest Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 printers, Epson is once
again redefi ning what’s possible from photographic ink jet printing.
Welcome to our next generation.
Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink
Epson has set a new standard in
professional-level ink technologies by utilizing ten
colors, including an all-new Orange and Green.
Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head
Extreme print performance and dot placement
accuracy. Quite possibly the most advanced
ink jet print head technology ever developed.
Epson ePlaten™ Technology
Highly accurate, automatic media loading
and handling, combined with fast, spindle-free roll
media support for less chance of media damage.
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Our Next Generation of Photographic Printing
A new standard has been set with Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink technology
Extreme color gamut, especially within the midtone-to-highlight color ranges
Epson AccuPhoto HDR screening redefi nes photographic accuracy, color and clarity
The combination of these technologies represents a signifi cant improvement in
photographic ink jet printing
Photograph by Howard Schatz
Epson Stylus Pro 7900 – 24"
Puzzle photograph by Jeff Schewe
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Epson Stylus Pro 9900 – 44"
Epson SpectroProofer 24 and 44 — Powered by X-Rite
Optional 24- or 44-inch wide spectrophotometer developed jointly with X-Rite
Simple installation; fi ts cleanly into the front of the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 or 9900
Incorporates a high performance X-Rite® ILS20ED spectrophotometer for extreme
measurement accuracy below 0.2 dE94
UV-cut and non-UV-cut versions available at the time of purchase
Both black and white interchangeable backing plates included
Built-in print dryer to accelerate the dry-down and reading process
When driven by the latest front-end RIP software, the Epson SpectroProofer can
automate virtually any color management process in your workfl ow
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Rethink Commercial and Flexography Proofi ng
Quite possibly the best proofi ng system available today
Extreme color gamut makes it possible to hit spot and client-specifi c colors accurately
Compatible with the widest range of certifi ed proofi ng media in the industry
Superior color consistency, proof after proof and day after day
Legendary Epson durability for virtually maintenance-free proofi ng, 24/7
Capable of managing higher proofi ng volumes for increased productivity
Compatible with most leading third-party RIPs and workfl ows
Capable of proofi ng almost any other printing method — even package and label printing
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Advanced Print Head Technology
Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink Technology
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 for dramatically reduced nozzle clogging
Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly
decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality
Epson AccuPhoto HDR Screening
Advanced ten-color screening algorithm resulting in prints with
superior color and clarity
Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi for incredibly sharp
text and line art
Produces extremely fi ne blends and photographic transitions
Extremely accurate highlight-to-shadow details
No visible photographic graininess due to the printing process
Ensures consistent color balance regardless of the viewing light source
When combined with the precise dot placement accuracy of the
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Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head, overall photographic print quality
is dramatically improved
Automatic Print Head Alignment
Built-in sensor performs highly precise alignments of all color channels
Aligns both single- and bi-directional print modes
Automatic Nozzle Verifi cation and Cleaning
Embedded sensors quickly verify nozzle status without using media
and automatically clean the print head if required
Next Generation Ten-Color Pigment-Based Ink System
Unique High Dynamic Range (HDR) pigments for an extremely
wide color gamut
Ten-color 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 color stability for mission-critical
proofi ng applications
Improved Microcrystal Encapsulation™ technology for reduced
gloss differential
Improved black density up to 2.5 with an L* value ~2.8
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Three-Level Black Ink Technology
Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks
Signifi cantly improves the gray balance while eliminating color casts
Outstanding highlight-to-shadow grayscale accuracy for a smoother
tonal range
Virtually eliminates any bronzing of basic pigment chemistry
Enhances the ICC profi ling process for ColorSync™ and ICM™ workfl ows
Automatic Black Ink Mode Switching
With both Photo and Matte Black ink cartridges installed simultaneously,
the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 series printers automatically utilize
the optimal black ink mode, delivering maximum black density for the
chosen media. Taking advantage of the Epson MicroPiezo TFP auto-sharing
black ink channel ensures a fast and effi cient switch. And, to further
reduce switching errors, the user can now confi rm the switching process
from the front control panel.
The standard Photo Black ink mode can be used for any media type
with professional results. However, for certain Epson media types such
as Velvet Fine Art, Enhanced Matte and UltraSmooth
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Fine Art, using
the Matte Black ink mode will dramatically increase your black optical
density for even better print quality.
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 color or grayscale image fi les
Advanced Epson screening technology developed specifi cally for black-and-white printing
Produces a truly consistent image with no color crossovers or color casts
Capable of fi ne-color adjustment for truly customized black-and-white prints
Some of the world’s greatest black-and-white prints are being produced with
this technology
Photograph by Lois Greenfi eld
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Next-Generation Print Engine Technology
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 1.5 mm thick posterboard
All media is front-loaded via a unique straight-through media path
Printer and driver based media identifi cation 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 (available on the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 only)
Off-carriage cutting system eliminates media dust within
critical components
Capable of cutting virtually any media type, including most
canvas and fi ne art papers
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 150 ml, 350 ml, and
700 ml fi ll capacities
On-the-fl y ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity
Mix and match across all three ink cartridge sizes
Epson ePlaten Media Loading Technology
Accurate automatic media loading, movement, skew adjustment
and tracking
Electronically controlled roll media back tension
Automatic roll media rewind upon media release
Simplifi es the overall roll and cut-sheet media loading process
Spindle-Free Roll Media Loading
User-adjustable roll media adapters accept 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 accessories for
effi cient roll media switching
Roll Media Length Tracking and Identifi cation System
Real-time automatic remaining roll media length counter
Auto 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
Easy-to-Use Front Control Panel
High resolution, 2.5-inch color LCD for improved viewing of printer status
Simple button layout for all navigation and basic printer functions
Superior Connectivity
Standard connectivity includes one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and one
10/100Base-T Ethernet port
Professional Epson photographic drivers for Macintosh® and Windows
Fully supported by most leading third-party software RIPs and workfl ows
myEpsonPrinter.com
Advanced web-based printer information and management system
Automatically tracks consumables usage and print job information,
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regardless of location
Provides real-time cost-per-print estimates and print-job-run information
Creates various reports using actual print job information
Provides remote printer monitoring and alert capability
Secure information management using the latest encryption technologies
True web-based, fl eet-wide printer management via secure,
web-based account
World-Class Service and Support
Includes one year of limited coverage under the Epson Preferred
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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
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High Performance Print Engine Speeds
Utilizing our latest print head technology, the Epson Stylus Pro
900 series printers are among the fastest in the industry.
Print Mode
Fine – 720 dpi HS 2:53 5:03 15:26
SuperFine – 1440 dpi HS 3:47 6:39 24:20
SuperPhoto – 2880 dpi HS 7:14 12:52 40:05
HS = High-speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) | Print speeds are shown in min:sec.
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16" x 20" 20" x 30" 40" x 60"
1 Photographic graininess could still be visible if present in the actual fi le being printed.
2 Dmax and L* values are based on Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper.
3 Fees may apply. Visit www.myepsonprinter.com for details.
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Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 Print Engine Specifi cations
Printing Technology
Advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head
with ink repelling coating technology
10-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head
11-cartridge (O, G, C, Lc, VM, VLm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK)
Auto head alignment and cleaning technology
Auto sharing black ink channel
Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink technology
Professional-level pigment-based ink technology
Nozzle Confi guration
Color and Monochrome 360 nozzles x 10
Drople t Technology
Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters
Variable Droplet Technology produces up to three different
droplet sizes per print line
Resolution
2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi;
720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi
Print Engine Speed
A
16" x 20" prints from 2:53 to 7:14 — Normal is 3:47
20" x 30" prints from 5:03 to 12:52 — Normal is 6:39
40" x 60" prints from 15:26 to 40:05 — Normal is 24:20
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779
Operating Systems Supported
Macintosh Tiger 10.4.9 or higher (universal binary)
Leopard 10.5 or higher
(16-bit image fi le support)
Windows Vista and XP (both 32- and 64-bit supported)
Printer Interfaces
Includes as standard one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible)
and one Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)
Dimensions
SP7900 54" (W) x 27" (D) x 48" (H)
Weight: 187 lb
SP9900 74" (W) x 27" (D) x 48" (H)
Weight: 256 lb
Dimensions and weight include printer stand
BorderFree® Printing
Left and right borderless “bleed” printing for the following
roll media widths:
SP7900 10", 13", 16", 17", 24"
SP9900 10", 13", 16", 17", 24", 36", 44"
Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any
length when printing on roll media.
Optional SpectroProofer (24/44)
Carriage mechanism 24" or 44" wide
Spectrophotometer X-Rite ILS20ED
Measurement accuracy Below 0.2 dE94
Minimum patch size 7.9 mm x 7.9 mm
Measurement time 15 patches per second
UV handling UV and UV-cut version available
(at time of order)
Backing color White and black backing
plates included
Workfl ow integration Most leading third-party RIPs
and workfl ows
Printable Area
Maximum paper width SP7900 – 24" SP9900 – 44"
Maximum printable width SP7900 – 24.16" SP9900 – 44.16"
Left and right margins 0 to 3 mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable length Limited by application, OS, and
driver/RIP used
Minimum paper width 210 mm (8.27")
Media Handling
SP7900 Media input Single roll up to 24" width
Cut-sheet size Up to 24" wide media
(auto-loading)
SP9900 Media input Single roll up to 44" width
Cut-sheet size Up to 44" wide media
(auto- loading)
Roll media take-up reel Auto forward and backward;
(SP9900 only) Light-based media tension sensor
Media core compatibility User-adjustable roll media adapters
accept either 2" or 3" media cores
Max. roll media diameter 6" (when using a 3" core)
Media weight 12 lb bond (0.8 mm),
up to 1.5 mm posterboard
Minimum sheet size 210 mm x 279 mm / 8.27" x 11"
Built-in media cutter Rotar y cutting, automatic and manual
Epson Intelligent Pressurized Ink Cartridges
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Starter cartridge fi ll volume 110 ml x 11 total colors
(used for initial fi ll at setup)
Replacement cartridge 150 ml, 350 ml or 700 ml,
fi ll volume each color x 11 colors total
Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from printed production
(recommended) date or 6 months after open
Lightfastness Ratings
C
Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink Color: Up to 200 years
B&W: Over 200 years
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Epson PreciseColor
Manufacturing
In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus
Pro printers of the same model, Epson has refi ned the manufacturing
process to include colorimetric calibration. This process evaluates and
adjusts each printer’s performance at the manufacturing stage, ensuring
consistent color output from printer to printer and print to print.
Product/Accessories Part Numbers
SP7900 SP9900
Epson Stylus Pro Printer SP7900HDR SP9900HDR
Epson SpectroProofer SPECTRO24 SPECTRO44
UV-cut fi lter version SPECTRO24UV SPECTRO44UV
Automatic Take-up
Reel System Not Available C12C815321
Replacement 44"
Take-up Reel Core Not Available C815121
Additional Roll Media
Adapters C12C811241 C12C811241
Replacement Printer
Cutter Blade C12C815331 C12C815331
Replacement
Ink Maintenance Tank C12C890191 C12C890191
Extended Service Programs
Additional One-year Epson
Preferred Plus service EPP900B1 EPP900B1
Additional Two-year Epson
Preferred Plus service EPP900B2 EPP900B2
Additional One-year Epson
Preferred Plus service
SpectroProofer only EPPSPB1 EPPSPB1
Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink (150 ml) (350 ml) (700 ml)
Photo Black ink cartridge T642100 T596100 T636100
Cyan ink cartridge T642200 T596200 T636200
Vivid Magenta ink cartridge T642300 T596300 T636300
Yellow ink cartridge T642400 T596400 T636400
Light Cyan ink cartridge T642500 T596500 T636500
Vivid Light Magenta ink cartridge T642600 T596600 T636600
Light Black ink cartridge T642700 T596700 T636700
Matte Black ink cartridge T642800 T596800 T636800
Light Light Black ink cartridge T642900 T596900 T636900
Orange ink cartridge T642A00 T596A00 T636A00
Green ink cartridge T642B00 T596B00 T636B00
A Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end
RIP, fi le size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. Normal Mode based
on SuperFine — 1440 dpi.
B Cartridge yields vary considerably for reasons including images printed, print settings,
temperature and humidity. Yields may be lower when printing infrequently or
predominantly with one ink color. A variable amount of ink remains in the cartridge
after the "replace cartridge" signal. Part of the ink from the fi rst cartridges is used for
priming the printer. Ink is used for both printing and print head maintenance. All inks
are used for both black and color printing. For more information about cartridges see
www.Epson.com/cartridge info
C 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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trademarks, Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and MicroPiezo TFP, SpectroProofer, Microcrystal Encapsulation
and Better Products for a Better Future are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree and UltraSmooth are registered
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