Epson Stylus C84

Professional performance. Long-lasting results.

What if a desktop printer offered the power and versatility to produce brilliant frame-ready photos, sharp text and everyday documents, plus durable, smudge-proof prints? What if that printer could speed through any task with ease, and even offer a cost-effective solution for multiple printing needs?

The Epson Stylus® C84 makes all this a reality. With the precision required to consistently deliver crystal-clear images, it's ideal for virtually any application. Epson DURABrite inks ensure water-resistant, light-resistant, smudge-resistant results to preserve cherished photos and important documents. And, 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi offers Photo Quality clarity and detail so the printer produces remarkable photos, text, or graphics.

A champion performer whatever the task at hand, the Epson Stylus C84 also offers true BorderFree printing for frame-ready prints in several popular sizes. Even when printing on plain paper, this ink jet delivers show-stopping results! In addition to its extraordinary output, it also enhances productivity with powerful, high-speed performance. The Epson Stylus C84 speeds through black text at up to 22 ppm and color at up to 12 ppm. And, the printer's individual ink cartridges provide an added convenience, as well as more economical operation.

Specifications

Ink Type

• DURABrite® Inks

Light Resistance / Print Longevity

• Offers long lasting durability for brilliant, fade resistant prints, even on plain paper¹
  

• Water-resistant output including plain paper

Maximum Resolution (dots per inch)

• Up to 5760 x 1440 optimized dpi using RPM™ on various media

Printing Technology

• CMYK drop-on-demand Micro Piezo® ink jet technology; Optimized for plain paper printing

Minimum Ink Droplet Size

• Variable Six sizes as small as 3 picoliters

Ink Cartridge Configuration

• Individual ink cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Ink Palette

• Four Color

Nozzle Configuration

• Monochrome head 180 nozzles,
  Color head 59 nozzles x 3 (CMY)

Print Speed

Black

• Up to 22 ppm²

Color

• Up to 12 ppm²

4" x 6" Photo

• 1 min 7 sec²

8" x 10" Photo

• 2 min 18 sec²

Paper Handling

Maximum Paper Width

• Single Sheet - 8.5 in.

Maximum Printable Area

• 8.26" x 10.76" (letter size): Top margin .12" Left margin .12" Bottom margin .12" Right margin .12"

Paper Sizes

• Letter, legal, half-letter, executive, user definable 3.5" x 3.5" up to 8.5" x 44"

Borderless Photo Sizes

• 4" x 6" and letter size Borderless Photo Printing on Epson Glossy Photo Paper and DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper

Paper Types

• Plain, bond, Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper, Epson Premium Bright White Paper, Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight, Epson Double-sided Matte Paper, Epson Glossy Photo Paper, Epson Semigloss Photo Paper, Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper, Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Cards, Epson Ink Jet Transparencies

Envelope Types

• Standard (No. 10)-Plain, bond and air mail paper

Maximum Paper Thickness

• 0.27mm

Paper Capacity

• Input paper tray 120 sheets, 20 lb/15 envelopes

Ink Cartridge Life

Black Ink Yield

• High Capacity Cartridge: 950 pages (5% coverage), 1350 pages (ISO 10561); Standard Capacity Cartridge: 420 pages (5% coverage)³

Color Ink Yield

• 450 pages (5% coverage)³

Ink Shelf Life

• 2 years from production date

Hardware and Software Details

Printer Dimensions & Weight

• 18.1" x 23.3" x 12.1" (W x D x H) with trays extended; 9.3 lb (without ink cartridges)

Printer Case Color

• Silver and dark gray

Interface and Connectivity

• USB, Parallel (IEEE 1284)

Operating Systems

• Windows USB - Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP;
  Windows Parallel - Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT 4.0 or XP;
  Macintosh USB - Macintosh System 8.6 - 9.x, OS X 10.1 or later

Software Included

• EPSON Software™ Film Factory™ 2.5 (Exif Compatible)

Printer Language

• EPSON ESC/P Raster; EPSON Remote

Color Management

• Color Controls, PhotoEnhance, ICM

Sound Level

• 42 dB (A)

Printer Duty

• 5,000 pages per month

Environmental Conditions

• Temperature: Operating 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C), Storage -4° to 104° F (-20° to 40° C)
  

• Relative Humidity: Operating 20% to 80%, Storage 5% to 85% (no condensation)

Safety Approvals

• Safety Standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA22.2 950 with D3; RFI: FCC part 15 subpart B class B, CSA C108.8 class B

Power Requirements

Rated Voltage

• 120V AC +/- 10%

Rated Frequency

• 50-60 Hz

Rated Current

• 0.2 - 0.4A

Power Consumption

• Approx. 19W (ISO 10561 letter pattern)

Options

• 802.11b Wireless Print Server
  (Included with Epson Stylus C84WN)
  

• EpsonNet 10/100 Ethernet Print Server
  (Included with Epson Stylus C84N)
  

• Bluetooth Print Adapter from Epson

Warranty

• Standard one year limited warranty including Epson Exchange program (U.S. and Canada only)

Notes¹

• Light-resistance rating based on accelerated testing of prints on Epson special media, displayed indoors, under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to image, display conditions, light intensity, paper, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Ratings based on ink only; some papers may discolor over time. Epson does not guarantee the longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them.
  

• ²Pages per minute based on text memo in Economy mode on plain paper. Color photo is in Photo Mode on Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper. Additional processing time may vary based on system configuration, software application and page complexity
  

• ³Cartridge life will vary with images printed, print settings, papers, and frequency of use. Some ink from first cartridge used for initialization.