Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900
REDEFINING THE FUTURE OF PRINTING

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Our Next Generation.
For more than a decade, Epson has set the standard by which all other photographic printing technologies are judged. So, when we decided to develop an entirely new generation of photographic printing technology, the significance of this effort inspired our engineers to rethink everything. Our advanced Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head is capable of producing higher 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.
Introducing the all-new Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 printers.
Developed in partnership with X-Rite, Epson has incorporated an optional, high performance, in-line spectrophotometer. When driven by
Representing our next generation, the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 (24-inch) and Epson Stylus Pro 9900 (44-inch) incorporate our latest achievements in photographic ink jet technology. By combining the precision of our MicroPiezo TFP print head with the extraordinary performance of Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink, our newest generation of Epson Stylus
the latest front- end RIPs, Epson SpectroProofer can automate any color management process in your commercial proofing workflow.
With printers capable of handling virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheet, up to 24 or 44 inches wide, Epson sets the standard for professional media use. Whether producing sellable color or black-andwhite photography, fine art reproduction, or producing color accurate commercial and flexographic proofs for client approvals, never before
Pro printers continues to represent a level of technology unprecedented in Epsons history.
Epson UltraChrome HDR represents our latest generation of pigment ink technology. Now utilizing ten colors including an all-new Orange and Green Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink produces the widest color gamut ever from an Epson Stylus Pro printer. Even more remarkable, combining Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink with our new Epson AccuPhoto HDR screening technology dramatically raises the level of print quality and once again sets a new benchmark standard for photographic reproduction.
have Creative Professionals had such powerful tools, allowing them to produce their vision without compromise.
With every introduction of a new Epson Stylus Pro printer, we continue to innovate and refine the overall experience. With the introduction of our latest Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 printers, Epson is once again redefining whats possible from photographic ink jet printing.
Welcome to our next generation.
Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink Epson has set a new standard in professional-level ink technologies by utilizing ten colors, including an all-new Orange and Green.
Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head Extreme print performance and dot placement accuracy. Quite possibly the most advanced ink jet print head technology ever developed.
Epson ePlaten Technology Highly accurate, automatic media loading and handling, combined with fast, spindle-free roll media support for less chance of media damage.
Epson Stylus Pro 7900 24"
Puzzle photograph by Jeff Schewe
Our Next Generation of Photographic Printing
A new standard has been set with Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink technology Extreme color gamut, especially within the midtone-to-highlight color ranges Epson AccuPhoto HDR screening redefines photographic accuracy, color and clarity The combination of these technologies represents a significant improvement in photographic ink jet printing
Photograph by Howard Schatz
Epson Stylus Pro 9900 44"
Epson SpectroProofer 24 and 44 Powered by X-Rite
Optional 24- or 44-inch wide spectrophotometer developed jointly with X-Rite Simple installation; fits cleanly into the front of the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 or 9900 Incorporates a high performance X-Rite ILS20ED spectrophotometer for extreme measurement accuracy below 0.2 dE94 UV-cut and non-UV-cut versions available at the time of purchase Both black and white interchangeable backing plates included Built-in print dryer to accelerate the dry-down and reading process When driven by the latest front-end RIP software, the Epson SpectroProofer can automate virtually any color management process in your workflow

Rethink Commercial and Flexography Proofing
Quite possibly the best proofing system available today Extreme color gamut makes it possible to hit spot and client-specific colors accurately Compatible with the widest range of certified proofing media in the industry Superior color consistency, proof after proof and day after day Legendary Epson durability for virtually maintenance-free proofing, 24/7 Capable of managing higher proofing volumes for increased productivity Compatible with most leading third-party RIPs and workflows Capable of proofing almost any other printing method even package and label printing
Advanced Print Head Technology
High-Precision Ten-Channel Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head
Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink Technology
Next Generation Ten-Color Pigment-Based Ink System
Thin Film Piezo (TFP) print head design capable of handling ten separate ink channels One-inch-wide, high performance print head with 360 nozzles per channel Auto-sharing Black ink channel technology Low vibration meniscus control for highly accurate dot shape and placement All-new ink repelling coating for dramatically reduced nozzle clogging Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality
Unique High Dynamic Range (HDR) pigments for an extremely wide color gamut Ten-color printing system including all-new Orange and Green inks Designed to work with Epson AccuPhoto HDR screening technology Professional print permanence ratings Outstanding short-term color stability for mission-critical proofing applications Improved Microcrystal Encapsulation technology for reduced gloss differential Improved black density up to 2.5 with an L* value ~2.8 2
Epson AccuPhoto HDR Screening
Advanced ten-color screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior color and clarity Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi for incredibly sharp text and line art Produces extremely fine blends and photographic transitions Extremely accurate highlight-to-shadow details No visible photographic graininess due to the printing process1 Ensures consistent color balance regardless of the viewing light source When combined with the precise dot placement accuracy of the Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head, overall photographic print quality is dramatically improved
Three-Level Black Ink Technology
Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks Significantly improves the gray balance while eliminating color casts Outstanding highlight-to-shadow grayscale accuracy for a smoother tonal range Virtually eliminates any bronzing of basic pigment chemistry Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync and ICM workflows

Automatic Black Ink Mode Switching With both Photo and Matte Black ink cartridges installed simultaneously, the Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 series printers automatically utilize the optimal black ink mode, delivering maximum black density for the chosen media. Taking advantage of the Epson MicroPiezo TFP auto-sharing black ink channel ensures a fast and efficient switch. And, to further reduce switching errors, the user can now confirm the switching process from the front control panel. The standard Photo Black ink mode can be used for any media type with professional results. However, for certain Epson media types such as Velvet Fine Art, Enhanced Matte and UltraSmooth Fine Art, using the Matte Black ink mode will dramatically increase your black optical density for even better print quality.
Automatic Print Head Alignment
Built-in sensor performs highly precise alignments of all color channels Aligns both single- and bi-directional print modes
Automatic Nozzle Verification and Cleaning
Embedded sensors quickly verify nozzle status without using media and automatically clean the print head if required
Advanced Black-and-White Printing Technology
Unique driver technology takes full advantage of our three-level black system to produce professional black-and-white prints from color or grayscale image files Advanced Epson screening technology developed specifically for black-and-white printing Produces a truly consistent image with no color crossovers or color casts Capable of fine-color adjustment for truly customized black-and-white prints Some of the worlds greatest black-and-white prints are being produced with this technology
Photograph by Lois Greenfield
Next-Generation Print Engine Technology
Professional Media Handling
Off-carriage cutting system eliminates media dust within critical components Capable of cutting virtually any media type, including most canvas and fine art papers
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 9900 only)
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 Eleven 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

Epson ePlaten Media Loading Technology
Easy-to-Use Front Control Panel
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
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

Standard connectivity includes one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and one 10/100Base-T Ethernet port Professional Epson photographic drivers for Macintosh and Windows Fully supported by most leading third-party software RIPs and workflows
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 accessories for efficient roll media switching

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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 Creates various reports using actual print job information Provides remote printer monitoring and alert capability Secure information management using the latest encryption technologies True web-based, fleet-wide printer management via secure, web-based account
Roll Media Length Tracking and Identification System
Real-time 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
High Performance Rotary Cutting System
World-Class Service and Support
Durable rotary cutter, designed to be virtually maintenance free High performance cutting speeds cuts 24" to 44" wide rolls in under two seconds

Includes one year of limited coverage under the Epson PreferredSM Protection Plan with toll-free telephone support available Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day, on-site service Optional one- or two-year Epson Preferred Plus service plans available
High Performance Print Engine Speeds
Utilizing our latest print head technology, the Epson Stylus Pro 900 series printers are among the fastest in the industry.
Print Mode A Fine 720 dpi HS SuperFine 1440 dpi HS SuperPhoto 2880 dpi HS
16" x 20" 2:53 3:47 7:14
20" x 30" 5:03 6:39 12:52
40" x 60" 15:26 24:20 40:05
1 Photographic graininess could still be visible if present in the actual file being printed. 2 Dmax and L* values are based on Epson Exhibition Fiber Paper. 3 Fees may apply. Visit www.myepsonprinter.com for details.
HS = High-speed Print Mode (Bi-directional Print Mode) | Print speeds are shown in min:sec.
Epson Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900 Print Engine Specifications
Printing Technology Advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head with ink repelling coating technology 10-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head 11-cartridge (O, G, C, Lc, VM, VLm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK) Auto head alignment and cleaning technology Auto sharing black ink channel Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink technology Professional-level pigment-based ink technology Nozzle Configuration Color and Monochrome 360 nozzles x 10 Optional SpectroProofer (24/44) Carriage mechanism 24" or 44" wide Spectrophotometer X-Rite ILS20ED Measurement accuracy Below 0.2 dE94 Minimum patch size 7.9 mm x 7.9 mm Measurement time 15 patches per second UV handling UV and UV-cut version available (at time of order) Backing color White and black backing plates included Workflow integration Most leading third-party RIPs and workflows Printable Area Maximum paper width Maximum printable width Left and right margins Maximum printable length Minimum paper width Media Handling SP7900 Media input Cut-sheet size SP9900 Media input Cut-sheet size Roll media take-up reel (SP9900 only) Media core compatibility Max. roll media diameter Media weight Minimum sheet size Built-in media cutter SP7900 24" SP9900 44" SP7900 24.16" SP9900 44.16" 0 to 3 mm each (0.24" total) Limited by application, OS, and driver/RIP used 210 mm (8.27") Single roll up to 24" width Up to 24" wide media (auto-loading) Single roll up to 44" width Up to 44" wide media (auto-loading) Auto forward and backward; Light-based media tension sensor User-adjustable roll media adapters accept either 2" or 3" media cores 6" (when using a 3" core) 12 lb bond (0.8 mm), up to 1.5 mm posterboard 210 mm x 279 mm / 8.27" x 11" Rotary cutting, automatic and manual Product/Accessories Part Numbers SP7900 SP9900 Epson Stylus Pro Printer SP7900HDR SP9900HDR Epson SpectroProofer UV-cut filter version Automatic Take-up Reel System Replacement 44" Take-up Reel Core Additional Roll Media Adapters Replacement Printer Cutter Blade Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank Extended Service Programs Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus service Additional Two-year Epson Preferred Plus service Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus service SpectroProofer only SPECTRO24 SPECTRO44 SPECTRO24UV SPECTRO44UV Not Available C12C815321 Not Available C815121 C12C811241 C12C811241 C12C815331 C12C815331 C12C890191 C12C890191

Drople Technology t Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters Variable Droplet Technology produces up to three different droplet sizes per print line Resolution 2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi Print Engine SpeedA 16" x 20" prints from 2:53 to 7:14 Normal is 3:47 20" x 30" prints from 5:03 to 12:52 Normal is 6:39 40" x 60" prints from 15:26 to 40:05 Normal is 24:20 Acoustic Noise Level Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779 Operating Systems Supported Macintosh Tiger 10.4.9 or higher (universal binary) Leopard 10.5 or higher (16-bit image file support) Windows Vista and XP (both 32- and 64-bit supported) Printer Interfaces Includes as standard one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) and one Ethernet port (10/100Base-T) Dimensions SP7900 54" (W) x 27" (D) x 48" (H) Weight: 187 lb SP9900 74" (W) x 27" (D) x 48" (H) Weight: 256 lb Dimensions and weight include printer stand BorderFree Printing Left and right borderless bleed printing for the following roll media widths: SP7900 10", 13", 16", 17", 24" SP9900 10", 13", 16", 17", 24", 36", 44" Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length when printing on roll media.
EPP900B1 EPP900B1 EPP900B2 EPP900B2 EPPSPB1 EPPSPB1 (350 ml) T596100 T596200 T596300 T596400 T596500 T596600 T596700 T596800 T596900 T596A00 T596B00 (700 ml) T636100 T636200 T636300 T636400 T636500 T636600 T636700 T636800 T636900 T636A00 T636B00
Epson Intelligent Pressurized Ink CartridgesB Starter cartridge fill volume 110 ml x 11 total colors (used for initial fill at setup) Replacement cartridge 150 ml, 350 ml or 700 ml, fill volume each color x 11 colors total Ink cartridge shelf life 2 years from printed production (recommended) date or 6 months after open Lightfastness RatingsC Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink Color: Up to 200 years B&W: 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 printers performance at the manufacturing stage, ensuring consistent color output from printer to printer and print to print.
Epson UltraChrome HDR Ink (150 ml) Photo Black ink cartridge T642100 Cyan ink cartridge T642200 Vivid Magenta ink cartridge T642300 Yellow ink cartridge T642400 Light Cyan ink cartridge T642500 Vivid Light Magenta ink cartridge T642600 Light Black ink cartridge T642700 Matte Black ink cartridge T642800 Light Light Black ink cartridge T642900 Orange ink cartridge T642A00 Green ink cartridge T642B00
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 C 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/cartridge info 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. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.

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