Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Printer Reviews

Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Printer Features and Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Printer Technical Details

Features & Benefits

Next Generation Print Head Technology

All New 8-Channel Print Head Technology

Print head design capable of handling eight separate ink channels
1-inch wide high-performance print head with 180 nozzles per channel

Maximum Resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi

Incredibly sharp text and line art
Extremely fine blends and photographic transitions

Variable-Sized Droplet with AMC Technology

Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliter to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality
Proprietary Active Meniscus Control (AMC) technology precisely controls the curvature of every ink droplet within each nozzle before releasing it onto the media. The result is extremely sharp and accurate placement of ink droplets for outstanding photographic print quality.

Epson PreciseColor Technology

In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Stylus Pro printers of the same model, Epson has enhanced the production process to include colorimetric calibration. This system evaluates and adjusts each printer’s difference at the manufacturing stage, assuring you of consistent color output from printer to printer.
Automatic Print Head Alignment Technology

Built-in sensor reads printed data for highly precise alignments of all color channels
Aligns both single and bi-directional print modes.

Automatic Print Head Cleaning Technology

Built-in sensor reads nozzle check pattern and automatically cleans print head if any problems are found – even partially clogged nozzles

Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink Technology

All New 8-Color Pigment-Based Ink System

High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
Professional print permanence ratings for truly sellable quality prints
High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation Technology for reduced gloss differential
Superior scratch resistance from improved pigment and resin chemistry
Color is stable immediately after printing – no short-term color shifting
Depending upon media – produces a black density up to 2.3 with an L* value of 4.1*
*Data based on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (250)

New Three-Level Black Ink Technology

Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks
Significantly improves the printer’s gray balance while eliminating color casts
Impressive midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range
Virtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of basic pigment chemistry
Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync and ICM™ workflows.

New Advanced Black and White Printing Technology

Unique driver technology taking full advantage of our three-level black system to produce professional black and white prints from color or grayscale image files
Proprietary Epson screening technology developed specifically for black and white printing
Produces a truly consistent image with no color crossover or color cast
Produces sellable quality neutral and toned black and white prints from a single ink set.

Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Price Range

reviews.cnet: Price Range: $1439

Specifications

Printing Method

8-Channel Print Head Technology
8-Color (C, Lc, M, Lm, Y, Lk, LLk + PK or MK) pigment based ink
Variable-Sized Droplet Micro Piezo drop-on-demand ink jet with AMC technology

Nozzle Configuration

Color and Monochrome heads: 180 nozzles x 8

Epson Ink Technology

Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink Technology

Droplet Technology

Smallest droplet size: 3.5 picoliter
Variable Droplet Technology can produce up to three different sizes per print line

Resolution

2880 x 1440 dpi; 1440 x 720 dpi; 720 x 720 dpi;
720 x 360 dpi; 360 x 360 dpi; 360 x 180 dpi

Print Engine Speed

16" x 20" prints from 1:18 to 12.57 – Normal is 6:41¹
24" x 30" prints from 2:12 to 26:54– Normal is 14:18¹
44" x 60" prints from 5:06 to 81:42 – Normal is 42.30 ¹

Acoustic Noise Level

Approximately 50 dB(A) according to ISO 7779

Printer Language / Drivers

Epson ESC/P2 raster photographic drivers standard
Supported by most leading third-party RIPs and workflows

Operating Systems Supported

Macintosh. Panther 10.3.9 or higher, Tiger 10.4 or higher
Windows. 2000 or XP (Pro or Home Edition)

Printer Interfaces

Includes one USB (1.1 and 2.0 compatible), one IEEE1394 FireWire and one Epson Expansion Slot used for installing the optional internal 10/100 BaseT Ethernet card

Physical Dimensions

67"(W) x 47"(H) x 26.7"(D)
Printer weight: 198 lb

BorderFree Printing

Left and right borderless “bleed” printing for the following roll media widths:
8.3", 10", 12", 13", 14", 16", 24", 36", 44"
Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length three different ways during printing on roll media

Printable Area

Maximum paper width: 44"
Left and right margins 0 or 3mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable width: 44.16"
Maximum printable length: Limited by application, operating systen and driver/rip

Media Handling

Media Input

Roll media size Single roll up to 44" width
Roll media length Up to 132' (limited by core dia.)
Cut sheet size Up to 44" wide media (auto loading)

Media Core Compatibility

Media core compatibility: Handles both 2" and 3" cored media
Max. roll media diameter 4" (2" core) or 6" (3" core)

Thickness, Weight

Weight 12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm posterboard

Media Cutter

Built-in media cutter: Automatic and manual cutting
Optional manual media cutter: Used for cutting very thick media

Epson Intelligent Ink Cartridge

Ink Cartridge Size

110ml or 220ml³ each color x 8 colors total

Ink Cartridge Life

Ink cartridge shelf life: 2 years from printed production date or 6 months after open

Lightfastness Ratings

Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink
Color: Up to 108 years²
B&W: Over 200 years²

Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Printer Cartridge

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User Reviews & Comments for Epson Stylus Pro 9800 Printer

CNET editors' review

Reviewed by: Philip Ryan
Edited by: Jim Hoffman
Reviewed on 11/16/06 Release date: 11/1/06

Epson separates its photo printers into groups, such as the snapshot-dedicated PictureMate line, the amateur-through-enthusiast Stylus Photo line, and the prosumer-through-professional Stylus Pro line. However, the company's latest high-end printer, the Stylus Pro 3800 does a lot to blur the line between enthusiast- and prosumer-level printers. For example, its list price is less than that of Canon's EOS 30D digital SLR, but Epson still includes the same print engine and ink set that grace its $2,000 Stylus Pro 4800, though the two use different physical ink cartridges.

Like its pricier sibling, the Stylus Pro 3800 accepts paper as large as 17 inches wide. In fact, the biggest appreciable difference between the two printers is the 3800's lack of a roll-feed option, which means that the largest photo you can print is 17x22 inches. Of course, that should be plenty large for most situations.

It's worth noting that the Stylus Pro 3800 isn't for everyone. Its wide tonal range, long-lasting prints, fantastic black-and-white printing, accurate color prints, and wide array of paper types make it wonderful for enthusiasts and professionals. But, if you don't plan on selling your prints, or you lean toward scrapbooking instead of fine art printing, you may be more economically served by something such as Epson's Stylus Photo R2400 or R1800, HP's Photosmart 8750 or Canon's i9900. Plus, any of these other printers will take up less desk space than the Stylus Pro 3800. However, if you're after the best print quality available for less than $1,300, this printer should definitely be toward the top of your list. And if you plan to use the printer for proofing, Epson offers a professional edition, which includes the same hardware but also ships with professional RIP software.