• 17" x 22" format printer

• Maximum resolution 1440 x 720 dpi

• Epson Dye inks

• Adobe PostScript 3

The Epson Stylus® Color 3000 represents the ultimate in desktop Photo Quality full bleed output. Utilizing Epson proprietary Micro Piezo® ink jet technology, QuickDry™ inks, and AcuPhoto™ halftoning, the Epson Stylus Color 3000 represents a powerful and persuasive tool for presenting your graphical ideas to clients.

Developed with the graphic designer in mind, the Epson Stylus Color 3000 allows you to present full, 17" x 22" design layouts at an astonishing 1440 x 720 dpi. With its superior Photo Quality, the Epson Stylus Color 3000 is the best investment you can make in your design career. Just imagine, full bleed output that rivals the quality of products costing thousands of dollars more.

With standard features like Adobe PostScript 3 for Windows 95/98/2000, Mac OS, and PANTONE Calibrated approved colors, in addition to options like internal Ethernet for EtherTalk, Novell, and TCP/IP network support, your investment will grow with your design studio.

Best of all, the Epson Stylus Color 3000 can produce your Photo Quality color comps at overall print speeds faster than any other product in its price category. If you currently use an outside service bureau, or the color copier at work for your color comps, the Epson Stylus Color 3000 will make you look better in half the time.

Backed by Epson's reputation for reliability, the Epson Stylus Color 3000 comes with a full two year Epson Preferred limited warranty, so you can enjoy consistent quality and performance without worries. And for service and assistance that is second-to-none, Epson offers the Epson Connection, a toll-free support hotline to answer any questions you may have.

The Epson Stylus Color 3000 is the only choice for unrivaled full bleed, Photo Quality color and performance for today's most successful graphic designers.

Printing Method

• Four-color (CMYK) drop-on-demand Micro Piezo® ink jet technology

Nozzle Configuration

• Monochrome head: 128 nozzles (K)

• Color head: 64 nozzles x 3 (CMY)

Epson Ink Technology

• Epson standard Dye Inks

Droplet Technology

• Single size droplet

Resolution

• 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi; 180 x 180 dpi

Print Engine Speed*

• Maximum engine rated print speeds up to 7 PPM monochrome; 7 PPM color (letter size)

• Based upon print engine speed only. Total throughput times depend upon front end RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, etc.

Printer Language

• EPSON ESC/P 2, IBM XL24E

• Adobe PostScript 3 with software driver

Operating Systems Supported

• Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0x, Windows 2000, Windows XP compatible using Windows resident driver, Macintosh system 7.x or higher Adobe PostScript 3 software driver (CPSI) for Windows 95/98 and Mac OS

Physical Dimensions

• 31.89" W x 9.45" D x 22.24" H

• 49.6 lb

Printer Interfaces

• Bi-directional parallel interface (IEEE-1284 Level 1 device) Macintosh compatible 8-pin mini-din serial interface (Up to 1.8 mbps max. transfer rate)

Printable Area

• Live print area: 16.12" x 21.31"; top margin: .14", bottom margin: .56", right margin: .25", Left margin: .13"

Paper Capacity

• Input paper tray: 100 sheets/10 envelopes

• Output paper tray: 30 sheets

Media Handling

Thickness, Weight

• .003" to .005", 17 to 24 lb.

Types

• Plain, bond, EPSON Photo Quality film and paper, transparencies, self-adhesive sheets, Photo Quality ink jet cards, high quality banner paper, labels, envelopes, and iron-on transfers

Envelopes

• NO. 10, DL, C5 plain paper, bond paper, air mail

Epson Intelligent Ink Cartridge

Ink Cartridge Life

Black Ink Life

• 3800 pages/A4 (ISO/IEC 10561 Letter Pattern@ 360 dpi)

Color Ink Life

• 2100 pages/A4 @ 360 dpi, 5% coverage for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow)

Ink Shelf Life

• 2 years from production date

Environmental Characteristics

Temperature

• Operating: 500 to 950 F(100 to 350 C)

• Storage: -40 to 1400F (-200 to 600C)

Humidity

• Operating: 20 to 80% relative humidity

• Storage: 5 to 85% relative humidity (no condensation)

Safety Approvals

• Safety Standards: UL1950 with D3, CSA C22.2 950 with D3; EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B

Sound Level

• 45 dB(A) (ISO 7779)

Reliability

Print Head Life

• 2 billion dots/nozzle

Total Print Volume

• 75,000 pages(A3)

Power Requirements

Rated Voltage

• 120V AC +/- 10%

Rated Frequency

• 50 to 60 Hz

Rated Current

• 0.7 Amp (max)

Power Consumption

• Approx. 21 W

Warranty

• Two Year Warranty