Epson Stylus Pro 9890 Designer Edition Printer
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- B&H # EPSP9890D
- Mfr# SP9890DES
Product Highlights
- Automatic Color Management
- Auto Switches Between Photo, Matte Black
- Tracks Remaining Roll Length
- Large Cartridges Lower Print Cost
- Network-Enabled
- EFI Express RIP Software for Proofing
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The Stylus Pro 9890 Designer Edition Printer from Epson gives you the ability to print on almost any type of media, including rigid materials. As an upgrade of the Stylus Pro 7890, the printer has the ability to print on wider, 44-inch media and has an optional automatic take-up reel system which helps automate large print runs.
The Stylus Pro 9890 is ideal for signage, posters, and photography, and because it has 4 blacks it's ideal for printing your black and white photography. Switching between media is fast and easy, ensuring a better workflow and minimal down time while swapping media. Epson's ePlaten Media Loading Technology uses the roll's barcode to store information about each roll for the next time you use it. The printer will remember how much was left on the roll the next time you insert it into the printer. Because it knows exactly how much paper is left on the roll, you won't waste time and ink printing when there isn't enough left on the roll. This especially comes in handy if you frequently switch between printing media - you don't have to keep track of how much is left and if it's enough for your job, the printer does it for you. Other convenient features include automatic roll rewind upon media release and roll adapters instead of a media spindle which simply attach to the 2 ends of the roll and provide a secure connection to the printer. You also have the option to buy additional media adapters and leave them attached to frequently used rolls to speed up the media swapping process.
The nine individual ink cartridges are available in sizes up to 700 ml, helping you make in-house printing more cost-effective so you save valuable time and can fully control your results. The pressurized ink cartridges deliver the exact amount of ink required and should one of them run out during a print job, you can switch to a new cartridge right then and there, no need to cancel the current job, lose the page you were printing and start over.
The 9890 Designer Edition comes with EFI Express RIP software for proofing.
High-Precision Eight-Channel Epson MicroPiezo TFP Print Head
- Thin Film Piezo (TFP) print head design capable of handling eight separate ink channels
- One-inch-wide, high performance print head with 360 nozzles per channel
- Auto-sharing Black ink channel technology
- Low vibration meniscus control for highly accurate dot shape and placement
- Ink repelling coating for dramatically reduced nozzle clogging
- Produces variable-sized droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters to greatly decrease print times while optimizing photographic quality
Epson AccuPhoto HD Screening
- Advanced eight-color screening algorithm resulting in prints with superior color and clarity
- Maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 dpi for incredibly sharp text and line art
- Produces extremely fine blends and photographic transitions
- Extremely accurate highlight-to-shadow details
- No visible photographic graininess due to the printing process
- Ensures consistent color balance regardless of the viewing light source
- When combined with the precise dot placement accuracy of the Epson MicroPiezo TFP print head, overall photographic print quality is dramatically improved
- Automatic Nozzle Verification And Cleaning
- Embedded sensors quickly verify nozzle status without using media and automatically clean the print head if required
Industry-Defining, Eight-Color, Pigment-Based Ink System
- High-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut
- Unique formulation of Magenta pigments for extreme blues and purples
- Designed to work with Epson AccuPhoto HD screening technology
- Professional print permanence
- Outstanding short-term color stability for mission-critical proofing applications
- Improved Microcrystal Encapsulation technology for reduced gloss differential
Three-Level Black Ink Technology
- Simultaneously uses Black, Light Black, and Light Light Black inks
- Significantly improves the gray balance while eliminating color casts
- Outstanding highlight-to-shadow grayscale accuracy for a smoother tonal range
- Virtually eliminates any bronzing of basic pigment chemistry
- Enhances the ICC profiling process for ColorSync and WCS workflows
Automatic Black Ink Mode Switching
- Both Photo and Matte Black ink cartridges are installed simultaneously
- Depending upon your media type or driver setting, the printer will automatically switch to the correct black ink type
- Switching can occur automatically or provide a warning before proceeding
- Highly-efficient print head design ensures fast switching with minimal ink usage
- Automatically ensures optimum black ink density, regardless of media type used
Professional Media Handling
- Compatible with virtually any media type, in roll or cut sheets, up to 24" or 44" wide
- Accurate loading of cut-sheet media up to 1.5 mm thick posterboard
- All media is front-loaded via a unique straight-through media path
- Printer and driver based media identification and synchronization system for virtually error-free media use
- Media bin safely captures multiple prints up to 24" x 36" or 44" x 36"
- Optional Automatic Take-up Reel System for unattended production of large print runs
Epson ePlaten Media Loading Technology
- Accurate automatic media loading, movement, skew adjustment and tracking
- Electronically controlled roll media back tension
- Automatic roll media rewind upon media release
- Simplifies the overall roll and cut-sheet media loading process
Spindle-Free Roll Media Loading
- User-adjustable roll media adapters accept either 2- or 3-inch media cores
- Simple tension lever ensures quick and secure media core loading
- Designed with Epson ePlaten technology for highly-accurate roll media usage
- Additional media adapter pairs available as an accessory for efficient roll media switching
Roll Media Length Tracking and Identification System
- Real-time automatic remaining roll media length counter
- Auto barcode tagging of remaining roll media information for faster reloading. (Very useful for tracking partially used media rolls)
High Performance Rotary Cutting System
- Durable rotary cutter, designed to be virtually maintenance free
- High performance cutting speeds - cuts 24" to 44" wide rolls in under two seconds
- Off-carriage cutting system eliminates media dust within critical components
- Capable of cutting virtually any media type, including most canvas and fine art papers
Epson Intelligent High-Capacity Ink System
- Pressurized ink cartridge technology ensures reliable ink delivery at all print speeds, while dramatically reducing the physical size of the ink cartridges
- Nine individual ink cartridges; available in 150 ml, 350 ml, and 700 ml fill capacities
- On-the-fly ink cartridge replacement for increased productivity
- Mix and match across all three ink cartridge sizes
Easy-to-Use Front Control Panel
- High resolution, 2.5-inch color LCD for improved viewing of printer status
- Simple button layout for all navigation and basic printer functions
Superior Connectivity
- Standard connectivity includes one USB 2.0 and one 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port
- Professional Epson photographic drivers for Macintosh and Windows
- Fully supported by most leading third-party software RIPs and workflows
Bundled Software
- EFI Express RIP software for proofing
| Printing Method | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology |
Advanced MicroPiezo TFP print head with ink repelling coating technology 8-channel, drop-on-demand, ink jet print head Auto head alignment and cleaning technology Auto sharing black ink channel Epson UltraChrome K3 with Vivid Magenta Ink technology Professional-level pigment-based ink technology |
| Maximum Resolution | 2880 x 1440 dpi |
| Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 3.5 picoliters |
| Ink Type | Epson UltraChrome K3 |
| Ink Palette | Cyan, light cyan, vivid magenta, vivid light magenta, yellow, light black, light light, photo black, matte black |
| Ink Cartridge Configuration | 9 cartridges with auto sharing black ink channel |
| Number of Nozzles | 360 nozzles per printhead |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Print Speed |
16 x 20": ~ 3:47 20 x 30": ~ 6:39 40 x 60": ~ 24:20 |
| Print Archival Life | Color: Up to 200 years B&W: Over 200 years |
| Paper Handling | |
| Maximum Paper Width | 44.0" |
| Maximum Printable Area |
Width: 44.0" Length: OS, application, driver dependant |
| Paper Sizes | 8.27 x 11.0" (210 mm x 279 mm) to 44.0" Wide |
| Borderless Photo Sizes |
Width: 10.0", 13.0", 16.0", 17.0", 24.0", 36.0", 44.0" Length: Top and bottom edges can be automatically cut to any length when printing on roll media. |
| Paper Types |
Premium Glossy Photo Paper Premium Semigloss Photo Paper Premium Luster Photo Premium Semimatte Photo Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte Enhanced Matte Doubleweight Matte Singleweight Matte Commercial Proofing Paper Semimatte White Proofing Paper Publication Proofing Paper Textured Fine Art UltraSmooth Fine Art Radiant White Watercolor Enhanced Synthetic Enhanced Adhesive Synthetic Canvas Singleweight Matte Presentation Paper Matte Velvet Fine Art Textured Fine Art Enhanced Matte Posterboard |
| Special Media Support | Canvas, adhesive, fine art, proofing paper |
| Media Thickness | 19.7 mil (0.5 mm) |
| Maximum Media Roll Diameter | 6.0" (when using a 3.0" core) |
| Maximum Roll Print Length |
2.0" Core: 147.6' 3.0" Core: 662.7' |
| Paper-Feed Method | Roll feed with optional take-up reel |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet (10/100Base-T) |
| Network Capable | Ethernet (10/100Base-T) |
| Windows System Requirements | Windows XP/Vista/7 (both x32 and x64 supported) |
| Apple System Requirements | Macintosh Leopard 10.5 or higher (16-bit file support) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Status Display | Ink, paper, print job status |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, black switch button, menu, ok, paper cutter |
| Power Requirements |
Voltage: AC 100 - 240 V Frequency: 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
Operating: 70 W Sleep: < 16 W Off (standby): < 1 W |
| User-Replaceable Items | Ink cartridges, printheads |
| Acoustic Noise | ~45 dB(A) |
| Temperature |
Operating: 50 to 95 °F (10 to 35 °C) (Print quality guarantee: 59 to 77 °F (15 to 25 °C)) Storage: -4 to 104 °F (-20 to 40 °C) |
| Humidity |
Operation: 20 to 80% RH (Print Quality Guarantee: 40 to 60%) Storage: 5 to 85% RH (stored in shipping container) |
| Dimensions | 74.0 x 27.0 x 48.0" (187.96 x 68.58 x 121.92 cm) |
| Weight | 256 lb (116.12 kg) |
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Pros
- Durable construction
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Reliable
Cons
- Large Footprint
Best Uses
- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 9890 Designer Edition Printer:
We have this printer in operation for about a year now. We print quite a bit... so far went through about 500 Ft of roll paper. We loaded the printer with Chinese ink and run compatible cartridges that can be refilled. We had to invest a minute amounts to get own ICC profile (ICC profile costs about $35 ea, so it's much less painfull that paying for OEM inks) Our ink runs about $30 per liter. In a nutshell we have used and abused this printer to the max.
It never breaks down. It works beautifully. We love it. I am now researching if we can run some exotic media through it, like a PVC film alone or if we would need to have the film corona treated first and use a carrier sheet...
We have not experienced any specific issues with paper not loading properly. We do not have a super clean production room either. All in all, this is one great workhorse of a printer and serves us well.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
Cons
- Jams Easily
- Unreliable
Best Uses
Comments about Epson Stylus Pro 9890 Designer Edition Printer:
I give it 1 star because when it ACTUALLY prints its gorgeous. BUT it is super delicate and not as user friendly as one would hope. You must keep this printer super clean, keep a sheet over it so it doesn't get dirty, a speck of dust will destroy any chances of getting the paper to feed properly. Unless you're a micro cloth/can o air kinda printer STAY AWAY! It's more hassle than you need at a price that high. Oh and the ink sensors don't always work. So that bites too.
- Primary use:
- Business
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