A versatile colour printer featuring a revolutionary pigment ink for quality and durability
Printer
PRINTER TYPE
PRODUCT NAME
PRODUCT CODE
PRINTING METHOD
NOZZLE CONFIGURATION
PRINT SPEED
BLACK TEXT (MEMO) A4 (Draft)
COLOUR TEXT (MEMO) A4 (Draft)
PHOTO 4" x 6" (10 x 15cm) (Draft)
Print Speed Data Printout Patterns The thumbnail images below show the printout patterns used
to determine print speed specifications.
"Second" rating refers to the time taken to print one page.
"ppm" rating refers to the number of Windows XP; Interface/Connectivity: USB 1.1
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When printed on Epson Photo Paper
RESOLUTION
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
PAPER HANDLING
PAPER CAPACITY
PAPER SIZES
* True BorderFree printing is available for the following media sizes: 3R89x127mm, 4x7.11", 4" x 6",
5" x 7" and A4.
Media types recommended: Premium Glossy Photo paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Ultra Glossy Photo
Paper A4, 4" x 6" and 5" x 7", Matte Paper Heavyweight. BorderFree prints are media dependent.
General
OPERATING SYSTEMS
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PRINTER DRIVERS
* Drivers if available are downloadable from Tech Epson
INTERFACES
PRINTER SOFTWARE (AVAILABLE ON CDROM ONLY)
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SOFTWARE TOOLS
Epson Stylus C79
C11C664051
Ondemand Inkjet (piezoelectric)
90 nozzles Black, 29 nozzles Cyan, Yellow, Magenta
*1
22ppm
*2
12ppm
*3+
Approx 91 sec (draft mode)
5760 x 1440 optimised dpi with 4pl droplets
5760 Optimised dpi using Resolution Performance
Management (RPM) Technology
435mm (W) x 219mm (D) x 165mm (H)
2.8kg
80 sheets A4 Plain Paper
A4, A5, A6, B5, letter, legal, 8x10", 5x7", 4x6", 3.5x5", 5x8",
4x7.11", DL (220 x 110mm)
Microsoft® Windows® 98SE / 2000 / Me / XP / XP 64bit,
Mac® OS 10.2 or later
USB 1.1 Full Speed
Epson Creativity Suite 1.1
Epson File Manager
Epson Scan Assist
Epson Attach to Email
Epson Easy Photo Print
Epson WebToPage
PIF designer/PIF installer
Online Guide
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WARRANTY
12 months return to base
Optional Additional 2 Year Warranty
For warranty terms see Epson Warranty
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
AC 220 ~ 240V
RATED VOLTAGE
50 ~ 60 Hz
RATED FREQUENCY
Approximately 10W (standalone printing, ISO10561 Letter Pattern,
POWER CONSUMPTION
Plain Paper text).
Approximately 1.5W (sleep mode) energy star rating
LIGHTFASTNESS
Lightfastness#:
Upto 120 years on Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight
LIGHTFASTNESS TEST CRITERIA (INDOOR DISPLAY CONDITIONS)
Fluorescent light
Light source
70k lux
Intensity
°
Temperature
24
C
60% RH
Humidity
Glass Mount
2mm, soda lime
Pure YMC 30% loss at OD=1
Fade Criteria
Total illuminance/(500 lux x 10 hours x 365 days = 1 year)
Display Life Calculation
Tests developed and conducted by Wilhelm Imaging Research.
See http://www.wilhelmresearch.com/ (NEW Display Permanence Ratings for Current Products in
the 4 x 6 inch printer category) for more information.
# Data is calculated using accelerated simulation of fading under indoor preservation conditions
including fluorescent light indoor display. Temperature, humidity and some atmospheric gases may
also affect the changing or the durability of the paper itself. Epson recommends that your prints be
stored in a photo album (or plastic photo storage box) in acid free, archival sleeves commonly
available from most camera shops.
INK CARTRIDGES
T0731
BLACK
T0732 (Cyan)
COLOUR
T0733 (Magenta)
T0734 (Yellow)
The Epson Intellidge™ Ink System is designed to work perfectly in harmony with the printer and
your choice of media to ensure you get:
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the very best of print quality every print, every time
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and troublefree, peaceofmind printing every print, every time
The Epson Intellidge™ Ink System brings maximum benefits, maximum ink usage and the
interchange of Epson cartridges suitable for this model.
The Epson Intellidge™ Ink System gives you easytosee, always available information about all
your ink levels.
This printer is designed to be used only with
Genuine Epson Intellidge™ ink cartridges
Intellidge™ Ink cartridges are not designed for refill.
It's now easier for you to identify Genuine Epson cartridges.
Epson is gradually replacing the current hologram with the new
anticounterfeit Color Shifting Label .
As an International ENERGY STAR Partner, Epson has determined that this product meets the
International ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Epson is the registered trademark of
Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other names and
company names used herein are for identification purpose only and may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.
All print samples shown herein are simulations. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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