The Epson SureColor P5000 Standard Edition 17 In. Wide-Format Inkjet Printer is targeted at two main print industry sectors - pre-press proofing for advertisers, manufacturers and packaging designers, and gallery quality printing for pro-photographers and fine artists. The printer can be supplied in two possible setups - with violet ink for proofing applications, or with an LLK inkset for fine art and photography. Utilizing the latest PrecisionCore TFP printhead and Epson Precision Dot screening technologies, the P5000 will create sharp 17"-wide prints at a resolution up to 2880 x 1440 dpi and with a wide gamut thanks to a 10-color pigment-based UltraChrome HDX ink system, which includes orange and green inks and change achieve black 1.5 times denser than earlier generations. This Standard Edition features a three-level black ink system that includes Light Light Black in order to provide smooth gradations with the Advanced Black-and-White Photo Mode. The SC-P5000 has a range of improved and new reliability features to ensure smooth running. New covers and seals help reduce dust intrusion, while timer cleaning, an improved automatic nozzle check and a guided cleaning procedure help guarantee reliability while limiting wastage. The SC-P5000 offers some of the highest colour accuracy in the market, and can perfectly reproduce up to 99% of Pantone Solid Coated Colours. Corporate colours, bold artwork and natural photographed tones will all be duplicated perfectly.
The first of these is auto-switching black ink, which will allow users to move from photo black to matte black, and vice versa, without needing to physically replace their cartridges or heads. The second is auto-switching media handling, allowing users to go from a top-loading roll feed path with BorderFree support to a front cassette for sheet media. Other loading options include single-sheet top loading and straight-through path for media up to 1.5mm thick. An automatic cutter is built into the unit as well to assist with roll media. Additionally, it features a 2.7" LCD screen to check and change settings while it offers both USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity options. The SC-P5000's colour accuracy is matched only by its print quality thanks to Epson's advanced printhead technology, which makes creating high-resolution, long-lasting prints look effortless. 3.5pl droplet size and 2880x1440dpi resolution ensure crisp, detailed results, while UltraChrome HDX inks offer wider colour gamut, increased optical density and greatly improved lightfastness. Epson's UltraChrome HDX pigment ink technology uses 10 colors, including orange and green, to produce images with a wide gamut and accurate colors. This redeveloped ink offers vastly improved print permanence ratings and the black inks are now 1.5 times denser than the previous generation. This Standard Edition of the printer also includes a Light Light Black ink for a three-level black ink set that will help produce smooth gradations in both color and black-and-white prints. Additionally, the ink comes in large 200mL cartridges. The SC-P5000 is designed to make setup and media handling quick and simple. An internal colour calibration sensor and optional SpectroProofer ensure colour consistency over time. Meanwhile, simple media switching, a step-by-step media handling guide on the printer's display panel and easy troubleshooting mena no special training is needed to operate the printer. Able to work with a variety of media up to 17" wide, the SureColor P5000 is an excellent wide-format option for users looking to print large. It features auto-switching between the roll media feed and a front paper cassette for working with multiple types of media without needing to physically swap it out. Also, it has a high-speed rotary cutter for assist with roll media. Additionally, the top-loading roll path support BorderFree printing at 8", 10", 11", 13", 14", 16", 16.5", and 17" widths. Also, sheet media can be loaded in the front cassette or a single-sheet top loading and straight-through path for media up to 1.5mm thick.
Features:
Perfect proofing printer: Up to 99% Pantone Solid Coated Colour accuracy
Outstanding reliability: Reliable day-to-day operation and reduced maintenance
Simple setup and operation: A range of features to ensure easy set-up and media handling
17-inch printer with violet ink: The first and only 17-inch large format printer with violet ink for proofing
Specifications
Specifications
Printer Specs
Maximum Resolution
2880 x 1440 dpi
Ink Droplet Size
3.5 pL
Ink Type
Pigment
Ink Cartridge System
11 individual cartridges
Paper Handling
Front tray Roll feed
Connectivity
USB 2.0 Ethernet
System Requirements
Windows Mac OS X, macOS
Power Source
100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, 0.7-0.4 A
Printer Type
Inkjet
Borderless Printing
8" / 20.3 cm, 10" / 25.4 cm, 11" / 27.9 cm, 13" / 33 cm, 14" / 35.6 cm, 16" / 40.6 cm, 16.5" / 41.9 cm, 17" / 43.2 cm
Maximum Paper Thickness
31.5-59.1 mil / 0.8-1.5 mm
Media Supported
Minimum Cut-Sheet Size: 8 x 10" / 20.3 x 25.4 cm Maximum Paper Width: 17" / 43.2 cm Roll Width: 8-17" / 20.3-43.2 cm Roll Length: Up to 147' / 45 m on 2" / 5.1 cm core, 100' / 30.5 m on 3" / 7.6 cm core