Epson Stylus Pro 9000, Stylus Pro 9500 Product Information Guide

EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 series

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mounting
brackets

ink cartridge
compartment

lower
cover

roll paper
spindles

roll
paper
cover

paper hammock

ink cartridge
compartment

control
panel

paper
set
lever

Printer Specifications

Printing

Printing method On-demand ink jet

Nozzle
configuration

Resolution Maximum 1440 dpi × 720 dpi

Maximum
printable width

Print direction Bidirectional or unidirectional

Control code ESC/P

Line spacing 1/6 inch (default), programmable in

Paper feed speed 200 ± 10 milliseconds per 1/6-inch line

RAM 18MB

64 nozzles × 6 (black, cyan, magenta,
yellow, light cyan, light magenta)

43.76 inches on 44-inch paper

(user-selectable)

®

Raster

1/360-inch increments

ink cartridge
compartment

optional
interface
shield plate

Macintosh serial
interface connector

parallel interface
connector

AC inlet

ink cartridge
compartment

Engine Reliability

Total print
volume

Print head life Two billion dots per nozzle

Periodic
maintenance

Cutter blade life Approximately 2000 B1 sheets (EPSON

18,000 B1 images, 30% coverage

Waste ink system requires replacement after
approximately 12,000 sheets (parts and
labor not covered under warranty)

media up to 4.33 mil thick)

Electrical

Specification 120V Model 220−240V Model

Input volt age range 90 to 132V 208 to 264V

Rated frequency range 50 to 60 Hz

Input frequency range 49 to 61 Hz

Rated current 1.0A 0.5A

Power consumption Approx. 100W (ISO/IEC 10 561 Lett er Pattern)

Note:

This product is also designed for IT power systems with phase to
phase voltage 220 to 240 V. Check the label on the back of the printer
for your printer’s voltage.

30W or less in standby mode

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Paper

Cut sheet paper specifications

Size Dimensions in inches Dimensions in millimeters Thickness

Super B0 44 × 62.2 1118 × 1580 3.15 to 19.7 mil

B0 40.5 × 57.3 1030 × 1456

Super A0 36 × 50.9 914 × 1292

A0 33 × 46 841 × 1189

US E 34 × 44 864 × 1118

B1 28.7 × 40.5 728 × 1030 3.15 to 59 mil

US D 22 × 34 559 × 864

A1 23.4 × 33 594 × 841

B2 20.25 × 28.7 515 × 728

A2 16.5 × 23.4 420 × 594

Super A3/B 13 × 19 329 × 483

US C 17 × 22 432 × 559

B3 14.3 × 20.25 364 × 515

US B (ledger) 11 × 17 279 × 432

A3 11.7 × 16.5 297 × 420

Roll paper specifications

(0.08 to .5 mm)

(0.08 to 1.5 mm)

Maximum roll diameter Width Thickness

When using 2 rolls 5.90 in. (150 mm) 13 to 44.02 in.

When using 1 roll 4.05 in. (103 mm)

Notes:

❏

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 use curled, folded, or deckle-edge paper.

❏

Depending on the media, feed and print quality are guaranteed
on paper thicknesses of 3.15 to 4.33 mil (0.08 to 0.11 mm),
64 to 90 gsm.

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For best results, use paper under the following conditions:
Temperature: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)
Humidity: 40 to 60% RH

330 to 1118 mm

Ink Cartridges

Print yield Approximately 28 pages/A0

(720 dpi, 40% duty)
Approximately 6400 pages/A4
(360 dpi, 5% duty); print yield may vary,
depending on how often you run cleaning
cycles and how much you use the printer;
yield of the initial cartridge set is reduced
because of ink charging

3.15 to 19.7 mil
(0.08 to 0.5 mm)

Temperature

Storage
(uninstalled)

Storage
(installed)

Transit

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22 to 104 °F (–30 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °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)

Freezing

14 °F (

–

10 °C) ink thaws and is usable after

at least 3 hours at 77 °F (25 °C)

Dimensions Width: 0.99 inches (25.1 mm)

Depth: 10.24 inches (260 mm)
Height: 4.15 inches (105.3 mm)

Weight Approximately 0.82 to 0.85 lb

(370 to 385 g)

Capacity 7.4 oz (220 ml)

Cartridge life:

Graphic arts ink

Archival ink

2 years from the production date

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

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Mechanical

Paper feed
method

Paper path Roll paper or cut sheets with manual

Dimensions Width: 66.46 inches (1688 mm)

Weight 211.64 lb (96 kg) without ink cartridges

Friction

insertion

Depth: 27.52 inches (699 mm)
Height: 49.57 inches (1259 mm)

Environmental

Temperature Operation: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)

Storage:

–

4 to 104 °F (–20 to 40 °C)

1 month at 104 °F (40 °C)

Transit

–

4 to 140 °F (–20 to 60 °C),
stored in shipping container
120 hours at 140 °F (60 °C)

Humidity
(without
condensation)

Operation: 20 to 80% RH
Storage: 20 to 85% RH
Transit 5 to 85% RH (stored in

shipping container)

Safety Approvals

Safety standards UL 1950, CSA C22.2 950

Handshake

BUSY

and

ACKNLG

signals

timing

Signal level TTL compatible

Connector 57-30360 Amphenol connector or

equivalent

Reverse channel

Transmission

IEEE-1284 Nibble mode

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

Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
transmission
timing

ECP mode

Transmission

IEEE-1284 ECP mode
mode

Adaptable
connector

57-30360 Amphenol connector or

equivalent

EMC FCC part 15 subpart B class B

CSA C108.8 class B

Interfaces

Parallel interface

The built-in parallel interface supports compatibility and ECP
modes.

Compatibility mode

Forward channel

Data format 8-bit parallel, IEEE-1284 compatibility

mode

Synchronization

STROBE

pulse

Synchronization Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification

Handshaking Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification

Signal level IEEE-1284 Level 1 device

Data

Refer to the IEEE-1284 specification
transmission
timing

You can use a USB conversion cable, such as the EPSON USB
adapter (C-USB-PK4), to connect to the printer’s parallel
port. Make sure the printer’s parallel interface is set to
compatible (the default setting).

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Serial interface

Standard Based on RS-423

Synchronization Synchronous

Bit rate Approximately 1.8 Mbps

Handshaking X-ON/X-OFF, DTR protocol

Word format Data bit: 8 bits

Parity bit: None
Start bit: 1 bit
Stop bit: 1 bit

Connector 8-pin mini-circular connector

Recommended
cable

ImageWriter
brand)

®

II cable (preferably Belkin

Supported Connections

Connection

Parallel X X X X standard

Serial X standard

USB X* ** X* X* optional

Ethernet X X X X X otional

FireWire X X optional

* USB connection with optional EPSON USB adapter cable, C-USB-PK4.

** Supported on pre-installed operating systems, not upgraded from

earlier versions of Windows.

Win 95Win 98Win NTWin

2000 Mac

Standard/
optional

Drivers

Macintosh® System 8.5.1 or later, Windows® 95/Windows
98/Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0. Raster drivers are
standard. For Adobe
EPSON RS-5100 Fiery
software solution.

®

PostScript® support, use the optional

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X2 Printing System or a third-party

Make sure you allow adequate space for easy operation,
maintenance, and ventilation, as shown in the following
illustration:

61 in

50 in.

5.9 in.

5.9 in.

5.9 in.

27.5 in.

66.5 in.

19.7 in.

44.1 in.

Consumables and Accessories

Ink Cartridges

Use these EPSON 220 ml ink cartridges before the expiration
date on the package.

EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 graphic arts (dye-based)
ink

Cartridge Part number

Black ink cartridge T407011

Cyan ink cartridge T410011

Light cyan ink cartridge T412011

Magenta ink cartridge T409011

Light mage nta ink cartridge T411011

Yellow ink cartridge T408011

Delivery and Installation

The product is delivered on a single pallet and requires a truck
with a lift gate, a loading dock and hand truck, or a forklift.

Package size for delivery:
width: 72.8 inches
depth: 38 inches
height: 47.8 inches
weight 211 lb

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Cartridge Part number

Black ink cartridge T474011

Cyan ink cartridge T477011

Light cyan ink cartridge T479011

Magenta ink cartridge T476011

Light mage nta ink cartridge T478011

Yellow ink cartridge T475011

EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 series

EPSON Paper and Other Media

EPSON Stylus Pro 9000 media

Paper type

Presen tation Matt e
Paper

Glossy Paper
Heavyweight

Semigloss Paper
Heavyweight

Photo Glossy
Paper

Photo Semigloss
Paper

Backlight Film S P91008 SP91007 SP91023 —

Posterboard
Semigloss

DuPont/EPSON
Publication
Proofing Paper

DuPont/EPSON
Commercial
Proofing Paper

DuPont/EPSON
Commercial Matte
Proofing Paper

Premium Luster
Photo Paper

* Not available at time of publication. Check the EPSON web site

(http://prographics. epson.com) for product codes and availability.
Some media may not be available in your area.

44-inch
roll

S041220 S041221 S041295 —

S041226 S041227 S041291 —

S041228 S041229 S041292 —

SP91002 SP91001 SP91021 —

SP91004 SP91003 SP91022 —

———20.25 × 28.75"

— S041249 S041320 13 × 19" (A3+)

— S041251 S041296 13 × 19" (A3+)

— S041247 S041319 13 × 19" (A3+)

***—

36-inch
roll

24-inch
roll Sheet sizes

S041237
28 × 40"
S041236

S041207,
S041205

S041160

S041201,
S041203

EPSON Stylus Pro 9500 media

Paper type

Doubleweight
Matte Paper

Glossy Paper
Photo Weight

Premium
Semigloss Photo
Paper

Smooth Fine Art
Paper

Backlight Film for
Archival Ink

Synthetic Paper S041401 S041400 S041399 —

Adhesiv e Synthetic
Paper

Photo Glo ssy
Paper

Photo Semigloss
Paper

Adhesive Vinyl S 041438 S041437 S041436 —

Canvas ***—

Premium Luster
Photo Paper

Semimatte Paper
Photo Weight

Posterboard for
Archival Ink

Textured Fine Art
Paper

Translight * * * —

Tyvek™ ***—

Scrim Vinyl*** —

* Not available at time of publication. Check the EPSON web site

(http://prographics. epson.com) for product codes and availability.
Some media may not be available in your area.

44-inch
roll

S041387 S041386 S041385 —

S041389 — S041388

———13 × 19" (A3+)

S041433 S041432 S041431 24 × 30"

***—

S041404 S041403 S041402 —

SP91002 SP91001 SP91021 —

SP91004 SP91003 SP91022 —

***—

***—

* * * 20.25 × 28.75"

S041449 S041448 S041447 24 × 30"

36-inch
roll

24-inch
roll Sheet sizes

—

(22" roll)

S041327

S041434
36 × 44"
S041435

28 × 40"

S041450
36 × 44"
S041451

Note:

Both Smooth and Textured Fine Art Paper require the 3-inch high
tension spindle (C811052). Both Synthetic Paper and Adhesive
Synthetic Paper requre the 2-inch high tension spindle (C811042).

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