Epson Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition Inkjet Printer
Model: SP4900DES
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Printing Method
Print Archival Life | With Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink: Color: Up to 200 years B&W: Over 200 years Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions |
Maximum Resolution | 2880 x 1440 dpi 1440 x 1440 dpi 1440 x 720 dpi 720 x 720 dpi 720 x 360 dpi Draft: 360 dpi |
Printing Technology | Advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head with ink repelling coating technology 10-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head |
Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 3.5 pl |
Ink Type | Epson UltraChrome HDR ink Professional-level pigment-based ink |
Ink Palette | O, G, C, LC, VM, VLM, Y, LK, LLK, PK or MK |
Ink Cartridge Configuration | 11 individual cartridges |
Compatible Ink Cartridges | Included: 80 ml Starter ink cartridges 200 ml replacement cartridges: Photo Black (T653100), Cyan (T653200), Vivid Magenta (T653300), Yellow (T653400), Light Cyan (T653500), Vivid Light Magenta(T653600), Light Black (T653700), Light Light Black (T653800), Matte Black (T653900), Orange (T653A00), Green (T653B00) |
Shelf Life | Ink: 2 years from production date or 6 months after opening |
Number of Nozzles | Color and monochrome: 10 x 360 nozzles |
Line Accuracy | ±0.2% of specified page length |
Physical
Image Preview Display | N/A |
Status Display | High-resolution 2.5" (62mm) color LCD |
Weight | 115 lb (52.2 kg) |
Front Panel Controls | Yes |
Operating Temperature | Operating: 50-95°F (10-35°C) Storage: -4-104°F (-20-40°C) |
Operating Humidity | Relative: 20-80% Operating: 40-50% RH |
Acoustic Noise | Approximately 45 dB(A) according to ISO 7779 |
Power Requirements | 110-120VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.0A |
Power Consumption | Operating: approx. 52W or less Standby: <8.5W Power off: <0.5W |
Safety Compliance | Safety standards:UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No.60950-1, Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC - EN60950-1 EMC: FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B, AS/NZS CISPR Class B, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC - EN 55022 Class B, EN 55024, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 34.0 x 16.0 x 30.0" (864 x 406 x 762mm) |
Performance
Printer Duty Cycle | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Print Speed | 8 x 10" (216 x 254mm): from 0:59-4:15 - Normal is 1:28 11"x 14" (279 x 356mm): from 1:42-7:00 - Normal is 2:31 16"x 20" (406 x 507mm): from 2:46-11:40 - Normal is 4:11 Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc. Normal Mode based on SuperFine - 1440 dpi HS. |
Paper Handling
Paper-Feed Method | Roll feed Auto loading cassette: 0.08-0.27mm thick media, 20-100 sheet capacity based on media type and thickness |
Cutter | Built-in rotary cutter Automatic and manual single pass cut on up to 17" (432mm) wide roll media |
Maximum Media Roll Diameter | 4.0" (102mm) or 6.0" (152mm) |
Maximum Roll Print Length | Up to 132' (40.2 m) - limited by core diameter |
Paper Sizes | Single sheets: 8.0 x 10.0" (216 x 254mm)-17.0 x 24.0" (432 x 610mm) |
Maximum Paper Width | 17" (432mm) |
Maximum Printable Area | Left and right margins 0-3mm each (0.24" total) Maximum printable width 17.23" (438mm) - full bleed 17" width Maximum printable length limited by application, OS, and driver/RIP used |
Borderless Photo Sizes | Complete borderless printing on the following roll media sizes: 8.0" (216mm), 10.0" (254mm), 11.0" (279mm), 13.0" (330mm), 14.0" (356mm), 16" (406mm), 16.5" (419mm), 17" (432mm) Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length when printing on roll media |
Paper Types | Epson Photographic, Fine Art, Proofing, Signage, Coated Matte, Coated Gloss papers Third party papers up to 1.5mm thickness |
Paper Capacity | 20-100 sheets |
Media Weight | 12 lb (46 gsm) bond - up to 1.5 mm posterboard |
Core Size | 2"(51mm) and 3.0" (76mm) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 144.2 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 40.0 x 36.0 x 23.0" |
Connectivity
PostScript Support | Epson ESC/P 2 raster photographic drivers standard Optional PANTONE licensed and SWOP certified Adobe PostScript RIP by EFI (EFI eXpress included only with Designer Edition bundle) Supported by most leading third-party RIPs |
Operating Systems Supported | Windows: XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit) Mac, EFI eXpress: OS X 10.5-10.8 Mac, Printer Only: OS X 10.5 or later |
Compatible Memory Cards | N/A |
Direct Print Capable | N/A |
Interfaces | 1 x hi-speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) 1 x Ethernet port - 10/100Base-T |
Network Capable | Yes, wired Ethernet 10/100Base-T |
I took on this review assignment because I’ve had considerable history with printing, both silver and digital, and printing with Epson printers. Over the past few years this interest has led me on an odyssey through various printers, profiling, and a considerable amount of (early) frustration.
I thought my first Epson stylus pro 4900 was an isolated "lemon," when Epson offered to replace it. The problems began soon after I bought it. They sent me a new one, I had to pack up the old one, but when I unpacked the replacement they sent, it turned out to be a used, reconditioned machine!
The head clogs, although it prints beautiful and awesome prints, the Epson inks are apparently the problem. Don't buy it! It wouldn't be worth it free.
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- Includes EFI eXpress RIP 4.5
- Accepts Media up to 17" / 432mm Wide
- UltraChrome HDR Ink Technology - 11 Inks
- Wide Color Gamut-PreciseColor Technology
- Automatic Black Ink Cartridge Switching
- High Performance Print Engine Speeds
- Maximum Resolution - 2880 x 1440 dpi
- Three-Level Black Ink Technology
- Wired Ethernet Networking
- Accepts Roll and Cut Sheet Media
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- Epson Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition Inkjet Printer
- Introductory 80-ml Photo Black Ink Cartridge
- Introductory 80-ml Cyan Ink Cartridge
- Introductory 80-ml Vivid Magenta Ink Cartridge
- Introductory 80-ml Yellow Ink Cartridge
- Introductory 80-ml Light Cyan Ink Cartridge
- Introductory 80-ml Vivid Light Magenta Ink Cartridge
- Introductory 80-ml Light Black Ink Cartridge
- Introductory 80-ml Matte Black Ink Cartridge
- Introductory 80-ml Light Light Black
- Introductory 80-ml Orange Ink Cartridge
- Introductory 80-ml Green Ink Cartridge
- EFI eXpress 4.5
- Power Cord
- Cord Hook
- Ink Maintenance Tank (installed)
- Cutter Blade (installed)
- Paper Tray
- Roll Paper Spindle
- Spindle Adapters
- Software CD-ROM
- Quick Reference Guide
- User Guide
- 1-Year Epson Preferred Protection Plan Limited Warranty