Base Printing Technology

Advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head with ink repelling coating technology
8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head
9-cartridge configured as:
Auto head alignment and cleaning technology
Auto sharing black ink channel
Professional-level pigment-based ink technology

Printer Nozzle Configuration

Colour and Monochrome 360 nozzles x 8

Droplet Technology

Smallest droplet size 3.5 picoliters
Variable Droplet Technology produces up to three different droplet sizes per print line

Resolution

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

Print Engine Speeds^A

16" x 20" prints from 1:53 to 7:14	Normal is 3:47
20" x 30" prints from 4:03 to 12:52	Normal is 6:39
40" x 60" prints from 12:26 to 40:05	Normal is 24:20

Acoustic Noise Level

Approximately 45 dB(A) according to ISO 7779

Operating Systems Supported

Macintosh	Leopard 10.5, Snow Leopard 10.6, or Lion 10.7 (Intel based)
Windows	XP, Vista, and Windows 7 (32 & 64-bit)

Printer Interfaces

Includes as standard one Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (1.1 compatible) and one Ethernet port (10/100Base-T)

Dimensions

SP7890	54" (W) x 27" (D) x 48" (H) Weight: 187 lb
SP9890	74" (W) x 27" (D) x 48" (H) Weight: 256 lb

BorderFree® Roll Printing

Left and right borderless "bleed" printing for the following roll media widths:

SP7890	10", 13", 16", 17", 24"
SP9890	10", 13", 16", 17", 24", 36", 44"

Optional SpectroProofer (24/44)

Carriage mechanism	24" or 44" wide
Spectrophotometer	X-Rite ILS20EP
Measurement accuracy	Below 0.50 dE94
Minimum patch size	7 mm x 15 mm
Measurement time	15 patches per second
UV handling	UV and UV-cut version available (at time of order)
Backing colour	White and black backing plates included
Media Thickness	Up to 18 point (0.45 mm)
Temperature Sensor	Both internal/external temperature readings
Workflow integration	Most leading third-party RIPs and workflows. Fully supported by the Epson Proofing Edition Series.

Printable Area

Maximum paper width
SP7890	24"
SP9890	44"
Maximum printable width
SP7890	24.16"
SP9890	44.16"
Left and right margins	0 to 3 mm each (0.24" total)
Maximum printable length	Limited by application, OS, and driver/RIP used
Minimum paper width	210 mm (8.27")

Media Handling

Media input
SP7890	Single roll up to 24" wide
SP9890	Single roll up to 44" wide
Cut-sheet size
SP7890	Cut-sheet up to 24" wide (auto-loading)
SP9890	Cut-sheet up to 44" wide (auto-loading)
Roll media take-up reel	Auto forward and backward;
(SP9890 only)	Light-based media tension sensor
Media core compatibility	User-adjustable roll media adapters accept either 2" or 3" media cores
Max. roll media diameter	6" (when using a 3" core)
Media weight	12 lb bond up to 1.5 mm posterboard
Minimum sheet size	8.27" x 11"
Built-in media cutter	Rotary cutting, automatic and manual

Epson Intelligent Pressurized Ink Cartridges^B

Starter cartridge fill volume	110 ml x 9 total colours (used for initial fill at setup)
Replacement cartridge fill volume	150 ml, 350 ml or 700 ml, each colour x 9 colours total
Ink cartridge shelf life (recommended)	2 years from production date or 6 months after open

Display Permanence Ratings^C

Colour	Up to 200 years
Black-and-White	Over 200 years

Epson PreciseColor™ Manufacturing

In order to ensure consistent printing between multiple Epson Stylus Pro printers of the same model, Epson has refined the manufacturing process to include colourimetric calibration. This process evaluates and adjusts each printer's performance at the manufacturing stage, ensuring consistent colour output from printer-to-printer and print-to-print.

Products and Accessory Part Numbers

Product Description	SP7890	SP9890
Epson Stylus Pro Printer	SP7890K3	SP9890K3
Epson Stylus Pro Designer Edition	SP7890DES	SP9890DES
Epson SpectroProofer	SPECTRO24	SPECTRO44
UV-Cut Filter Version	SPECTRO24UV	SPECTRO44UV
Automatic Take-up Reel System	Not Available	C12C815321
Replacement 44" Take-up Reel Core	Not Available	C815121
Additional Roll Media Adapters	C12C811241	C12C811241
Replacement Printer Cutter Blade	C12C815331	C12C815331
Replacement Ink Maintenance Tank	C12C890191	C12C890191
Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus Service	EPP7898B1	EPP7898B1
Additional Two-year Epson Preferred Plus Service	EPP7897B2	EPP7898B2
Additional One-year Epson Preferred Plus Service (SpectroProofer Only)	EPPSPB1	EPPSPB1

Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink

Ink Cartridge	(150 ml)	(350 ml)	(700 ml)
Photo Black	T642100	T596100	T636100
Cyan	T642200	T596200	T636200
Vivid Magenta	T642300	T596300	T636300
Yellow	T642400	T596400	T636400
Light Cyan	T642500	T596500	T636500
Vivid Light Magenta	T642600	T596600	T636600
Light Black	T642700	T596700	T636700
Matte Black	T642800	T596800	T636800
Light Light Black	T642900	T596900	T636900