Epson Stylus Pro 9700 Printer & Epson 9700 Ink

Performance. Precision. Brilliance.

For more than a decade, Epson has set the standard by which all other photographic printing technologies are measured. So, when our engineers decided to develop the ultimate printing technology for Engineering Scientific and Display Signage applications, we focused on three main goals - Performance, Precision, and Brilliance.

Introducing the all-new Epson Stylus® Pro 7700 and 9700 printers

The Epson Stylus Pro 7700 (24-inch) and Epson Stylus Pro 9700 (44-inch) incorporate our latest achievements in high-performance ink jet printing. By combining the extreme precision of our MicroPiezo TFP™ print head, with the extraordinary performance of Epson UltraChrome® Vivid Magenta Ink, our newest generation of Epson Stylus Pro printers represent a level of printing technology unprecedented within the Engineering Scientific and Display Signage markets.

Our 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 our 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 our 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.

With every new introduction of an Epson Stylus Pro printer, we continue to innovate and refine the overall printing experience. Whether producing high-resolution architectural plans, highly-precise engineering drawings, extremely photographic GIS mapping output, or brilliant display signage, never before have Engineering Scientific and Creative Professionals had such powerful tools, allowing them to print their vision without compromise.

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
SP7700	24"
SP9700	44"
Maximum printable width
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
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 Speeds^A

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 Speeds^A

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 Cartridges^B

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 Ratings^C

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.

^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. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.

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