Epson 7700 Printer Features:
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24-inch wide |
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Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head |
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4-color printing with dual-Black ink technology |
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Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta Inks with ink cartridges up to 700 ml |
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Professional-level engine mechanism |
For Engineering Scientific, Graphics and Display Signage,
Epson 7700 Printer (SP7700VM) incorporates the latest achievements in high-performance ink jet printing. By combining the extreme precision of MicroPiezo TFP print head, with the extraordinary performance of Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta Ink. Epson's newest generation of Epson Stylus Pro 7700 printer represent a level of printing technology unprecedented within the Engineering Scientific and Display Signage markets.
The advanced Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head is capable of producing extremely precise text and line-art, along with brilliant photographic quality prints, at speeds almost twice as fast as our previous generation. And, with our latest ink-repelling coating and auto nozzle verification technologies, clogged nozzles are virtually eliminated.
Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta represents the latest generation of pigment ink technology. Utilizing four colors - including dual-black ink technology - Epson UltraChrome VM Ink produces industry-leading color with true archival capability. Even more remarkable, when combined with the new Epson AccuPhoto™ HD screening technology, Epson has once again raised the level of photographic print quality, while setting a new benchmark standard for line-art precision reproduction and color accuracy.
High-Precision Ten-Channel Epson MicroPiezo TFP™ Print Head
- High-Precision Ten-Channel Epson MicroPiezo® TFP™ Print Head
- Thin Film Piezo (TFP) print head design capable of extreme dot placement accuracy
- One-inch wide, high performance print head with 720 nozzles per color
- Extreme line accuracy of +/- 0.1% at line weights as low as 28 micrometers
- Auto-switching dual-black ink technologies - Photo and Matte Black
- Low vibration meniscus control for highly accurate dot shape and placement
- All-new ink repelling coating for dramatically reduce nozzle clogging
- Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality
Epson AccuPhoto™ HD Screening
- Advanced four-color screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior color and clarity
- Maximum resolution of 1440 x 1440 dpi for incredibly sharp text and line art
- Produces extremely fine blends and photographic transitions
- Extremely accurate highlight-to-shadow details
- When combined with the precise dot placement accuracy of the Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head, overall photographic and vector-based print quality is dramatically improved
* Photographic graininess could still be visible if present in the actual file being printed.
Epson PreciseColor™ Manufacturing
In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus Pro printers of the same model, Epson has refined the manufacturing process to include colorimetric calibration. Eliminating the need for internal calibration devices, this system evaluates and adjusts each printer's performance at the manufacturing stage, ensuring consistent color output from printer to printer and print to print.
Includes two new software products:
Suited for education, corporate, and casual users that enhances the user experience for designing and printing large format documents.
These new software products are compatible with Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (32-bit editions). Epson CopyFactory is included on the print driver disc, replacing ViewCompanion Express Preview and Print software. The Print Artist software is included on a separate 2-disc envelop in the box.
- Epson CopyFactory – When paired with an Epson scanner or multifunction printer, this software enables users to quickly and easily enlarge both hard copy originals and digital pictures to many standard poster sizes.
- Print Artist for Epson – Easy to use design software for creating large format posters, banners, and much more. Users can quickly create print projects by using any of the more than 16,000 included project templates, and numerous clip-art and graphics.
Automatic Nozzle Verification and Cleaning
- Embedded sensors quickly verify nozzle status without using media and automatically cleans the print head if required
Automatic Print Head Alignment
- Built-in sensor performs highly precise alignments of all color channels
- Aligns both single- and bi-directional print modes
Epson UltraChrome with Vivid Magenta Ink Technology
- Next Generation Four-Color Pigment-Based Ink System
- Unique High Dynamic Range (HDR) pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
- Four-color printing system including dual-black ink technology
- Designed to work with Epson AccuPhoto HD screening technology
- Produces true archival prints up to 200 years1
- Improved Microcrystal Encapsulation™ Technology for reduced gloss differential
- Improved black density up to a D-max of 2.6 with an L* value as low as ~3.02
2Dmax and L* values are based on Epson Premium Semigloss Photo Paper (250)
Automatic Dual-Black Ink Modes
With both Photo and Matte Black ink cartridges installed simultaneously, the Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and 9700 series printers automatically utilize the optimal black ink mode, delivering maximum black density for the chosen media.
The standard Photo Black ink mode can be used for any media type with professional results. However, for certain media types such as plain bond and tracing papers, using the Matte Black ink mode will dramatically increase your black optical density and sharpness for even better print quality.
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 identification 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 9700 only)
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
- Simplifies 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 an accessory for efficient roll media switching
Roll Media Length Tracking and Identification System
- Realtime 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
- System can be disabled if not required by your workflow
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
- Off-carriage cutting system eliminates media dust within critical components
High Performance Print Engine Speeds
Utilizing our latest print head technology, the Epson Stylus Pro 700 series printers are among the fastest wide-format printers in the industry.
| Popular POS Print Size Speeds |
| Print Mode |
16" x 20" |
20" x 30" |
40" x 60" (9900 only) |
Ft2 per Hour |
| Draft - 360 dpi HS* |
21 secs |
37 secs |
1:36 |
619 |
| Fine - 720 dpi HS* |
41 secs |
1:16 |
3:22 |
294 |
| SuperPhoto - 1440 dpi HS* |
1:55 |
3:32 |
9:14 |
107 |
| Popular CAD Plot Size Speeds |
| Print Mode |
C-Size Plot (17" x 22") |
D-Size Plot (22" x 34") |
| Draft - 360 dpi HS* |
20 secs |
31 secs |
| Fine - 720 dpi HS* |
38 secs |
1:06 |
| SuperPhoto - 1440 dpi HS* |
1:46 |
3:09 |
* HS = High-Speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) | Print speeds are shown in min:sec
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
- Five individual ink cartridges; available in 150 ml, 350 ml, and 700 ml fill capacities
- On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity
- Mix and match across all three ink cartridge sizes
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 and File Compatibility
- Connectivity includes one USB 2.0 and one 10/100 BaseT Ethernet port
- Epson Professional Photographic Drivers for Macintosh® and Windows®
- Epson high-resolution PDF file support and printing
- Epson HDI Driver Support
- View Companion Express Software included with full support for printing HPGL, HPGL/2, HP-RTL, and CALS file formats from Microsoft Windows
- Fully supported by most leading third-party software RIPs and workflows
Apple® Macintosh® 16-bit Printer Drivers
- Enhanced 16-bit data support for Macintosh users
- Takes full advantage of 16-bit data files from compatible application software
- Depending upon the file being printed, you may see a more accurate print
myEpsonPrinter.com
- Advanced web-based printer information and management system
- Automatically tracks consumables usage and print job information, regardless of location
- Provides real-time cost-per-print estimates and print-job-run information
- Create various reports using actual print job information
- Provides remote printer monitoring and alert capability
- Secure information management using sophisticated encryption technologies
- True web-based, fleet-wide printer management via secure, web-based account
* Visit www.myepsonprinter.com for details.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Base Printing Technology
Advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head with ink repelling coating technology
10-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head
5-cartridge configured as: C, VM, Y, PK or MK
Auto head alignment and cleaning technology
Auto sharing black ink channel
Professional-level pigment-based ink technology
Printer Nozzle Configuration
Color and Monochrome 720 nozzles x 5
Droplet Technology
Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters
Variable Droplet Technology produces up to three different droplet sizes per print line
Resolution
1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi
Acoustic Noise Level
Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779
Operating Systems Supported
| Macintosh |
Tiger 10.4.9 or higher
Leopard 10.5 or higher (16-bit)
Snow Leopard 10.6 or higher (16-bit) |
| Windows |
XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit) |
Printer Interfaces
Includes as standard one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) and one Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)
Dimensions
| SP7700 |
54" (W) x 27" (D) x 48" (H) Weight: 187 lb |
| SP9700 |
74" (W) x 27" (D) x 48" (H) Weight: 256 lb |
Dimensions and weight include printer stand
BorderFree® Roll Printing
Left and right borderless "bleed" printing for the following roll media widths:
| SP7700 |
10", 13", 16", 17", 24" |
| SP9700 |
10", 13", 16", 17", 24", 36", 44" |
Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length when printing on roll media.
Printable Area
| Maximum paper width |
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| SP7700 |
24" |
| SP9700 |
44" |
| Maximum printable width |
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| SP7700 |
24.16" |
| SP9700 |
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
| Media input |
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| SP7700 |
Single roll up to 24" wide |
| SP9700 |
Single roll up to 44" wide |
| Cut-sheet size |
|
| SP7700 |
Cut-sheet up to 24" wide (auto-loading) |
| SP9700 |
Cut-sheet up to 44" wide (auto-loading) |
| Roll media take-up reel |
Auto forward and backward; |
| (SP9700 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 up to 1.5 mm posterboard |
| Minimum sheet size |
8.27" x 11" |
| Built-in media cutter |
Rotary cutting, automatic and manual |
Popular POS Size Print Engine SpeedsA
| Print Mode |
16" x 20" |
22" x 30" |
40" x 50" |
| Draft-360 dpi HS |
21 seconds |
41 seconds |
1:55 |
| Fine-720 dpi HS |
37 seconds |
1:16 |
3:32 |
| SuperPhoto-1440 dpi HS |
1:36 |
3:22 |
9:14 |
Popular CAD Size Print Engine SpeedsA
| Print Mode |
C-Size Plot
(17" x 22") |
D-Size Plot
(22" x 34") |
| Draft-360 dpi HS |
20 seconds |
31 seconds |
| Fine-720 dpi HS |
38 seconds |
1:06 |
| SuperPhoto-1440 dpi HS |
1:46 |
3:09 |
Epson Intelligent Pressurized Ink CartridgesB
| Starter cartridge fill volume |
110 ml x 5 total colors (used for initial fill at setup) |
| Replacement cartridge fill volume |
150 ml, 350 ml or 700 ml, each color x 5 colors total |
| Ink cartridge shelf life (recommended) |
2 years from printed production date or 6 months after open |
Lightfastness RatingsC
Epson UltraChrome with Vivid Magenta Ink
| Color |
Up to 200 years |
| Black-and-White |
Over 200 years |
Epson PreciseColor™ Manufacturing
In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus Pro printers of the same model, Epson has refined 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.
Products and Accessory Part Numbers
| Product Description |
SP7700 |
SP9700 |
| Epson Stylus Pro Printer |
SP7700VM |
SP9700VM |
| 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
|
C12C890501 |
C12C890501 |
| Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus Service |
EPP700B1 |
EPP700B1 |
| Additional Two-year Epson Preferred Plus Service |
EPP700B2 |
EPP700B2 |
Epson UltraChrome Vivid Magenta Ink
| Ink Cartridge |
(150 ml) |
(350 ml) |
(700 ml) |
| Photo Black |
T642100 |
T596100 |
T636100 |
| Cyan |
T642200 |
T596200 |
T636200 |
| Vivid Magenta |
T642300 |
T596300 |
T636300 |
| Yellow |
T642400 |
T596400 |
T636400 |
| Matte Black |
T642800 |
T596800 |
T636800 |
A 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.
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 first 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/cartridgeinfo
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.