Epson Stylus Color 480SX Product Information Guide

Media

EPSON Stylus COLOR 480SX

sheet
feeder

left edge
guide

Accessories

Ink Cartridges

paper support

ink cartridge clamps

printer cover

output tray

ink cartridge holders
(do not remove)

Media name Size Part number

EPSON 360 dpi Ink Jet Paper Letter

EPSON High Quality Ink Jet
Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet
Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Glossy
Film

EPSON Photo Paper Letter

EPSON Ink Jet Transparencies Letter S041064

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet
Cards

EPSON Photo Quality Ink Jet
Note Cards

EPSON Glossy Photo Greeting
Cards

EPSON Photo Stickers Kit
(CD-ROM and paper)
EPSON Photo Stickers
(refill, paper only)

EPSON Iron-On Cool Peel
Transfer Paper

EPSON Photo Quality Self
Adhesive Sheets

EPSON Matte Paper ­Heavyweight

A4

Letter
A4

Letter
A4
Legal

Letter
A4

Letter
A4
A6

A4
4 × 6 inches
Panoramic

A6 S041054

A6 (4.1 x 5.8
inches)

Letter (8.5 x 11
inches)

A6, 16 frames per
sheet
A6, 16 frames per
sheet

Letter S041153/S041155

A4 S041106

Letter S041257

S041060
S041059

S041111
S041117

S041062
S041161
S041067

S041124
S041126

S041072
S041071
S041107

S041141
S041140
S041134
S041145

S041147

S041267

S041144-KIT

S041144

Cartridge Part number

Black T013201 (U.S. and Latin America) or T013311 (Canada)

Color T014201 (U.S. and Latin America) or T014311 (Canada)

Printer Specifications

Printing

Printing method On-demand ink jet

Nozzle configuration

Black 48 nozzles
Color 45 nozzles

(15 each: cyan, magenta, yellow)

Resolution Maximum 720 dpi × 720 dpi

Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking

Control code ESC/P Raster,

Input buffer 32KB

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B-L B-R

C

Paper

Paper type Size Paper types Thickness Weight

Single sheets Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

Transparencies, glossy
film, glossy paper

Matte Paper ­Heavyweight

Self-adhesive sheets A4 (210 × 297 mm) Self adhesive sheets distributed by

Envelopes No. 10, 4.1 × 9.5 inches (104 × 241 mm)

Ink jet cards A6 (105 × 148 mm)

Photo Paper Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

Photo Stickers A6 (105 × 148 mm), 16 frames/sheet Photo stickers distributed by EPSON — —

Iron-On Cool Peel Transfer
Paper

Legal (8.5 × 14 inches)
Half letter (statement, 5.5 × 8.5 inches)
Executive (7.5 × 10 inches)
A4 (210 × 297 mm)
A5 (148 × 210 mm)

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

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Matte paper distributed by EPSON — —

DL, 4.3 × 8.7 inches (110 × 220 mm)
C6, 4.4 × 6.4 inches (114 × 162 mm)
132 × 220 mm (5.2 × 8.7 inches)

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches)

A4 (210 × 297 mm)
4 × 6 inches (102 × 152 mm)
Panoramic (210 × 594 mm)

Letter (8.5 × 11 inches) Transfer paper distributed by EPSON — —

Plain bond paper and special ink jet
papers distributed by EPSON

Transparencies, glossy paper, and
glossy film distributed by EPSON

EPSON

Plain bond paper or air mail paper 0.006 to 0.02 inch

Ink jet cards distributed by EPSON — —

Photo paper distributed by EPSON — —

0.003 to 0.004 inch
(0.08 to 0.11 mm)
for plain bond
paper

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(0.16 to 0.52 mm)

17 to 24 lb
(64 to 90 g/m2)
for plain bond
paper

12 to 20 lb
(45 to 75 g/m

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Always load paper into the sheet feeder short edge first,
except for envelopes. Load envelopes flap edge first with
the flap side down

Since the quality of any particular brand or type of paper
may be changed by the manufacturer at any time, EPSON
cannot attest to the quality of any non-EPSON 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.

Use papers under these conditions:

Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH

Store printouts on EPSON Photo Quality Glossy Film and
Self Adhesive Sheets under these conditions:

Temperature: 59 to 86 °F (15 to 30 °C)
Humidity: 20 to 60% RH

Printable area

A

B-L B-R

envelopes

C

single sheets/index cards

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

When loading multiple sheets of EPSON Photo Quality Glossy

Film, the minimum top margin is 1.2 inches (30 mm).
B-L: The minimum left margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
B-R: The minimum right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).
C: The minimum bottom margin is 0.55 inch (14.0 mm).
* You can extend the minimum bottom margin to 0.12 inch (3.0 mm)

by selecting Maximum as the Printable Area setting. However,

print quality may decline in the expanded area. Before printing

large jobs, print a single sheet to confirm print quality.

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EPSON 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper *
(dotted lines indicate perforations)

A: The maximum top margin is 0.67 inch (17.0 mm).
L & R: The maximum left and right margin is 0.24 inch (6.1 mm).

The minimum left and right margin is 0.12 inch (3.0 mm).

C: The maximum bottom margin is 0.24 inch (6.1 mm).

* EPSON 4 × 6-inch Photo Paper is 4.5 × 6.9 inches

(114.3 × 175.3 mm), including the perforated margins. The
printable area is 4 × 6 inches (101.6 × 152.4 mm).

A

L & R

C

Ink Cartridges

Black ink cartridge
(T013201 (U.S. and Latin

Specification

Color(s) Black Cyan, Magenta, Yellow

Print capacity* 270 pages comparable

Cartridge life 2 years from production date (if unopened)

Storage
temperature

Transit
temperature

Freezing
temperature**

Dimensions 0.8 × 2.1 × 1.5 inches

* The figure given is based on continuous printing after ink

replacement. The actual print capacity may vary, depending on
how often you turn on the printer and how often you clean the
print head.

** Ink thaws and is usable after approximately 3 hours at

77 °F (25 °C).

America) or T013311
(Canada))

with 3.5% ECMA (ISO

10561) at 360 dpi
190 pages, 5% in
calculation

(within 6 months after opening package, at 77 °F
[25 °C])

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4 to 104 °F (−20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

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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)

(W×D×H)

19.8 × 52.7 × 38.5 mm
(W×D×H)

Color ink cartridge
(T014201 (U.S. and Latin
America) or T014311
(Canada))

150 pages, 5% each CMY
(total 15%) in calculation

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0.4 °F (−18 °C)

1.7 × 2.1 × 1.5 inches
(W×D×H)

42.9 × 52.7 × 38.5 mm
(W×D×H)

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
warranties.

Don’t use an ink cartridge if the date on the package has
expired.

Mechanical

Paper feed Friction
method

Paper path Sheet feeder, rear entry

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

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) paper

Dimensions

Storage Width: 17 inches (431 mm)

Depth: 8.3 inches (210 mm)
Height: 6.3 inches (160 mm)

Printing Width: 17 inches (431 mm)

Depth: 18.7 inches (476 mm)
Height: 10.7 inches (271 mm)

Weight 7.1 lb (3.2 kg) without the ink cartridges

Electrical

Specification 120 V Model 220−240 V Model

Input voltage
range*

Rated frequency
range

Input frequency
range

Rated current 0.4 A 0.2 A

Power consumption Approx. 21 W (ISO/

* Check the label on the back of the printer for your printer’s

voltage.

99 to 132 V 198 to 264 V

50 to 60 Hz

49.5 to 60.5 Hz

Approx. 21 W (ISO/
IEC 10561 Letter
Pattern)
Approx. 5 W in
standby mode

IEC 10561 Letter

Pattern)

Approx. 5.5 W in

standby mode

Environmental

Temperature

Operation 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)

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Storage*

Transit* –4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C)

4 to 104 °F (−20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

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