Epson SureColor SC-P9500 Spectro Large Format 44 inch Printer

The Epson SureColor SC-P9500 Spectro 44-inch/1118mm is a true 12-colour large format printer delivering the widest colour gamut for artists and photographers, the most reliable reproduction for professional proofing, and the fastest throughput for high-volume production. Featuring newly-developed UltraChrome PRO ink with K3 technology, the Epson SureColor SC-P9500 Spectro is also available without a spectrometer, the Epson SureColor SC-P9500 and replaces the Epson SC-P9000 Series printers.

Description

The Epson SureColor SC-P9500 Spectro 44-inch/1118mm is a true 12-colour large format printer delivering the widest colour gamut for artists and photographers, the most reliable reproduction for professional proofing, and the fastest throughput for high-volume production. Featuring newly-developed UltraChrome PRO ink with K3 technology, the Epson SureColor SC-P9500 Spectro is also available without a spectrometer, the Epson SureColor SC-P9500 and replaces the Epson SC-P9000 Series printers.

The most colour accurate large format printers on the market utilising twelve colours, the Espon SureColor SC-P9500 Spectro and SC-P9500 deliver 99% of Pantone colour library.The Epson SureColor SC-P9500 Spectro and SC-P9500 large format printers are part of a new series of 12-colour printers from Epson, including the 24 inch/610 mm solutions, the Epson SureColor SC-P7500 and the SC-P7500 Spectro.

At Design Supply, an Epson ProGraphics Gold Partner, we work closely with Epson to provide the best solutions available to get the job done for your business and maximise your opportunities. With over 28 years of experience in the large format printer market, we offer expertise and knowledge in tailoring the exact solution for your specific application.

 

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KEY FEATURES

The Epson SC-P9500 Spectro delivers the finest image quality available today for photographers and artists, and offers the most reliable reproduction for professional proofing and the most rapid throughput for high-volume production.  Featuring the newly-developed Epson UltraChrome® Pro 12 Inks with K3 technology and Epson Micro Piezo TFP printhead, the Epson SC-P9500 Spectro delivers the widest ever colour gamut with 99% Pantone coverage.  Epson UltraChrome Pro 12 inks deliver the ultimate in colour accuracy. Epson K3 technology delivers the best perceptual black density with black enhancement overcoating technology, resulting in more striking and dramatic results.  The Epson-designed advanced printheads deliver smooth gradations and accurate texture reproduction.The Epson SC-P9500 Spectro provides automated colour management and verification-related tasks for a range of proofing applications.

The Epson SC-P9500 Spectro features  a new standard in ease of use.   A new intuitive, user-friendly interface, removes the guesswork .   The Epson Media Installer tool  is ideal for quick and painless media registration.  The 4.3″ LCD touch-screen panel has a range of configuration options, including a large print status view that makes the print job status easy to view from a distance.   An illuminated paper path makes it easier to watch the printing in progress.   A new dustproof chassis keeps media dust-free and Samtent protection cloth protects printouts when they exit the printer,  with the printed side of the media face-up,  eliminating any scratching.

SPECIFICATIONS

The Epson SC-P9500 Spectro large format printer produces up to 2400 x 1200 dpi resolution.  The SC-P9500 Spectro combines an Epson PrecisionCore TFP 12 printhead with 300 dpi resolution and 12 channels to deliver speed alongside quality.   The Epson-designed, advanced printheads use up to 800 nozzles for each colour, to produce perfectly accurate dot placement. The printer includes 2GB of memory.

The Epson SC-P9500 Spectro large format printer is compatible with the newly developed Ultrachrome Pro 12-colour ink set with K3 technology.   The colours include cyan, vivid magenta, yellow, photo black, matte black, gray, light gray, light cyan, vivid light magenta, orange, green and violet.   The individual colour cartridges are available in both 350ml and 700 ml sizes. An internal ink buffer and sub-tank enables the changing of ink cartridges as soon as the current print job finishes and the 12-channel print head eliminates the need for black ink switching as required on previous models. UltraChrome Pro 12 inks deliver the ultimate in  colour accuracy, with the widest colour gamut on the market, and they also provide the best perceptual black density with black enhancement overcoating technology.

The Epson SC-P9500 Spectro provides automated colour management and verification-related tasks for a range of proofing applications. Developed jointly with X-rite, the high performance off-carriage, in-line SpectroProofer features the ILS30 colorimeter and provides automated colour measurement directly on supported SC- P-Series printers. It features software selectable illuminates between M0, M1, and M2 and conforms to the new ISO lighting and measurement standards. The Epson SC-P9500 Spectro enables printer calibration performed with Epson’s new Color Calibration Utility, an easy-to-use fast calibration tool that ensures consistent colour across a fleet of printers. Calibration data is stored on the printer, simplifying support for multiple users and the calibrated data can be used for all media types including third party. The SC-P9500 Spectro provides industry-standard accurate printer-to-printer colour matching, as well as advanced measurement and certification, ensuring consistent, repeatable colour accuracy when using different media, rapidly measuring control strips and colour charts when creating ICC profiles and print verification results. Programming colour management workflows are automated resulting in faster speed, higher colour accuracy and lower costs.

The Epson SC-P9500 Spectro large format printer has a number of new, intelligent built-in features to ensure reliability and longevity with minimal maintenance.  Epson’s unique Nozzle Verification Technology (NVT) fixes blocked nozzles automatically and can be performed before every job or can be set to run automatically between jobs during unattended printing. PrecisionCore technology ensures there’s no loss of quality or detail featuring variable-sized droplet technology with a minimum droplet size of 3.5 picoliters.

The new Epson Media Installer tool is ideal for quick and painless media registration.  The spindle-less flange makes paper roll loading easy and comes with an automatic paper adapter, easily switchable to support both 2-inch and 3-inch core paper rolls and is suitable for most media types.

The 4.3 inch touch screen panel has a range of configuration options, including a large print status view, that makes the print job easy to see from a distance.  An illuminated paper path makes it easy to watch printing in progress.  The Epson SC-P9500 Spectro features a high speed durable rotary cutter which cuts through all media including canvas and adhesive paper, smoothly, cleanly, and quickly. Printouts fall onto a new samtent protection cloth, with the printed side of the media face-up, eliminating scratching and protecting the print.

Epson’s Windows Layout Manager enables efficient printing of images created in various applications and sizes. Layout options enable editing and arranging artwork freely and creatively, including options to multiply a single image within the same printout maximising paper usage and cutting down costs.

The Epson SC-P9500 Spectro large format printer is compatible with over 25 Epson media including: fine art papers (ultrasmooth, velvet, Somerset velvet); matte papers (single and double weight, heavy, enhanced, double-sided, archival); hot press and cold press (bright, natural); watercolour paper (radiant white);  canvas (water resistant matte, premium satin, production matte) and backlit film (matte). Additionally, Epson specialist media compatible with the Epson SC-P9500 Spectro include: premium photo paper (semigloss, glossy, luster); photo paper (gloss, quality ink jet, traditional); proofing paper (commercial, standard); posterboard (enhanced matte) . The Epson SC-P9500 Spectro is compatible with roll paper  (0.08mm – 0.5mm thickness) and cut sheet (0.08mm – 1.5mm thickness). Our media specialists at Design Supply have the expertise to help you determine the best solutions for your particular printing needs.

Different configurations are available, and our sales specialists at Design Supply will advise on the best solution.

Other optional accessories for the Epson SC-P9500 Spectro large format printer include a 320 GB self-encrypted hard disk drive  for boosting workgroup productivity by quickly transferring print jobs to free-up workstations.  An Adobe Postscript Unit is another option, ideal for performing a test print without the need of a computer, to check for quality and to confirm the entire print run directly at the printer, saving waste from a large print run that doesn’t meet expectations.   An Auto Take up reel unit is available and additional Roll Media Adapters are user adjustable, compatible with 2” or 3” core media, and available for multiple media users.

Count on dependable support to create the best image possible from Epson and Design Supply. For added peace of mind, Epson SureColor SC-P Series printers feature a 12-month on site service warranty. Epson CoverPlus is a post warranty extended 3-,4-, and 5-year support service available to help you enhance your printing and imaging environment, protect your IT investment and grow your business. Ask us at Design Supply, and we can tailor the best solution possible for your needs.

 

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

Epson SureColor SC-P9500 Spectro: C11CH13301A3

SpectroProofer with Xrite ILS30

Initial ink cartridges 12 x 110ml

Setup guide

User manual (CD)

12 month warranty document

Power cable

Software included or provided via download:

Driver and utilities (EpsonNet Easyinstall, Easynet Print (Windows only), EpsonNet config)CD

Software (LFP RemotePanel 2)CD

Options:

320 GB Self Encrypting Hard Disk: C12C934551

Adobe PostScript 3 Expansion Unit: C12C934571

Auto Take Up Reel Unit: C12C815321


Consumables

Photo Black  UltraChrome PRO 700 ml:C13T44J140

Cyan UltraChrome PRO 700 ml: C13T44J240

Vivid Magenta UltraChrome PRO 700 ml: C13T44J340

Yellow UltraChrome PRO 700 ml: C13T44J440

Light Cyan UltraChrome PRO 700 ml: C13T44J540

Vivid Light Magenta UltraChrome PRO 700 ml: C13T44J640

Gray UltraChrome PRO 700 ml: C13T44J740

Matte Black UltraChrome PRO 700 ml: C13T44J840

Light Gray UltraChrome PRO 700 ml: C13T44J940

Green Ultachrome PRO 700 ml: C13T44JB40

Orange UltraChrome PRO 700 ml: C13T44JA40

Violet  UltraChrome PRO 700 ml: C13T804D00

Photo Black UltraChrome PRO 350 ml: C13T44Q140

Cyan UltraChrome PRO 350 ml: C13T44Q240

Vivid Magenta UltraChrome PRO 350 ml: C13T44Q340

Yellow UltraChrome PRO 350 ml: C13T44Q440

Light Cyan UltraChrome PRO 350 ml: C13T44Q540

Vivid Light Magenta UltraChrome PRO 350 ml: C13T44Q640

Gray  UltraChrome PRO 350 ml: C13T44Q740

Matte Black UltraChrome PRO 350 ml: C13T44Q840

Light Gray UltraChrome PRO 350 ml: C13T44Q940

Green Ultachrome PRO 350 ml: C13T44QB40

Orange UltraChrome PRO 350 ml: C13T44QA40

Violet UltraChrome PRO 700 ml: C13T44QD40

Maintenance Box T699700: C13T699700

Borderless Replacement Kit: C13S210102

AutoCutter Spare Blade: C12C815331

Paper Roll Belt: C12C890121

Roll Media Adapter: C12C811241


Extended CoverPlus Warranties

SC-P9500 3 Year OSSE:  CP03OSSECH13

SC-P9500 4 Year OSSE:  CP04OSSECH13

SC-P9500 5 Year OSSE: CP05OSSECH13

DATA SHEETS

Epson SureColor SC-P9500& SC-P7500 Brochure

Digigraphie by Epson Brochure

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

In 1993, Epson entered the inkjet printing market with the innovative Epson Stylus 800, and introduced its market changing printhead with Epson Micro Piezo technology, making a permanent technological advancement which remains at the forefront today.  In 1994, Epson introduced the Stylus Pro, the world’s first 720 dpi colour inkjet printer.  In 1998, the Epson Stylus Pro 800 was selected by NASA for the STS-95 mission and Epson introduced the first colour inkjet printer with built-in USB connectivity.  Epson is a global leader dedicated to driving innovations based on compact, energy-saving, and high precision technologies. Epson continues to develop breakthroughs in technology and applications including industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems, as well as print, projection and display, building on more than 60 years of innovation of Seiko Epson, which began as a watchmaker.

Epson SureColor SC-P printers incorporate a number of Epson proprietary technologies including Micro Piezo, PrecisionCore, Variable Sized Droplet Technology (VSDT), Exotic Thin Film Piezo (TFP), Low Vibration Meniscus Control, UltraChrome® Pro 12 Inks with K3 technology.

Epson introduced the award-winning proprietary piezo-electric technology, called Micro Piezo in 1993, and Micro Piezo has made Epson inkjet printers renowned for their high quality output, reliability, and low running costs.  Today, Epson is the only company that uses the piezo-electric printhead throughout its inkjet printing device range, from the smallest personal photo printer to the largest industrial system.  Epson Micro Piezo technology fires ink droplets onto a surface by applying an electric charge to piezo-electric elements, which bend when an electrical charge is passed through them.  Using piezo-electric technology, the amount of ink pulled into and expelled out of the nozzles can be very accurately controlled by varying the electrical charge given to the piezo-electric elements.  This enables the printhead to eject ink droplets in a range of precisely controlled sizes.  Ink droplets are propelled instead of heating the ink, which results in a wider range of printing applications and media compatibility, including paper, and industrial applications, fabric printing, indoor filter fabrication and applying patterns to electronic circuit boards. Epson Micro Piezo technology minimises impact on the environment because it uses ink very efficiently and places ink droplets accurately, to prevent wasted paper.  The printheads last the lifetime of the printer.

Epson PrecisionCore printhead technology features new enhancements including a new wave form, improving dot placement and accuracy, delivering Epson’s renowned industry-leading output quality at high speed. Inch for inch, the high-resolution Epson print chips are one of the fastest inkjet printing technologies in the world.  PrecisionCore piezo elements each fire nearly 50,000 times per second.  PrecisionCore has up to triple the nozzle density of conventional Epson piezo printheads.  The nozzles are roughly 20 microns in diameter and deliver small, round, repeatable dots about 40 microns across.  This dot precision creates sharp text and fine lines. PrecisionCore uses the power of the piezo crystal to increase reliability.  The piezo element generates a voltage that can detect in milliseconds, whether its firing normally and self diagnose its health.  The automatic nozzle check system uses advanced ink droplet detection to eliminate misprinting caused by nozzle clogging.  Ink drops with an electrical charge are read by a sensor which takes less than 15 seconds, requires no media and consumes only a miniscule amount of ink.    PrecisionCore’s micro-mechanical firing elements avoid material limitations faced by heat-based systems.  More colourful and durable ink formulations with higher concentrations of colorants and binders can be used compared to heat-based systems, allowing for printing on a much wider range of substrates. PrecisionCore Scalable Technology is designed for products ranging from industrial systems such as large-scale label presses to desktop printers.  Its modularity allows PrecisionCore print chips to be arrayed in both moving serial and fixed line printhead configurations.

Epson Variable Sized Droplet Technology (VSDT) refers to the capability of Epson’s Micro Piezo printhead technology to eject ink droplets of different sizes by varying the electrical charge give to the piezo-electric elements.  Epson’s printers can achieve up to five variable sized ink droplets as small as 1.5 picoliters.  Such superior precision results in sharp, rich, and virtually grain-free text and images, key qualities strongly associated through the years with Epson’s renowned photo-quality prints. The low temperature of operation makes Epson Micro Piezo printheads compatible with a wide range of inks, including dye and pigment types, solvent inks, and ultraviolet cure inks.  Epson Micro Piezo printheads run much cooler than thermal inkjet ones and can provide reliable operation for the life span of the printer.  Epson ink cartridges do not require a printhead attached, making the ink cartridges more affordable, and environmentally friendly.  Epson Micro Piezo printheads use less power than thermal inkjet printheads because the piezo-electric method of ink ejection is far more efficient.

The Epson Exotic Thin Film Piezo (TFP) printhead and Low Vibration Meniscus Control technologies deliver a superior level of ink placement accuracy and extraordinary photographic quality.  The Epson TFP is the highest resolution 1-inch wide high performance inkjet printhead with 800 nozzles per channel.  It is capable of using up to 10 separate ink channels simultaneously.  Epson Low Vibration Meniscus Control technology delivers highly accurate dot shape and high precision impact point control for extreme dot placement accuracy by precisely controlling the curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle before releasing it onto the media.  There is an ink repelling coating which dramatically reduces nozzle clogging.  Variable size droplets, as small as 3.5 picoliters in the SC-P printer series decrease the print times and optimise the photographic quality.

The newly-developed Epson UltraChrome Pro 12 Ink with K3 technology has been specifically designed for the SC-P7500 and SC-P9500 large format printers.   UltraChrome Pro 12 inks include orange, green and violet, and deliver the ultimate in  colour accuracy with the widest colour gamut on the market and 99% Pantone coverage.  UltraChrome Pro 12 Ink also deliver the best perceptual black density with black enhancement overcoating technology.   Epson UltraChrome® Pro 12 Ink sets are pigment inks with high pigment density and Resin Encapsulation technology delivers superior gloss uniformity for more stability and even surface and gloss, and high stability on a wide variety of media including fine art, speciality and plain paper.  Epson UltraChrome® Pro 12 Inks can be used on a wide variety of media while maintaining outstanding light fastness and made for professional display and sales applications.    Epson UltraChrome® Pro 12  inks are ideal for fine art, photography and proofing.

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